Graduate Certificate of Information Technology
Provider:
Course Code:
GCIT
CRICOS Code:
0100971
Qualification Level:
Postgraduate
Course Area:
Information Technology
Duration:
26-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Course Fees:
AUD 8,500 - 9,000 Per Course
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
International
Intake:
March, July, November
Course Overview
The Graduate Certificate of Information Technology is designed for students from an IT background who have successfully completed an undergraduate degree in an IT area (information technology, information systems, software engineering, computer science). The course includes subjects in programming and emerging technologies. The course also provides an IT elective to expand career options. This course prepares the student for the growing demand from business for graduates to be able to work with emerging technologies.
Course Structure
The Graduate Certificate of Information Technology is structured as follows:
Trimester One
- BUS709 Communication in Business
- ICT710 IT Governance and Emerging Technologies
- ICT711 Programming and Algorithms
- IT Elective
Students may choose from the following electives:
- ICT722 Information Security
- ICT723 Virtualisation and Cloud Computing
- ICT724 Intelligent systems
- ICT725 User Experience and Mobile Application Development
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Academic Entry Requirements | Australian Bachelor degree (3 years) (AQF Level 7) or overseas equivalent in a cognate discipline with at least 55% average in their undergraduate degree. |
| Minimum Age to Apply | KOI does not enrol students under 18 years of age. |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | Minimum overall of score 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 |
Career Opportunities
Depending on the elective chosen, graduates of the Graduate Certificate of Information Technology may find employment as:
- Junior Programmer
- Junior Mobile Application Developer
- Junior Analyst
Internship or Work Placements
KOI joined forces with Australian Internships for the Financial Scholarship – Professional Internship Program. Students are offered an opportunity to gain professional work experience aligned to their studies and gain a competitive edge in today’s job market with a fully customised internship.