Course summary

The Graduate Diploma in Information Technology Management bridges the gap between your existing technology knowledge and managerial capabilities. It covers core and compulsory units of the Master of Information Technology Management, but allows you to choose electives and shape your Graduate Diploma to your interests or career aspirations.

IT systems management and design, data management and emerging technology units are complemented by a solid grounding in business – for example project management and leadership. Graduate in as few as eight months or continue on and complete your Master of Information Technology Management at a later stage, with advanced standing.

The Graduate Diploma in Information Technology Management is available via an online delivery mode, offering up to six intakes a year.

The Graduate Diploma in Information Technology Management bridges the gap between your existing technology knowledge and managerial capabilities. It covers core and compulsory units of the Master of Information Technology Management, but allows you to choose electives and shape your Graduate Diploma to your interests or career aspirations.

IT systems management and design, data management and emerging technology units are complemented by a solid grounding in business – for example project management and leadership. Graduate in as few as eight months or continue on and complete your Master of Information Technology Management at a later stage, with advanced standing.

The Graduate Diploma in Information Technology Management is available via an online delivery mode, offering up to six intakes a year.

Our Graduate Diploma in Information Technology Management is comprised of a wide range of units, covering all aspects of information technology, business, as well as subjects that allow you to understand the bridge between these two fields.

This enables you to develop a vast range of knowledge, and gives you the best chance at successfully managing a team once you graduate.

Course Learning Outcome

Critically analyse and reflect on complex management issues in the area of information technology management.

Apply creative thinking techniques to drive innovative solutions to information technology management problems.

Demonstrate advanced discipline knowledge, responsibility and ethics in using and managing information technology to facilitate the strategic and operational benefits of business models and technology applications.

Demonstrate advanced discipline knowledge, responsibility and ethics in using and managing information technology to facilitate the strategic and operational benefits of business models and technology applications.

Apply autonomous learning strategies for reflective practice, expert judgement and adaptability for life-long learning in information technology management.

Apply teamwork, expert communication and social skills to effectively engage with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Apply teamwork, expert communication and social skills to effectively engage with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Course overview

Course code

1108250

Course abbreviation

GradDipITM

Credit points

96

Equivalent units

8

Duration

16 months part-time

Duration

16 months full-time

Availability details

Domestic

Location Teaching period UAC code QTAC code
SCU Online Summer Term N/A N/A

Fee information

Fee paying

International

Location Teaching period Annual Fees CRICOS
SCU Online Summer Term N/A N/A

Course requirements

See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.

To be eligible to receive the Graduate Diploma of Information Technology Management students must complete the equivalent of 8 core units (96 credit points), comprising:

  • 8 units from either the Business Administration or Project Management Specialisation

Exit awards

Students may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Management after completing the equivalent of 4 units (48 credit points) as specified in the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Management course structure.

Schedule of units

Title Note

Business Administration Specialisation
DATA5001 - Data Management
ISYS5001 - Emerging Technology in Business
ISYS5002 - Information Systems Analysis and Design
ISYS6005 - Information Systems Security Management
Students are eligible to exit with a Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Management after completing the above four (4) units.
BUSN6009 - Managing Information Systems (Online)
COMP6005 - Managing Digital Enterprise (Online)

Option Units
Select two (2) units from the following:

Project Management Specialisation
DATA5001 - Data Management
ISYS5001 - Emerging Technology in Business
ISYS5002 - Information Systems Analysis and Design
ISYS6005 - Information Systems Security Management
Students are eligible to exit with a Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Management after completing the above four (4) units.
BUSN6009 - Managing Information Systems (Online)
COMP6005 - Managing Digital Enterprise (Online)

Option Units
Select two (2) units from the following:

Course progressions

Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.

Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment

Browse uni-wide elective units by selecting Uni-wide elective in the advanced filter of the Unit search.

Browse shared majors and their units at Shared majors

Notes

Note 1: Students may substitute MGMT6004 - Organisational Change and Development (Online)