Graduate Diploma of Information Technology
2025 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2026 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Graduate Diploma of Information Technology |
| Course Credit Points | 8 |
| Deakin course code | S678 |
| Course version | 1 |
| Faculty | |
| Course Information | For students who commenced from 2002 onwards |
| Campus | This course is an exit option only |
| Online | No |
| Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition | The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 8 |
Course sub-headings
- Course overview
- Indicative student workload
- Career opportunities
- Participation requirements
- Mandatory student checks
- Course Learning Outcomes
- Course rules
- Course structure
- Fees and charges
Course overview
The Graduate Diploma of Information Technology powerfully combines leading-edge theory, project-based learning and practical experience to prepare you for a successful career in IT. Gain the technical knowledge and advanced skills required to tackle complex, industry-focused problems head on. The course is ideally suited to those who have completed an undergraduate degree in a discipline outside of the information systems or computer science fields.
You will be introduced to the concepts of system design and learn how to design and implement software independently. This includes designing systems with data abstraction, object-oriented analysis and design techniques, as well as developing the necessary skills to manage IT projects and a team of IT professionals.
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IT professionals play critical roles across a broad range of industries - from health care, education and finance through to government, mining and agriculture. By studying information technology, you will enter a dynamic, innovation-driven industry with expansive employment opportunities.
During this course, you will also explore the use of capturing, representing, storing, organising and retrieving information, and develop an understanding of the fundamentals of data modelling and database technology. Explore the latest web programming technologies and techniques for creating web content.
Indicative student workload
You can expect to participate in a range of teaching activities each week. This could include lectures, seminars, practicals and online interaction. You can refer to the individual unit details in the course structure for more information. You will also need to study and complete assessment tasks in your own time.
Career opportunities
A career in IT has almost endless possibilities. In today’s competitive IT job market, employers value professionals who can multi-skill, multi-task and adapt across disciplines. Deakin graduates are well placed for a successful career in this industry.
As a Deakin graduate, you will be a well-rounded IT professional with the ability to meet the future needs of this ever-evolving, fast-moving industry.
Participation requirements
Elective units may be selected that include compulsory placements, work-based training, community-based learning or collaborative research training arrangements.
Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability. More information available at Disability support services.
Mandatory student checks
Any unit which contains work integrated learning, a community placement or interaction with the community may require a police check, Working with Children Check or other check.
Equipment requirement
The learning experiences and assessment activities within this course may require students to have access to a range of technologies beyond a laptop or desktop computer. For information regarding hardware and software requirements, please refer to the ‘Bring your own device (BYOD) guidelines' via the School of Information Technology website in addition to the individual unit outlines in the Handbook.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities | Develop specialised knowledge of software design and engineering, database, and web design concepts and technologies to develop software systems, products and solutions that automates business processes at par with industry standards and based on specifications and user requirements. Demonstrate extended knowledge in one or more areas of networking, IT security, software development and IT services to design advanced IT systems and solutions. |
| Communication | Communicate in a professional context to inform, explain and drive sustainable innovation through information technology and to motivate and effect change, utilising a range of verbal, graphical and written methods, recognising the needs of diverse audiences. |
| Digital literacy | Identify, select and use digital technologies, platforms, frameworks, and tools from the field of information technology to generate, manage, process and share digital resources. |
| Critical thinking | Evaluate and critically analyse information provided and their sources to inform decision making and evaluation of plans and solutions associated with the field of information technology. |
| Problem solving | Apply advanced cognitive, technical, and creative skills from information technology to understand requirements and design, implement, operate, and evaluate solutions to real-world and ill-defined computing problems. |
| Self-management | Work independently to apply knowledge and skills in a professional manner to new situations and/or further learning in the field of information technology with adaptability, autonomy, responsibility, and personal accountability for actions as a practitioner and a learner. |
| Global citizenship | Apply professional and ethical standards and accountability in the field of information technology, and openly and respectfully collaborate with diverse communities and cultures. |
Course rules
To complete the Graduate Diploma of Information Technology students must pass 8 credit points and meet the following course rules to be eligible to graduate:
- DAI001 Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0-credit-point compulsory unit) in their first study period
- Part A: Foundation Information Technology Studies
- 4 credit points of core units
- Part B: Fundamental Information Technology Studies
- 2 credit points of core units
- 2 credit points of course elective units, level 7 SIT or MIS coded (excluding SIT771, SIT772, SIT773 and SIT774)
Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements. See the enrolment codes and terminology to help make sense of the University’s vocabulary.
Course structure
Core
| DAI001 | Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0 credit points) |
Part A: Foundation information technology studies
| SIT771 | Object-Oriented Development |
| SIT772 | Database Fundamentals |
| SIT773 | Software Requirements Analysis and Modelling |
| SIT774 | Web Technologies and Development |
Part B: Fundamental information technology studies
| SIT719 | Analytics for Security and Privacy |
| SIT725 | Applied Software Engineering |
Plus 2 level 7 SIT or MIS-coded elective units (two credit points)
Course duration
You may be able to study available units in the optional third trimester to fast-track your degree, however your course duration may be extended if there are delays in meeting course requirements, such as completing a placement.
Fees and charges
Tuition fees will vary depending on the type of fee place you hold, your course, your commencement year, the units you choose to study, your study load and/or unit discipline.
Your tuition fees will increase annually at the start of each calendar year. All fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD) and do not include additional costs such as textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment, mandatory checks, travel, consumables and other costs.
For further information regarding tuition fees, other fees and charges, invoice due dates, withdrawal dates, payment methods visit our Current students website.
Further information
Contact Student Central for assistance in course planning, choosing the right units and explaining course rules and requirements. Student Central can also provide information for a wide range of services at Deakin.