Graduate Certificate of Internet of Things

2022 Deakin University Handbook

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Year	2022 course information
Award granted	Graduate Certificate of Internet of Things
Course Map	This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 1 2022. This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 2 2022. Course maps for commencement in previous years are available on the Course Maps webpage or please contact a Student Adviser in Student Central.
Campus	This course is only offered Online
Cloud Campus	Yes
Duration	One year part-time
Deakin course code	S507
Approval status	This course is approved by the University under the Higher Education Standards Framework.
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition	The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 8.
New course from Trimester 1, 2022 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS – Please note that due to Australian Government regulations, student visas to enter Australia cannot be issued to students who enrol in Deakin’s Cloud Campus.

Course sub-headings

Course overview

The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to the pervasive interconnection of many millions and billions of physical devices that are equipped with data sensing, storing and actuating capabilities, and often integrated with intelligent computing systems. In today’s digital and data-driven world, the rapid growth in IoT is driving technological advancements and innovation in many industries, such as smart cities, smart factories, health care, agriculture, and so forth.

This course responds to increased demand for professionals equipped with the skills to harness the potential of IoT technologies and reshape industries. There are many benefits of integrating and deploying IoT solutions for businesses, including IoT, including improved agility, scalability, and efficiency. This course is ideally suited to those with an IT background who are keen to upskill by exploring how IoT technologies can enhance business operations.

Want to gain expert IoT skills and advance your career?

You will focus on designing and building scalable architecture to support the rapid growth of IoT devices and explore embedded systems development. Identifying and assessing security risks, rules and regulations in IoT will also be at the forefront of your studies.

In addition to acquiring skills in scalable architecture, embedded systems and the implementation of security mechanisms for IoT applications, you will also have the opportunity to choose studies in either computer networks and network security or software deployment depending on your area of interest.

With more connected things than people in the world today, the adoption of IoT technologies continues to grow at a rapid pace. There is a growing demand for skilled professionals who understand the complexity of IoT technologies and possess the ability to design and deploy safe, secure and successful IoT solutions to meet business demands.

Following completion of this course you will be highly sought after for specialist roles within IT and related industries that require expert skills in order to take advantage of the opportunities IoT provides.

Indicative student workload

You can expect to participate in a range of teaching activities each week. This could include classes, seminars, practicals and online interaction. You can refer to the individual unit details in the course structure for more information. You will also need to study and complete assessment tasks in your own time.

Career opportunities

In competitive markets where businesses are constantly striving to increase profit, reduce costs and provide exceptional customer satisfaction, there is a huge potential for leveraging IoT and related technologies. The broad range of applications for IoT devices spans consumer, commercial, industrial and infrastructure sectors.

A growing portion of IoT devices are created for consumer use, including connected vehicles, smart home automation and wearable technology, whereas organisational IoT applications span healthcare, transportation, manufacturing, agriculture, energy management, environmental monitoring, construction and finance. As a Deakin IoT graduate, will be highly sought after for employment across these areas and ready to take a leading role in IoT integration and deployment.

Participation requirements

Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability. Click here for more information.

Mandatory student checks

Any unit which contains work integrated learning, a community placement or interaction with the community may require a police check, Working with Children Check or other check.

Pathways

After successfully completing your graduate certificate, you can continue your study by using the credit points you’ve earned to enter the:

S776 Master of Information Technology

Fees and charges

Fees and charges vary depending on your course, the type of fee place you hold, your commencement year, the units you choose and your study load. To find out about the fees and charges that apply to you, visit the Current students fees website or our handy Fee estimator to help estimate your tuition fees.

Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as photocopying or travel.

Course Learning Outcomes

Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes	Course Learning Outcomes
Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities	Use advanced and integrated knowledge of Internet of Things (IoT) to guide, manage and support successful development, deployment, and operations of IoT solutions.
Communication	Communicate details in relation to Internet of Things solutions with technical and non-technical stakeholders using adequate terminologies and communication structure.
Digital literacy	Use digital media to locate, collect and evaluate information from technical channels and apply information to identify approaches and solutions that meet user requirements.
Critical thinking	Exercise independent and critical judgement in relation to the design, development, and deployment of software solutions using the Internet of Things.
Problem solving	Apply specialised, knowledge, skills, and techniques to design and implement solutions involving technologies associated with the Internet of Things.

Approved by Faculty Board 10 June 2021

Course rules

To complete the Graduate Certificate of Internet of Things, students must attain 4 credit points (one year part- time study), which must include the following: