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This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Information Technology
DescriptionThe Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology is intended for those with a previous undergraduate qualification in IT such as computing, computer science or a technical information technology field. It provides a broad program in information technology, enabling students to select specific areas for in-depth study, or to construct a program from a range of suitably advanced units. ObjectivesThe objectives of this course are to:
Professional recognitionThis course has been designed for accreditation by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) as meeting the standard of knowledge for associate-level membership. StructureThis course consists of eight approved masters level units. RequirementsStudents complete: (i.) six units (36 points) from the Master of Information Technology (MIT) specialisations listed under "Areas of Study" (ii.) two elective units (12 points) chosen from postgraduate level units offered by the Faculty of Information Technology or from any other faculty of the University as approved by the course coordinator. SpecialisationsStudents can choose to complete a specialisation, or can select a variety of units and complete the course without a specialisation. Areas of StudyProgression to further studiesStudents who complete the postgraduate diploma and wish to undertake further studies will be granted up to 24 points of credit in the Master of Information Technology program. The number of points subsequently required to complete the masters will depend on the units taken within the postgraduate diploma. Alternative exit(s)Students wishing to exit this course early may apply to graduate with the Postgraduate Certificate in Information Technology after successful completion of 24 points of study. Award(s)Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology
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