GraduateInformation Technology
Graduate Diploma in Information Technology
Murdoch University, Perth, WA, Australia
About this program
The Graduate Diploma in Information Technology is for students who already hold a bachelor's degree or relevant qualification in IT and want to extend their skills further. Students use Murdoch's IT Innovation Hub, a teaching and research facility equipped with mixed and augmented reality equipment, an operational data centre, and high-performance computing capabilities. The course includes an individual study project in an area of the student's choosing, applying research and applied knowledge skills in practice. Graduates in areas such as software development or systems analysis may have their qualification assessed by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) toward Australia's skilled migration occupation list, typically alongside the 485 post-study work visa to build the required experience. The program is delivered by Murdoch University in Western Australia.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- Core topics covered in this course include: Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Here are some of the things you'll learn: Writing
- data analysis and research skills Technical and non-technical methods to explore professional practice
- effective communication and project management Specialised skills in knowledge management
- data communications and business analysis Creative thinking and communication skills
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)
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
Recognised Bachelor's degree in IT (AQF Level 7); OR recognised non-IT Bachelor's degree (AQF Level 7) plus an approved qualification in IT; OR recognised non-IT Bachelor's degree (AQF Level 7) plus two years of relevant IT experience; OR recognised non-IT Honours degree (AQF Level 8) plus relevant IT experience. Recognition of relevant and current informal or non-formal learning may be used for entry requirements and should be discussed with the Academic Chair.
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