Graduate Certificate in Information Technology (GCInfTech)
Information valid for students commencing 2013
Duration
Half Year full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2013
Semester 1
Semester 2
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
8
Program code
5033
Faculty
Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology
Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
View the
Course list
for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology.
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Degree in a field other than information technology. Applications on the basis of post-secondary study and work experience in a related field will be individually assessed.
Fees for Australian students
Domestic full-fee place 2013:
Indicative program fee 2013: AUD$ 9875
A student's actual fee may vary in accordance with his or her choice of major and electives. The University reviews fees annually.
Apply online
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.
Apply OnlineEnquiries for Australian students
Senior Administrative Officer, School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering
Email: postgrad_coursework@itee.uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 2097
Duration
Half Year full-time
Commencing 2013
Semester 1
Semester 2
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
8
Program code
5033
Faculty
Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology
Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
View the
Course list
for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology.
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Degree in a field other than information technology. Applications on the basis of post-secondary study and work experience in a related field will be individually assessed.
CRICOS Code: 046495C
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6, reading 6, speaking 6, and listening 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy) View the English proficiency policy.
Fees for International students
Indicative program fee: AUD$ 15400
A student's actual fee may vary in accordance with his or her choice of major and electives. The University reviews fees annually.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through UQ International.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
To commence study in semester 2 - May 15 of the same year for Category 1 and 2 countries; April 15 of the same year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
Enquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Online Enquiries (fast response): www.uq.edu.au/international/enquiry
Email: study@uq.edu.au
Why study the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology?
The Graduate Certificate in Information Technology has a strong focus on information systems and database technology. These systems are used and help run organisations of all kinds. About half of the information technology industry in Australia is in this area, and those people who intend to use the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology to leverage their previous skills will use information systems and database technology within their own industries.
The Graduate Certificate in Information Technology is an ideal choice for a student who does not have a previous IT degree and wishes to enhance their current discipline areas through specialist IT knowledge.
What you can study
Courses
See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology.
Study options
Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Degree in a field other than information technology. Applications on the basis of post-secondary study and work experience in a related field will be individually assessed.
Apply online
Apply online to the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Degree in a field other than information technology. Applications on the basis of post-secondary study and work experience in a related field will be individually assessed.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 046495C
International students must undertake this program on campus at UQ on a full time basis to be eligible to apply for an Australian student visa. Please contact UQ International.
Click here for more information on applying for a visa.
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6, reading 6, speaking 6, and listening 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy) View the English proficiency policy.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through UQ International.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
To commence study in semester 2 - May 15 of the same year for Category 1 and 2 countries; April 15 of the same year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
Please check your country's category with the Department of Immigration and Citizenship.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
Domestic full-fee place 2013:
Indicative program fee 2013: AUD$ 9875
A student's actual fee may vary in accordance with his or her choice of major and electives. The University reviews fees annually.
Fees for International students
Indicative program fee: AUD$ 15400
A student's actual fee may vary in accordance with his or her choice of major and electives. The University reviews fees annually.
To calculate the fees for any program, you will first need to choose the courses you wish to complete. To see all courses available please refer to the course list.
Fees calculator
Select the Fees Calculator to guide you through a series of options allowing you to select details of courses you are interested in studying to estimate your fees for a semester.
Fee rules
View the 2013 Fee Rules.
What you can do with a Graduate Certificate in Information Technology
Careers
Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology will have completed an industrial-scale system from initial specification through design, implementation and documentation and will have skills software engineering, information systems, discrete mathematics, basic operating systems, networking, relational databases, advanced databases, ontology and the semantic web, web information systems and service-oriented architectures.
Depending on their area of expertise, many of our graduates will have specialist knowledge in human-computer interaction,algorithms and data structures, networking, information security, artificial intelligence, and artificial minds.
Graduate Certificate in Information Technology graduates are employed in areas as diverse as electronic commerce, information systems, technology management, computer science, health informatics, geographical information systems, and biotechnology.
Professional memberships
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following professional bodies:
- Australian Computer Society
While this degree may be accredited by an official industry accreditation body in Australia, completion of the degree may not result in graduates receiving automatic accreditation. Please contact the relevant registration body for details of any conditions for accreditation.
Program Rules and Requirements
To complete the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology
To complete the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology, a student must complete a requisite number of courses chosen from the course list and according to the Rules for the program.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland rules, particularly the General Award Rules, which govern the conduct of UQ programs. Students will find a link to the General Award Rules, and other University rules, on the University Rules page.
A student is required to obtain #8 from the MInfTech List, comprising -
- at least #6 from Parts A & B; and
- the balance of courses from Part C or other courses approved by the Executive Dean.
See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology.
