The Graduate Certificate in Information Technology (GCIT) is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in core areas of information technology. The course is offered both as a standalone qualification and as an entry or exit pathway within the Master of Information Technology.
The GCIT is particularly suited to students without a prior background in information technology, enabling them to build essential technical knowledge and skills in programming, databases, project management, and information systems. The course also provides a pathway for students to progress into the Graduate Diploma of Information Technology or the Master of Information Technology.
Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology will be able to:
CLO 1: Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental information technology knowledge and its application to basic information technology problems.
CLO 2: Identify opportunities and challenges in the development of information technology solutions in organisational and societal contexts.
CLO 3: Create solutions to information technology problems through the use of industry-standard methodologies.
CLO 4: Communicate information technology concepts and solutions effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
CLO 5: Articulate a basic understanding of professional, ethical, and sustainability behaviours relevant to the information technology discipline.
The Graduate Certificate in Information Technology is designed to provide students with foundational knowledge and practical skills across key areas of information technology. The course supports graduates in pursuing junior to middle-tier technical and/or managerial roles such as:
Software development support
ICT project coordination
ICT helpdesk and support and
Computer networking.
The GCIT also provides a pathway to further study in the Graduate Diploma of Information Technology (GDIT) or Master of Information Technology (MIT).
0.5 year (4 units, 40 credit points)
Up to 1 year (domestic students only)
This unit introduces students to the key concepts and technologies of information systems and computer networks used in modern organisations. Students develop an understanding of system components, networking fundamentals, and emerging technologies such as cloud computing, the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, and ubiquitous computing. The unit also addresses privacy, ethical, and security issues, and develops students’ research and critical analysis skills.
This unit provides a foundation in programming concepts using Python. Students learn procedural and object-oriented programming paradigms, develop skills in designing, coding, testing, and debugging programs, and apply appropriate data structures and algorithms. The unit also introduces software testing, exception handling, and the use of Python packages for data analysis.
This unit introduces industry-standard project management methodologies, including traditional and agile approaches, as applied to information systems and IT projects. Students learn to plan, schedule, and manage projects, evaluate project management tools, assess risks, and communicate effectively with stakeholders. The impact of emerging technologies, including AI, on project management practices is also explored.
This unit introduces the principles of database design and development. Students learn conceptual, logical, and physical database design, relational data modelling, and industry-standard database languages. Topics include transaction management, performance tuning, security, and contemporary approaches to managing structured and unstructured data. The unit also explores the role of databases in AI-driven systems.
Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
Applicants must also meet AHE’s English language proficiency requirements.
Successful completion of a Bachelor’s degree (AQF Level 7) or higher qualification in any discipline; OR
Admission CriteriaTuition Fee: AUD 15,600
Annual Indicative Fee: AUD 250
