Diploma
If you are looking to progress your career in the fast-paced, high-growth area of IT and computer science, this qualification, designed specifically to upskill women in the workforce, will set you on your path in just two years part-time study.
This degree gives you the opportunity to establish and progress a career in critical future roles in computing, data analytics, and cyber security, and addresses skill shortages in these areas. The program has a practical, problem-solving approach in its delivery where students are taken through a journey of requirement analysis, system design, implementation and evaluation, focusing on practical problems. Regular guest speakers from a range of industries providing broad exposure to IT opportunities are incorporated in this flexibly delivered program. As a female-only cohort of students, the program is designed to ease some of the barriers women face entering the technology sector.
Upon successful completion, you may be eligible to apply for a bachelor level degree specialising Computer Science or Information Technology and may also receive credit towards your degree.
The University's Undergraduate Programs Admission Policy will apply.
This program is for Domestic students only.
To be eligible for admission to the Diploma in Computing and Data Analytics, an applicant must:
Currently be employed by one of the following participating employers:
AND
Be nominated by their employer to enroll
AND
have successfully completed an AQF Certificate III (or higher) or Year 12 to an equivalent rank, with an assumed knowledge of English.
This program prepares students for careers as a software developer, computer programmer, web and mobile applications developer, data scientist, systems analyst, computer games programmer, software systems architect and computer scientist.
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