Graduate Diploma of Information & Communications Technology
Course Overview
The students in Graduate Diploma of Information & Communications Technology will gain a comprehensive understanding of the techniques and practicalities of the information systems development process and will also provide a broad understanding of ICT applications. The students in this program will obtain the knowledge to successfully design, implement and manage issues involved in the application of Information Technology. This program prepares the student for the growing demand from business for graduates to be able to work with emerging technologies. Students will have the skills to manage future business challenges and enhance individual advancement and employment opportunities.
Course Structure
To complete the Graduate Diploma of Information & Communications Technology program, the student would need to complete 8 courses in the following order:
Semester 1:
- MSIT401 System Development Methodologies
- MGMT401 Contemporary Management & Leadership
- MBIS404 Networks and Communications
- MBIS401 Information Systems and Strategy
Semester 2:
- MSIT403 Project and Change Management in ICT
- MBIS403 Data Modelling and Database Development
- MBIS402 Programming Fundamentals and Techniques
- MGMT402 Strategic Management
Entry Requirement
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| Academic Entry Requirements | Successful completion of a bachelor’s degree from an Australian higher education institution or overseas equivalent in a discipline containing mathematics up to year two level. A discipline containing “mathematics up to year two level” would mean that applicants need to have an appropriate background in one of the following areas: – Discrete Mathematics – Linear Algebra – Engineering Maths – Calculus – Statistics – Probability – Actuarial Maths – Numerical Methods – Vector Algebra |
| Minimum Age to Apply | An applicant for admission to CIM undergraduate or graduate programs must be over 18 years age.
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| Language Requirement | |
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| IELTS Score (Minimum) | IELTS score of 6.5 (or better) (no component lower than 6.0) or it's Equivalent. |
Career Opportunities
Graduates will be IT specialists who possess an excellent combination of knowledge and practical, hands- on expertise to influence and reinforce an organisation's technology infrastructure and to support the people who use it. They will often be responsible for selecting and deploying software products appropriate for an organisation. They may also be involved in creating and managing business applications, web sites, systems and the IT environment in all types of industries. Career opportunities are quite diverse with possible entry level career paths as a:
- ICT Support Officer
- ICT Business Analyst
- Database Analyst
- Systems Analyst
- ICT Network Support
- Professional Web Analyst
Internship or Work Placement
No work-based training involved.