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Information Technology (Graduate Diploma)

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Year

2011

Award

Graduate Diploma in Information Technology

Length

1 year

Campuses

Bendigo

Course description

This course provides a general professional qualification in information technology (IT) for graduates with a grounding in the discipline, who seek to broaden or deepen their knowledge of using computers. Core subjects provide a foundation in information systems, software development and computer networking.

Course structure

The course comprises four core subjects and four electives. The core subjects are Business Computer Networks, Database Fundamentals, Information Systems Development, and Web Development. Business Data Structures is a principal elective, as it is a prerequisite for many other elective subjects. Other electives include Network Security, Computational Intelligence, Professional Conduct in the Workplace, Software Development, Information Systems, Computer Hardware, Web Development, and Software Engineering.

Subject details

Overseas study opportunities

Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information

Fee type

Fees (Fee-Help available)

Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)

21 430
The University reserves the right to vary fees on an annual basis. Fees will not normally rise above 7% per annum. Should the University decide to increase its fees, that increase will take effect on 1 January of the following year.

Scholarships

A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduates

Selection

IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or

TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or

TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or

TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or

Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from the La Trobe Melbourne; or

Approved equivalent.

Academic entry requirements

An Australian Bachelor’s degree or approved international equivalent in IT, or in any discipline other than IT, plus successful completion of the subjects: Business Programming Concepts and Information Systems.

Semester starts

Semester 1 (February)

Professional recognition

This course is accredited for associate level membership of the Australian Computer Society.

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