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Mode of Study
Online
Duration
One Trimester
Location
Melbourne & Sydney Campus
Estimated Fees
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)
Intake
March and July
| Mode of Study Online | |
| Duration One Trimester | |
| Location Melbourne & Sydney Campus | |
| Estimated Fees Zero Student Contribution Amount (CSP) | |
| Intake March and July |
| COURSE SUMMARY | |
|---|---|
| Qualification / Award | Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology |
| Length | 1 trimester |
| Credit Points | 60 |
| Delivery | Online |
| AQF | Level 7 |
| Available to | Domestic Students Only |
| Financial Information | This course is supported by the Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) program. |
The Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology will provide you with ICT skills you need to pursue a career in the high in demand field of Information Technology. This course is your first step towards developing your skills and knowledge in Information Technology to improve your future career prospects.
For students who wish to study further, the units you complete within the Undergraduate Certificate course will qualify you for a full credit transfer into the Bachelor of Networking.
The Bachelor degree provides graduates with an opportunity to enter careers in network and information technology in a broad range of industries.
This course attracts the National Priority Short Courses funding for all four units.
Each unit consists of 15 credit points. A full-time study load is sixty credit points per term. Undergraduate Certificate in Cyber Security and Networking (UCCN) is comprised of four core units
Some remarks:
- The program is available each intake; however, some units of study are subject to quotas and minimum enrolment requirements.
- Not all units of study are available every trimester, and changes in program structure occur from time to time.
Program structures and units are subject to change through the process of regular course revision. There is no guarantee that every unit will be offered in any particular trimester.
On completion of the UCCN program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of cybersecurity and computer networking in securing and protecting business operations using appropriate tools and technologies.
- Select and apply appropriate network security solutions to secure and protect business computing systems with a demonstrated understanding of business requirements and cybersecurity standards.
- Communicate and report appropriate network security solutions to the clients with demonstrated technical competencies.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the UCIT program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of computer hardware and software technologies, and its interwoven technologies to solve a simple business problem through computer programming.
- Select and apply appropriate computing hardware and software solutions to support and troubleshoot simple business computing problems with a demonstrated understanding of business requirements and technical solutions.
- Communicate and report appropriate computing solutions to the clients with demonstrated presentation skills and technical competencies.
Credit Transfer
Credit transfer provides students with credit for learning already achieved. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit transfer.
Applications for credit transfer must be made before or during orientation and enrolment week.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit towards their course based on their prior learning (including formal, informal and non‐formal learning). Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about Recognition of Prior Learning.
Applications for Recognition of Prior Learning must be made before or during orientation and enrolment week.
Applying for Credit Transfer/RPL
If you are seeking credit transfer for the same or similar unit/s previously completed at a different institute, you must submit the following supporting documents with your credit transfer application:
- Certified copy of relevant certificates and results for any studies that you have completed
- Unit outlines
- Credit Transfer Application Form – download the form here
For further information about credit transfer, click here
Submitting the Credit Transfer/RPL Application
Once complete, scan and email your application via email to enquiries@mit.edu.au
On completion of this program, you will have sound skills and knowledge in cybersecurity and computer networking to secure, protect, and support business computing applications and infrastructure. You will have a sound knowledge of cybersecurity threats and of relevant remedies in security resolutions to support small to medium-sized companies. You can find excellent career opportunities in greatly expanding job markets in cybersecurity – a field of great interest during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. You can also opt to pursue further study in the Bachelor of Networking (Major in Cybersecurity) or a similar program at a higher education institute.
Entry Requirements
Special Admission Criteria for Year 12 graduates from 2020 - adjusted due to impact of COVID-19
- Successful completion of your Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), HSC (Higher Secondary Certificate) or the equivalent in your state or territory, or
- Successful completion of the International Baccalaureate.
Pre-requisites for students from Victoria:
Units 1 and 2: Satisfactory score in any English in VCE or equivalent; and
Units 1 and 2: Satisfactory score in any Mathematics in VCE or equivalent.
Pre-requisites for students from New South Wales:
Year 11: Satisfactory score in any English in HSC or equivalent; and
Year 11: Satisfactory score in any Mathematics in HSC or equivalent.
Entry requirements for Year 12 graduates from 2019 and 2018
- Successful completion of your Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), HSC (Higher Secondary Certificate) or the equivalent in your state or territory, or
- Successful completion of the International Baccalaureate.
Pre-requisites for students from Victoria:
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any English in VCE or equivalent;
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any Mathematics in VCE or equivalent.
Pre-requisites for students from New South Wales:
Band 2 or higher in any English in HSC; and
Band 2 or higher in any Mathematics in HSC or equivalent.
For Admissions Criteria for Non-year 12 applicants, see Bachelor of Networking
For further information, see the links below:
In 2021, the Australian Government is providing additional short course Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) for higher education across a range of disciplines. A limited number of Commonwealth Supported Places are available for eligible domestic students.
You must apply for an eligible course by Friday 12th March for March intake 2021 and Friday 2nd July 2021 for July intake. Students must complete the course by December 2021 to be eligible for the free course.
