Web Technology (Graduate Diploma)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Graduate Diploma in Web Technology
Length
1 year full-time or up to 5 years part-time
Campuses
Bendigo
Course description
This program focuses on the concepts, technology and processes behind the support and management of web-based systems. It offers professional development for IT professionals who want to update their skills or specialise in web technology.
Course structure
Students complete eight subjects, including three core subjects in web development, web engineering and web services. They can choose remaining subjects from a range of electives in computer networks, data communication, databases, mathematics, network security and object-oriented application development.
Contact hours
16 contact hours a week (four hours per subject) on average
Subject details
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Application
Apply direct to the University up to 2 weeks prior to course starting date. Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form.
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
Indicative (2012): $16,720 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
Bachelor degree in IT or approved equivalent, or a recognised professional or trade qualification, and five years' industry experience.
Semester starts
Semester 1 (March)
Additional information
To take more electives than needed for the Graduate Certificate but fewer than for the Graduate Diploma, you can enrol in the Graduate Diploma in Web Technology and apply to graduate with the Graduate Certificate when ready. The remaining subjects may be used for credit to some other course if appropriate.
Career opportunities
Demand for graduates is expected to be from providers of internet services, and from organisations using web browser interfaces.
Professional recognition
The course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society.