Program Overview

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Graduate Certificate in Information Technology

The Graduate Certificate in Information Technology from Charles Sturt University is designed to advance technical careers. Delivered by highly qualified academic staff, this course features a contemporary approach, integrating practical industry perspectives alongside emerging tools and technologies.

Key Information

• Study Mode and Sessions: Online, with multiple sessions available throughout the year.
• Duration: Minimum time - 0.5 year(s), Maximum time - 1 year(s).
• Entry Score: TBA.
• Indicative Fees:
  • International online: Full fee - $17,320.00, Per 8pt subject - $4,330.
• Course Points and Codes: Credit Points: 32, AQF: Level 8.
• Cricos: TBA.
• Additional Information: Integrated Industry connections, Credit and admission pathways.

Why Study with Us?

• Study Your Way: Offered online, this course puts you in control of your studies. As a part-time student, you can complete the course within one year. You can fast-track completion of your graduate certificate by studying additional subjects. You can also choose to study fewer subjects or take temporary leave to fit in with your busy work and personal schedule.
• Build Expertise in Your Area: Choose subjects specific to your interests, including computer networking, information technology, IT management, network security, software development, systems analysis, cloud computing, and mobile programming. All subjects are supported by a host of educational technologies, such as video lectures, lab simulations, and chat rooms.
• Join Our Community: Charles Sturt University is one of the leading providers of IT education in Australia, with the largest IT student community. Our staff work together in the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement. Our teaching is backed by a research record focusing on applied research projects in emerging areas of cyber security, artificial intelligence, data mining, e-health, image processing, ICT security, applied mathematics, and statistics that make a real difference to our communities.

Career Opportunities

When you graduate from this course, you'll be equipped with the essential skills to explore roles in a range of organisations utilising your skills across the arenas of IT management, project management, network administration, network engineering, system administration, security engineering, and software development. Information technology careers are consistently evolving - offering an exciting professional future.

What You Will Study

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.

Intensive School

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.

Essential Set (32 pts)

• Restricted Electives (32 Credit Points): Select four (4) subjects from one group or Select three (3) subjects from a group and one (1) from an alternate group. Other combinations of subjects are possible, but permission needs to be given by the Course Director.

Group A: Computer Networking Subjects

• ITC513: Wireless Communications (8 credit pts)
• ITC514: Linux Server Administration (8 credit pts)
• ITC542: Networking Fundamentals (8 credit pts)
• ITC560: Internet of Things (8 credit pts)
• ITC561: Cloud Computing (8 credit pts)
• ITC595: Information Security (8 credit pts)

Group B: General IT Subjects

• ITC505: ICT Project Management (8 credit pts)
• ITC506: Applied IT Ethics (8 credit pts)
• ITC544: IT Fundamentals (8 credit pts)
• ITC548: Information Systems Analysis and Design (8 credit pts)
• ITC556: Database Systems (8 credit pts)
• ITC558: Programming Principles (8 credit pts)
• ITC560: Internet of Things (8 credit pts)

Group C: IT Management Subjects

• ITC505: ICT Project Management (8 credit pts)
• ITC516: Data Mining and Visualisation for Business Intelligence (8 credit pts)
• ITC540: IT Infrastructure Management PG (8 credit pts)
• ITC556: Database Systems (8 credit pts)
• ITC563: IT Management Issues (8 credit pts)
• ITC595: Information Security (8 credit pts)
• ITC596: IT Risk Management (8 credit pts)

Group D: Network Security Subjects

• ITC513: Wireless Communications (8 credit pts)
• ITC514: Linux Server Administration (8 credit pts)
• ITC542: Networking Fundamentals (8 credit pts)
• ITC561: Cloud Computing (8 credit pts)
• ITC568: Cloud Privacy and Security (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)

Group E: Software Development Subjects

• ITC538: Programming in Java 1 (8 credit pts)
• ITC521: Programming in Java 2 (8 credit pts)
• ITC539: Android App Development (8 credit pts)
• ITC548: Information Systems Analysis and Design (8 credit pts)
• ITC558: Programming Principles (8 credit pts)

Group F: Business and Systems Analyst Subjects

• ITC516: Data Mining and Visualisation for Business Intelligence (8 credit pts)
• ITC548: Information Systems Analysis and Design (8 credit pts)
• ITC558: Programming Principles (8 credit pts)
• ITC575: Foundations of Big Data Analytics (8 credit pts)
• ITC596: IT Risk Management (8 credit pts)

Group G: Cloud Computing Subjects

• ITC506: Applied IT Ethics (8 credit pts)
• ITC544: IT Fundamentals (8 credit pts)
• ITC560: Internet of Things (8 credit pts)
• ITC561: Cloud Computing (8 credit pts)
• ITC568: Cloud Privacy and Security (8 credit pts)

Group H: Cyber Security Subjects

• ITC561: Cloud Computing (8 credit pts)
• ITC568: Cloud Privacy and Security (8 credit pts)
• ITC590: Cyber Threat Intelligence (8 credit pts)
• ITC593: Network Security and Cryptography (8 credit pts)
• ITC595: Information Security (8 credit pts)
• ITC597: Digital Forensics (8 credit pts)

Standard Enrolment Patterns

For enrolment pattern, please refer to the handbook.

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Graduation Requirements

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.

Costs

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Graduate Certificate in Information Technology

Course Fees

• 1 year full-time equivalent fee: $TBA
• Subject fee (8 Points): $TBA

Payment Options

You can:

1. pay your tuition fees up front by the census date each session direct to the university
2. pay part of your tuition fees up front by the census date direct to the university and get help to cover the balance via a FEE-HELP loan through the Australian Government (if eligible)
3. get help to cover the cost of your tuition fees via a FEE-HELP loan through the Australian Government (if eligible)

Session Availability

This course is offered in the following sessions for enrolment:

Scholarships

We have scholarships and grants, totalling over $11 million annually! They cover various areas such as academic performance, volunteering, sports achievements, community service, specific courses, on-campus living, and individuals in unique circumstances.

Entry Requirements

• Selection Rank: TBA
• Academic Entry Requirements:
  • Bachelor degree from a recognised tertiary institution
  • Two years relevant work experience
  • Graduate Certificate in a related area
• Language Requirements: Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply.

Credit and Pathways

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.

How to Apply

Applying to Charles Sturt University is easy. Choose how you want to apply below:

• Apply via UAC: Important dates refer to key dates on the UAC website.
• Apply via VTAC: Important dates refer to key dates on the VTAC website.
• Apply directly to Charles Sturt: Check out our direct application closing dates.

Related Courses

Other courses that you might be interested in:

• Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology
• Bachelor of Information Technology
• Graduate Certificate in Information Technology
• Master of Professional Information Technology (with specialisations)