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University of Newcastle

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Graduate Certificate in Information Technology

  • Graduate Certificate

Whether your interest is in information systems, software engineering, multimedia or telecommunications, the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology will provide you with a solid foundation in the relevant technologies and theoretical concepts.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
0.5 year full-time, 3 years part-time
Course Code
12381, 096443A
Study Mode
In person, Online
Intake Months
Jan, Aug
International Fees
$21,095 per year / $21,095 total
ATAR
72

About this course

Whether your interest is in information systems, software engineering, multimedia or telecommunications, the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology will provide you with a solid foundation in the relevant technologies and theoretical concepts.

Different levels of entry are available based on the previous experience of individual students. As well as providing foundation IT skills for entrants with limited IT experience, the program provides opportunities for experienced IT professionals to enhance and apply their skills within emerging technology driven growth areas including IT, communications, business and entrepreneurship.

Study locations

Newcastle - Callaghan

Online Study

Sydney CBD

Online

What you will learn

You will complete the following courses:

  • Database Management 1
  • Object Oriented Programming

In addition, you will choose one of the following courses:

  • Project Planning and Management
  • Process Analysis and Problem Solving

Plus you will choose one course from a list of Directed Courses that includes:

  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Big Data
  • Data Structures
  • Human Computer Interaction
  • Managing Under Uncertainty
  • Entrepreneurship and Innovation
  • Data Analytics for Business Intelligence
  • Cloud Computing and Mobile Applications for the Enterprise
  • Business Intelligence for the Enterprise

View the full course list

Career pathways

With the flexibility to tailor your Graduate Certificate of Information Technology to best suit your career development needs, you will be able to hit the ground running with your newly attained specialist expertise.

Your career opportunities are quite diverse with possible entry level career paths as a:

  • business analyst
  • database developer
  • systems analyst
  • software developer

You will also have the option of furthering your studies by progressing to the Master of Information Technology (MIT). You can articulate into this program with credit for the four courses you have already completed in the Graduate Certificate.