Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (GDIT)

Our Graduate Diploma in Information Technology has a strong technical focus that will open doors to advancing your career in this rapidly evolving industry-whether you are new to the sector or wish to refresh your skills to get ahead. Industry leaders teach the course giving you the skills and knowledge to advance your technical career. The information technology sector offers strong employment prospects to people with appropriate skills and qualifications. To work in this dynamic and complex industry, students refresh their knowledge to keep pace with change. In this course, students will develop foundational programming skills with our hands-on units and tailor their studies to meet their career and professional development goals. In particular, students will develop andextend their foundational IT skills and knowledge in cyber security, Al, and database development to ensure they can add maximum value in the workplace.

To satisfy the academic requirements for admission to a Graduate Diploma (AQF level 8) in Information

Technology, applicants must meet at least one of the following entry requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree (AQF Level 7) or equivalent from an accredited Australian Higher Education Provider or equivalent overseas qualification; or

• A relevant Graduate Certificate (AQF level 8) from Sydney Met, or equivalent from an accredited Australian Higher Education Provider or equivalent overseas qualification (with credit transfer as per Credit and RPL Policy), or

• A Diploma (AQF Level 5) or Advanced Diploma (AQF Level 6) in a related discipline AND a minimum of TWO years work experience in the related field (minimum of 20 hours per week); or

• Alternative pathways, including mature age entry, where those aged 21 years and older may apply for entry based on high school, TAFE, VET qualifications, work experience, and informal studies.