Diploma of Information Technology

Melbourne College of Business and Technology

CRICOS Institution Code 03631M

Duration

52 weeks

Intakes

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Course Overview

About This Course

The Diploma of Information Technology (ICT50220) is a VET-level qualification offered by APLUS EDUCATION GROUP Pty. Ltd. (trading as Melbourne College of Business and Technology) in the field of Information Systems. The course is delivered in Victoria, Australia, over 52 weeks and provides students with foundational and advanced skills in information technology.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Melbourne

101/991 Whitehorse Rd, Box Hill, VIC 3128

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

No specific entry requirements are listed on this page.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

VRQA / ASQA

Professional Body

Australian Computer Society (ACS)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

ACS

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total cost of the Diploma of Information Technology?

The estimated total course cost is AU$15,000, which includes a tuition fee of AU$14,000 and a non-tuition fee of AU$1,000.

How long does the Diploma of Information Technology take to complete?

The Diploma of Information Technology has a duration of 52 weeks.

Where is the Diploma of Information Technology delivered?

The course is delivered at multiple locations in Victoria, including the Melbourne CBD Campus at Suite 3, Level 9, 190 Queen St, Melbourne VIC 3000, as well as Unit 101 and Unit 102 at 991 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill VIC.

What is the national course code for this diploma?

The VET national code for the Diploma of Information Technology is ICT50220, and the CRICOS course code is 110928C.

Is this course eligible for Post-Study Work Rights?

No, this course is not eligible for extended Post-Study Work Rights. Extended Post-Study Work Rights are only available for Skills Level 1 qualifications (Bachelor, Masters or PhD) with a duration of 92 weeks or greater, and this course is a Diploma-level qualification of 52 weeks.

Application

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Course Snapshot

Typical Salary (AUD)

Entry-level (0-2 years)$65,000 – $85,000/yr

Early Career (2-5 years)$85,000 – $110,000/yr

Mid-Level (5-10 years)$110,000 – $150,000/yr

Career Paths

Software Developer / Software Engineer
Cybersecurity Analyst / Security Engineer
Data Analyst / Data Scientist
Cloud Solutions Architect
Network Engineer / Network Administrator

Key Skills

Programming and software development (Python, Java, C++, JavaScript)
Database design, management, and SQL querying
Cybersecurity principles, threat detection, and risk management
Cloud computing and platform management (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
Systems analysis and design

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