GraduateInformation Technology

Graduate Certificate in Information Technology

University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia

About this program

The Graduate Certificate in Information Technology at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is a 24 credit point course made up of a core subject and an 18 credit point stream, so students can concentrate on an area such as data analytics, networking or software development.
The course is aimed at IT professionals upskilling in a specific area, and articulates into the UTS master's programs in the field. English requirements are IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with 6.0 in writing.

Fees & duration

Duration0.5 yr
Tuition (international)A$55,400
Application feeA$100

English test scores

IELTS6.5 overall (W6)
PTE58 overall

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Course structure

Study plan in 5 parts

Structure

  • 24 credit points

Core

  • 43030Professional Practice in Computing
  • 32531Global Information Systems
  • 49016Technology and Innovation Management
  • 32513Advanced Data Analytics Algorithms
  • 32146Data Visualisation and Visual Analytics
  • 32570Enterprise Architecture Practice
  • 95563Data Driven Storytelling Studio
  • 95566Digital Experience Design Studio
  • 32524LANS and Routing
  • 32547UNIX Systems Programming

Options

  • 32601Advanced Project Management
  • 32558Business Intelligence
  • 49003Economic Evaluation
  • 49680Value Chain Engineering Systems
  • 32113Advanced Database
  • 42904Cloud Computing and Software as a Service
  • 32130Fundamentals of Data Analytics
  • 32998.NET Application Development
  • 32509Advanced Interaction Design
  • 32571Enterprise Software Testing
  • 42017Fundamentals of Interaction Design
  • 32516Internet Programming
  • 42889iOS Application Development
  • 32003Computer Game Design
  • and 10 more subjects

Cybersecurity choice 1

  • 32548Cybersecurity
  • 32547UNIX Systems Programming

Cybersecurity choice 2

  • 42904Cloud Computing and Software as a Service
  • 42035Cloud Security
  • 42000Cryptography
  • 32548Cybersecurity
  • 42036Cybersecurity for Mobile Platforms
  • 32309Digital Forensics
  • 42037IoT Security
  • 32524LANS and Routing
  • 32310Network Security Appliances
  • 49016Technology and Innovation Management
  • 32547UNIX Systems Programming
  • 42891Infrastructure for Cloud Computing

Career & PR pathway

Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status

Developer ProgrammerANZSCO 261312

Primary outcomeMLTSSLCSOL

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

Primary outcomeMLTSSLCSOL

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

MLTSSLCSOL

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

MLTSSLCSOL

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)

On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.

Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)

Database AdministratorANZSCO 262111

STSOLCSOL

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

STSOLCSOL

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

qualifications in Information Technology: Completed Australian bachelor's degree, or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent. OR Completed Australian associate degree or advanced diploma (AQF 6), or overseas equivalent AND A minimum of 2 years full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant post-secondary professional work experience. Applicants who do not meet the criteria above should consider applying for C11247 Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Studies.

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