Graduate Certificate in Information Technology
Graduate Certificate in Information Technology
Information and computing technology affects all aspects of modern life and there is a worldwide shortage of ICT professionals. Its applications now include not only commerce and science, but also health, education, engineering, transport, government, entertainment, sport, and social networking. It has become so complex that only well-educated professionals are…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Information and computing technology affects all aspects of modern life and there is a worldwide shortage of ICT professionals. Its applications now include not only commerce and science, but also health, education, engineering, transport, government, entertainment, sport, and social networking. It has become so complex that only well-educated professionals are capable of developing and applying ICT systems in modern organisations.
The Graduate Certificate in Information Technology is designed for candidates who have a computing background who are seeking to enhance their information technology skills. The aim of the course is to enable students to enhance their competencies in a range of areas critical to information technology/computer science. Study is available in areas such as web programming, software engineering, interaction design, computer networks, artificial intelligence and software project management.
Upon successful completion, graduates are able to articulate on to further postgraduate study in the area of information technology/computer science.
Course Aims
The Graduate Certificate in Information Technology is designed for students with a Bachelor degree in computing who are seeking to enhance their information technology skills. The aim of the course is to enable students to enhance their competencies in a range of areas critical to information technology/computer science. The course will equip students with the knowledge and skills required to pursue a range of information technology related career paths or articulate into further studies in the information technology/computer science area.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- demonstrate through their own study and practice, specialised knowledge of information technology;
- demonstrate through their own practice, specialist technical competencies in the laboratory and professional workplace related to information technology; and, specialised knowledge of theoretical concepts applicable to their information technology;
- apply logical and creative thinking to determine information technology needs in the interactive execution, analysis and use of programs;
- be effective communicators of technology by communicating technical knowledge and concepts, and transferring complex knowledge and technical ideas to a variety of audiences using a range of written and oral communication modes; and
- be responsible and accountable for their own learning and work by demonstrating initiative and high level independent judgement in a range of functions in information technology; operating with autonomy and responsibility for all aspects of their work or function of others while complying with regulatory frameworks and practising professional ethics relevant to information technology.
REQUIREMENTS
A candidate shall hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline.
Relevant disciplines include, but are not limited to:
Computing Science; Information Systems; Information Technology; Mathematics; Software Engineering; Statistics
An IELTS (Academic) overall score of at least 6.0 with no sub-band less than 5.5; or equivalent TOEFL score of at least 213 in the computer-based test; or at least 79 in the internet-based test with no less than 22 in the written component; or a PTE Academic minimum overall score of 57 with no skill less than 50.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of New England was originally formed in 1938 as the New England University College, a College of the University of Sydney. It became fully independent in 1954. The university is located on several sites in Armidale, NSW. All the programs are offered via the four faculties: Arts; Economics, Business and Law; Education, Health and Professional Studies; and The Sciences; these faculties incorporate 18 teaching schools. Research is offered in the areas of rural science, agricultural economics, geology, educational administration, linguistics, archaeology, etc.
