Graduate Certificate in Information Technology

Entry Requirements

A Bachelor Degree (or AQF Level 7 equivalent course);
OR
An Advanced Diploma/Associate Degree (or AQF Level 6 equivalent course) plus evidence of a minimum of two years’ relevant industry experience;
OR
A Postgraduate Qualifying Program (or equivalent).

Academic IELTS: Overall 6.0, with not less than 6.0 for Speaking and Writing and 5.5 for Listening and Reading

PTE (Pearson Test of English Academic): Academic Score of 50

TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language): 64

KTE (Kaplan Test of English): Score greater than 426 Overall for listening, reading and grammar, and B2 for speaking and writing

Cambridge English: Advanced (Certificate in Advanced English) 169

Duolingo English Test: Overall score of 100

OET (Occupational English Test): A score of at least B for each test component

GCE Ordinary Level – Grade C in English Language or English Literature GCE Advanced Subsidiary Level – Grade C in English Language or English Literature GCE Advanced Level – Grade D in English Language or English Literature GCE Advanced Level – Grade D in English Language or English Literature

Course Details

The Graduate Certificate in Information Technology will give students who want to specialise in IT the opportunity to develop foundational IT skills and gain knowledge in advanced computing subject areas such as programming and database design and management. You will learn how to apply technology-based approaches and solutions across various industries including IT, communications, management and business.

Course Learning Outcomes

Students enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology at Kaplan Business School will learn how to:

Investigate business opportunities by applying a range of technological and programming concepts and tools

Persuade stakeholders on solutions and outcomes for complex technological problems

Demonstrate use of sound judgement to formulate, advise and implement business solutions via the aid of technology-based approaches

Create solutions for complex business problems by adopting an exploratory, technical and global mindset

Evaluate ethical, privacy and information security issues regarding technology

Career Outcomes

> IT coordinator

> Desktop Support Specialist

> Helpdesk Operator

> Technical Operations Officer

The course is designed so that students are eligible for up to four subject credits into recognised postgraduate courses in Australia that specialise in Information Technology or that have space for unspecified electives.