Graduate Diploma of Information Technology - CC46
The Graduate Diploma of Information Technology will expand your professional knowledge and skills to reach your management potential in the field of information and communication technology (ICT). This is an ideal course if you have completed the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology and wish to develop your knowledge and skills in ICT management and database design and development. Benefit from the option to tailor your studies through the choice of elective units to suit your career interests, and create a pathway into the Master of Information Technology.
On Campus, Online
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1 years full-time, 2 years part-time
Brisbane, Melbourne, Rockhampton, Sydney, Online
083578D
By choosing to study a Graduate Diploma of Information Technology you will obtain the knowledge to successfully design, implement and manage issues involved in the application of Information Technology (IT).
You will also gain a comprehensive understanding of the techniques and practicalities of the information systems development process. Your study will also provide a broad understanding of IT applications as well as specific skills in programming, databases and project management.
You have the option to choose one unit from one of the three majors in the Master of Information Technology (software design and development, networks and information security, and mobile application development) plus one elective. After completing this course you will have the skills to manage future business challenges and enhance your individual advancement and employment opportunities.
With this course you will enhance your knowledge from the areas studied in the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology. The Graduate Diploma of Information Technology is a pathway into the Master of Information Technology.
| Core Units | 7 | Major Units | None |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electives | 1 | Minor Units | None |
COURSE STRUCTURE
You are required to complete seven (7) core units and one (1) elective.
UNIT INFORMATION
For information on the units, you could study as part of this course, visit the Handbook and select the "Course Structure" tab.
CREDIT TRANSFER INFORMATION
If you have already completed study relevant to the course you have enrolled in, you may be eligible for credit transfer.
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On-Campus Availability
| Term 1 - 2023 | Brisbane, Melbourne, Rockhampton, Sydney |
| Term 2 - 2022 | Brisbane, Melbourne, Rockhampton, Sydney |
| Term 2 - 2023 | Brisbane, Melbourne, Rockhampton, Sydney |
| Term 3 - 2022 | Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney |
| Term 3 - 2023 | Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney |
Online Availability
| Term 1 - 2023 | Available Online |
| Term 2 - 2022 | Available Online |
| Term 2 - 2023 | Available Online |
| Term 3 - 2022 | Available Online |
| Term 3 - 2023 | Available Online |
To be eligible for entry into this course, applicants must have:
- A completed Bachelor degree in any discipline from an Australian University or college, or equivalent; or
- A completed CQUniversity Graduate Certificate in Information Systems, or equivalent; or
- A completed CQUniversity Graduate Certificate in Information Technology, or equivalent.
English Language Proficiency Requirements:
If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or United States of America, you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University.
Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion of:
- a secondary qualification (Year 11 or 12, or equivalent), or
- Bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years full time with a minimum overall GPA 4.0
completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland or United States of America.
If you do not satisfy any of the above, you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores:
- An International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each subset; or
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Requires 550 or better overall and minimum TWE score of 4.5 (Paper Based Test), or 75 or better overall and no score less than 17 (Internet Based Test); or
- Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Requires an overall score of 54 with no sub-score less than 46; or
- An Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components.
English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.
Each student will be assessed individually.
Security Requirements
N/A
Health Requirements
N/A
Assumed Knowledge
Domestic and international students please see the CQUniversity Handbook.
On completing a Graduate Diploma in Information Technology you are able to progress to the masters level course and will have increased managerial abilities boosting your IT career opportunities in roles including:
- database administrator
- developer programmer
- ICT customer support officer
- ICT support technician
- network administrator
- project management support officer
- web developer.
| 2022 Indicative Fees | |
|---|---|
| Fee Type | Fees |
| Domestic Full Fee Paying – Indicative First Year Fee | $24,786.00 |
The indicative first year fee is an approximate cost of enrolling in this course for one academic year. Your actual fees may vary, depending on the units that you select to study and the number of units you study per term. You can view unit fees in the Cost Per Unit table. Fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change.
- Indicative fees for Graduate Certificate courses are based on studying four units in an academic year.
- Indicative fees for Graduate Diploma and Master courses are based on studying eight units in an academic year.
ABOUT FEES
| Fee Category | Full fee paying place |
| What is a Full Fee Paying Place | As a full fee-paying student, you are required to pay full tuition fees for your course. |
| Fee Type | Tuition Fees |
| What is my tuition fee? | Your tuition fees are charged per unit of study based on the credit point value of each unit. Our Tuition Fee Schedules provide an estimate of fees per unit. You can also view fees specific to the course, and units, you are interested in studying by using our Cost Per Unit table. |
| FEE-HELP and payment options | FEE-HELP is the loan scheme provided the Australian Government to help eligible students pay their tuition fees through a loan. Eligible students can use a FEE-HELP loan to pay for all or some of their tuition fees. If you elect to use a FEE-HELP loan, this means that you will defer payment of your tuition fees and repay your FEE-HELP loan when your income is above the compulsory repayment threshold. |
| Other Fees | You will also incur a Student Services and Amenities Fee. |
| Other study costs | You may have other study costs such as travel expenses related to residential schools or work placements if they are a requirement of your course. There are also textbooks, stationery and other sundry costs associated with studying. |
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