Program Overview

Diploma of Information Technology

Key Facts

• Duration: 3 trimesters (15 weeks per trimester)
• Intakes: Feb, Jun, and Oct
• Location: Murdoch University, Perth Campus
• Course Fee: $27,400 (International), $16,200 (Domestic)
• CRICOS Code: J

Overview

The Diploma of Information Technology is an 8-unit course taught over two or three trimesters. It is designed as a pathway to a Bachelor of Information Technology (Business Information Systems) degree for domestic and international students. This course equips students with an AQF Level 5 qualification, helping them launch a career in various IT areas or improve their employability for career advancement opportunities.

Entry Requirements

• International students must demonstrate English proficiency of IELTS 5.5 overall (each band 5.0 or above) or equivalent.
• Completion of Australian high school Year 12 with an ATAR of 50, or international equivalent.
• For detailed information about academic entry requirements for students' country of origin, please refer to the Entry Requirements page.

Pathway

Upon successful completion of this course, students will receive 24 credit points towards the Bachelor of Information Technology (M) and an AQF Level 5 qualification. Students are guaranteed entry into the second year of a Bachelor of Information Technology degree at Murdoch University.

Course Structure

Students need to complete 7 core units and 1 elective unit in this course over two or three trimesters. The course is delivered full-time for international students and part-time for domestic students. Units include:

• Introduction to Information Technology
• Professional Practice and Communication in IT
• Introduction to Computer Systems and Programming
• Information Systems in Business
• Database Design and Management
• Introduction to Information Networks
• Introduction to Cyber Security
• IT Project Management
• Foundation of Discrete Mathematics

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible students.