Graduate Certificate of Information Technology Management

2024 Deakin University Handbook

Year	2025 course information
Award granted	Graduate Certificate of Information Technology Management
Deakin course code	S538
Faculty	Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment
Campus	Offered at Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
Online	Yes
Duration	0.5 year full-time or part-time equivalent
Course Map - enrolment planning tool	The course map for new students commencing from Trimester 1 2025 . Course maps for commencement in previous years are available on the Course Maps webpage or please contact a Student Adviser in Student Central.
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition	The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 8
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS – Please note that due to Australian Government regulations, student visas to enter Australia cannot be issued to students who enrol in Deakin online programs.

Course sub-headings

Course overview

Information technology is driving digital disruption, with new technology helping redefine many industries. To successfully take advantage of the opportunities that information technology offers, businesses need skilled staff who can lead and manage IT projects, services and departments.

The Graduate Certificate of Information Technology Management equips you with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead and manage information technology projects and people within an enterprise.

This course provides IT professionals with foundational knowledge of information technology management, including networking, analytics, and service management. As a graduate you will have an expert understanding of the role of IT management within businesses and the strategies for leading and executing successful project and service delivery.

Indicative student workload

You can expect to participate in a range of teaching activities each week. This could include lectures, 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

Graduates of this course will be able to engage effectively with specialists in the area of IT project management with the demand for qualified IT management spanning almost every industry. You may find work in roles such as project manager, IT manager or technical consultant.

Participation requirements

Elective units may be selected that include compulsory placements, work-based training, community-based learning or collaborative research training arrangements.

Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability. More information available at Disability support services.

Students commencing in Trimester 3 will be required to complete units in Trimester 3.

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

Upon completion of the Graduate Certificate of Information Technology Management you could use the credit points you’ve earned to enter into further study, including:

Equipment requirements

The learning experiences and assessment activities within this course may require students to have access to a range of technologies beyond a laptop or desktop computer. For information regarding hardware and software requirements, please refer to the Bring your own device (BYOD) guidelines via the School of Information Technology website in addition to the individual unit outlines in the Handbook.

Course Learning Outcomes

Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes	Course Learning Outcomes
Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities	Use broad knowledge of information technology and management methods, tools, and practices to support IT projects.
Communication	Communicate in a professional context to inform, explain and drive sustainable innovation through information technology management and to motivate and effect change, utilising a range of verbal, graphical and written methods, recognising the needs of diverse audiences.
Digital literacy	Identify, select and use digital technologies, platforms, frameworks, and tools from the field of information technology management to generate, manage, process and share digital resources.
Critical thinking	Evaluate and critically analyse information provided and their sources to inform decision making and evaluation of plans and solutions associated with the field of information technology management.
Problem solving	Apply advanced cognitive, technical, and creative skills from information technology management to understand requirements and design, implement, operate, and evaluate solutions to real-world and ill-defined computing problems.
Global citizenship	Apply professional and ethical standards and accountability in the field of information technology management, and openly and respectfully collaborate with diverse communities and cultures.

Course rules

To complete the Graduate Certificate of Information Technology Management students must pass 4 credit points and meet the following course rules to be eligible to graduate:

DAI001 Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0-credit-point compulsory unit) in their first study period
3 credit points of core units
1 credit point of course elective units, level 7 SIT or MIS-coded (excluding SIT771, SIT772, SIT773, SIT774)

Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements. See the enrolment codes and terminology to help make sense of the University’s vocabulary.

Course structure

Core

DAI001

Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0 credit points)

SIT716

Computer Networks and Security

SIT719

Analytics for Security and Privacy

SIT794

Services Management

Plus 1 level 7 SIT or MIS-coded elective unit~

~excluding SIT771, SIT772, SIT773 and SIT774

It is important to ensure your course plan meets the course rules detailed above. Students should contact Student Central for assistance with course planning, choosing the right units and understanding course rules.

Course duration

Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as failing of units or accessing or completing placements.

Further information

Student Central can help you with course planning, choosing the right units and explaining course rules and requirements.

Contact Student Central

Fees and charges

Fees and charges vary depending on the type of fee place you hold, your course, your commencement year, the units you choose to study, and their study discipline or your study load.

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 mandatory checks, travel and stationery.

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