Graduate Diploma of Information Technology [Exit only]
Information valid for students commencing in 2017.
Graduate Diploma of Information Technology [Exit only]
Course code | 50306 |
Course type | Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8) |
Division | Tropical Environments and Societies |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | The Graduate Diploma of Information Technology may be awarded to students exiting a Master of Information Technology or associated joint degree prior to completing the requirements of that course, provided they meet the award requirements outlined below. |
Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Not applicable – exit only degree |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 24 credit points as per course structure |
Course learning outcomes | ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø graduates are committed to lifelong learning, intellectual development, and to the display of exemplary personal, professional and ethical standards. They have a sense of their place in the tropics and are charged with professional, community, and environmental responsibility. ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø graduates appreciate the need to embrace and be acquainted with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples of Australia. They are committed to reconciliation, diversity and sustainability. They exhibit a willingness to lead and to contribute to the intellectual, environmental, cultural, economic and social challenges of regional, national, and international communities of the tropics. On successful completion of the Graduate Diploma of Information Technology, ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø graduates will be able to:
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Course Structure
18 credit points of any CP level 5 subjects
PLUS
6 credit points of any level 5 subjects
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Brisbane | Exit only |
Cairns | Exit only |
Singapore | Exit only |
Townsville | Exit only |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 4 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 1 year |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment requirements | Nil |
Professional accreditation requirements | Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Students who have been granted advanced standing for previous tertiary study towards the Master of Information Technology or associated joint degrees in accordance with the Advanced Standing and Articulation policy and associated procedures, may apply to have up to 12 credit points of that advanced standing recognised for this award. |
Maximum allowed | 12 credit points |
Currency | Not applicable |
Expiry | Not applicable |
Other restrictions | Nil |
Award Details
Award title | GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY |
Approved abbreviation | GDipInfTech |
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Not applicable - this course does not have majors. |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Not applicable |