Diploma of Information Technology

This course has been introduced to address a significant market demand for skills associated with the design of distributed computing environments and the networks that underpin them.

This course encompasses computer technology, in terms of both hardware and software, as well as computer communications and networking incorporating Local Area Networks (LANs), Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs) together with network management. You will study the fundamental programming and theoretical knowledge of computing, as well as C++ and Java. Linux and object oriented programming skills are also taught.

After completion of the Diploma, you can choose to study Bachelor of Technology (Computer Systems and Networking) or Bachelor of Science (Computing), which offers majors in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering and Cyber Security.

CRICOS CODE: 087943M


Stage 1 Course Structure - with Credit for Recognised Learning

Students to complete 4 required units before progressing to Stage 2:

ARW01S1 Academic Research and WritingIMT01S1 Information and Media TechnologiesTMT01S1 Technical MathematicsPRG01S1 Programming

Stage 1 Course Structure

Students to complete 8 units (6 required + 2 electives)


Study Period 1ARW01S1 Academic Research and WritingIMT01S1 Information and Media TechnologiesEMT01S1 Essential MathematicsPRG01S1 Programming

Study Period 2IMT01S1 Information and Media TechnologiesACS01S1 Academic Communication Skills (pre-req for this unit: ARW01S1)
+ 2 electives from the following list:ECN01S1 EconomicsMGT01S1 ManagementMKT01S1 MarketingPMG01S1 Project Management


LIST OF OTHER ELECTIVES THAT MAY BE CHOSEN IF REQUESTED

Students to make an appointment with the Program Coordinator to gain approval.
ACC01S1 AccountingCHE01S1 ChemistryDES01S1 Design SkillsHBI01S1 Human BiologyIDC01S1 Introduction to Design ComputingMCC01S1 Media Culture and CommunicationsPHY01S1 Physics

Stage 2 Course Structure (Teach out mode) for students who started Stage 2 before 2020

Students to complete 9 core units

Study Period 1ACOM1000 Academic CommunicationISEN1000 Introduction to Software EngineeringOOPD1001 Object Oriented Program DesignMTH1015 Linear Algebra 1STDA1002 Statistical Data Analysis

Study Period 2DBS1001 Database Systems (co-req OOPD1001)DSA1002 Data Structures and Algorithms (pre-req OOPD1001)FCS1000 Foundations of Computer Science (co-req OOPD1001)UCP1000 Unix and C Programming (pre-req OOPD1001)

Stage 2 Course Structure for brand new students starting in Study Period 1, 2020

Students to complete 8 units

Study Period 1ISEN1000 Introduction to Software EngineeringFCDS2001 Fundamental Concepts of Data SecurityFOP1005 Fundamentals of Programming (Pre-req for UCP1000 and DSA1002; Co-req for CS2000 and FCDS2001)EMTH1019 Linear Algebra and Statistics for Engineers (Co-req for FCDS2001)

Study Period 2DSA1002 Data Structures and AlgorithmsUCP1000 Unix and C ProgrammingCS2000 Computer SystemsIISS1003 Integrating Indigenous Science and STEM


Enrolment Information

For Stage I and 2 enrolment information and deadlines, please click here.

Unit Materials

College taught unit materials will be made available to you on the College's Student Portal under Moodle as soon as you enrol.

Booklists

The required textbooks and unit materials will be listed in the Unit Outlines once you have enrolled.

Any questions?

If you require more information about the course, please make an appointment with the Program Coordinator - Engineering and Information Technology, by contacting the College Reception either in person or by calling 9266 4888.