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This information technology degree is designed for students who are seeking a shorter postgraduate program, or who want to enter the Master of Information Technology based on work experience within the industry. Completion of this course will allow you to progress to the Master of Information Technology with full credit for all subjects studied. The course comprises eight subjects: four core subjects and four elective subjects that you may choose to suit a particular interest. For more information on available subjects, please refer to the course structure.
As an online student you can complete this course within a year. We encourage students from different educational and work-experience backgrounds to apply. Designed and delivered with study flexibility in mind, you can study from anywhere in the world, at a time that suits you. Subjects are taught using a range of learning techniques, including online study materials, online meetings and subject forums.
Choose subjects in networking, programming, security, management, or business and systems analysis. Learn skills across diverse fields, such as cloud computing, android app development and digital forensics. In keeping with the strong practical focus of the course, we also offer credit for a wide range of industry certificates from vendors such as Cisco, Microsoft and EMC, along with credit for previous academic study.
Charles Sturt University's IT research was ranked at world level in the most recent Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) evaluation. With strong external research and consultancy links, we offer a range of opportunities for students to combine study with interesting research projects.
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Please refer to the Charles Sturt Professional Accreditation resource for specific information and a link to the accreditation body.
IT offers endless career prospects. You'll be well-positioned to explore roles such as IT security analyst, IT security manager, IT project manager, software designer and systems analyst. Work across networking infrastructure, application development, and deployment and virtualisation to help your organisation build agility, resilience and competitive advantage. Create solutions to programming and app problems to support broader organisational requirements. Work at the intersection of strategy development and operational implementation of incoming technologies to enhance capability. Alternatively, as a chief information officer you could focus on resolving complex organisational challenges through technology.
For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.
You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.
| ITC505 | ICT Project Management | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITC506 | Topics in Information Technology Ethics | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITC544 | IT Fundamentals | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITC556 | Database Systems | 8 credit pts |
| Select four (4) subjects from the following: | ||||
| ITC513 | Wireless Communications | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITC514 | Linux Server Administration | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITC516 | Data Mining and Visualisation for Business Intelligence | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITC538 | Programming in Java 1 | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITC521 | Programming in Java 2 | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITC539 | Android App Development | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITC540 | IT Infrastructure Management PG | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITC542 | Networking Fundamentals | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITC548 | Information Systems Analysis and Design | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITC558 | Programming Principles | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITC560 | Internet of Things | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITC561 | Cloud Computing | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITC563 | IT Management Issues | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITC568 | Cloud Privacy and Security | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITC573 | Data and Knowledge Engineering | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITC575 | Foundations of Big Data Analytics | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITC590 | Cyber Threat Intelligence | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITC593 | Network Security and Cryptography | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITC595 | Information Security | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITC596 | IT Risk Management | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITC597 | Digital Forensics | 8 credit pts | ||
| MGT501 | Contemporary Management | 8 credit pts | ||
| STA501 | Scientific Data Analysis | 8 credit pts |
As a Charles Sturt University student, throughout your course you have a responsibility to continue to develop skills in English language, literacy and numeracy as appropriate to your discipline. This ongoing development will enable you to effectively participate in your course and graduate prepared to enter the workforce.
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Domestic Applicants
Applicants will be required to have an undergraduate degree from a recognised Australian tertiary institution or a qualification deemed to be equivalent. However, applicants with other academic or professional attainments and/or work experience acceptable to the University will also be considered. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Diploma, students will then be eligible for admission to the Master of Information Technology and receive credit for applicable subjects
International Applicants
For admission to the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology applicants are required to have a minimum of a 3 years tertiary qualification equivalent to an Associate Degree. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Diploma, students will then be eligible for admission to the Master of Information Technology and receive credit for applicable subjects.
Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.
If you’ve completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. Which would mean completing your qualification quicker. Find out how to apply for credit and see our credit policy.
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