Graduate Diploma of Information Technology
2014 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2014 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Graduate Diploma of Information Technology |
| Campus | Offered at Burwood (Melbourne) |
| Cloud Campus | Yes |
| Duration | 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent |
| CRICOS course code | 035508E Burwood (Melbourne) |
| 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.
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
Refer to the details of each specialisation for availability.
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
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 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| SIT773 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
plus 2 credit points from units listed under Master of Information Technology
Trimester 2
| SIT772 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| SIT774 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
plus 2 credit points from units listed under Master of Information Technology