Graduate Diploma of Information Technology

Central Queensland University

CRICOS Institution Code 00219C

Duration

52 weeks

Delivery

Online, On Campus

Study Load

Full-time / Part-time

Intakes

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Graduate Diploma of Information Technology

Course Overview

About This Course

The Graduate Diploma in Information Technology provides professional knowledge and skills in information technology (IT). You will gain broad IT knowledge and skills, covering programming, cyber security, database development and analysis of information systems.
You will explore issues in the IT profession and IT project management, which will further develop your interpersonal and leadership skills. You will gain in-depth knowledge in a selected IT discipline, such as software development, network security, mobile applications, business analysis, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things and project management.

The Graduate Diploma of Information Technology is an AQF Graduate Diploma offered by CQUniversity through its School of Engineering and Technology. It is offered over 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time, online and on campus. Study locations are Brisbane, Melbourne, Online, Rockhampton, Sydney. The published course structure comprises 48 credit points; 7 core units. CQUniversity lists Graduate Certificate in Information Technology as exit award for this course.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Brisbane

15 Boronia Rd, Brisbane, QLD 4009

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Student Information

Fees & Entry by Student Type

Provider's Published Fee

A$29,500 per year (domestic full-fee place, 2026 indicative)

Duration

52 weeks

Intakes

Term 3, 2026 | Term 1, 2027 | Term 2, 2027 | Term 3, 2027

Study Mode

Full-time / Part-time

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for entry into this course, applicants must hold one of the following:

A completed Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) equivalent Bachelor degree, or higher equivalent qualification; or
A completed Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Diploma with a minimum of two years relevant information and communication technology employment experience*; or
A minimum of five years relevant information and communication technology employment experience*.

*Employment experience must be shown in a letter of employment which is presented on a company letterhead as well as signed and dated by a delegated authority. The letter must contain your full name, position title, duties performed, and length of service.

English Language Proficiency Requirements:

If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa, or United States of America you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University. Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion of:

A secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent), or
An Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Diploma level qualification, or
Bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years full time with a minimum overall GPA 4.0

Completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, or United States of America, which will meet the English proficiency.

If you do not satisfy any of the above you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores as below:

An International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 6.0 overall with a minimum 5.5 in each subset; or
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Requires 550 or better overall and minimum TWE score of 4.5 (Paper Based Test), or 75 or better overall and no score less than 17 (Internet Based Test); or
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Requires an overall score of 54 with no sub-score less than 46; or
An Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components.

English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.

If you are an International student please visit International students English requirements for further information.

Each student will be assessed individually.

Recommended study: Domestic and international students please see the CQUniversity Handbook.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

The course will boost your career advancement prospects and provide a competitive advantage. Positions in the IT sector include ICT Support Technician, ICT Customer Support Officer, Database Administrator, Web Developer, Project Management Support Officer, Developer Programmer, or Network Administrator.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Australian Computer Society (ACS)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

ACS

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units18 units

COIT20245

Introduction to Programming

Core unit

COIT20246

Cyber Security and Networking

Core unit

COIT20248

Information Systems Analysis and Design

Core unit

COIT20249

Professional Skills and Ethics in Information and Communications Technology

Core unit

COIT20247

Database Design and Development

Core unit

PPMP20007

Project Management Concepts

Core unit

COIT20250

Data Analytics and Visualisation

Core unit

COIT20256

Object Oriented Development

Core unit

COIT20261

Network Services and Automation

Core unit

COIT20268

AI-supported software development

Core unit

COIT20250

Data Analytics and Visualisation