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Graduate Diploma in Applied Information Technology
Graduate Diploma In Applied Information Technology with specialisations in Database Administration, Database Development, Network engineering, Software Engineering, Web Development
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Course details
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Jul 2025Feb 2026
- One year
- Full-time or Part-time
- $8,508*
- You may qualify for fee-free study under Fees Free Policy
- Level 7
- Available for International Students. International Fee Guideline
- Hamilton City Campus
Summary
Students in this programme will learn the knowledge and skills to deliver quality information technology services and develop effective communication skills to support and enhance various organisations and industries.
Students can choose to specialise in one of the following specialisations:
Network engineering
For those seeking a career in the field of network engineering, network administration, cyber and network security.
Software engineering
For those seeking a career in software engineering, software development, big data and analytics, mobile applications development, and software testing.
Web development*
For those seeking a career in web design/development, web applications development, and mobile applications development.
*Note: Database Administration and Web development are currently not available for 2023.
View programme modules
Group A - Compulsory modules for all specialisations
| Module code | Module title | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ITPD711 | Information Systems Essentials | 7 | 15 |
Group B - Elective modules for the Database Administration specialisation
| Module code | Module title | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMP601 | Object Oriented Programming | 6 | 15 | COMP502 | |
| INFO601 | Database Modelling and SQL | 6 | 15 | INFO503 | |
| INFO604 | Database Systems | 6 | 15 | INFO503 | INFO601 |
| BIZM701 | Business Essentials for IT Professionals | 7 | 15 | INFO602 | |
| COMP709 | Mobile Applications Development | 7 | 15 | COMP601 | |
| INFO704 | Data-Warehousing and Business Intelligence | 7 | 15 | INFO601 | |
| INFO707 | Cloud Server Databases | 7 | 15 | INFO601 and INFO604 | |
| INFO706 | Database Front-End Applications | 7 | 15 | INFO601 and INFO604 |
Group C - Elective modules for the Database Development specialisation
| Module code | Module title | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMP601 | Object Oriented Programming | 6 | 15 | COMP502 | |
| COMP606 | Web Programming | 6 | 15 | COMP602 | |
| INFO601 | Database Modelling and SQL | 6 | 15 | INFO503 | |
| BIZM701 | Business Essentials for IT Professionals | 7 | 15 | INFO602 | |
| COMP709 | Mobile Applications Development | 7 | 15 | COMP601 | |
| INFO704 | Data-Warehousing and Business Intelligence | 7 | 15 | INFO601 | |
| INFO706 | Database Front-End Applications | 7 | 15 | INFO601 and INFO604 | |
| INFO703 | Big Data and Analytics | 7 | 15 | COMP605 and MATH601 |
Group D - Elective modules for the Network Engineering specialisation
| Module code | Module title | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMP608 | Introduction to Networks | 6 | 15 | ||
| INFO603 | Systems Administration | 6 | 15 | ||
| COMP701 | Advanced Networking | 7 | 15 | INFO603 | |
| COMP704 | Network Security | 7 | 15 | COMP604 | |
| COMP712 | Routing and Switching Essentials | 7 | 15 | COMP608 | |
| INFO702 | Cyber Security | 7 | 15 | COMP504 or INFO603 or COMP601 | |
| COMP716 | Virtualisation Essentials | 7 | 15 | COMP608 INFO603 | |
| BIZM701 | Business Essentials for IT Professionals | 7 | 15 | INFO602 | |
| COMP615 | Data Centre Infrastructure | 6 | 15 | ||
| COMP702 | Scaling Networks | 7 | 15 | COMP608 and COMP712 |
Group E - Elective modules for the Software Engineering specialisation
| Module code | Module title | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMP601 | Object Oriented Programming | 6 | 15 | COMP502 | |
| MATH602 | Mathematics for Programming | 6 | 15 | MATH601 | |
| COMP706 | Game Development | 7 | 15 | COMP601 and COMP605 and MATH602 | |
| COMP707 | Principles of Software Testing | 7 | 15 | COMP605 | |
| COMP709 | Mobile Applications Development | 7 | 15 | COMP601 | |
| INFO703 | Big Data and Analytics | 7 | 15 | COMP605 and MATH602 | |
| INFO702 | Cyber Security | 7 | 15 | COMP504 or INFO603 or COMP601 | |
| COMP609 | Application Development | 7 | 15 | COMP601 and MATH601 | |
| BIZM701 | Business Essentials for IT Professionals | 7 | 15 | INFO602 | |
| COMP717 | Advanced Web Technologies | 7 | 15 | COMP606 | COMP710 |
Group F - Elective modules for the Web Development specialisation
| Module code | Module title | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMP601 | Object Oriented Programming | 6 | 15 | COMP502 | |
| COMP606 | Web Programming | 6 | 15 | COMP602 | |
| INFO605 | Human Computer Interactions | 6 | 15 | COMP602 | |
| COMP709 | Mobile Applications Development | 7 | 15 | COMP601 | |
| COMP710 | Web Applications Development | 7 | 15 | COMP602 and COMP606 | |
| INFO708 | Data Visualisation | 7 | 15 | COMP606 and COMP607 | |
| COMP717 | Advanced Web Technologies | 7 | 15 | COMP606 | COMP710 |
| BIZM701 | Business Essentials for IT Professionals | 7 | 15 | INFO602 | |
| COMP616 | Front-End Web Development | 6 | 15 |
Career/further opportunities
Graduates may be employed as database administrators, database developers, network engineers, software engineers, web developers, IT project managers, IT managers, and security specialists. Graduates may also go onto higher levels of study at postgraduate level.
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Entry criteria
Candidates are required to have a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification approved by the Centre’s Programme Committee.
Special admission
Domestic applicants aged 20 years or above who have not met the General Admission or entry requirements for a programme but whose skills, education or work experience indicate that they have a reasonable chance of success may be eligible for
Special Admission. Special admission will be granted at the discretion of the relevant Centre Director or designated nominee. Such
applicants may be required to successfully complete a foundation, bridging or tertiary introductory programme as a condition of entry into higher-level programmes.
Provisional entry
Domestic applicants aged under 20 years who have not met the general academic admission and entry criteria for a programme but who can demonstrate a reasonable chance of success through other educational attainment and/or work or life experience may be eligible for provisional entry at the discretion of the relevant Centre Director or designated nominee. Provisional entry places
restrictions on re-enrolment to be lifted if the applicant’s performance is deemed satisfactory by the relevant Head of School/Centre Director or designated nominee.
English language requirements
Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 6.0 with no individual band score lower than 5.5; or equivalent.
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Your first day
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Semester 2 2025
Date: Thursday 10 July 2025
Time: 9am-12pm
Venue: The Long Room, City Campus
On your first day (induction), you will be introduced to your tutors and new classmates, be given an overview of this programme, and receive a timetable. Returning students, please go straight to your first timetabled class.
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