Graduate Diploma of Information Technology

Are there many applications in business that don’t require programming? This subject explores programming and equips you with the skills to create applications that address business requirements. Throughout the subject, you will gain proficiency in using a graphical representation technique, i.e., flowchart, which will enable you to design, analyse, and optimise software solutions. Furthermore, you will learn how to use an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) to create, test, and run programs while applying object-oriented concepts to effectively solve organizational problems. By the end of the subject, you will understand the object-oriented paradigm, allowing you to assess and apply business requirements in real-world scenarios. 

Assessment Tasks: Coding essentials, report

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online 

Secure by Design introduces students to the security lifecycle of IT systems such as secure design methodologies, development of secure software and implementation and risk assessment of IT systems. Students are presented with insights into the use and scope of relevant industry standards such as OWASP or Common Criteria (ISO/IEC 15408) which are integral components of this subject. Through application of the skills and knowledge acquired throughout this subject, students have the opportunity to build the appropriate security into systems that maintain the integrity, safety and functionality of IT systems while being exposed to cyber threats.

Assessment Tasks: Online Test, Report, Source Code

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

In this subject, students are introduced to the current Software Engineering standards and processes, with the aim of enabling them to analyse, design, and implement software projects that follow certain quality measures at every stage of the Software Development Life Cycle. The subject covers requirements engineering, modelling and design of software, software architecture, verification and validation of software systems, and other topics that are related to software engineering practices.

Assessment Tasks: Software Application, Presentation, Report

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

In this subject the students are introduced to the main project management principles and modern software project management practices. During the subject, the different methods for managing and optimising the software development process are discussed along with the different techniques for performing each phase of the software development life cycle. The emphasis is on the management aspect of the subject.

Assessment Tasks: Report, Software Application

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

Cloud Computing Fundamentals provides integral knowledge of cloud service components and its current and future applications in industry automation. Students will explore the cloud service evolution and its services through software, platform, and infrastructure technologies. In addition, this subject provides in-depth knowledge about the different cloud deployment models, cloud segments, cloud security, and governance. Students will gain practical experience in designing and implementing cloud applications and other services on a variety of cloud computing platforms to meet stakeholder requirements.

Assessment Tasks: Presentation, Report

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

This subject offers a broad introduction of intelligent systems, delving into how technologically advanced machines interact with the surrounding world. The course centers on the utilisation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) principles in crafting intelligent systems. The curriculum encompasses an array of AI topics, including intelligent agents, machine learning, uncertainties, probabilities, perception, action, and communication. Further, it explores specific AI areas such as Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Speech Recognition, Expert Systems, Computer Vision, and their application in the development of intelligent systems. The subject also dedicates attention to the ethical considerations surrounding AI and its potential societal benefits.

Assessment Tasks: Presentation, Programming Project, Report

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

Research and development (R&D) in the Information Communication Technology (ICT) sector is critical for an organisation’s growth and sustainability. Identifying ICT related challenges and producing timely, informed solutions ensures an organisation’s competitive advantage in the industry. This subject introduces students to the life cycle of the R&D process. This starts with problem formulation through critical thinking approaches and competition analysis through literature review and market analysis. Students will evaluate and propose research-informed, innovative ICT solutions with quantitative and qualitative analysis. This will be followed by communication of the solutions to the relevant stakeholders for appraisal and agile development. Ethical principles will also be examined and applied to the design of R&D solutions. On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to lead projects in research-informed ICT innovations and contribute to both professional and academic communities.

Assessment Tasks: Report, presentation

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

This subject introduces students to activities, techniques, and methodologies a systems analyst uses to design information systems that, when built, enhance the organisation’s ability to meet its business goals via available technology. These include define requirements for system, model high-level behaviours of system, and design blueprint, that is, planning and implementation and will move through object-oriented approaches to analysis and design, the transformation of user requirements to system design. User empathy is promoted in this subject, using the unified modelling language (UML).

Assessment Tasks: Requirements Analysis, Design Specification, Video Report

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online