UndergraduateInformation Technology
Diploma of Information Technology
RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Diploma of Information Technology at RMIT University, based in Melbourne, is guided by experienced teachers with extensive industry experience and helps students develop a project portfolio to launch a career in IT. Students learn to create web-based solutions for clients, develop mobile applications, and apply project management skills to an IT project, and to install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise routers and switches, design user experience solutions, build dynamic websites, design and integrate databases, and build and test network servers. Students also build professional skills including cyber security awareness and managing client issues.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- Program code C5402 (CRICOS 107251C). Delivered at City Campus
- Full Time 1 Years. Employment outcomes for IT graduates vary depending on the level of qualification. In the vocational education sector
- 83.7% of diploma graduates are employed 6 months after graduation. Graduates work in: IT project management software development database development networking web development. This diploma also offers graduates a pathway to more specialised studies
- opening up additional career paths in IT and related industries. Graduates should take advantage of opportunities to advance and/or specialise in a wide range of technologies and be prepared to continue training throughout their career to remain industry-relevant. Employment for ICT professionals is anticipated to grow strongly
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
Academic requirements You must have: Successfully completed the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) ( or equivalent ) OR At least 6 months of full-time work experience (or part-time equivalent) in a related field (e.g. IT, administration, etc.). Prerequisites There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification. Selection tasks A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification. You need to satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered f
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