Graduate Diploma in Information Technology for 2010

Course overview

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.

Career outlook

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

Duration, campus, fees and application information

Domestic students International students
Attendance type
  • On-campus at Caulfield: full-time, part-time
  • On-campus at Caulfield: full-time
Intakes First semester, second semester First semester, second semester
Course Content 2010 University handbook entry for this course 2010 University handbook entry for this course
Duration 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time 1 year
Credit points 48 total for course 48 total for course
Fees for 2010

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
$21,400 AUD

International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$25,800 AUD
CRICOS code Not applicable 063358D
Monash course code 0366 0366
Faculty Faculty of Information Technology Faculty of Information Technology
Contact Visit http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/apply or email admissions@infotech.monash.edu.au Visit http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/apply or email admissions@infotech.monash.edu.au

Accreditation

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

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 bachelor's 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, 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 bachelor's 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 at least 6.5 in Reading and Listening and 6.0 in Writing and Speaking; 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.

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