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Master of Information TechnologyMIT · AQF Level 9 · 2 years full-timeGraduate Diploma in Information TechnologyGDIT · AQF Level 8 · 1 year full-timeGraduate Certificate in Information TechnologyGCIT · AQF Level 8 · 6 months full-time3 Postgraduate Programs
Our programs are designed to equip graduates with skills that are in high demand across the technology sector.
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Apply Now →CRICOS Course Code: 120186J · Course Code: GCIT · TEQSA Accredited · Face to Face · Spring Hill, Brisbane
The Graduate Certificate in Information Technology (GCIT) is a six-month postgraduate qualification offering a structured entry point into IT higher education. Delivered face-to-face from Amtech Institute’s Spring Hill campus in Brisbane, the GCIT is designed for professionals seeking to formalise their IT skills, or those transitioning into technology roles from adjacent fields.
The program comprises four core units covering ICT foundations, programming fundamentals, networking and systems, and data management — providing a comprehensive grounding in modern information technology.
The GCIT is the first step in Amtech’s stackable qualification pathway: all four units are fully credited towards the Graduate Diploma in IT (GDIT) and subsequently the Master of IT (MIT), allowing students to progress seamlessly to Australia’s highest IT postgraduate qualification.
Apply foundational IT knowledge and technical skills to address basic information technology problems and propose practical solutions in various contexts.
Communicate clearly and collaborate with diverse stakeholders using foundational communication skills to achieve common IT goals.
Develop IT solutions independently and collaboratively by applying critical and evidence-based thinking to IT problems.
Demonstrate professional and ethical behaviour when applying IT related skills and knowledge.
Build resilience, self-awareness, adaptability and responsiveness in a range of professional IT contexts.
Engage in professional and ethical behaviour while formulating environmentally and socially sustainable IT solutions.
Develop IT solutions using good judgement, fairness, and responsibility, and current knowledge of industry trends and new technologies.
Will have comprehensive discipline knowledge and skills that they are able to apply in relevant professional contexts.
Are effective communicators with culturally diverse professional audiences across multiple platforms to achieve common goals.
Are able to solve problems autonomously and collaboratively, applying analytical and critical, creative, and evidence-based thinking to provide innovative responses to existing and future challenges and to provide appropriate business solutions in a global context.
Are committed to uphold professional integrity and ethical practices to promote environmental, social and corporate governance and well-being.
Are resilient, self-aware, adaptable and responsive in a range of professional contexts including new environments and issues.
Are committed to professional development and continuous improvement throughout their careers.
Are innovative and entrepreneurial and are able to take leadership roles in their chosen career.
The GCIT opens doors to entry and mid-level IT roles and provides the academic credential to progress through Amtech's postgraduate pathway.
Provide technical support, troubleshoot hardware and software issues, and maintain IT infrastructure for organisations.
Develop, test, and maintain software applications under the guidance of senior developers in an agile team environment.
Manage and maintain computer systems, networks, and servers, ensuring uptime and security across the organisation.
Applicants must hold one of the following: A Bachelor’s degree (AQF Level 7 or above) in any discipline from a recognised Australian or equivalent overseas institution; or An Advanced Diploma (AQF Level 6) in a related field plus a minimum of two (2) years of full-time equivalent work experience in the IT industry.
Applicants with a minimum of three (3) years of full-time equivalent relevant IT work experience may be considered at the Dean’s discretion. A resume, two referee letters, and a 300-word personal statement are required.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants who do not meet standard entry requirements will be evaluated based on a written statement of motivations and an aptitude test. Applications are warmly encouraged.
Students must bring their own laptop: Intel Core i7+, ½ TB storage, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, Windows 10 Pro or macOS, USB 3.0.
Fees reviewed annually. See Fees Schedule for full details.
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