Course Overview
The APIC Graduate Certificate in Information Technology (GradCertIT) has been designed to provide a solid base in the key foundational areas of information technology. The GradCertIT program permits entry from a broader range of applicants than the APIC Master of Information Technology (MIT), potentially accepting those that do not necessarily hold a fully recognised bachelor degree. Completion of the GradCertIT allows students to progress to the APIC Master of Information program where students will have the opportunity to further develop deeper knowledge and select specialisations within specific areas of IT. This pathway into the APIC MIT via the GradCertIT program enables those without a previous bachelor degree in IT to be retrained for a career in IT. The pathway can also offer those with existing expertise in a non-IT field to augment their expertise with modern IT skills and knowledge, presenting new career opportunities by combining both fields, either in an entrepreneurial fashion or in specific IT focused roles within organisations aligned with the graduates’ previous training and experience.
Course Structure
Compulsory Units | Credit Points/EFTSL |
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ICT5150 – Information Systems | 8/0.167 |
Select two units from the below list: | |
ICT5151 – Data and Information Management | 8/0.167 |
ICT5152 – Software and Systems Design | 8/0.167 |
PRJ5003 – Project Constraint Management | 8/0.167 |
ICT5250 – Computer Networks and Security | 8/0.167 |
The following table shows the pre-requisites for all the units.
Units | Prerequisites |
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ICT5250 – Computer Networks and Security | ICT5150 – Information Systems |
Admission Requirements
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Entry Requirements
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English Language Requirements(For International Students)
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FEE-HELP(For Domestic Students)
The following admission criteria apply to all applicants to courses at APIC that lead to the award of an AQF Level 8 qualification. Additional English language requirements for international students are provided in the next tab.
Applicants must have:
- successfully completed a Bachelor degree (AQF 7) or higher awarded by a recognised university or higher education institution or its international equivalent, in any discipline; OR
- successfully completed an Associate Degree or Advanced Diploma (AQF 6) awarded by a recognised university or higher education institution or its international equivalent, in any discipline, AND have at least two- years full-time managerial and/or professional work experience in a related field; OR
- successfully completed a postgraduate preparation program; OR
- a minimum of three-years full-time managerial and/or professional work experience in a related field; OR
- a minimum of five-years full-time general work experience in a related field.
For more information on admission requirements, please refer to the APIC Admission Policy.
All applicants from a non-English speaking background applying to any postgraduate course at APIC must satisfy the following additional English language requirements:
- IELTS Academic: overall band score of 6.5 or higher, with a minimum score of 6.0 in writing and speaking; OR
- IBT (Internet-based TOEFL): overall score of 79 with a writing section minimum of 21 and speaking 18; OR
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): Overall score 180, writing and speaking 180; OR
- Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): Overall 176 with a writing and speaking minimum score of 169: OR
- PTE Academic Module with a minimum score of 58 with a writing and speaking section minimum of 50: OR
- English For Academic Purposes Level 2 (EAP 2): Upper Intermediate ‘A’ grade or higher with IELTS 6.5 requirement.
FEE-HELP is a Commonwealth Government loan available to eligible students enrolled in APIC Courses in order to help pay all or part of their tuition fees.
FEE-HELP is available for all Units of Study for eligible students.
Details about HELP loans including eligibility requirements and repayment of a HELP debt can be found here.
The current FEE-HELP Information Booklet can be downloaded here.
If you have any questions about applying for FEE-HELP please contact us at: [email protected]
Course Learning Outcomes
- Critically appraise key principles and approaches in information technology including relevant underpinning theory.
- Be prepared for further studies in information technology at masters’ level.
- Exercise critical thinking and problem-solving to solve complex problems using independent learning strategies.
- Effectively communicate technical concepts, solution, and approaches in areas of information technology to both specialist and non-specialists using a range of modalities.
- Create solutions to information technology problems employing industry standard technologies and approaches within specific knowledge areas.
Accreditation
- APIC courses are nationally accredited and registered by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) and included in the National Register of Higher Education Providers.
- APIC is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS): GCIT CRICOS Code is 110145A
Skill Development
- Information Technology
- Information Systems
- System Design
- Data Management
- Project Management
Career Outcomes
Possible Employment: Technical IT roles in:
- Data Management
- Information Systems
- Information Technology
- Network and Cyber Security
- Project Management
- Software and System Design
Study Pathway
Completion of this course allows students to progress to the Master of Information Technology
Career Outcomes
Data Management
Technical IT roles in
Information Systems
Information Technology
Network and Cyber Security
Project Management
Software and System Design
