Graduate Diploma of Information Technology Management
2021 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2021 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Graduate Diploma of Information Technology Management |
| Campus | This course is an exit option only |
| Duration | 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent |
| Deakin course code | S638 |
| 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. |
Course sub-headings
- Course overview
- Indicative student workload
- Career opportunities
- Participation requirements
- Mandatory student checks
- Fees and charges
- Course Learning Outcomes
- Course rules
- Course structure
- Work experience
Course overview
The Graduate Diploma of Information Technology Management is available as an exit option from the Master of Information Technology Management.
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
Graduates may find employment as a 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. Click here for more information.
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.
Equipment requirements
For information regarding hardware and software requirements, please refer to the School of Information Technology's website, www.deakin.edu.au/information-technology/students or telephone 03 9244 6699.
Income support
Domestic students enrolled in certain postgraduate coursework programs may be eligible for student payment through Youth Allowance and Austudy.
Further information can be found at Deakin’s Current Students website.
Fees and charges
Fees and charges vary depending on your course, the type of fee place you hold, your commencement year 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.
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 with technical and non-technical project stakeholders to guide project operations. |
| Digital literacy | Identify, select, and use a range of digital technologies to generate, manage, and share digital resources associated with successful management of IT projects. |
| Critical thinking | Exercise independent and critical judgement in designing and executing project plans. |
| Problem solving | Apply knowledge, skills, and techniques to the identification and documentation of project requirements, and evaluation of project planning. |
| Self-management | Engage in reflective practice and skill development personally, academically and professionally in the field of information technology management. |
| Teamwork | Apply strategies to manage and support positive group dynamics, manage conflict and to function effectively as a team member including contributing knowledge & skills associated with the management of information technology projects. |
| Global citizenship | Apply professional ethics, responsibilities, and norms of professional computing practice. |
Approved by Faculty Board 30 January 2020
Course rules
To complete the Graduate Certificate of Information Technology Management, students must attain 8 credit points.
The course comprises a total of 8 credit points, which must include the following:
- five (5) core units
- three (3) level 7-SIT coded units (three credit points)
- completion of 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
| STP050 | Academic Integrity (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 three (3) level 7 SIT-coded elective units.
Work experience
You will have an opportunity to undertake a discipline-specific internship placement as part of your course. deakin.edu.au/sebe/wil.
Course duration - additional information
Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as accessing or completing work placements.
Further information
Student Central can help you with course planning, choosing the right units and explaining course rules and requirements.
- Contact Student Central