Graduate Diploma of Information Technology Management
2025 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2026 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Graduate Diploma of Information Technology Management |
| Course Credit Points | 8 |
| Deakin course code | S638 |
| Course version | 1 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment |
| Course Information | For students who commenced from 2021 onwards |
| Campus | This course is an exit option only |
| Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition | The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 8 |
Course sub-headings
- Course overview
- Indicative student workload
- Career opportunities
- Participation requirements
- Mandatory student checks
- Course Learning Outcomes
- Course rules
- Course structure
- Fees and charges
Course overview
The Graduate Diploma of Information Technology Management is available as an exit option from the Master of Information Technology Management. This course will equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead and manage IT projects, services and departments.
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 may find employment as an IT project manager, digital transformation manager, innovation IT service manager, incident management lead, technical consultant, cyber security project manager, delivery lead, application development lead, IT project coordinator/officer or data migration lead.
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.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities | Use integrated knowledge of information technology and management methods, tools, and practices to guide and manage 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. |
| Self-management | Work independently to apply knowledge and skills in a professional manner to new situations and/or further learning in the field of information technology management with adaptability, autonomy, responsibility, and personal accountability for actions as a practitioner and a learner. |
| 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 Diploma of Information Technology Management you must pass 8 credit points. This includes:
- DAI001 Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0-credit-point compulsory unit) in your first study period
- 5 credit points of core units
- 3 credit points of course elective units, level 7 SIT or MIS coded (excluding SIT771, SIT772, SIT773 and SIT774)
Most units are equal to one credit point. As a full-time student you will study four credit points per trimester and usually undertake two trimesters per year.
Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements.
Course structure
Core units
| DAI001 | Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0 credit points) |
| SIT716 | Computer Networks and Security |
| SIT719 | Analytics for Security and Privacy |
| SIT722 | Software Deployment and Operation |
| SIT740 | Research and Development in Information Technology |
| SIT794 | Services Management |
Plus 3 level 7 SIT or MIS-coded elective units (3 credit points)~
~excluding SIT771, SIT772, SIT773 and SIT774
Course duration
You may be able to study available units in the optional third trimester to fast-track your degree, however your course duration may be extended if there are delays in meeting course requirements, such as completing a placement.
Fees and charges
Tuition fees will vary depending on the type of fee place you hold, your course, your commencement year, the units you choose to study, your study load and/or unit discipline.
Your tuition fees will increase annually at the start of each calendar year. All fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD) and do not include additional costs such as textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment, mandatory checks, travel, consumables and other costs.
For further information regarding tuition fees, other fees and charges, invoice due dates, withdrawal dates, payment methods visit our Current students website.
Further information
Contact Student Central for assistance in course planning, choosing the right units and explaining course rules and requirements. Student Central can also provide information for a wide range of services at Deakin. To help you understand the University vocabulary, please refer to our Enrolment codes and terminology page.