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The power to transform the future is at your fingertips with a course in computing. Be at the forefront of technology-driven cities and online landscapes.
If you dream of creating the next viral smartphone app or crunching numbers to discover trends in big data, then this six-month course is the perfect preparation for a career in information and communication technology (ICT).
The Graduate Certificate in Computing provides a strong foundation in computing to upskill and enter the IT industry or enhance an existing career with a technology-based qualification. Hone your skills in big data analysis and software development and take a deep dive into the world of smart environments.
Exciting career opportunities exist for graduates within the field of information and communication technology. This course is also a pathway toward our industry-accredited Master of Computing.
The power to transform the future is at your fingertips with a course in computing. Be at the forefront of technology-driven cities and online landscapes.
If you dream of creating the next viral smartphone app or crunching numbers to discover trends in big data, then this six-month course is the perfect preparation for a career in information and communication technology (ICT).
The Graduate Certificate in Computing provides a strong foundation in computing to upskill and enter the IT industry or enhance an existing career with a technology-based qualification. Hone your skills in big data analysis and software development and take a deep dive into the world of smart environments.
Exciting career opportunities exist for graduates within the field of information and communication technology. This course is also a pathway toward our industry-accredited Master of Computing.
Current Southern Cross students – to access your official course details for the year you started your degree, please visit the handbook.
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
To be eligible for entry into this course, applicants must meet the University’s standard minimum admission requirements for postgraduate courses:
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Overall Score or equivalent | 6.5 |
Students study four of the eight core units of the Master of Computing including ICT Professional Practice; Computer Networks; Fundamentals of Programming; and Data Structures and Algorithms.
Domestic students
| Location | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| Gold Coast | Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 |
| Online | Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 |
International students
Applications for this course are made directly to Southern Cross University via our online application service.
To be eligible to receive the Graduate Certificate in Computing students must complete the equivalent of 4 units (48 credit points), comprising;
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Notes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Outstanding ratings of 'at world standard' or above in 23 research fields.
Excellence in Research Australia (ERA) 2018
Only 25 years young and ranked in the top 200 universities in the world.
Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2020
5-Star Student Support across undergraduate and postgraduate studies
Good Universities Guide 2021
Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes.
| Course Learning Outcome |
|---|
Critically analyse and reflect on issues in a discipline area of information technology. |
Demonstrate advanced discipline knowledge, creative thinking, and problem solving skills in a discipline area of information technology. |
Develop professional conducts, communication and social skills, and ethical practices to effectively engage with a diverse range of stakeholders. |
Demonstrate advanced discipline knowledge, creative thinking, and problem solving skills in a discipline area of information technology. |
Critically analyse and reflect on issues in a discipline area of information technology. |
Develop professional conducts, communication and social skills, and ethical practices to effectively engage with a diverse range of stakeholders. |
Develop professional conducts, communication and social skills, and ethical practices to effectively engage with a diverse range of stakeholders. |
Assessment is designed to be closely related to real-world scenarios with the focus on testing students' problem-solving skills. Traditional assessment such as reports and essays will be used in conjunction with IT-specific assessments such as software, algorithm and ICT solution development.
On-campus students experience a variety of teaching approaches including lectures, tutorials, online activities and video-linked or podcast virtual classes. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit.
Our online study option is highly interactive and strives to promote collaboration and a sense of community. Students may receive a combination of podcast or video-linked lectures, electronic study materials, workshops, online discussion forums and virtual classes. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit.
Graduates will have wide-ranging career opportunities in the high-growth field of information technology, from working with digital technologies, to software development, big data analysis and smart city/smart environment development. The Graduate Certificate in Computing also serves as a pathway to the Graduate Diploma of Computing and Master of Computing.
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