Graduate Diploma of Information & Communications Technology
The Graduate Diploma of Information & Communications Technology is a standalone qualification for professionals who wish to extend and update their knowledge in the space of ICT applications, their use, management and integration in business. This qualification offers non-ICT graduates a path to pursue a career in IT.
Program Rationale
The students in Graduate Diploma of Information & Communications Technology will gain a comprehensive understanding of the techniques and practicalities of the information systems development process and will also provide a broad understanding of ICT applications. The students in this program will obtain the knowledge to successfully design, implement and manage issues involved in the application of Information Technology. This program prepares the student for the growing demand from business for graduates to be able to work with emerging technologies. Students will have the skills to manage future business challenges and enhance individual advancement and employment opportunities.
Intakes
- Jan
- June
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Application Process
More Information Required
10 Days
Possible Interview Call from Institution
10 Days
Provisional/Unconditional Offer
20 Days
Visa Process
30 Days
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate Programs Graduate Diploma Programs Masters Programs
Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent. Successful completion of a bachelor’s degree from an Australian higher education institution or overseas equivalent. Successful completion of a bachelor’s degree from an Australian higher education institution or overseas equivalent. Students enrolling into graduate programs, particularly in ICT programs, require a bachelor’s degree from an Australian higher education institution or overseas equivalent in a discipline containing mathematics up to year two level. *
Satisfactory completion of an approved Tertiary Preparation Program, Tertiary Orientation Program, or a Foundation Year Program through an accredited institution of higher education offered at Australian Universities, TAFE Institutes or government approved Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) Successful completion of a Graduate Certificate (or equivalent) in similar discipline from an Australian higher education institution or overseas equivalent. Successful completion of a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma from an Australian institution or overseas equivalent.
Satisfactory completion of one year of accredited full-time study in a related discipline at a registered Australian provider of tertiary education at Certificate IV or higher level. Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate programs. Evidence of a minimum of two years relevant industry experience at managerial level.
Admission to candidature for an undergraduate course at an Australian university which achieve equivalent point. Completion of a relevant postgraduate preparation program. Successful completion of an approved Graduate Qualifying Program from an Australian higher education institution or overseas equivalent.
Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs
A current (within two years of test date) International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall academic score of 6.0 or higher with no band lower than 5.5; or A current (within two years of test date) International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall academic score of 6.5 or higher with no band lower than 6.0; or
Successful completion of an approved English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course; Other acceptable test scores in PTE and TOEFL as mentioned below;
If the admission applicant’s IELTS test result is older than two years, to prove their required English language competency, the admission applicant may sit for an English language test conducted by an Australian ELICOS provider. If the admission applicant’s IELTS test result is older than two years, to prove their required English language competency, the admission applicant may sit for an English language test conducted by an Australian ELICOS provider.
Undertaken secondary or higher education (tertiary) studies in English
i. a completed and recognised secondary education (high school) qualification, or
ii. a completed and recognised foundation/preparation program with the required grades in relevant English subjects or,
iii. a completed AQF diploma /advanced diploma (or equivalent) from a recognised institution, or
iv. at least one year of full-time study (or parttime equivalent) in a recognised bachelor’s degree or other approved higher education qualifications.
The above studies must be undertaken in English within five years of the date on which students will commence their course, in an English-speaking country as listed below: American Samoa, Australia, Botswana, Canada (excluding Quebec), Fiji, Ghana, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom (including Northern Ireland), United States of America, Zambia or Zimbabwe.
If students have completed studies in a different country, they can prove their proficiency through satisfactory achievement in:
i. a completed and recognised secondary education (high school) qualification undertaken in English, such as the Cambridge GCE Advanced Levels and International Baccalaureate diploma, or
ii. a completed and recognised foundation/preparation program with the required grades in relevant English subjects or
iii. at least one year of full-time study (or parttime equivalent) in a recognised bachelor’s degree or other approved higher education qualifications, where the instruction for studies (teaching, assessment and examination) was entirely in English in approved countries and/or institutions, assessed on a case-by-case basis by the Institute.
The above studies must be undertaken in English within five years of the date on which students will commence their course.
Undertaken higher education (tertiary) studies in English
i. a successful completion of (of all subjects) one year of full-time tertiary study in one of the following English-speaking countries:
American Samoa, Australia, Botswana, Canada (excluding Quebec), Fiji, Ghana, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom (including Northern Ireland), United States of America, Zambia or Zimbabwe.
If students have completed studies in a different country, they can prove their proficiency through satisfactory achievement in:
i. a three-year undergraduate degree, or
ii. one-year of a postgraduate degree conducted entirely in English, including all teaching, assessments, and examinations.
The above studies must be undertaken in English within five years of the date students will commence their course.
Other tests of English language may also be used to satisfy the English language requirement. The table below presents the equivalence of different tests acceptable scores for CIM admission.
Test Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs
IELTS 6.0 (or better) (no component lower than 5.5) 6.5 (or better) (no component lower than 6.0)
TOEFL (internet-based) Minimum overall score of 60 Minimum overall score of 80
Pearson (PTE Academic) Minimum overall score of 50 with no band less than 42 Minimum overall score of 58 with no band less than 50
- Course Code: 111204J
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
28000 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: 200 AUD
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