Overview

This course is a professional qualification in Information Technology, designed to provide candidates with appropriate practical understanding, skills and knowledge for managing IT use, change and development. The primary aim is to allow IT professionals the opportunity for professional upgrading or an extension of their qualifications and experience. The degree … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Academic Chair

Admission requirements

Enrolment restrictions
Entry requirements (onshore)
Entry requirements (transnational)
English language requirements

Learning outcomes

1.

Use effective professional communication skills for preparation and delivery of technical reports and presentations customised for specialist and non-specialist clients and the broader community. [Communication & Independent Skills]

2.

Critically appraise ICT solutions and the latest research and developments in relevant ICT disciplines through the application of entrepreneurial skills and specialised theoretical concepts. [Critical Thinking & Entrepreneurial Behaviours]

3.

Analyse complex technical and professional information to identify underlying causes of ICT-related problems and critique relevant state-of-the-art ICT systems and methodologies in the chosen area of specialisation. [Cognitive & Problem-Solving Skills]

4.

Apply project management and teamwork skills to the design, development, implementation, and support of ICT systems, to manage projects in a timely manner, in an ever-changing digital environment. [Collaborative & Executive Function]

5.

Demonstrate ethical skills that are central to professional practice in ICT for making informed decisions and handling conflicts, independently and collaboratively, within evolving professional contexts. [Professional Practice & Global Citizenship]

6.

Design and develop coherent and innovative ICT solutions that are appropriate for specific organisational requirements using the theoretical and practical skills necessary for the application of domain knowledge, industry standards, and best practices. [Knowledge & Applications]

Structure
48 credit points

Course Core21 credit points
Major27 credit points

Alternative exits

Students can opt out of the Master of Information Technology and exit with the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology or with the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology

Professional outcomes

Professional recognition
Professional accreditation
Accrediting bodies