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 (Extended), or the Master of Information Systems, or the Master of Information Systems (Extended)
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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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
0.5 Years Full-timeUp to 2 years Part-time
FEES
CSP (quotas apply)Full Fee
International
2011 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Semester 1, Off CampusSemester 1, On Campus
Semester 2, Off Campus
Semester 2, On Campus
ISBT Sydney
ISBT-Sydney Semester 1, On CampusISBT-Sydney Semester 2, On Campus
ISBT-Sydney Summer, On Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
New domestic students to UNE apply to study on or off campus through UAC
For more information, click hereFormer or current domestic UNE students apply to study on or off campus direct to UNE
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International Students
International Students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and PathwaysFor more information, click here
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| Official Abbreviation | GradCertInfoTech | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Postgraduate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Fees | CSP (quotas apply)/ Full Fee / International | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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. |
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| How to apply |
New domestic students to UNE apply to study on or off campus through UAC For more information, click here
Former or current domestic UNE students apply to study on or off campus direct to UNE For more information, click here
International Students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | A candidate 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. |
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| Advanced Standing | Advanced standing is not granted for units taken to meet course admission requirements (except for an approved articulation in the course). The maximum advanced standing shall be for units counting 6 credit points which are deemed to be equivalent to units offered by the University and approved for the course comprising: (a) 6 credit points for units completed at the University; or (b) 6 credit points for units completed from another institution; or (c) 6 credit points on the basis of considerable professional experience. |
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| Further Information | 
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Admission to Candidature
A candidate 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.
Advanced Standing
Advanced standing is not granted for units taken to meet course admission requirements (except for an approved articulation in the course).
The maximum advanced standing shall be for units counting 6 credit points which are deemed to be equivalent to units offered by the University and approved for the course comprising:
(a) 6 credit points for units completed at the University; or
(b) 6 credit points for units completed from another institution; or
(c) 6 credit points on the basis of considerable professional experience.
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) 0.5 year as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to two years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 24 credit point with at least 12 credit points at 400-level or above. Each program of study shall be prescribed by the school on the recommendation of the relevant postgraduate course coordinator.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Listed Units | 24 cps |
| Total | 24 cps |
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Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements shall be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct.