Graduate Certificate in Computer Science

The Graduate Certificate in Computer Science is a course designed for existing professionals who have a background working in IT, and wish to upskill in Computer Science. You will gain the design and problem-solving skills you need to analyse complex virtual environments, assess alternate IT solutions and evaluate outcomes. If you are transitioning from a non-IT background, the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (Computer Science) will equip you with foundational IT skills, as well as opening a pathway for you to specialise in computer science.

ICT professionals are in great demand across Australia, with the demand for technology workers in general to grow by 100,000 between 2018 and 2024.

The skills you acquire in the course will span key study areas in computer science, including programming, web and mobile app development, information security management, and data exploration and mining. The breadth of your study will ensure you are ready to find dynamic ways to use computational systems to develop effective and people-oriented ICT solutions, grounded in a sound design and problem-solving methodology.

Employ an adaptable and creative digital skill set to craft better ICT solutions for discipline-specific problems.

Cultivate advanced knowledge of computer science and its applicability within organisational and business contexts.

Develop a greater understanding of problem solving, abstraction, design, teamwork concepts and issues through ACS's Core Body of Knowledge (CBOK).

Analyse and evaluate business practices and investment strategies in order to solve complex problems in the context of business improvement projects.

Implement integrated software and application solutions that solve organisational ICT-related problems.

Cultivate advanced knowledge of computer science and its applicability within organisational and business contexts.

Apply computer science discipline knowledge and expertise to craft efficient and secure ICT solutions within an organisational context.

Provide technical support for and monitor organisational computer networks, and oversee general refinement and network improvements.