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Graduate Certificate in Information Technology

  • Graduate Certificate

Information and computing technology affects all aspects of modern life and there is a worldwide shortage of ICT professionals.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
0.5 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Course Code
GradCertInfoTech
Study Mode
In person, Online

About this course

Information and computing technology affects all aspects of modern life and there is a worldwide shortage of ICT professionals. Its applications now include, not only commerce and science, but also health, education, engineering, transport, government, entertainment, sport, and social networking. It has become so complex that only well-educated professionals are capable of developing and applying ICT systems in modern organisations.

The Graduate Certificate in Information Technology is designed for candidates who have a computing background who are seeking to enhance their information technology skills. The aim of the course is to enable students to enhance their competencies in a range of areas critical to information technology/computer science. Study is available in areas such as web programming, software engineering, interaction design, computer networks, artificial intelligence and software project management.

Upon successful completion, graduates are able to articulate on to further postgraduate study in the area of information technology/computer science.

Entry requirements

A candidate shall hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline*.

*Relevant disciplines include, but are not limited to:

Computing Science

Information Systems

Information Technology

Mathematics

Software Engineering

Statistics

Study locations

Armidale

Online

What you will learn

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. demonstrate through their own study and practice, specialised knowledge of information technology;
  2. demonstrate through their own practice, specialist technical competencies in the laboratory and professional workplace related to information technology; and, specialised knowledge of theoretical concepts applicable to their information technology;
  3. apply logical and creative thinking to determine information technology needs in the interactive execution, analysis and use of programs;
  4. be effective communicators of technology by communicating technical knowledge and concepts, and transferring complex knowledge and technical ideas to a variety of audiences using a range of written and oral communication modes; and
  5. be responsible and accountable for their own learning and work by demonstrating initiative and high level independent judgement in a range of functions in information technology; operating with autonomy and responsibility for all aspects of their work or function of others while complying with regulatory frameworks and practising professional ethics relevant to information technology.

Career pathways

Examples include technical positions in e-business, internet and networking specialists, specialised financial computer programs, software solution designers and game programming.