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307793 v.1 Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology


PGradDipInfoTech(Curtin)

Introduction

Information Technology is a crucial element in today's enterprise operating in a global communications and business environment. Understanding and harnessing information technology and innovation in an enterprise is the focus of this program. This course is designed for students who already have a computing related degree who wish to up-date or enhance their skills and knowledge in the design and management of information technology and innovation. Students will learn both the practical and theoreticalaspects of information technology with the ability to problem solve and apply their knowledge in an IT environment.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This fee paying course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Intermediate Awards

A student who has successfully completed all the requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology may apply under exceptional circumstance provisions for graduation in that award, subject to approval of the Head of School/Department. For further definition refer to the Statement and Awards section under General Information.

Course Organisation

The Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology consists of eight units of study. The core areas studied includes managing information systems projects and risks, business information technology management, enterprise network infrastructure, web design and architecture, datamining and advanced database management, enterprise network management and problem solving. Students may choose optional units from the areas of object-oriented design, information security management, enterprise network security,statistical data analysis, and internet enabling technologies.

Professional Recognition

With a prior computing - related degree graduates may apply for membership of the Australian Computer Society.

Career Opportunities

Postgraduates generally find employment in supervisory roles within private and public organisations utilizing information technology, or design and development of Information Technology systems.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

   
11455 v.4   Business Information Technology Management 512 3.0 25.0
11741 v.3   Managing Information Systems Projects and Risks 501 3.0 25.0
13013 v.4   Enterprise Network Infrastructure 501 5.0 25.0
302120 v.3   Web Site Architecture 501 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

   
11454 v.4   Enterprise Network Management 612 3.0 25.0
307773 v.2   Datamining and Advanced Database Management 601 4.0 25.0
5698 v.5 * Organisational Behaviour 550 3.0 25.0
      OR    
11730 v.4 * Advanced Problem Solving for IS Managers 501 3.0 25.0
      SELECT 1 OPTION   25.0
  100.0
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Semester 2 Hrs/Wk Credits
6427 v.4   Statistical Data Analysis 674 3.0 25.0
11745 v.4 # Research Methods for Information Systems Professionals 655 3.0 25.0
12527 v.4 * Information Security Management 551 3.0 25.0
13038 v.3   Enterprise Network Security 601 3.0 25.0
13199 v.5   Internet Enabling Technologies 601 3.0 25.0
13586 v.3   Development Tools for Web Environments 501 4.0 25.0
13587 v.4   Object Oriented Programming 502 3.0 25.0
307776 v.2   Object Oriented Design 501 4.0 25.0
           
# Students wishing to continue on into a Masters program should select the Research Methods unit as their option.
* Units 5698 and 11730 also available as options
           

Availability

YearLocationPeriodAll*InternalExternal
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.



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