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Entry requirements and pathways
Academic entry requirement
Prerequisites
Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).
Note: Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.
Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS)
For information on adjustment factors that may be applicable, such as those through Special Entry and Access Schemes (SEAS) and other La Trobe special access schemes see: Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS)
Credit for previous study (advanced standing)
Credit for previous study (advanced standing) is the recognition of prior study or learning that can be counted towards a qualification. This can reduce the number of subjects required to complete your course. The amount of credit received depends on the level and relevance of your previous study and the number of subjects completed.
The University will designate courses where there is only admission into Year 1 of the course. In these cases, there is limited credit. See list of limited entry courses.
To check if this course is available for credit, please visit the Advanced standing webpage.
Pathways
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What you'll study
Sample course structure
Please note, the following course structure is indicative and subject to change depending on your course location, offer year or how you tailor your course with specialisations, majors, minors and electives. Structures for the following year are not normally finalised until October, so the sample provided is based on the most recently approved structure. For more information, please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook.
To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Fundamentals, students must complete a total of 60 credit points across 1 year.
Year 1 requires the completion of 45 credit points including:
- 45 credit points from chosen Core
- 15 credit points from chosen Core Choice
Study options
Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree.
| Subject name | Subject code | Year | Credit points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE | LTU0AIM | 1 | 0 |
| DATABASE FUNDAMENTALS | CSE4DBF | 1 | 15 |
| INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUNDAMENTALS | CSE4IFU | 1 | 15 |
| PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS FOR DATA SCIENCE | STM4PSD | 1 | 15 |
Core choice subjects are one or more subject groups you need to select in your course. Core choice subjects may be specific to your course, major, minor, specialisation or other learning requirements.
| Subject name | Subject code | Year | Credit points |
|---|---|---|---|
| INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING | CSE4IP | 1 | 15 |
| OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING FUNDAMENTALS (PG) | CSE4OOF | 1 | 15 |
See La Trobe University Handbook for more details
The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course structures, electives and options. The delivery of this course can vary between campuses.
View course information for Melbourne (Bundoora)
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Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Fundamentals course and career outcomes
However you choose to structure your study, La Trobe recognises your hard work. Here are the pathways you could follow as you move through your course.
Course intended learning outcomes
- Apply advanced understanding of fundamental issues and techniques in information technology.
- Critically evaluate solutions to technical problems.
- Test theories in information technology using research and technical skills.
- Apply awareness of professional ethical values to communicate technical issues in information technology.
Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Fundamentals career opportunities
The Graduate Certificate of Information Technology Fundamentals provides the skills you need for a career in IT – either immediately or after further postgraduate study. Possible roles include:*
- Network administrator
- Develop, install and provide maintenance support across network and computer systems including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), network segments, intranets and other data communication systems.
- Web developer
- Design, build and maintain websites using both creative and technical skills to continuously improve safety, performance, usability and capacity.
- Network architect
- Plan and build data communication networks to provide both local and global connections. Analyse and implement new technologies and provide solutions to maintain and improve technical infrastructure.
- Software developer/programmer
- Design, test and develop software to meet user needs. Write code for programs and applications that adapt and respond to changing business requirements.
- Machine learning engineer
- Use data science to design and develop machine learning systems that perform statistical analysis and help to drive innovation in artificial intelligence.
*Specific outcomes may depend on the completion of further tertiary studies in IT or a related field.
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Fees and scholarships
Estimated course fees for domestic postgraduate students
Estimated fees per year (2024):
Indicative based on 2023 fees
$15,800 full course duration (per 60 credit points).
Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year.
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) may be available.
Indicative CSP price $3,911 per 60 credit points.
Commonwealth supported places (CSP):
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for both current and future students. Find out what La Trobe scholarship opportunities might be available to you. View all available scholarships
Note: You must first have an offer to study at La Trobe before you are eligible to apply for a La Trobe scholarship.
Scholarships that may be available for this course
La Trobe Excellence Scholarships - Domestic Students
Albury-Wodonga Campus, Bendigo Campus, Melbourne Campus, City Campus, Mildura Campus, Shepparton Campus – Future postgraduate coursework, Australian Citizen
Duration of Course
Tertiary Access Payment (TAP) Program
Albury-Wodonga Campus, Bendigo Campus, Melbourne Campus, City Campus, Mildura Campus, Shepparton Campus – Future undergraduates, 1st year undergraduates, Australian Citizen, Humanitarian Visa, New Zealand Citizen, Permanent Resident
Full time enrolment and proof of relocation will be confirmed before payment is made into the recipient's bank account.
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How to apply
The application process can vary depending on the course.
Most postgraduate courses generally take 15 to 20 minutes.
You can apply for up to eight postgraduate courses. Please list these in order of your preference. If you’re eligible, you’ll receive an offer for your highest preference. If you change your mind, you can change your preferences through the application portal.
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If you’ve undertaken study in the past, you may be able to get credit toward your new postgraduate degree. This is called ‘advanced standing’.
Once you’ve enrolled in your course, you can apply for advanced standing by lodging an advanced standing application form.
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Overview
Key facts
| Award | Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Fundamentals |
|---|---|
| Start dates |
Indicative based on 2023 start dates Semester 1 (March 2024), Semester 2 (July 2024) |
| Duration | 1 year part-time |
| Available locations | Melbourne (Bundoora), Online |
| Scholarships | View fees and scholarships |
| Fees |
Indicative based on 2023 fees $15,800 full course duration (per 60 credit points).Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year. Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) may be available. Indicative CSP price $3,911 per 60 credit points. Learn more about Fees and scholarships. |
About the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Fundamentals
Providing a pathway into a range of postgraduate IT degrees, La Trobe's Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Fundamentals is your first step to a successful career in IT.
With technology taking a front-and-centre role in modern business, IT professionals are in high demand. Industries from media and government to health and education are scrambling to recruit specialists in computing, diagnosis, service and maintenance.
Whether you're working in IT already and want to deepen your knowledge, or you're new to IT and want to break into this fast-growing industry, La Trobe's Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Fundamentals gives you a strong foundation you can use to launch the rest of your career.
Not sure exactly how to secure your dream job? No need to worry – our supportive academic staff will work with you to understand your career goals and help you make them happen.
Delivered in just six months full-time, this course provides you with a solid foundation in IT fundamentals, programming and statistics – highly transferable skills you can apply in a wide range of industries.
From there, you'll be ready to apply for one of our IT Master's degrees, choosing from specialist qualifications in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data science, digital media, information technology or the Internet of Things
You'll learn:
- Programming 101
- Understand how to design and create software solutions using Python. Learn how to tackle practical problems using real-life scenarios.
- Information technology fundamentals
- Build foundational skills in computer operation, hardware components, data storage and retrieval, system software, operating systems, file management systems, security and more.
- Probability and statistics for data science
- Explore the R statistical package and the mathematical type-setting package LaTeX. Study how probability and statistics are applied to data science.
- Database basics
- Explore the architecture and management of different database systems and models. Design and implement your own commercial standard database system to meet specifications.
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8 - Graduate Certificate.
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