Central Queensland University

Graduate Diploma of Information Technology

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

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.

Delivery mode

Central Queensland University offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Blended

Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.


Locations
  • 400 Kent Street, Sydney
  • 554-700 Yaamba Road, Norman Gardens
  • 160 Ann Street, Brisbane
  • 120 Spencer Street, Melbourne

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated 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 CQUniversity Graduate Certificate in Information Systems, or equivalent; OR
  • A completed CQUniversity Graduate Certificate in Information Technology, or equivalent.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $25,974 $35,520 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$25,974
Standard Tuition:
$35,520
Full Fee Tuition:
$25,974
Full Fee Tuition:
$35,520
Enquire with Central Queensland University to find out more.
Study mode Blended
Duration 12 Months
Estimated fee* $0 - $25,974 $35,520 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Graduate Diploma of Information Technology will prepare you for the following roles.

Analyst Programmer

An Analyst Programmer examines the needs of software users and develops program improvements. You might analyse software data or consult with clien...

Avg yearly income $109,980
Entry barriers Low

Cyber Security Analyst

A Cyber Security Analyst protects an organisation's systems and data from cyber threats. You may work in various sectors, focusing on monitoring ne...

Avg yearly income $104,000
Entry barriers Low

Data Analyst

A Data Analyst interprets information and uses it to improve the way a company does business. You’ll use various methods to collect information and...

Avg yearly income $93,600
Entry barriers Low

IT Manager

IT Managers oversee an organisation’s IT department, managing IT staff, network security, and daily operations. As an IT Manager you’ll be analysin...

Avg yearly income $130,000
Entry barriers Low

Software Engineer

A Software Engineer designs information technology systems for a range of industries. You might create new software systems or make changes to exis...

Avg yearly income $130,000
Entry barriers Low

Systems Analyst

Systems Analysts evaluate and support an organisation’s IT network and computer infrastructure to ensure the system is efficient and meeting organi...

Avg yearly income $98,800
Entry barriers Low

About Central Queensland University

Originally founded in Rockhampton in 1967, as the Queensland Institute of Technology (QIT) Capricornia, CQUniversity Australia was granted full University status in 1992 and now has more than 30 000 students studying online and on-campus across Australia.

We have firmly established ourselves as one of the largest universities based in regional Australia, with campuses in Adelaide, Brisbane, Bundaberg, Cairns, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Melbourne, Rockhampton, Sydney, and Townsville. Along with these campuses, the University also partners with several of Regional Universities Centres (RUC’s) in regional and remote parts of Australia.

In 2014, the University merged with CQ TAFE to bring together more than 175 years of combined experience in the delivery of education and training and establishing Queensland’s first comprehensive, dual sector university.

The University now delivers more than 250 education and training offerings, from short courses and certificates, through to undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees.

Study areas include apprenticeships, trades and training, business, accounting and law, creative, performing and visual arts, education and humanities, engineering and built environment, health, information technology and digital media, psychology, social work and community services, science and environment, and work and study preparation.

As a pioneer in the delivery of distance education, CQUniversity also continues to be a leader in this area with almost half of the current student cohort made up of students studying off-campus through online and mixed-mode delivery, many of whom are based in rural and remote areas.

After more than half a century working with stakeholders in regional Australia, our university is also a renowned research institution in several key disciplines and the benchmark leader for how universities should engage and collaborate with communities and industry.