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.

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This course is highly flexible, allowing you to choose from a wide variety of subjects in areas such as computer programming, computer networking or general IT. Other topic areas may be studied with the approval of the Course Director.

As with all our courses, the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology is designed and delivered with study flexibility in mind. You could choose to study one subject per session or, following consultation and approval from your Course Director, complete up to four subjects per session, allowing you to fast-track your course completion.

Students who successfully complete this course may wish to further their studies by continuing on to the Graduate Diploma and/or Master of Information Technology. Students who wish to proceed along this pathway can, with appropriate choice of subjects in the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology, receive full credit for these subjects in the later courses.

Flexible offering

This course is available by distance education only and is offered across Session 1 and Session 2, commencing in February and July each year.

The Graduate Certificate in Information Technology has a minimum part-time duration of two sessions, however, actual duration is dependent on subject availability and the session of commencement.

Career opportunities

With further study, students who complete this course may consider the following career options:

• business analyst
• network engineer
• project manager
• software developer
• web developer

Credit / pathways

No special credit arrangements apply.

Candidates may receive transfer credit for up to 50% of the course for prior study if they can demonstrate that such study was completed at a recognised higher education institution within the last 10 years, at the postgraduate level. To apply for credit, candidates are required to submit with their application for admission a certified transcript of results and subject outline / curriculum of those subjects.

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Admission requirements

Applicants for admission must normally hold an undergraduate degree in any discipline from an accredited tertiary institution. Applicants without an undergraduate degree may be considered if they have other professional attainments or experience, such as at least four years' experience at a managerial level, or at least three years' experience in IT-related work, or a Diploma, or hold current professional certification in the IT area.

Internet access

CSU places great emphasis on services to its students. It is a leader in the provision of online services and, in particular, the use of the internet in the support of teaching, administration and communications with students.

The online environment is so integrated into all aspects of student life and the learning experience at CSU that the University now assumes that all on campus and distance education students at CSU will have ongoing access to an internet connected computer capable of communicating with CSU online systems.

Students enrolled in Information Technology subjects (i.e. with an ITC subject code) may be required to have additional hardware and/or software that is deemed essential for the completion of the learning activities in that subject.

English language proficiency

The University has minimum requirements for English language proficiency prior to entry to our courses. Some courses also have a requirement for a higher entry or exit level of English proficiency. More information on English language requirements.

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