Graduate Certificate of Information Technology Leadership
2019 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2019 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Graduate Certificate of Information Technology Leadership |
| Course Map | |
| Campus | Cloud (online) |
| Cloud Campus | Yes |
| Duration | 1 - 1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
| Deakin course code | S589 |
| 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. |
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: due to Australian Government regulations, student visas to enter Australia cannot be issued to students who enrol in this fully online degree through Deakin’s Cloud Campus. | |
Course sub-headings
- Course overview
- Indicative student workload
- Participation requirements
- Mandatory student checks
- Fees and charges
- Course Learning Outcomes
- Course rules
- Course structure
Course overview
This innovative graduate certificate program awards a qualification largely based on recognition of professional practice and is ideally suited to experienced IT professionals with domain experience seeking career advancement.
The model offers employers and professionals an alternative to traditional higher education that is credible, validated and offers new ways to match capability and opportunity. This setup aims to help the professionals to reach their full potential by accelerating the completion of the program on the basis of prior learning and work experience.
Completion of this degree recognises the discipline-based knowledge and skills developed by professionals in the workplace and credentialed through Deakin. This is coupled with employability skills that are validated and endorsed through a final holistic assessment of the student. Upon the completion of this program, graduates will possess advanced skills and complex knowledge in the discipline areas they have selected to advance their career.
Indicative student workload
Successful students typically spend about 150 hours in learning and assessment for each one credit point unit. The time required to prepare evidence for credential assessment varies based on the student’s existing documentation.
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.
Fees and charges
Fees and charges vary depending on your course, your fee category and the year you started. To find out about the fees and charges that apply to you, visit the Current students fees website.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes | Course Learning Outcomes |
| Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities | Demonstrate a broad and coherent knowledge of the IT discipline, including its dynamic environment, with expert knowledge of the technological aspects of IT. |
| Communication | Communicate effectively in order to design, evaluate and respond to advances in technology, future trends and industry standards and utilise a range of verbal, graphical and written forms, customised for diverse audiences including specialist and non-specialist clients, colleagues and industry personnel. |
| Critical thinking |
Appraise complex information using critical and analytical thinking and judgement to identify problems, analyse user requirements and propose appropriate and innovative solutions. |
| Self-management |
Work autonomously and responsibly to create solutions to new situations and actively apply knowledge of theoretical constructs and methodologies to make informed decisions. |
| Teamwork | Work independently and collaboratively towards achieving the outcomes of an IT project, thereby demonstrating interpersonal skills including the ability to brainstorm, negotiate, resolve conflicts, manage difficult and awkward conversations, provide constructive feedback, and demonstrate the ability to function effectively in diverse professional, social and cultural contexts. |
Approved by Faculty Board 7 June 2018
Course rules
To qualify for the Graduate Certificate of Information Technology Leadership, students must successfully complete 2 units (totalling 2 credit points of formal study and 3 Professional Practice credentials). Each Professional Practice credential will assess the performance at a masters (advanced) level in one of the Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes contextualised to information technology. Students are also required to complete STP050 Academic Integrity (0-credit-point compulsory unit).
Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements. Click here for more information.
Course structure
Core
Each unit below is delivered on FutureLearn and takes approximately 10 weeks to complete in addition to assessment tasks.
These units are broken down into easily-manageable two-week blocks, allowing you the freedom to fit learning around your work, family and lifestyle.
| STP050 | Academic Integrity (0 credit points) |
| SIT740 | Research and Development in Information Technology |
| SIT752 | Introduction to IT Professional Practice |
Course structure
Credentials
Plus 3 Professional Practice Credentials (completed at the advanced level) as follows. Students are able to commence their credentials at anytime, utilising Deakin’s Start Anytime calendar.
Learn more about the details of each credential. (PDF, 7.8MB)
| Credential Code | Professional Practice Credentials | Minimum level |
| CRCOM-A1 | Communication (Masters-aligned) | Advanced |
| CRTWK-A1 | Teamwork (Masters-aligned) | Advanced |
| Knowledge based credential: | ||
| CRITP-A2 | Information Technology – Technical Proficiency (Masters-aligned) | Advanced |
Course duration - additional information
Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as accessing or completing work placements.