Graduate Diploma of Information Technology
2016 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2016 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Graduate Diploma of Information Technology |
| Campus | Offered at Burwood (Melbourne) |
| Cloud Campus | Yes |
| Duration | 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent |
| CRICOS course code | 035508E Burwood (Melbourne) |
| Deakin course code | S678 |
Course sub-headings
Course overview
Throughout the Graduate Diploma of Information Technology you will learn from a combination of leading-edge theory, technical knowledge and practical experience to develop confidence in problem solving through completion of a supervised project that provides you with the advanced skills required to tackle complex, industry-focused problems head on. The course is ideally suited to those who have completed an undergraduate degree in a discipline outside the fields of information systems or computer science.
You will be introduced to the concepts of system design and learn how to design and implement software independently. This includes designing systems with data abstraction, object-oriented analysis and design techniques together with necessary skills in managing an IT project and a team of IT professionals. You will explore the use of capturing, representing, storing, organising and retrieving information, and develop an understanding of the fundamentals of data modelling and database technology. You will also have the opportunity to explore the latest web programming technologies; techniques for creating web content using HTML, XML and JavaScript; and discuss how web servers and browsers provide functionality.
Career opportunities
A career in IT has almost endless possibilities. In today's IT job market multi-skilling, multi-tasking and cross-skilling are highly valued and Deakin graduates are well placed for a successful career in this industry. Our graduates are well-rounded IT professionals with the ability to meet the future needs of this ever-evolving, fast-moving industry.
Alternative exits
| Graduate Certificate of Information Technology (S578) |
Equipment requirement
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.
Course rules
To complete the Graduate Diploma of Information Technology, students must attain 8 credit points. Most students choose to study 4 units per trimester, however part-time equivalent is available.
Students are required to complete 4 IT foundation units and 4 credit points of level 7 IT course grouped units available within the Master of Information Technology.
Course structure
Core
Level 1 - Trimester 1
| SIT771 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| SIT773 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
plus 2 credit points from units listed within the Master of Information Technology
Level 1 - Trimester 2
| SIT772 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| SIT774 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
plus 2 credit points from units listed within the Master of Information Technology
Course structure
Course structure
Course structure
Electives
Select from a range of level 7 IT course grouped elective units available within the Master of Information Technology.