Graduate Diploma in Professional Practice (Information Technology)

Degree Level Postgraduate

Years

International students

Start date
February
July

Campus
Mawson Lakes

Duration
1 year(s) full-time

Program Code
LGPP

Fees
AUD$ 28,250 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2014

English Language Requirements

IELTS total [6.5]
IELTS reading [6.0]
IELTS writing [6.0]

Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
066997D

Entry requirements
Applicants are required to have a completed Bachelors degree from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent.
English language entry requirements
In addition, international students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.
English language test
- IELTS total [6.5]
- IELTS reading [6.0]
- IELTS writing [6.0]
Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)
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This program has been withdrawn and will not have any further intakes from 2014

Aim

This program aims to provide flexible opportunities for students to enhance their graduate professional practice skills and readiness for professional employment together with extended core knowledge in their chosen field.

Content & Structure

Students complete 18 units of core courses and 18 units of specialisation electives.

What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
CORE COURSES
Compulsory Core (9 units) - select 9 units from the following courses:
Academic Skills for IT Professionals	INFS 5073	4.5	Note(s): 1
Information Technology Project Management M	INFS 5057	4.5
Core Electives - select 9 units from the following courses:
People, Organisations and Leadership	BUSS 5114	4.5
Learning in the Workplace 1	EDUC 4190	4.5	Note(s): 2
Learning in the Workplace 2	EDUC 4191	4.5	Note(s): 2
Learning in the Workplace Project	EDUC 4192	9	Note(s): 2
Principles of Systems Engineering	EEET 4052	4.5
Professional Practice Guided Study	ENGG 5007	4.5
Technology Innovation and Principles of R&D Management	MFET 5025	4.5
SPECIALISATION COURSES
Select 18 units from the following Information Technology specialisation			Note(s): 4
Information Systems M	INFS 5093	4.5
Enterprise Architectures M	INFT 5020	4.5
Organisational e-Transformation	INFS 5074	4.5
Business Process Modelling and Workflow	INFS 5088	4.5
Enterprise Data Management	INFS 5089	4.5
IT Procurement and Vendor Management	INFS 5091	4.5

Rules & notes

Notes

1. Students who already possess the skills developed in this course can apply for exemption and substitute another course with the approval of the Program Director.

2. Enrolments in these courses are subject to availability of placements and satisfactory supervisory arrangements.

3. This specialisation provides a pathway for subsequent entry to the Master of Information Technology (LMIF) and the Master of Information & Communications Technology Management (LMCT)

4. Students may substitute alternative specialisation courses with the approval of the Program Director.