Graduate Certificate in Computing
Graduate Certificate in Computing
The Graduate Certificate in Computing is designed for students who wish to complete a short qualification in Computing. You’ll study four advanced topics in Computing to complement or update your existing qualifications, or if you have no background in the area you can undertake four introductory level courses before considering…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Graduate Certificate in Computing is designed for students who wish to complete a short qualification in Computing. You’ll study four advanced topics in Computing to complement or update your existing qualifications, or if you have no background in the area you can undertake four introductory level courses before considering a higher-level qualification in this discipline.
In this certificate you can choose from a range of Computing electives. You’ll have the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills or update your existing qualifications by choosing electives from the areas including Artificial Intelligence, Bioinformatics, Database Systems, e-Commerce systems and many more traditional and emerging areas of Computing and IT.
Key features
You’ll choose electives from Bioinformatics and a large suite of Computer Science courses. Upon graduation you’ll have developed skills and increased knowledge in enquiry-based learning, cognitive skills and critical thinking and communication, adaptive and interactional skills.
The Graduate Certificate in Computing provides a pathway into the Graduate Diploma in Computing and Master of Information Technology. You can articulate from the Graduate Certificate in Computing to the Graduate Diploma or Masters programs with credit for the completed courses.
Future careers
When you graduate with a Graduate Certificate in Computing you will be able to complement your current role in Computing and IT. Further study through a Graduate Certificate can help you bridge the gap between your current role and more senior or specialised roles.
The Graduate Certificate in Computing can also upskill and complement your career in a broad range of industries and in a variety of organisations including:
Telecommunications
Software Industry
Research and Development
Government
Manufacturing
Mining
Agriculture
Finance
Transport
Defence
Aerospace
Research
Potential careers
Computer Science
Information Technology
Information Systems
Software Engineering
Systems Administration
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of South Australia is a globally connected and engaged university with industry-informed teaching and research that is inventive and adventurous. Ranked in the world’s top 50 under 50^ and with 100% of assessed research rated at or above world-class*, the University is young, innovative and offers students the chance to gain real-world experience.Focused on life beyond the classroom, the University of South Australia offers a practical approach to teaching and learning. Degrees are designed in partnership with industry, giving students opportunities to gain the latest insights and trends and ensuring they graduate career ready.^Ranked in the World’s Top 50 Under 50 – Ranked #29, 2021 QS Top 50 Universities Aged Under 50 and Ranked #46, 2022 THE Young University Rankings*2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA), 4-digit Fields of Research
