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Graduate Certificate in Information Technology

Graduate Certificate in Information Technology

Whether your interest is in information systems, software engineering, multimedia or telecommunications, the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology will provide you with a solid foundation in the relevant technologies and theoretical concepts. Different levels of entry are available based on the previous experience of individual students. As well as providing…

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Computer And Mathematical Science, IT
University of Newcastle

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Whether your interest is in information systems, software engineering, multimedia or telecommunications, the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology will provide you with a solid foundation in the relevant technologies and theoretical concepts.

Different levels of entry are available based on the previous experience of individual students. As well as providing foundation IT skills for entrants with limited IT experience, the program provides opportunities for experienced IT professionals to enhance and apply their skills within emerging technology driven growth areas including IT, communications, business and entrepreneurship.

What you will study

You will complete the following courses:

Database Management 1

Object Oriented Programming

In addition, you will choose one of the following courses:

Project Planning and Management

Process Analysis and Problem Solving

Plus you will choose one course from a list of Directed Courses that includes:

Systems Analysis and Design

Big Data

Data Structures

Human Computer Interaction

Managing Under Uncertainty

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Data Analytics for Business Intelligence

Cloud Computing and Mobile Applications for the Enterprise

Business Intelligence for the Enterprise

Career opportunities

With the flexibility to tailor your Graduate Certificate of Information Technology to best suit your career development needs, you will be able to hit the ground running with your newly attained specialist expertise.

Your career opportunities are quite diverse with possible entry level career paths as a:

  • business analyst
  • database developer
  • systems analyst
  • software developer

You will also have the option of furthering your studies by progressing to the Master of Information Technology (MIT). You can articulate into this program with credit for the four courses you have already completed in the Graduate Certificate.

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION

University of Newcastle

The University of Newcastle, Australia is a world-class university. Excellence in teaching, research, and the student experience are our focus.

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University of Newcastle

The University of Newcastle is one of the world’s top 200 universities1, known for making a global impact and top 5 in the world for partnering for a more sustainable future2. 

We embrace technology and best practice to deliver the best possible student experience. Our mission is to help students become life-ready graduates. We do this through practical learning, innovative styles of teaching, internationally recognised study programs and world-class research. 

We are number one in Australia for industry collaboration3, our partnerships help our more than 39,000 students4 to be more employable and start on higher salaries than the Australian average5. 

1 QS World University Rankings 2023
2 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2022  
3 Innovation Connections IC Report 2014 - 2020 
4 The University of Newcastle Data Warehouse 2021 
5 QILT Graduates Outcomes Survey 2018 - 2020 
 

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