Graduate Certificate in Information Technology

What is this course about?

CSU's Graduate Certificate in Information Technology aims to provide flexible education in information technology for graduates with either IT or non-IT backgrounds.

Why study this course?

CSU's Graduate Certificate in Information Technology is designed for students from a non-IT background who aim to develop computing skills that are appropriate to their professional needs, particularly in the areas of computer programming, computer networking or general IT. Students with an IT background will also find the course useful in further developing their knowledge in a specialist area of study. The course also provides students with the opportunity to undertake further academic study by progressing to a Graduate Diploma of Information Technology or Master of Information Technology.

The on campus offering is available at the CSU Study Centres in Sydney and Melbourne, to international students only.

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Course structure

The Graduate Certificate in Information Technology consists of four subjects selected from a number of streams including computer networking, computer programming and general IT.

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Academic expectations

For each 8 point subject at CSU, students should normally expect to spend between 140-160 hours engaged in the specified learning and assessment activities (such as attending lectures or residential schools, assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, assignments or examinations). The student workload for some subjects may vary from these norms as a result of approved course design.

Students will be assessed on the basis of completed assignments, examinations, workplace learning, or other methods as outlined in specific subject outlines.

Where applicable, students are responsible for travel and accommodation costs involved in workplace learning experiences, or attending residential schools (distance education students).

Expectations relating to academic, workplace learning, time and cost requirements for specific subjects are provided in the subject abstracts and in course materials.