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Graduate Certificate

Perth
Enhance your analytical skills in one of the fastest growing fields around the globe. Analysis of 'Big Data' is the future. Be a part of it.
Entry Requirements
Admission requirements

If you're interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

Admission Requirements
(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(1)(a) a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification incorporating at least one unit of statistics, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent;
or
(c) at least two years professional experience in a relevant occupation; or
(2) Significant work experience including at least 5 years with a material level of responsibility.
Admission Requirements
(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(1)(a) a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification incorporating at least one unit of statistics, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent;
or
(c) at least two years professional experience in a relevant occupation; or
(2) Significant work experience including at least 5 years with a material level of responsibility.
Ranking and Selection Process
Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency
Study Mode
In person

Graduate Certificate

Camperdown/Darlington
In response to COVID-19, the University of Sydney has reviewed the availability of courses to be delivered remotely. This course will be available for students to study remotely whilst the Australian border remains closed due to the COVID-19 global pandemic.
Duration
0.5 year full-time, 1 year part-time
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
70.80%
Study Mode
In person
International Tuition Fees
$28,500 per year

Graduate Certificate

Hobart Campus, Sydney Campus

This Graduate Certificate provides an introduction to the many rapid emerging technologies that are transforming the financial services sector, along with the business strategies surrounding them.

Entry Requirements
  • An Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent qualification, including an overseas qualification); or
  • Completion of IMC's Postgraduate Preparation Program; or
  • Completion of a three-year post-secondary qualification, with an average pass mark of 70%, in a relevant discipline; or
  • Three years' relevant work experience
  • Please refer to English Language Requirements

    Duration
    1 semester full-time, 2 semesters part-time
    Study Mode
    In person

    Graduate Certificate

    Gold Coast
    Become an leader in evolving technology Considered the fourth technological revolution, blockchain technology has the potential to drastically change the way we live, work, and interact with one another.
    Entry Requirements

    To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Blockchain, a student must hold:

    • a Bachelor degree in any discipline from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum GPA of 4.5 on a 7-point scale or equivalent

    OR

    • a minimum of five years equivalent full-time professional work experience in a relevant field.
    Duration
    1 year part-time
    Study Mode
    In person, Online
    Graduate Satisfaction
    70.70%

    Bachelor

    City, City campus
    The Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Business is designed to produce graduates who are prepared for scientific practice or business and management in technical, financial, regulatory, environmental, health or biomedical oriented businesses, industries or government departments.
    Duration
    4 years full-time
    Study Mode
    In person

    Graduate Diploma

    Rockhampton, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
    By choosing to study a Graduate Diploma of Information Technology you will obtain the knowledge to successfully design, implement and manage issues involved in the application of Information Technology (IT).
    Entry Requirements

    To be eligible for entry into this course, applicants must hold one of the following:
    • A completed Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) equivalent Bachelor degree, or higher equivalent qualification; or
    • A completed CQUniversity Graduate Certificate in Information Systems, or equivalent; or
    • A completed CQUniversity Graduate Certificate in Information Technology, or equivalent.

    English Language Proficiency Requirements:

    If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or United States of America you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University. Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion of:
    • A secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent), or
    • An Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) diploma level qualification, or
    • Bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years fulltime with a minimum overall GPA 4.0

    Completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, or United States of America, which will meet the English proficiency.

    If you do not satisfy any of the above you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores as below:
    • An International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 6.0 overall with a minimum 5.5 in each subset; or
    • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Requires 550 or better overall & minimum TWE score of 4.5 (Paper Based Test), or 75 or better overall and no score less than 17 (Internet Based Test); or
    • Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Requires an overall score of 54 with no sub-score less than 46; or
    • An Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components.

    English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.

    International Students should visit
    http://www.cqu.edu.au/international
    for further information.

    Each student will be assessed individually.
    Security Requirements

    None.

    Health RequirementsNone.Assumed Knowledge

    Domestic and international students please see the CQUniversity Handbook.

    Duration
    1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
    Study Mode
    Online, In person
    Graduate Satisfaction
    74.70%

    Graduate Certificate

    Camperdown/Darlington
    In response to COVID-19, the University of Sydney has reviewed the availability of courses to be delivered remotely. This course will be available for students to study remotely whilst the Australian border remains closed due to the COVID-19 global pandemic.
    Duration
    1 year full-time, 1 year part-time
    Study Mode
    In person, Online
    Graduate Satisfaction
    70.80%
    Duration
    1.5 years full-time
    Study Mode
    In person
    International Tuition Fees
    $28,500 per year / $42,750 total

    Graduate Diploma

    Perth
    Take your career to the next level with a Graduate Diploma in Building Information Modelling. BIM is a new paradigm in construction. Today, the industry uses 3D models as the basis of a building inception, design, construction management and facilities management.
    Entry Requirements
    Admission requirements

    If you're interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

    Admission Requirements
    (1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
    (a) a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
    and
    (b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent;
    and
    (c) at least two years professional experience in a relevant occupation;
    and
    (d) successfully completed prior study in a field relevant to Building Information Modelling; or
    (2) significant work experience including at least 5 years with a material level of responsibility.
    Admission Requirements
    (1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
    (a) a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
    and
    (b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent;
    and
    (c) at least two years professional experience in a relevant occupation;
    and
    (d) successfully completed prior study in a field relevant to Building Information Modelling; or
    (2) significant work experience including at least 5 years with a material level of responsibility.
    Ranking and Selection Process
    Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
    Ranking and Selection Process

    Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

    ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
    English competency

    English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

    Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

    ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
    English competency
    Study Mode
    In person

    Graduate Certificate or Diploma of Computer Science overview

    A graduate certificate or diploma of computer science can provide you with more knowledge about how software and hardware can be combined as a tool to provide solutions to complex problems. These degrees can be used to upgrade your general computing skills or to focus on a specific area you are particularly interested in. These qualifications normally take a year or six months to complete depending on your institution.

    Employment options

    Acquiring a graduate certificate or diploma in computer science will increase your job prospects for many jobs, especially if you can show your further study specialisation is related to the job you’re applying for.

    Scholarships and funding

    There are many scholarships and funding available to students who wish to pursue a career in computer science. You can use our scholarship search tool here to find one that suits you.

    If you’re an Australian Citizen, financial assistance from the Australian government may be available to you provided that you meet full-time study requirements (read more).

    Prerequisites and selection process

    Most universities typically require a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field before accepting you to the course.