GraduateInformation Technology
Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Studies
University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Studies at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is a 24 credit point course of foundation subjects covering databases, information systems, networking and software development. It is designed for people whose first degree is not in IT and who want to move into technology roles.
The course provides the background needed to progress into the UTS Master of Information Technology and related masters. English requirements are IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with 6.0 in writing.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Core subjects
- 32557Enabling Enterprise Information Systems
- 32555Fundamentals of Software Development
- 32606Database
- 32524LANS and Routing
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Developer ProgrammerANZSCO 261312
On MLTSSL, so it supports the 189, 190, and 491. Assessed by the ACS on the same basis as Software Engineer. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
ICT Business AnalystANZSCO 261111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, so it supports 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Common landing occupation for IT and business-analytics graduates.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Software EngineerANZSCO 261313
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, so it supports the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 as well as the employer-sponsored 482 and 186. Needs an ACS skills assessment, which usually wants the degree plus one to two years of relevant work, or a Professional Year in ICT in place of some of that experience.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Systems AnalystANZSCO 261112
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, with an ACS skills assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Computer Network and Systems EngineerANZSCO 263111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Database AdministratorANZSCO 262111
On STSOL and CSOL, which supports the 190 and 491 (not the 189 on its own) plus the employer-sponsored 482/494/186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Systems AdministratorANZSCO 262113
On STSOL, supporting the 190 and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Completed Australian bachelor's degree, or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent. OR Completed Australian associate degree or advanced diploma (AQF6), or overseas equivalent, AND A minimum of 2 years full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant professional work experience.
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