Important Information
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Current Handbook
Glossary
Program Level
Select Study Level Undergraduate Postgraduate Bridging and Access Research Higher Degrees HonoursStudy Area
HonoursCG56 - Graduate Diploma of Information Technology
CG56 - Graduate Diploma of Information Technology
At a GlanceInformation on where the program is available, duration, units of credit as well as contacts for further information.
Aims - StructureAn outline of the programs aims, objectives and outcomes, as well as information on the structure of the program.
Course PlansA detailed list of courses and electives required to complete the program.
Career Opportunities
The program will boost your career advancement prospects and provide a competitive advantage over recent graduates. Positions in the IT sector include applications programmer, systems designer, computer programmer, computer systems auditor, database administrator, database design specialist, IT manager, IT security manager, network administrator, network designer, network programmer, network analyst, project manager (IT), software consultant or a software designer - the possibilities are endless.
About Information Technology
With rapid advances in technology now encompassing every aspect of our daily lives, the IT career path is one of the best remaining guarantees of a job for life. Because IT offers transferable skills, the IT professional can practise anywhere in the world. For many, the chance to travel and work at the same time is a real motivator, opening up fresh possibilities for an enjoyable and varied international working life.
A career in IT offers real flexibility in how, where and when you work. Permanent jobs, short-term contracts, working from home and career breaks all become possible with the right skills and careful planning. In the new economy the virtual worker is becoming a reality.
A career in IT can give great job satisfaction and it can be very rewarding too. Salaries and employment benefits for the right people in the right place are excellent, attracting above average remuneration packages.