Information Technology (Graduate Diploma)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Graduate Diploma in Information Technology
Length
1 year full-time or up to 5 years part-time.
Campuses
Bendigo
Course description
This course aims to provide a general professional qualification in information technology (IT) to 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 Encryption & Network Security, Professional Environment, Software Development Environments, Information Systems Practice, Internetworking, Web Services, and Software Engineering.
Subject details
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Application
Apply directly to the University up to two weeks prior to the commencement of the course. Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form.
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
Indicative (2012): $20,580 per 120 credit points.
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/postgraduatesPrerequisites
Undergraduate degree in IT, or any discipline other than IT and successful completion of the subjects Business Programming Concepts and Information Systems or their equivalents.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)
Professional recognition
The course is accredited for associate level membership of the Australian Computer Society.