GraduateInformation Technology
Graduate Certificate of Information Technology
International College of Management, Sydney, Manly, NSW, Australia
About this program
Growing Demand for IT Skills
The ICMS Graduate Certificate of Information Technology is a postgraduate qualification designed to equip you with the skills to enter an IT career, or can be a pathway to a Master of Information Technology (MIT) at ICMS.
The Graduate Certificate of Information Technology will provide you with foundational ICT knowledge, focusing on core competencies.
After completing the Graduate Certificate of Information Technology, graduates will have knowledge of ICT fundamentals and will gain practical ICT skills, enabling them to make an immediate contribution within the industry.
Students will have an opportunity to study one subject from the ICMS MIT specialisation streams as a specified elective subject and explore the specialisation they may want to pursue in the future. Choose from:
Cyber Security
Big Data and Analytics
Graduate Certificate of IT Course Structure
The ICMS Graduate Certificate of Information Technology offers:
3 x core subjects
1 x IT specified elective
4 Subjects in total (16 credit points)
(Australian and New Zealand students may wish to accelerate their studies and complete this course in one trimester.)
Pathway to Master of IT
Upon successful completion of at least two subjects in the Graduate Certificate of Information Technology, you may choose to progress, with advanced standing (credit), into one of the following master’s degrees:
Master of Information Technology
Master of Information Technology (Cyber Security)
Master of Information Technology (Big Data and Analytics)
Australian Computer Society membership
ICMS is a proud member of the Australian Computer Society (ACS) Professional Partnership Program (PPP), demonstrating our strong commitment to industry engagement and student employability.
As part of the PPP, ICMS provides free ACS membership to information technology students, giving them access to:
Cutting-edge industry knowledge and mentoring from experienced technology professionals
ACS Skillsoft, a digital library with more than 35,000 learning resources
Over 400 networking and professional development events annually
Tailored career advice and support from the ACS team
With more than 47,000 members across business, government, and education sectors, ACS is Australia’s largest professional community for technology professionals.
As a nationally recognised leader in the technology sector, ACS plays a critical role in shaping Australia’s digital future, and through this PPP, ICMS students can be part of that journey.
Employability and Opportunity
The Graduate Certificate of IT will provide students with industry relevant competencies and knowledge for a successful start of a career in the ICT field.
The demand for skilled IT professionals is reflected in the various skilled migration occupations and pathways that are currently available in Australia.
The Graduate Certificate of IT could position graduates to embark on a career in a range of IT sectors that are currently identified as ‘strategic skills’ by the Australian Government.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the ICMS Graduate Certificate of Information Technology you will able to:
Apply the core body of knowledge of the IT discipline, employing relevant industry standards and best practices.
Design and construct IT solutions to real-world problems, exercising critical thinking and enacting skills that underpin the dynamics of the information technology field.
Effectively collaborate with others from diverse backgrounds and varying levels of IT proficiency, using fit-for-purpose communication methods.
Work autonomously and responsibly in the dynamic IT environment by implementing self-management strategies, enacting intellectual independence, and evaluating own performance for continuing professional development.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
27 terms of coursework
- Trimester 1
- Agile IT Project Management and Governance
- Enterprise and Network Cyber Security
- Database Management Systems
- Trimester 2
- Level 700
- Year One
- Trimester 1
- Agile IT Project Management and Governance
- Enterprise and Network Cyber Security
- Database Management Systems
- Level 700
- Year One
- Trimester 1
- Agile IT Project Management and Governance
- Trimester 2
- Enterprise and Network Cyber Security
- Trimester 3
- Database Management Systems
The course information on this website is indicative of a typical study pattern only and is subject to change. Students enrolling into a mid-trimester intake will begin their course with two (2) subjects only and resume their preferred study pattern in the following study period
Enrolled students will be made aware of changes to their course structure or subjects. Not all subjects are offered every trimester. The Academic Consulting Office can assist you with subject selection and structuring your course
- A typical full-time study load is no more than 12 credit points and no less than 8 credit points per study period (32 credit points per year) for postgraduate courses
- How To Apply
- Read the course information carefully. Ensure the qualification aligns with your interests and career goals
- Check the entry requirements. These will be different for domestic and international students
- Complete the online application form directly or through one of international representatives
- or via UAC (domestic students only)
- Read More About Applying
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Developer ProgrammerANZSCO 261312
On MLTSSL, so it supports the 189, 190, and 491. Assessed by the ACS on the same basis as Software Engineer. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
ICT Business AnalystANZSCO 261111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, so it supports 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Common landing occupation for IT and business-analytics graduates.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Software EngineerANZSCO 261313
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, so it supports the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 as well as the employer-sponsored 482 and 186. Needs an ACS skills assessment, which usually wants the degree plus one to two years of relevant work, or a Professional Year in ICT in place of some of that experience.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Systems AnalystANZSCO 261112
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, with an ACS skills assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
ICT Security SpecialistANZSCO 262112
The code used for the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 pathways. Newer cyber security specialisations (Cyber Security Engineer, Cyber Security Analyst, and others) were split out of this code in 2021 to 2025 ANZSCO updates and sit on CSOL instead; picking the right code matters for which visa applies.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Computer Network and Systems EngineerANZSCO 263111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Database AdministratorANZSCO 262111
On STSOL and CSOL, which supports the 190 and 491 (not the 189 on its own) plus the employer-sponsored 482/494/186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Systems AdministratorANZSCO 262113
On STSOL, supporting the 190 and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
ICMS's own Postgraduate Requirements: Graduate Certificate Courses page (Information Technology criteria). Applicants must meet one of: successful completion of a bachelor degree (AQF7) from an Australian higher education institution or overseas equivalent; OR an overseas higher education course of at least 3 years duration (minimum AQF level 6) with a minimum GPA of 3.0; OR a recognised Diploma or Advanced Diploma plus at least 4 years relevant full-time work experience; OR an approved Postgraduate Qualifying Program; OR at least 5 years appropriate full-time managerial or professional IT experience (documented per the ICMS Admissions Guidebook); OR at least two award or non-award postgraduate subjects (AQF Level 8+).
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