Information Technology (Graduate Diploma)
This course information is for local students only
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/postgraduatesSelection
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.
Contact information
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