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Entry requirements and pathways
International students
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.
English language requirement
Offshore applicants are considered for admission based on the stated course entry requirements. IELTS may be considered.
Please refer to our English Language Requirements page for details of other accepted English Proficiency tests and additional recognised English Language Proficiency Measures, such as English as the language of instruction.
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.
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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.
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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 international students
Estimated fees per year (2024):
Indicative based on 2023 fees
A$15 800 full course duration (per 60 credit points).
Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year.
Scholarships:
The International estimated fees are indicative only. The tuition fees you pay will depend on the subjects you choose to study, with each subject having its own cost. In some cases, your course fees may be higher than the indicated fees because of the subjects you choose.
International scholarships
This course is not eligible for international scholarships.
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Overview
Key facts
| Award | Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Fundamentals |
|---|---|
| Start dates |
Indicative based on 2023 start dates LTU Term 2 (March 2024), LTU Term 3 (April 2024), LTU Term 4 (July 2024), LTU Term 5 (September 2024) |
| Duration | |
| Available locations | Melbourne (Bundoora), Online |
| Scholarships | View fees and scholarships |
| Annual tuition fee |
Indicative based on 2023 fees A$15 800 full course duration (per 60 credit points).Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year. |
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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