C11142v8 Graduate Certificate in Information Technology
Award(s): Graduate Certificate in Information Technology (GradCertInfTech)CRICOS code: 084251G
Commonwealth supported place?: No
Load credit points: 24
Course EFTSL: 0.5
Location: City campus
Overview
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Inherent requirements
Recognition of prior learning
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Articulation with UTS courses
Other information
Overview
This course enables those with an IT or related degree to undertake a specialised sequence of subjects to upskill or study subjects in an area not covered in their previous studies.
This course allows IT professionals to update their knowledge and skills in an essential area of IT to assist in career development.
Career options
Career options include database developer, junior programmer/analyst or business analyst.
Course intended learning outcomes
| A.1 | Graduate Certificate in Information Technology graduates critically reflect on ethical professional practice to work effectively with and for Indigenous Australians across the IT profession. |
| B.1 | Graduate Certificate in Information Technology graduates engage with a range of immediate stakeholders using specialised disciplinary practices to deliver solutions for technological problems. |
| C.1 | Graduate Certificate in Information Technology graduates apply design thinking and decision-making methodologies and technologically to assess and develop solutions within existing structured IT systems. |
| D.1 | Graduate Certificate in Information Technology graduates apply disciplinary concepts and theories in Information Technology to implement IT/IS solutions within structured operating environments. |
| E.1 | Graduate Certificate in Information Technology graduates communicate using disciplinary conventions, collaborate across a range of complicated projects and diverse teams to deliver project outcomes. |
| F.1 | Graduate Certificate in Information Technology graduates are reflective, to ensure improvements meet contemporary technological skillsets. |
Admission requirements
To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.
Applicants must have one of the following qualifications in Information Technology:
- Completed Australian master’s or doctoral degree, or overseas equivalent
OR
- Completed Australian bachelor's degree, graduate certificate or graduate diploma, or overseas equivalent, with more than 75% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included)
OR
- Completed Australian bachelor's degree, or overseas equivalent with more than 70% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included) AND A minimum of 2 years full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant post-secondary professional experience
OR
- Completed Australian associate degree (AQF 6), or overseas equivalent with more than 75% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included) AND A minimum of 2 years full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant post-secondary professional experience
OR
- Completed Australian advanced diploma (AQF 6), or overseas equivalent AND A minimum of 2 years full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant post-secondary professional experience
Applicants who do not meet the criteria above should consider applying for C11247 Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Studies.
Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application
For applicants who need to demonstrate work experience:
- Curriculum Vitae AND Statement of service in one of the following formats:
- A 'Statement of Service' provided by the employer
- A completed 'UTS statement of service’ signed by the employer
- A statutory declaration confirming work experience (for Australian Residents only)
- An official letter from the applicant’s accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant’s work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations, and the nature of the business
- A business certificate of registration in original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian Businesses)
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International students
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
Inherent requirements
Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential to the successful completion of a course. For more information about inherent requirements and where prospective and current students can get assistance and advice regarding these, see the UTS Inherent requirements page.
Prospective and current students should carefully read the Inherent Requirements Statement below and consider whether they might experience challenges in successfully completing this course.
UTS will make reasonable adjustments to teaching and learning, assessment, professional experiences, course related work experience and other course activities to facilitate maximum participation by students with disabilities, carer responsibilities, and religious or cultural obligations in their courses.
For course specific information see the Faculty of Engineering & Information Technology Inherent (Essential) Requirements Statement.
Recognition of prior learning
Recognition of prior learning is not available for this course.
The substitution of core subjects with an alternative/advanced postgraduate subject in a similar field of study may be granted.
Course duration and attendance
The course is offered on a one-session, full-time or one-year, part-time basis.
Course structure
Students must complete 24 credit points, comprising a core subject (6 credit points) and stream (18 credit points).
Course completion requirements
| 43030 Professional Practice in Computing | 6cp | |
| CBK91024 Stream choice (PG IT) | 18cp | |
| Total | 24cp |
Course program
The sample program below shows a suggested sequence of subjects for the Business Information Systems stream for a full-time student. Students in other streams follow a similar sequence. The program is intended as a guide only and does not take into account such factors as recognition of prior learning, changes in attendance mode and subject availability, or satisfactory academic progress. Students should consult the Timetable Planner to confirm the availability of subjects in the current academic year.
| Business Information Systems stream | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn or Spring session | ||
| 43030 Professional Practice in Computing | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK91026 Core subjects (BIS) | 6cp | |
| Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp | |
| CBK91027 Options (BIS) | 12cp | |
| Internetworking stream | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn or Spring session | ||
| 43030 Professional Practice in Computing | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK91028 Core subject (Internetworking) | 6cp | |
| Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp | |
| CBK91029 Options (Internetworking) | 12cp | |
| Data Analytics stream | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn or Spring session | ||
| 43030 Professional Practice in Computing | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK91030 Core subjects (Data Analytics) | 6cp | |
| Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp | |
| CBK91031 Options (Data Analytics) | 12cp | |
| Interactive Media stream | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn or Spring session | ||
| 43030 Professional Practice in Computing | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK91032 Core subjects (Multimedia) | 6cp | |
| Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp | |
| CBK91033 Options (Multimedia) | 12cp | |
| Enterprise Software Development stream | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn or Spring session | ||
| 43030 Professional Practice in Computing | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK91034 Core subjects (Enterprise Software Development) | 6cp | |
| Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp | |
| CBK91035 Options (Enterprise Software Development) | 12cp | |
| Cybersecurity stream | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn or Spring session | ||
| 43030 Professional Practice in Computing | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK91746 Cybersecurity choice | 6cp | |
| Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp | |
| CBK91744 Cybersecurity choice | 12cp | |
Articulation with UTS courses
This course is part of an articulated program comprising the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology, the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (C06113), the Master of Information Technology (C04295) and the Master of Information Technology (Extension) (C04296).
Other information
Further information is available from:
UTS Student Centre
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