Graduate Diploma of Information and Communications Technology
Key Facts
| CRICOS Code | 116440A |
| Full Time | 1 year |
| Part Time | 2 years (Domestic only) |
| Units | 8 |
| Campus | Level 16, 233 Castlereagh Street, Sydney 2000
363 King Street, West Melbourne 3003 Level 1, West, 237 Ryrie Street, Geelong Victoria 3220 |
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 overall with no band less than 6.0 or equivalent |
| Delivery mode | Blended
Face-to-face |
| Outcome | Graduate Diploma of Information and Communication Technology |
Course Description
Graduates with a Graduate Diploma of Information and Communications Technology are ready for many different positions in business. The qualification gives you the foundation skills for entry into the industry or continue your studies. Graduates will be prepared for success in contemporary organisations and prepared to take on the industry’s trends, responsibilities, needs and opportunities.
Course Learning Outcomes
Graduate Diploma of Information and Communication Technology
| CLO1 | generate solutions to common technical issues in Information Technology and Telecommunications using appropriate knowledge, technologies and methodologies. |
| CLO2 | incorporate ethical issues in information technology situations and ICT professional practice. |
| CLO3 | explain simple technical information technology and telecommunication concepts and solutions to specialist and non-specialist stakeholders. |
| CLO 4 | examine simple business oriented information technology solutions suitable for a variety of business situations. |
| CLO 5 | create business oriented information technology solutions suitable for a variety of common business situations. |
Graduate Attributes
| GA1 | Communicate effectively in a diverse range of professional or community context |
| GA 2 | Complete work tasks and assignments independently or as an effective member of multidisciplinary teams |
| GA 3 | Engage in and value life-long learning leading to the enhancement of professional knowledge and skills |
| GA 4 | Are information and technology literate |
| GA 5 | Respond appropriately to a changing workforces, cultures and values reflecting a global work environment |
| GA 6 | Demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making abilities essential to contributing soundly to the resolution of issues confronting organisations |
| GA 7 | Facilitate intellectual curiosity |
| GA 8 | Act in an ethical manner in all aspects of professional life. |
International Student Duration
The CRICOS-registered duration is 52 weeks or 1 year of full-time study (2 semesters). Please note the part time mode is not available to a holder of a student visa, who is not a citizen of Australia or New Zealand, or who is not an Australian permanent resident, or who is a temporary resident of Australia.
Domestic Student Duration
For domestic students the course is 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time.
Course Structure
Graduate Diploma of Information and Communications Technology
| Credit Points | Prerequisites | ||
| BUS502 | Project Management | 6 | Nil |
| ICT501 | Mathematical Computing | 6 | Nil |
| ICT502 | Computer Systems | 6 | Nil |
| ICT503 | Ethics in ICT | 6 | Nil |
| ICT504 | Operating Systems | 6 | Nil |
| ICT505 | Software Development | 6 | Nil |
| NTW501 | Communications Networks | 6 | Nil |
| NTW502 | Telecommunications | 6 | ICT501, ICT502 |
| or | |||
| CYB510 | Cyber Security | 6 | ICT504, NTW501 |
| TOTAL CREDIT POINTS required | 48 |
Device Specifications
| Postgraduate Degrees | |
| Operating system | Windows 10, 11 |
| Mac OS 10.12 Sierra, 10.13 High Sierra, 10.14 Mojave, or 10.15 Catalina | |
| Browser | Safari, Chrome, and Firefox – current version |
| Microsoft Edge – latest version | |
| Internet Explorer – current or immediately previous version | |
| Computer and processor | 1 GHZ or faster x86 or 64-bit processor with SSE2 instruction set |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM (64-bit) |
| Disk space | Minimum 500 gigabytes (GB) |
| Monitor resolution | 1024 x 768 |
Delivery Method
| Type | Explanation |
| Blended | Delivered partially on campus and partially online |
| Face to Face | This is delivered at level 16, 233 Castlereagh street Sydney,
363 King Street, West Melbourne and Level 1, West, 237 Ryrie Street, Geelong Victoria
|
Assessment Methods
The Institute uses authentic assessment principles that may include practical exercises, case studies, presentations, reports, online simulations, essays, and examinations. These may include being done under invigilation.
Exit and Career Outcomes
Exit Outcomes
To obtain a Graduate Diploma of Information and Communications Technology, candidates are required to successfully complete 8 units. Not all units are offered each semester. If you complete 4 units with the Institute (either at the Institute or with Advanced Standing that does not exceed 2 units), you will be eligible to obtain a Graduate Certificate in Information and Communications Technology.
Career Outcomes
Young people with IT qualifications get work in almost every industry, improving businesses and advancing their own careers.
Graduates can gain employment in a range of roles in the IT sector. The course prepares you for employment as:
- System administrator
- ICT officer
- ICT technologist
- Junior Cyber security analyst
- Network specialist
The Graduate Diploma of Information and Communications Technology is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency.
General Entry
(a) successfully completed a Bachelor degree (AQF 7) or higher awarded by a recognised university or higher education institution, in any discipline or equivalent;
(b) successfully completed an Associate Degree or Advanced Diploma (AQF 6) awarded by a recognised university or higher education institution, in any discipline or equivalent,
AND
have at least two- years full-time managerial and/or professional work experience in
a related field;
(c) a minimum of three-years full-time managerial and/or professional work experience in
a related field;
(d) a minimum of five-years full-time general work experience in a related field
Applicants from a non-English speaking background must satisfy English language requirements set by the Institute. Details are published on the Institute website.
Applicants from a non-English speaking background must satisfy English language requirements set by the Institute. Details are published on the Institute website.
Language Requirements
Language proficiency
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 with no band less than 6.0; or
- TOEFL: 575 or better; or
- TOEFL IBT (International Benchmark Test): 91 or better; or
- TOEFL CBT (Computer Based Test): 235 or better; or
- Academic PTE (Pearson Test of English): 56 or better; or
- Cambridge English: CAE and CPE (from 2015): 176 or better; or
- General Certificate of Education (GCE): A Levels with a C or better in English; or
- KITE: all bands B2 with a result greater than 450 in each band; or
- Duolingo: overall 115 with no band less than 110.
English Language Test results are valid for two years from the date of the results up to the date of commencement at the Institute. The most recent test supersedes ALL previous tests.
The course fees (per semester) are available through the following link Institution Details – Polytechnic Institute Australia Pty Ltd and are based on a standard full-time study load and duration. Your course fees and duration may vary if you have applied for and been granted Advanced Standing. Tuition fees may increase during your studies. Students are advised in advance of any increase in tuition fees being implemented.
Further Information
For further information please contact:
Polytechnic Institute Australia Pty Ltd
CRICOS: 03535M
TEQSA provider number: PRV14049
ABN: 34 145 333 795
Head office and postal address
Level 16, 233 Castlereagh St Sydney NSW 2000
Level 1, West, 237 Ryrie Street, Geelong Victoria 3220
Ph: (+612) 8319 8202
Email: info@pia.edu.au