Whether your interest is in information systems, software engineering, multimedia or telecommunications, the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology will provide you with a solid foundation in the relevant technologies and theoretical concepts.

Different levels of entry are available based on the previous experience of individual students. As well as providing foundation IT skills for entrants with limited IT experience, the program provides opportunities for experienced IT professionals to enhance and apply their skills within emerging technology driven growth areas including IT, communications, business and entrepreneurship.

What you will study

You will choose a minimum of two of the following courses:

• Database Management
• Project Planning and Management
• Object Oriented Programming

In addition, you will choose one of the following courses:

• Systems Analysis and Design
• Process Analysis and Problem Solving

Plus you will choose one course from a list of Directed Courses that includes:

• Narrative and Interactive Design
• Usability and Interaction Design
• Digital Video
• Big Data
• Distributed Computing Technologies
• eCulture and Audience
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• Digital Marketing
• The Digital Economy

With the flexibility to tailor your Graduate Certificate of Information Technology to best suit your career development needs, you will be able to hit the ground running with your newly attained specialist expertise.

Your career opportunities are quite diverse with possible entry level career paths as a:

• business analyst
• database developer
• systems analyst
• software developer

You will also have the option of furthering your studies by progressing to the Master of Information Technology (MIT). You can articulate into this program with credit for the four courses you have already completed in the Graduate Certificate.