Graduate Diploma in Information and Communications Technology

Program Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Information and Communications Technology provides a pathway to higher studies and careers in ICT for both computing and non-computing backgrounds. Accredited by the Australian Computer Society, the program offers a solid theoretical foundation in ICT, preparing students for further studies in networking and web engineering. Graduates can pursue diverse career opportunities in various sectors, including systems architecture, web analysis, and software engineering.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• The Graduate Diploma in Information and Communications Technology aims to provide students from both computing and non-computing backgrounds a pathway to higher studies in ICT and careers in the field.
• Accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS), the program offers a solid theoretical foundation in ICT, enabling students to advance their knowledge and skills in the ever-evolving industry.
• The program is also designed to facilitate the transition into the ICT field for inexperienced, non-ICT students, leveraging Western's policy on recognizing prior learning and matching professional experience to specific subjects within the diploma.
• Western recognizes the pivotal role of computer networks in various aspects of life, reflected in its research strengths in networking and web engineering.

Careers:

• Graduates of the Graduate Diploma in Information and Communications Technology can pursue a wide range of exciting career opportunities in various sectors and industries, including:
• Systems Architect
• Systems integrator
• Web analyst
• Software quality analyst
• Business programmer
• Software engineer analyst