Graduate Diploma of Information Technology
Specialising in Software Development
Choose your specialisation
Data Analytics
The Data Analytics specialisation is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to store, manage, organise and analyse data from a variety of computer systems.
Information Systems
The Information Systems specialisation helps students develop the expertise in analysing, protecting, designing and specifying information systems.
Mobile and Cloud Computing
The Mobile and Cloud Computing specialisation teaches the design, coding, testing and operation of distributed, cloud-based and mobile computer systems.
Software Development
The Software Development specialisation specifically targets software developers that can develop and test computer programs as well as manage software quality.
Overview
The Graduate Diploma of Information Technology provides you with the practical skills related to the design, construction, operation and support of Information Technology solutions. You’ll learn entry-level skills and techniques as well as the research skills needed to assess the effectiveness of a solution or technology. This qualification is also aimed at students from non-IT backgrounds who want to transition into the industry.
Your specialisation
Software Development
The Software Development specialisation specifically targets software developers who can develop and test computer programs as well as manage software quality. Students engage in project workand learn how to critically analyse problems, finding effective solutions. Students will also gain experience in ICT research in non-academic contexts such as legal, government, commercial and software production environments.
Upgrade your skills
- Data management
- IT solution implementation
- Computer architecture
Stretch your career further
- Quantitative Research Analyst
- Digital Workplace Analysis
- Support Engineering
- Network Technician
Key codes
International student visa
International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.
Why Swinburne?
Ranked top 10 Australian university for Computer Science and Electronics
85.1% of students found employment within 4 months of graduating
The median income for PG graduates nine years out is $105.5K
