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Programming Principles
Introduces students to fundamental building blocks of computer architectures and programming principles. Covers programming in Python including input/output processing, decision structures, Boolean logic, repetition structures, functions/modules, classes, and object-oriented structures. Students will formulate computational problems using representations such as sets, functions and logical specifications to solve traditional business problems.
Introduction to Network and Cyber Security
Introduces students to the fundamental components of computer network architectures and cyber security concerns for information systems. Covers topics in operating systems, network, data communications and related cyber techniques for auditing cyber risks and providing countermeasures. Students will apply risk analysis techniques to the development of security plans and security strategies for a real-life IT scenario.
Web and Database Systems
Introduces students to web and database system design and coding, through to deployment of database driven web applications. Covers coding in HTML/PHP/JavaScript, advanced PHP expressions, MySQL database configurations and SQL, object-oriented PHP design/coding and database design using Entity Relationship Diagrams (ERD). Students will deploy dynamic websites on web servers that connect to databases in a secure manner.
Software Development Methodologies
Introduces students to software engineering development principles that ensure software requirements are accurately captured and translated into design models that produce high-quality software. Covers software project management, software development life cycles, agile methodologies, object-oriented design, testing and security steps. Students will construct, change, or improve software features or functions to solve traditional business problems.
Common Questions
The Graduate Certificate in Information Technology (GCIT) is a 16-week full-time or part-time equivalent postgraduate program.
Yes. The subjects in the GCIT have been aligned with the first two blocks of the Master of Cyber Security (MCS). Students have the option of either continuing through to the MCS or graduating with the GCIT after completing these two blocks.
The GCIT has six intakes per year: January, March, May, July, September, and November. It is delivered on campus at either the Sydney campus (Level 4, 22 Market Street, Sydney, NSW 2000) or the Melbourne campus (Level 1, 112 Newquay Promenade, Docklands, VIC 3008).
The GCIT consists of four subjects totalling 24 credit points: MCS501 Programming Principles (6 credits), MCS502 Introduction to Network and Cyber Security (6 credits), MCS503 Web and Database Systems (6 credits), and MCS504 Software Development Methodologies (6 credits).
Graduates of the GCIT may pursue careers as an ICT/Helpdesk Support Officer, ICT Programmer, ICT Security Specialist, Network Analyst, IT Consultant, IT Educator, Software Developer, Systems Analyst, Web Designer, or in Systems Administration.
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