To get a CSP you must be one of the following:
- an Australian citizen, who will live and study in Australia for some of the course
- a New Zealand citizen, who will live and study in Australia for the whole course
- a permanent visa holder, who will live and study in Australia for the whole course
More information about the eligibility requirements for CSPs can be found here.
The Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology will provide you with ICT skills you need to pursue a career in the high in demand field of Information Technology. This course is your first step towards developing your skills and knowledge in Information Technology to improve your future career prospects.
For students who wish to study further, the units you complete within the Undergraduate Certificate course will qualify you for a full credit transfer into the Bachelor of Networking.
The Bachelor degree provides graduates with an opportunity to enter careers in network and information technology in a broad range of industries.
This course attracts the National Priority Short Courses funding for all four units.
Each unit consists of 15 credit points. A full-time study load is sixty credit points per term. Undergraduate Certificate in Cyber Security and Networking (UCCN) is comprised of four core units
Some remarks:
- The program is available each intake; however, some units of study are subject to quotas and minimum enrolment requirements.
- Not all units of study are available every trimester, and changes in program structure occur from time to time.
Program structures and units are subject to change through the process of regular course revision. There is no guarantee that every unit will be offered in any particular trimester.
On completion of the UCCN program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of cybersecurity and computer networking in securing and protecting business operations using appropriate tools and technologies.
- Select and apply appropriate network security solutions to secure and protect business computing systems with a demonstrated understanding of business requirements and cybersecurity standards.
- Communicate and report appropriate network security solutions to the clients with demonstrated technical competencies.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the UCIT program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of computer hardware and software technologies, and its interwoven technologies to solve a simple business problem through computer programming.
- Select and apply appropriate computing hardware and software solutions to support and troubleshoot simple business computing problems with a demonstrated understanding of business requirements and technical solutions.
- Communicate and report appropriate computing solutions to the clients with demonstrated presentation skills and technical competencies.
Credit Transfer
Credit transfer provides students with credit for learning already achieved. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit transfer.
Applications for credit transfer must be made before or during orientation and enrolment week.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit towards their course based on their prior learning (including formal, informal and non‐formal learning). Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about Recognition of Prior Learning.
Applications for Recognition of Prior Learning must be made before or during orientation and enrolment week.
Applying for Credit Transfer/RPL
If you are seeking credit transfer for the same or similar unit/s previously completed at a different institute, you must submit the following supporting documents with your credit transfer application:
- Certified copy of relevant certificates and results for any studies that you have completed
- Unit outlines
- Credit Transfer Application Form – download the form here
For further information about credit transfer, click here
Submitting the Credit Transfer/RPL Application
Once complete, scan and email your application via email to enquiries@mit.edu.au
On completion of this program, you will have sound skills and knowledge in cybersecurity and computer networking to secure, protect, and support business computing applications and infrastructure. You will have a sound knowledge of cybersecurity threats and of relevant remedies in security resolutions to support small to medium-sized companies. You can find excellent career opportunities in greatly expanding job markets in cybersecurity – a field of great interest during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. You can also opt to pursue further study in the Bachelor of Networking (Major in Cybersecurity) or a similar program at a higher education institute.
Entry Requirements
Special Admission Criteria for Year 12 graduates from 2020 - adjusted due to impact of COVID-19
- Successful completion of your Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), HSC (Higher Secondary Certificate) or the equivalent in your state or territory, or
- Successful completion of the International Baccalaureate.
Pre-requisites for students from Victoria:
Units 1 and 2: Satisfactory score in any English in VCE or equivalent; and
Units 1 and 2: Satisfactory score in any Mathematics in VCE or equivalent.
Pre-requisites for students from New South Wales:
Year 11: Satisfactory score in any English in HSC or equivalent; and
Year 11: Satisfactory score in any Mathematics in HSC or equivalent.
Entry requirements for Year 12 graduates from 2019 and 2018
- Successful completion of your Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), HSC (Higher Secondary Certificate) or the equivalent in your state or territory, or
- Successful completion of the International Baccalaureate.
Pre-requisites for students from Victoria:
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any English in VCE or equivalent;
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any Mathematics in VCE or equivalent.
Pre-requisites for students from New South Wales:
Band 2 or higher in any English in HSC; and
Band 2 or higher in any Mathematics in HSC or equivalent.
For Admissions Criteria for Non-year 12 applicants, see Bachelor of Networking
For further information, see the links below:
In 2021, the Australian Government is providing additional short course Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) for higher education across a range of disciplines. A limited number of Commonwealth Supported Places are available for eligible domestic students.
You must apply for an eligible course by Friday 12th March for March intake 2021 and Friday 2nd July 2021 for July intake. Students must complete the course by December 2021 to be eligible for the free course.
To get a CSP you must be one of the following:
- an Australian citizen, who will live and study in Australia for some of the course
- a New Zealand citizen, who will live and study in Australia for the whole course
- a permanent visa holder, who will live and study in Australia for the whole course
More information about the eligibility requirements for CSPs can be found here.
This program is currently not available for International students intending to study on a student visa.
MIT considers you a domestic student if you are:
- a citizen or permanent resident of Australia; or
- a New Zealand citizen, or
- a Temporary Protection Visa (TPV) holder.
If you are unsure or hold a different visa type, contact us at 1800 648 669 or enquiries@mit.edu.au.
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