Graduate Diploma in Information Technology for 2013

At a glance

2013 Handbook entry 

Career opportunities

Please refer to the entry for the Master of Applied Information Technology.

Professional recognitions

Australian

This course has been accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) as meeting the standard of knowledge for associate-level membership.

Why study Graduate Diploma in Information Technology?

The Graduate Diploma in Information Technology prepares students who have a first degree in another discipline for a professional career in information technology. The first part of the course provides a solid knowledge of the fundamentals in computer systems, programming, information systems and applications of information technology in businesses. The second part develops students' understanding of information technology in significant depth.

Students may exit the program after completing four specific units, with the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology.

Entry requirements

View entry requirements and applications for domestic students

Duration

1 year full-time
2 years part-time

Fees for 2013

Fees are subject to change annually.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Commonwealth supported place not offered for this course.

Domestic fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$ 24,660 AUD

From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.

Intakes

First Semester (March), Second Semester (July)

Attendances

  • On-campus at Caulfield: full-time, part-time

Faculty

Faculty of Information Technology

Course code: 0366

CRICOS code: 063358D

Find out more

Enquire now   Apply now   Entry requirements   Visit http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/apply or email fit-admissions@monash.edu

Entry requirements

View entry requirements and applications for international students

Duration

1 year full-time

Fees for 2013

Fees are subject to change annually.

International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$ 29,680 AUD

From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.

Intakes

First Semester (March), Second Semester (July)

Attendances

  • On-campus at Caulfield: full-time

Faculty

Faculty of Information Technology

Course code: 0366

CRICOS code: 063358D

Find out more

Enquire now   Apply now   Entry requirements   study@monash.edu and phone +61 3 9903 4788

Admissions information for domestic students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements

The normal entry requirement is successful completion of a degree that is the equivalent of an Australian bachelors degree, not necessarily in an IT-related discipline, with at least a pass (50%) average. Candidates without formal tertiary qualifications can apply to enter via a pathway from the Professional Certificate in Information Technology or the Executive Certificate in Information Technology (with at least a credit (60%) average), which are intended to lead to either a graduate or to a postgraduate diploma.

National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) guidelines on equivalency to Australian bachelor degrees will apply.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Applications

Semester one (March)

Apply now (online or by mail)

Semester two (July)

Apply now (online or by mail)

Admissions information for international students

Entry requirements

International entry requirements

The normal entry requirement is successful completion of a degree that is the equivalent of an Australian bachelors degree, not necessarily in an IT-related discipline, with at least a pass (50%) average.

National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) guidelines on equivalency to Australian bachelor degrees will apply.

English requirements for international students

IELTS 6.5 overall with no band lower than 6.0; TOEFL 580 with a TWE of 4.5; or an Internet-based TOEFL score of 90 with 22 in Writing and no section lower than 20.

More information on English requirements.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Applications

Semester one (March)

Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.

Semester two (July)

Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.

Enrolment obligation

International students enrolling in a CRICOS-registered course can study no more than 25% of their course by distance and/or online learning. Students cannot enrol exclusively in distance and/or online learning study in any compulsory study period. See standard 9.4 of The National Code 2007.