Course details

Summary

Graduate Diploma in Applied Information Technology with specializations in Database Administration, Database Development, Network engineering, Software Engineering, Web Development.

Summary

This technical and applied Information Technology qualification provides a sound understanding of the dynamic and changing environment in which IT takes place. As well as learning and gaining the knowledge and skills to deliver quality IT, students will also develop effective communication skills to support and enhance a range of organisations and industries.

Students can choose to specialise in one of the following five specialisations:

Database administration

The database administration specialisation is designed to provide graduates with sufficient skills necessary for a career in database administration, data warehousing and business intelligence, and mobile applications development.

Database development

The database development specialisation is designed to provide graduates with sufficient skills necessary for a career in database development, data warehousing and business intelligence, and mobile applications development.

Network engineering

The network engineering specialisation is designed to provide graduates with sufficient specialised skills necessary for a career in the field of network engineering, network administration, cyber and network security.

Software engineering

The software engineering specialisation is designed to provide graduates with sufficient skills necessary for a career in the field of software engineering, software development, big data and analytics, mobile applications development and software testing.

Web development

The web development specialisation is designed to provide graduates with sufficient skills for a career in web design/development, web applications development and mobile applications development.

Career/Further Opportunities

The Graduate Diploma in Applied Information Technology prepares graduates for employment in the Information Technology environment. Employment opportunities include Database Administrators, Database Developers, Network Engineers, Software Engineers, Web Developers, IT Project Managers, IT Managers, and Security Specialists. Graduates may also go onto higher levels of study at postgraduate level.

Entry criteria

Candidates are required to have a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification approved by the Centre’s Programme Committee.

English language requirements:
IELTS: 6.0, with no band lower than 5.5 or equivalent, and TOEFL IBT 60, TOEFL PBT score of 550 or Pearson score of 50.