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Graduate Certificate in Information Technology

Official Abbreviation GradCertInfoTech
Course Type Postgraduate
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Semester 1 Off Campus
Armidale Semester 1 On Campus
Armidale Semester 2 Off Campus
Armidale Semester 2 On Campus
ISBT Melbourne ISBT-Melbourne Semester 1 On Campus
ISBT Melbourne ISBT-Melbourne Semester 2 On Campus
ISBT Melbourne ISBT-Melbourne Summer On Campus
ISBT Sydney ISBT-Sydney Semester 1 On Campus
ISBT Sydney ISBT-Sydney Semester 2 On Campus
ISBT Sydney ISBT-Sydney Summer On Campus
Course Duration
  • 0.5 Years Full-time
  • 1 Year Part-time
Fees CSP or Full Fee
Total Credit Points 24
Overview

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.

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.

Additional Entry Requirements N/A
Course Rules
N/A
Career Opportunities

Examples include technical positions in e-business, internet and networking specialists, specialized financial computer programs, software solution designers, and game programming,

Practical, Clinical or Work Experience None
Double Degree Opportunities None
Advanced Standing The maximum advanced standing shall be for units counting 6 credit points which are deemed to be equivalent to units offered by 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 and not counted towards an awarded qualification; or c. 6 credit points for units completed towards an awarded qualification from another University; or d. 6 credit points on the basis of considerable professional experience.
Fast Track None
Other 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.

Honours None
Scholarships None
Further Information

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How to apply

New students to UNE apply to study on or off campus through UAC.
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Former or current students apply to study on or off campus directly to UNE using the postgraduate admission form.
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