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CRICOS code (International applicants): 066137D

You are currently viewing the 2023 Handbook. For study in 2024, please refer to the .

Notes

In 2023 the program follows the Semester calendar. The Academic Calendar and Important Dates webpage will allow you to view and download a copy of the important dates for the Semester calendar.

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Program aims

The Graduate Diploma of Information Technology aims to provide students from any discipline with an opportunity to expand their knowledge and upgrade their professional qualifications. Students will be able to develop their skills and knowledge within the field of Software Development , Network Engineering or Computing Technology. Students are guided to become effective professionals who are able to develop innovative technological solutions.

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Program objectives

At the completion of this program, students should be able to:

• Incorporate concepts of professionalism, cultural awareness, and ethical practice within the IT work environment.

• Identify, interpret, analyse, problem solve information technology needs within the area of software or computer networks.

• Work independently or in teams to design and develop innovative technological solutions.

• Effectively communicate, both written and verbally, employing appropriate interpersonal skills.

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Australian Qualifications Framework

The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is a single national, comprehensive system of qualifications offered by higher education institutions (including universities), vocational education and training institutions and secondary schools. Each AQF qualification has a set of descriptors which define the type and complexity of knowledge, skills and application of knowledge and skills that a graduate who has been awarded that qualification has attained, and the typical volume of learning associated with that qualification type.

This program is at AQF Qualification Level 08. Graduates at this level will have advanced knowledge and skills for professional or highly skilled work and/or further learning.

The full set of levels criteria and qualification type descriptors can be found by visiting .

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Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission, applicants must satisfy the following requirements:

• Completion of an Australian university three year Bachelor degree , or equivalent.

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  A minimum of five years’ professional work experience equivalent to a qualification at AQF Level 7..

• English Language Proficiency requirements for Category 2.

All students are required to satisfy the applicable .

If students do not meet the English language requirements they may apply to study a ¾«¶«´«Ã½app-approved . On successful completion of the English language program, students may be admitted to an award program.

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Program fees

Domestic full fee paying place

Domestic full fee paying places are funded entirely through the full fees paid by the student. Full fees vary depending on the courses that are taken. Students are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via the

Domestic full fee paying students may be eligible to defer their fees through a Government loan called provided they meet the residency and citizenship requirements.

Australian citizens, Permanent Humanitarian Visa holders, Permanent Resident visa holders and New Zealand citizens who will be resident outside Australia for the duration of their program pay full tuition fees and are not eligible for .

International full fee paying place

International students pay full fees. Full fees vary depending on the courses that are taken and whether they are studied on-campus, external or online. Students are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via the .

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Program structure

The program consists of eight (8) units comprised of:

• 2 core courses

• 4 specialisation courses

• 2 approved courses (Approved courses include any level 6000 or above CSC or CIS coded course, subject to pre-requisite satisfaction.)

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Required time limits

Students have a maximum of 3 years to complete this program.

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Core courses

Specific specialisations

In this section:

• Software Development (4-unit)
• Network Engineering (4-unit)
• Computing Technology (4-unit)

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Software Development (4-unit)

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Network Engineering (4-unit)

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Computing Technology (4-unit)

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IT requirements

For information technology requirements please refer to the .

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Exit points

Students enrolled in the Graduate Diploma of Information Technology program who wish to exit without completing the program may be awarded the GCSC Graduate Certificate of Science if they have completed a total of four units (excluding exemptions and credit transfers).

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Credit

Exemptions/credit will be assessed based on the .

Recommended enrolment patterns

In this section:

• Software Development - recommended enrolment pattern - Semester 2 entry
• Network Engineering - recommended enrolment pattern - Semester 2 entry
• Computing Technology - recommended enrolment pattern - Semester 2 entry

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Software Development - recommended enrolment pattern - Semester 2 entry

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Network Engineering - recommended enrolment pattern - Semester 2 entry

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Computing Technology - recommended enrolment pattern - Semester 2 entry