Graduate Certificate
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.
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
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
Examples include technical positions in e-business, internet and networking specialists, specialised financial computer programs, software solution designers and game programming.