Graduate Certificate in Information Technology
Why study the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology at UNE?
The Graduate Certificate is the first award level of a fully articulated program which gives qualified applicants the opportunity for study at progressive levels: Graduate Certificate in Information Technology and Graduate Diploma in Information Technology leading to the Master of Information Technology, or the Master of Information Technology with Honours, or the Master of Information Systems, or the Master of Information Systems with Honours.
This program is designed for those who do not have a computing background and who are seeking to achieve qualification in information technology.
The Graduate Certificate will be awarded at the level of Pass, Pass with Credit, Pass with Distinction or Pass with High Distinction depending on the level of academic achievement.
Career Opportunities
Examples include technical positions in e-business, internet and networking specialists, specialized financial computer programs, software solution designers, and game programming,
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DURATION
0.5 Years Full-time1 Year Part-time
FEES
CSP (quotas apply) or Full Fee2008 STUDY OPTIONS
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| Official Abbreviation | GradCertInfoTech |
| Course Type | Postgraduate |
| Commencement | Semester 1 and Semester 2 |
| Study Mode | On and Off Campus |
| Course Duration |
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| Fees | CSP (quotas apply) or Full Fee |
| Total Credit Points | 24 |
| Benefits | On completion of the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology, students are able to articulate to the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology and will be granted advanced standing for all units completed towards the Graduate Certificate. |
| How to apply | New students to UNE apply to study on or off campus through UAC. For more information, click here Former or current students apply to study on or off campus directly to UNE using the postgraduate admission form. For more information, click here |
| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
| Entry Requirements | For admission to the Graduate Certificate an applicant must hold a Bachelor degree. Applicants who have other qualifications and relevant professional experience will also be considered. Applicants are not required to have any previous knowlege of computer science or mathematics. |
| Advanced Standing | Advanced standing may be granted for a maximum of six credit points on the basis previous study completed at a recognised tertiary institution or on the basis of relevant professional experience. |
| Academic Colours |
powder blue (BCC 193) |
| Further Information | 
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1. Admission to Candidature
1.1. An applicant for admission to candidature for the certificate shall:
(a) have fulfilled all the requirements for admission to a degree, or an equivalent qualification, acceptable to the school as sufficient qualification for admission to candidature; or
(b) satisfy the school by means of other qualifications and/or relevant experience that adequate preparation for candidature has been made.
1.2. Admission to candidature and the date of commencement of candidature shall be determined by the school on the recommendation of the relevant postgraduate course coordinator.
2. Program of Study
Each program of study shall be prescribed by the school on the recommendation of the relevant postgraduate course coordinator and shall comprise units with a total value of 24 credit points with at least 12 credit points at 200-level or higher.
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