Graduate Diploma of Information Technology
Course summary for current students
Student Information Centre
Tel 1300 334 733
enquire@deakin.edu.au
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment
School of Information Technology
Tel 03 9244 6699
sebe@deakin.edu.au
www.deakin.edu.au/sebe/it
G = Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
S = Geelong Waterfront Campus
W =Warrnambool Campus
X = Off campus
| Award granted | Graduate Diploma of Information Technology |
|---|---|
| Campus | Offered at Melbourne Burwood Campus, Off campus |
| Duration | 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent |
| CRICOS course code | 035508E |
| Deakin course code | S678 |
Course sub-headings
Course overview
The Graduate Diploma of Information Technology is designed to provide a course of study for graduates from disciplines generally considered to be outside the ambit of information systems or computer-science courses. Its main objectives are to allow graduates in other fields to become professionally qualified in the field of information technology.
Units in the course may include assessment hurdle requirements.
Equipment requirement
Students must have access to a suitable computer and a network connection. Information about hardware and software requirements may be obtained from the School of Information Technology's website www.deakin.edu.au/sebe/it or by telephone 03 9244 6699.
Fees and charges
Unit fees can be viewed within individual unit descriptions. You can search for a unit using the Unit Search.
Please be aware:
- Fees are calculated on a per unit basis
- Fees charged will depend on the individual units chosen
- Fees per unit/credit point may increase annually due to rises in the cost of course delivery and services
Course rules
The Graduate Diploma of Information Technology course comprises eight units which can be completed part-time.
Each unit consists of on an average loading of 10 hours a week. This time is associated with the study of unit material, prescribed reading and completion of coursework which is submitted for assessment. Submission of assignments is mostly in electronic format.
Specialisations
Note: Students contemplating continuation into the Master of Information Technology should note that there are four specialisms:
Network Computing
Software Development
IT Security
Some units are available in more than one specialism.
Course structure
Students are required to complete 8 credit points of level 7 IT course grouped units available within the Master of Information Technology.
Students entering the course without an undergraduate degree must complete the following foundation units in place of electives:
Trimester 1
| SIT771 | Object-Oriented Development (B, X) |
| SIT773 | Software Design and Engineering (B, X) |
plus 2 credit points from units listed under Master of Information Technology
Trimester 2
| SIT772 | Database and Information Retrieval (B, X) |
| SIT774 | Web and Internet Programming (B, X) |
plus 2 credit points from units listed under Master of Information Technology
