Graduate Certificate in Research Studies in Information Technology

at Griffith University - Gold Coast Campus

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Students must complete the following courses:

• Advanced Topics in Information Technology A - 6205ICT (see Note 1)
• Advanced Topics in Information Technology B - 6206ICT (see Note 1) (GC Tri 2; NA Tri 1)
• Advanced Topics in Information Technology C - 6105ICT (GC Tri 2; NA Tri 1)
• Dissertation - 7590ICT_P1 (capstone course)
• Dissertation - 7590ICT_P2 (capstone course)
• Dissertation - 7590ICT_P3 (capstone course)
• Dissertation - 7590ICT_P4 (capstone course)

To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Diploma of Research Studies in Information Technology, a student must:
 

• hold an undergraduate degree in a related discipline from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum grade point average of 4.5 (using a 7.0 point scale) over the last two years of the Bachelor degree;
• OR hold a Masters degree in a related discipline from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum grade point average of 4.5 (using a 7.0 point scale).

International students

An International student is one who is not:

• an Australian or New Zealand citizen or
• a person who has Australian permanent resident status.
   

Tuition fee

$35,000 (80 CP)

Graduates of this program will be able to plan and conduct research in their relevant field of study, and, therefore, will be well-placed for positions in the private, not for profit and public sectors. In addition, graduates will be able to progress to higher degree by research programs, thereby preparing them for high level research careers.