Diploma of Information Technology [Pathway]

Handbook year	Information valid for students commencing in 2024
Course code	118421
Course type	Diploma (AQF Level 5)
Owner	Academy
College	Science and Engineering

Award Requirements

Admission Requirements

Course prerequisites

Successful completion of a course of study equivalent to an Australian Year 12 Certificate

Successful completion of JCU Certificate of Higher Education

Minimum English language proficiency requirements

Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band P– Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy.

Academic Requirements for Course Completion

Credit points

24 credit points as per course structure

Course learning outcomes

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Demonstrate and apply specialised technical and theoretical Information Technology concepts in professional practice
Analyse, synthesise and integrate information from a range of sources to perform complex technical services within Information Technology
Identify, plan and communicate innovative solutions and ideas to Information Technology contexts and diverse audiences
Exercise autonomy, initiative, judgement and problem-solving skills to a range of information technology contexts

Inherent Requirements

Inherent Requirements	Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University's learning, assessment, and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession. For more information please visit: Diploma of Information Technology
Reasonable adjustments	All JCU students have the opportunity to demonstrate, with reasonable adjustments where applicable, the inherent requirements for their course. For more information please visit: Student Disability Policy and Procedure.

Course Structure

CORE SUBJECTS

CP1401:03 Problem Solving and Programming I

CP1402:03 Internet Fundamentals

CP1403:03 Design Thinking I

CP1404:03 Programming II

CP1406:03 Web Design and Development

CP1407:03 Introductory Machine Learning and Data Science

BU1007:03 Principals of Data Analysis for Business

MA1020:03 Preparatory Mathematics

Location

COURSE AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
Brisbane

Candidature

Expected time to complete	1 year full-time
Maximum time to complete	2 years
Maximum leave of absence	1 year

Progression

Course progression requisites	Nil
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s)	No
Special assessment requirements	Nil
Professional accreditation requirements	Nil
Supplementary exam for final subject	Not applicable

Credit

Eligibility	Students may apply for a credit transfer for previous tertiary study or informal and non-formal learning in accordance with the Credit Transfer Procedure.
Maximum allowed	12 credit points
Currency	Credit will be granted only for subjects completed in the 5 years prior to the commencement of this course
Expiry	Credit gained for any subject shall be cancelled 7 years after the date of the examination upon which the credit is based if, by then, the student has not completed this course.
Other restrictions	Not applicable

Award Details

Award title	DIPLOMA OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Approved abbreviation	DipInfTech
Honours award	Not applicable
Inclusion of stream of study on testamur	Not applicable
Exit with lesser award	Not applicable
Course articulation	Students who are awarded the JCU Diploma of Information Technology are eligible for entry into the JCU Bachelor of Information Technology, provided they also meet the relevant English Language entry requirement for the degree. Applicants meeting the entry requirements for these JCU Bachelor programs will receive credit for all subjects successfully completed in this Diploma. Successful Diploma students may alternatively be granted credit for subjects successfully completed under this course towards any other Bachelor degree for which they satisfy the entry requirements.
Special awards	Students may receive an Award of Recognition in accordance with the Recognition of Academic Excellence Procedure

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