Graduate Diploma in Information Technology
Graduate Diploma in Information Technology
Highlights You will gain advanced knowledge, based on research practices, in at least one Information Technology (IT) discipline, and develop the ability to formulate best practice IT strategies and solutions. As a graduate, you will have the specialist knowledge and skills required for IT-related middle-management positions, or you can continue…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Highlights
- You will gain advanced knowledge, based on research practices, in at least one Information Technology (IT) discipline, and develop the ability to formulate best practice IT strategies and solutions.
- As a graduate, you will have the specialist knowledge and skills required for IT-related middle-management positions, or you can continue onto a Master of Information Management.
- Prepares you for careers including cyber security and networking, business analyst and computer systems.
- Complete in 1 year full-time.
- Choose from one of three majors:
- Business Analysis
- Computer Science
- Cyber Security and Networks.
All market sectors are embracing new digital and technological advances to ensure they remain competitive (source: Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA)). The prevalence of digital technologies in industry is resulting in a growing demand for savvy IT professionals across a diverse range of sectors and roles.
Fields such as data science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cyber security, virtual and augmented reality, and the Internet of Things continue to evolve rapidly. Business investment in these areas continues to grow, as does the demand for expertise in these areas (source: Australia’s Digital Pulse, ACS/Deloitte).
Our Graduate Diploma in Information Technology has been developed to align with emerging IT industry trends.
Why choose this course?
If you’re looking to develop advanced knowledge in at least one information technology discipline, this is the course for you. Your design and problem-solving skills will allow you to critically analyse problem spaces, assess alternate IT solutions, and evaluate outcomes. Application of your IT knowledge and skills will result in considered and relevant IT solutions. You will graduate with well-developed professional attitudes, behaviours and judgements.
Completing this course in just one year full-time, in one of three majors:
- Business Analysis – design and problem-solving skills will allow you to critically analyse complex work environments, assess alternate information systems solutions, and evaluate outcomes.
- Computer Science – extends your understanding of computer programming beyond being a mere user of programming language to an appreciation of their design and implementation.
- Cyber Security and Networks (new) – you will develop abilities in the investigation and appraisal of complex cyber security and networking challenges. and the application of approaches.
Real-world learning
During your studies, you will experience a range of learning approaches, including:
- project-based units requiring you to apply theoretical and technical knowledge in the development of artefacts such as software applications, business cases, technical specifications, conceptual models and theoretical frameworks;
- using real world and research-inspired problems within units;
- using advanced analytical, conceptual and logical thinking processes to solve novel and complex problems;
- covering relevant contemporary IT and interpersonal capabilities necessary for you to be prepared to move into senior professional positions.
Careers and outcomes
You will be qualified to work with IT service providers, consultancies and vendors, and be in demand in government departments, the finance and banking sector, and within healthcare, advanced manufacturing, engineering, mining and agriculture.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Study at The University of Queensland. Learn with leading academics in world-class facilities and join the most employable graduates in the state. At UQ you’ll benefit from flexible study options, field trips, lab work, industry placements, research experience, and online study in Brisbane, Australia.
