Graduate Certificate in Information Technology

This course is designed for graduates from an IT-related discipline. You'll learn new applied skills that increase your knowledge of IT and you'll benefit from an emphasis on professional practice, effective communication, and project management using technical and non-technical means.

You can also select a unit on knowledge management, wireless data communication or data science, depending on your area of focus or interest.

Upon successful completion of this course, you may continue for a further semester and complete the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology Management.

3 reasons to study a Graduate Certificate in Information Technology at Murdoch

1. Make use of our new IT Innovation Hub, fitted out with the latest mixed and augmented reality equipment, an operational data centre and high performance computing capabilities.
2. This course has been designed in collaboration with industry partners with an emphasis on effective communication and the development of solutions to complex real world IT problems.
3. Learn from our teaching and research staff who are forward thinking IT professionals who are highly active in generating policy and change within industry.

Develop your skills

Build essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you'll cover include:

• Local area network design and implementation
• Project management
• Programming
• Foundations of data science
• Technical writing

Your future career

After completing the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology you'll be able to pursue a variety of IT related careers, either as an IT practitioner or in supervisory and advisory roles within a range of public and private organisations. You could pursue a career with network service providers, banking, finance, government or the military. Careers could include:

• Information Technology Project Manager
• Digital Transformation Officer
• Technology Services Officer
• Programmer

Your document checklist

Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application.

Compulsory documents

Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:

• Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study)
• Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements

Recommended documents (if applicable)

1. Most recent Curriculum Vitae if applying using professional experience
2. Change of name documentation
3. Marriage certificate
4. Unit outlines if applying for Advanced Standing

Your document checklist

Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application.

Compulsory documents

1. Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:
   • Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study) both original and English translated versions.
   • Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements
2. GTE documents (if applicable) - Check the GTE requirements page for further information
   • GTE Form 2
   • Personal Statement (SOP)
   • Up to date Curriculum Vitae
3. A copy of your Passport

Recommended documents

1. Most recent Curriculum Vitae if applying using professional experience
2. A copy of your visa documents (if available)
3. A copy of any past visa rejection documents (if applicable)
4. Packaged offer letter (if applicable)
5. Sponsorship documents if you study will be sponsored
6. Unit outlines if applying for Advanced Standing