Graduate Certificate in Information and Communication Technology

Overview

This program introduces information and communication technology (ICT) concepts, and provides students with the opportunity to obtain knowledge and skills required to effectively solve organisational, economic, regulatory and socio-technical problems that arise in the implementation and application of information technology (IT).

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

A three-year degree equivalent to an Australian Bachelors in an area related to ICT (eg, Computer Science; Information Technology; Business Information Systems; or Electrical, Computer or Telecommunications Engineering). Where academic qualifications are unrelated to the IT discipline, it is essential that the applicant has relevant IT work experience, normally at least one year full-time.

Applicants with other professional or academic qualifications (minimum duration 3 years full-time), plus a minimum of three years full-time (or part-time equivalent) employment in the ICT industry, may be considered by the Faculty.

An intensive five-week Pathways program is offered through Wollongong University College for those with little IT background.

Course Requirements

The degree requires satisfactory completion of 900 level subjects to the value of at least 24 credit points (4 subjects) chosen from the IACT Graduate Subjects List.

Credit Towards Other Courses

Students who qualify for the Graduate Certificate in Information and Communication Technology and who have achieved an average mark of at least 60% will be able to proceed to the Master of Information and Communication Technology. Advanced standing of 24 credit points will be granted towards the Masters degree. The completion of the Masters degree will require the satisfactory completion of a further 24 credit points as specified in the schedule for that program.

Other Information

Prior to the conferring of a Master of Information and Communication Technology upon a candidate who holds a Graduate Certificate in Information and Communication Technology of this University, the candidate shall surrender the testamur and all rights relating to the Graduate Certificate.