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Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology

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Course snapshot

Domestic snapshot

  • Course abbreviation

    CertInfoTech

  • Course code

    2004100

  • Credit points

    48

  • Equivalent units

    4

  • Indicative Fee

    Commonwealth supported

Overview

If you're passionate about IT and want to work in a dynamic industry with diverse career prospects, the Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology is an excellent way to start your journey.

This course provides you with the opportunity to develop academic and business skills in the area of information technology and digital business, developing your understanding of Information and Communication Technologies and their social, ethical and legal impacts.

You'll complete two core units and choose from a selection of elective units, depending on your interest. 

This course is also a pathway into further study. Graduates of this course will be eligible for entry and four units of credit towards the Bachelor of Information Technology. 

Course Learning Outcome

demonstrate an understanding of foundational concepts that are essential for successful university study in Information Technology

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demonstrate an understanding of foundational concepts that are essential for successful university study in Information Technology

apply reflective practice to independent learning and self-management strategies.

identify and use different forms of communication relevant to Information Technology.

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Core units:

  • Language and Learning in your Discipline
  • Quantitative Methods with Economics.

Elective units (Choose two from the following):

  • Data Communications and Networks
  • Contemporary Issues in Information Technology
  • Programming I
  • Foundations of Computing.

Location Teaching period UAC code QTAC code
Gold Coast Term 1, Term 3 N/A N/A
Online Term 1, Term 3 N/A N/A

Requirements

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.

Entry requirements

Applicants for admission to candidature to the Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology must have an assessable entry qualification from a country where English is the main language and where the medium of instruction for that qualification was English, or have completed an International English Language Test (or comparable test scores*) with:

  • a minimum overall score of 5.5 and a minimum score of 5.0 in each subset (or comparable test scores*), except for writing with a minimum score of 5.5

Course requirements

To be eligible to receive the Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology, students must complete the equivalent of 4 units (48 credit points), comprising:

  • 2 core units (24 credit points) and
  • 2 elective units (24 credit points)
Exit Pathway
Students admitted to the Bachelor of Information Technology may be eligible to exit with the Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology after completing 4 approved core units (48 credit points) from the Bachelor of Information Technology.

Course structure

Unit Code Unit Title Notes
EDUC1001 Language and Learning in your Discipline
MATH1003 Quantitative Methods with Economics
Choose two units from the following:
COMP1001 Data Communications and Networks
ISYS1004 Contemporary Issues in Information Technology
PROG1001 Programming I
COMP1002 Foundations of Computing

Unit Code Unit Title Notes
To be eligible to exit from the Bachelor of Information Technology with the Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology, complete four core units from the Bachelor of Information Technology including these three units:
EDUC1001 Language and Learning in your Discipline
ISYS1004 Contemporary Issues in Information Technology
ISYS1002 Cybersecurity