Diploma of Information Technology
International College of Management, Sydney
CRICOS provider number: 01484M TEQSA provider ID: PRV12025
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
Stand-alone Diploma qualification or your pathway to an ICMS Bachelor of Information Technology
The accelerating pace of workplace digitisation is driving the global demand for graduates equipped with broad Information Technology (IT) knowledge and proficiencies.
The Diploma of Information Technology has been designed to develop a broad knowledge of IT fundamentals and practical IT skills so that graduates will be able to make an immediate contribution to industry.
As a Diploma of Information Technology student, you will gain essential IT career development skills and a broad understanding of information systems, networking, programming, database management, and cybersecurity, preparing you for diverse roles in the IT industry, whilst developing your intellectual skills and competencies.
The qualification will provide you with industry-relevant competencies for a successful start to your career in the IT field. Diploma of Information Technology graduates will be professionally competent and capable of taking on entry and support IT roles within this exciting and competitive global environment.
This course includes a total of 8 subjects, including:
- 6 Core IT subjects
- 1 Specified IT Elective subject
- 1 General Elective subject
Aspire Institute is a trading name of the International College of Management, Sydney. The Diploma of Information Technology offers you a stand-alone ICMS qualification delivered through the Aspire Institute or, should you wish to further your studies, you could choose to use your diploma qualification as a pathway into a bachelor program at ICMS, with completed subjects counting towards your degree. Upon successful completion of the Diploma of Information Technology you will receive advanced standing (credit) for an ICMS Bachelor of Information Technology degree.
All Aspire students are part of the ICMS student community, with lectures held at our Northern Beaches Campus and at our City Campus, subject to availability. Aspire students receive dedicated academic support, including study skills.
Areas of study
Database management, information systems, networking, programming.
Career opportunities
IT Support Officer, Systems Administrator, Data Centre Technician, Information Officer, Help Desk Technician, Application Support Analyst.
Fees and charges
Visit the Aspire Institute website for current fee information.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
ICMS does not use ATAR selection ranks for admissions. Applicants are assessed on performance in individual HSC (or equivalent) subjects and prospective applicants may be contacted by ICMS to attend an interview.
Domestic undergraduate admission criteria.
Additional selection criteria: A personal application interview may be required.
ATAR: ATAR is not a requirement.
Applicants with higher education study
- A completed higher education qualification; or
- A minimum of four completed undergraduate subjects (an equivalent of 12 ICMS credit points) (or equivalent as set out in Admissions Guidebook)
Refer to the ICMS general admission criteria.
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
A completed Certificate IV or above (or equivalent as set out in Admissions Guidebook)
Refer to the ICMS general admission criteria.
Student profile
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Further information
View all details of this course on the ICMS website.
International College of Management degrees
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2023)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
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