Information Technology
Postgraduate
In Brisbane (Australia)
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Type
Postgraduate
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Location
Brisbane (Australia)
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Duration
1 Year
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Credits
16
Do you want to develop specialist IT knowledge? This graduate diploma covers a comprehensive range of IT concepts and techniques, with a strong focus on computer-based information systems and database technologies.The Graduate Diploma in Information Technology is designed for graduates who either haven't previously studied IT, or who have completed the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology. For more information, see Program Details.Complete eight courses from a huge range of options. Courses cover topics such as software systems, database systems, information security, and user-centred design. Elective courses also cover IT applications in different industry settings.Benefit from a flexible program. The Graduate Diploma in Information Technology offers a large number of elective courses, which means you can tailor your studies to suit your interests, your industry, or your career goals.On completion, choose to progress to the Master of Information Technology. Because courses in the graduate diploma are taken from the master's course list, you can transfer study credits to the higher-level programs.The Graduate Diploma in Information Technology will develop advanced skills in key areas of IT, so you can complement or enhance your professional expertise.TEACHING STAFFOur teachers are topsOur research and teaching work in Computer Science and Information Systems was ranked 60th in the world by subject in the 2017 QS World University Rankings. This puts our academics as the best ranked in Queensland and in the top five in Australia.CAMPUS LIFEState-of-the-art facilitiesThe school is home to facilities including more than 400 Windows, Unix and Apple workstations; more than 20 specialist computer labs (including 10 with 24-hour access); a university-wide 802.11ac Wi-Fi network; and dedicated IT and engineering support staff .RESEARCHKeep up-to-date and know moreUQ is home to the Centre for Quantum...
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Entry requirementsDegree equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree in a field other than Information Technology or Computer Science with a GPA of at least 4.5 on a 7 point scale OR relevant post-secondary study and at least 2 years of relevant work experience. Applications on the basis of post-secondary study and work experience will be individually assessed. View additional entry requirements for applicants with overseas qualifications.IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6 . For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores...
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- Industry
- Technology
- Systems
- University
- Teaching
- Database training
- Database
- Information Systems
- Executive
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Program structure
The courses offered in the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology are set out in the course list. Each course is allocated a certain number of units (#).
The Program Rules explain what is required to complete the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology. These requirements include the total number of units you need to complete in order to graduate.
To have your degree conferred, you also need to comply with UQ’s policies and rules.
For the GCInfTech, #8 from the MInfTech List, comprising -
- at least #6 from parts A and/or B and/or C; and
- the balance from electives being courses in part C or other courses approved by the Executive Dean.
For the GDipInfTech, #16 from the MInfTech List, comprising -
- at least #12 from parts A and/or B and/or C; and
- the balance from electives being courses in part D or other courses approved by the Executive Dean.
For the MInfTech, #24 from the MInfTech List, comprising -
- #12, being all compulsory courses in part A; and
- at least #4 from part B with at least #2 from part B1; and
- at least #4 from Part C; and
- the balance from electives being courses in part D or other courses approved by the Executive Dean.
Information Technology