The Diploma of Information Technology provides a broad introduction to computing, after which you will progress to a more specialised area during your degree such as computer networking, information systems, software development and web development.
You’ll begin to develop an understanding of the architecture and functions of computer networks, learn how to analyse and design information systems and create solutions to programming problems while learning a programming language.
What you’ll be studying
The Diploma of Information Technology has two streams, each leading to a different Bachelor program. In both streams, you’ll study a total of eight units before graduation.
Information Technology stream
In the Information Technology stream, you’ll study five core units along with three electives to gain entry into the second year of the Bachelor of Information Technology.
Applications programming
Business programming
Business systems analysis
Computer sales and marketing
Computer systems auditor
Database administrator
Helpdesk support
IT consulting
Network engineering
Network security
Systems design and administration
Systems auditing
Overall score of 5.5 (no band score below 5.5)