Duration
2 years which includes stage 1 Certificate IV in Information Technology (General)
What does this course involve?
As you read this information, please note the course is going to be re-accredited. There will be minor changes to the information provided here.
This course provides you with practical training in database administration, as well as database, software development and computer applications programming.
The course will develop your programming skills for Oracle databases, Microsoft Visual Studio and Sun Java.
You will also gain essential communication skills, learn about quality and project management, and translate business needs into technical requirements.
If you successfully complete the Diploma of Information Technology (Database Design and Development) you will have the opportunity to go on and complete the Diploma of Information Technology (Software Development) and Diploma of Information Technology (Website Development) within the same time frame.
Industry standard vendor qualifications in SUN and Oracle are also available as part of this course.
Entrance requirements
Australian Year 12 or equivalent with a pass, however relevant senior employment experience in industry will be considered.
English language proficiency
A minimum IELTS overall score of 5.5 (Academic).
A minimum TOEFL score of 530 for paper examination; 179 for computer based and 71 for Internet based.
Special admission requirements
None
Cost
Year 1: $AUD12,000
Year 2: $AUD11,300
Plus yearly amenities and materials fees.
What employment opportunities will I have?
This course may provide you with employment opportunities as a systems analyst, software developer, database programmer, database administrator, software project manager or software designer/analyst.
What further study options will I have?
Students who successfully complete a Diploma of Information Technology (Database Design and Development) who wish to progress into an Associate Degree in Computer Systems (Networking) or Bachelor of Computer Systems (Networking) will receive credit for five subjects or the equivalent of 1.25 semesters in duration.
Accreditation
This course is Government accredited and has National recognition.
Where will I study?
Nelson Campus