Diploma of Information Technology
Information valid for students commencing in 2011.
Course Code | 103121 |
Version | 1 |
Faculty | Law, Business and the Creative Arts |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course Pre-requisites | Nil Entry requirements for this course are consistent with the Pathways to Qualifications in the (AQF) Guidelines for Diplomas. |
English Language Requirements |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 24 credit points as per course structure |
Learning outcomes | Characteristics of learning outcomes for this course are consistent with those outlined in the Diploma Guideline in the (AQF). |
Course Structure
Core Subjects
BU1005:03 Personal and Professional Skills in Business
MA1020:03 Preparatory Mathematics
CP1200:03 Introduction to Programming 1
CP1030:03 IT Fundamentals
CP1500:03 Conceptual Modelling
CP1300:03 Introduction to Programming 2
Options
Select 6 credit points from BU and CP level 1 subjects
BU1002:03 Accounting for Decision Making
BU1003:03 Economics for Business
BU1004:03 Management, People and Organisations
BU1008:03 Marketing Fundamentals
BU1009:03 Business Information Systems
CP1005:03 Business and IT Interface
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Townsville | |
Cairns |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 5 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 1 year |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment requirements | Nil |
Accreditation requirements | Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | A candidate who has failed the final subject towards the course and who gained 40% or more of the marks for that subject, may be granted a supplementary examination in that subject. |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Candidates may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning policy associated procedures. |
Maximum allowed | 12 credit points |
Currency | Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 3 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 8 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed this course. |
Other restrictions | Nil |
Award Details
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Not applicable - this course does not have majors |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Candidates who complete this course are eligible for entry to the Bachelor of Information Technology, and may be granted advanced standing for subjects completed under this course. |