Graduate Certificate in Information Technology
Typical Duration / Standard Study Option 8 months / 2 trimesters
Structure / 4 subjects: 4 core
CAREER OUTCOMES / IT Coordinator / Desktop Support Specialist / Helpdesk Operator / Technical Operations Officer
START DATE / March, July + November
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Information Technology will give students who want to specialise in IT the opportunity to develop foundational IT skills and gain knowledge in advanced computing subject areas such as programming and database design and management. You will learn how to apply technology-based approaches and solutions across various industries including IT, communications, management and business.
Locations
Adelaide / Brisbane / Gold Coast / Melbourne / Perth / Sydney
Course structure
Course subjects
Students at the Gold Coast campus will choose from a limited selection of subjects for Trimester 1 2024. For more information, please commence your application through Kaplink to see the full list of available subjects.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology at Kaplan Business School will learn how to:
- Investigate business opportunities by applying a range of technological and programming concepts and tools
- Persuade stakeholders on solutions and outcomes for complex technological problems
- Demonstrate use of sound judgement to formulate, advise and implement business solutions via the aid of technology-based approaches
- Create solutions for complex business problems by adopting an exploratory, technical and global mindset
- Evaluate ethical, privacy and information security issues regarding technology
Entry requirements
All students applying to study at Kaplan Business School must satisfy the entry requirements for the desired course.
International entry requirements >
Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
Students may be eligible for credit for academic work previously completed and should apply to the School for this to be recognised as an exemption from individual subjects of study.
> IT Coordinator
> Desktop Support Specialist
> Helpdesk Operator
> Technical Operations Officer
The course is designed so that students are eligible for up to four subject credits into recognised postgraduate courses in Australia that specialise in Information Technology or that have space for unspecified electives.
Fees and scholarships
Find out more about tuition fees and other expenses for our undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
There are also scholarships you may be eligible for to help support your study and living costs.
How to apply
STEP 1
Complete the application form online. Enrolment terms and conditions apply.STEP 2
Provide certified* copies of your:
- Passport
- High school certificates and transcripts
- English proficiency documents e.g. IELTS test certificate or equivalent (if applicable)
- Degree completion certificate and transcripts (if applicable)
- Work experience details (if applicable)
* Please note that these documents must be certified by a Kaplan Business School representative or authorised education agent, a Public Notary or a Justice of the Peace in Australia.
STEP 3
We will notify you after receiving your application whether you have been accepted or not. If accepted, you will receive an Offer of Admission to study.STEP 4
To proceed with your enrolment, you will need to sign and return the Acceptance of Offer form and pay the fees as specified in the Offer of Admission.STEP 5
Once you receive your electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE) from us you can proceed to apply for an Australian student visa.STEP 1
Complete the application form online. Enrolment terms and conditions apply.STEP 2
Provide certified* copies of your:
- Passport or birth certificate and photo ID (licence)
- High school certificates and transcripts
- Degree completion certificate and transcripts (if applicable)
- Work experience details (if applicable)
* Please note that these documents must be certified by a Kaplan Business School representative or authorised education agent, a Public Notary or a Justice of the Peace in Australia.
