Graduate Diploma in Internet Technology
Testamur Title of Degree:
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Graduate Diploma in Internet Technology
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Abbreviation:
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GDipIT
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Home Faculty:
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Informatics
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Duration:
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1 year (2 full-time sessions) or part-time equivalent
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Total Credit Points:
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48
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Delivery Mode:
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Face-to-face
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Starting Session(s):
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Autumn/Spring
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Location:
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Wollongong
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UOW Course Code:
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675
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CRICOS Code:
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047175M
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Overview
The objective of this program is to provide state of the art knowledge and specialist skills on a broad range of Internet technologies and systems. It is suitable for candidates who have existing but limited ICT technical qualifications or who have significant experience in related fields, but wish to significantly upgrade their knowledge and understanding in this field. The Graduate Diploma in Internet Technology also provides a pathway to the Master of Internet Technology (MIT) degree.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
A three-year tertiary qualification with at least a 60% average, which must include the equivalent of first year mathematics.
Applicants without first-year mathematics, but who have at least two years of Internet/computer related work experience may be considered.
Course Requirements
The Graduate Diploma in Internet Technology requires the satisfactory completion of a recommended program of study approved by the Head of School, consisting of 48 credit points of coursework subjects.
Students will have the opportunity to gain general and specialist skills in diverse areas of Internet technologies and their applications, including:
− Programming and programming languages such as Java,
− Database systems,
− System level engineering principles and design,
− Electronics and communications, and
− Embedded Internet systems.
State of the art practical exposure to Internet technologies will be provided through advanced laboratory experiments and communication and group work skills.
On enrolment, each student will be considered individually and provided with details of subjects recommended to suit their specific background.
Other Information
Students who satisfactorily complete the Graduate Diploma in Internet Technology are eligible to apply for entry to the Master of Internet Technology.
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