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DIPLOMA OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY QIBT CRICOS code 026675J Duration: Campus: Intakes:
2 semesters (8 months) or 3 semesters (12 months) Mt Gravatt February, June and October Australians are leaders in software and system development. Information technology professionals contribute to business growth and organisational efficiency by monitoring and sustaining technology within an organisation, troubleshooting technical issues, controlling information systems, processing data and maintaining IP addresses. The QIBT Diploma of Information Technology gives students a broad understanding of all aspects of IT leading to further studies in computing science, information systems, computer programming, systems design, database administration, interactive web development and software engineering.
2015 Program Fees International Students Australian Citizens/ Permanent Residents
A$22,300 A$17,000
Program Structure First Semester
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Second Semester
Programming I Academic and Professional Skills Development for Science and Technology Foundations of Computing Systems Web Design and Development Programming II Introduction to Computer Systems Networks Interactive Applications Development Introduction to Information Systems
Your pathway to Griffith University
QIBT Sem 1
Study in 2015 QIBT Sem 2
QIBT Sem3
Study in 2016 GU Sem 1 GU Sem 2
QIBT Diploma Finish High School
(2-3 Semesters/ 8-12 Months)
Study in 2017 GU Sem 1 GU Sem 3
Griffith University Bachelor Degree (Year 2)
Griffith University Bachelor Degree (Year 3)
Students must successfully complete all 8 subjects in the Diploma and meet relevant entry criteria to articulate to the Griffith University Bachelor degree. Diagram is based on a 3 year Bachelor degree, studied full-time. A 4 year program will require an additional 2 semesters/ 1 year of full-time study. Students commencing study in QIBT semesters 1 or 2, will be eligible for entry to 2 nd year Griffith for GU semester 1 2016 (based on full-time study mode).
Entry Requirements English:
IELTS of 5.5 (with no band below 5.0) or equivalent.
Academic:
Australian year 12 (or equivalent)
International Student:
For country-specific Entry Requirements, visit www.qibt.qld.edu.au/admissions-requirements#intl
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Australian/ New Zealand Students:
Assumed Subject Knowledge – English, Maths A or Maths B. QIBT offers a range of Bridging Subjects designed to satisfy the Assumed Subject Knowledge and Recommended Study requirements. For more information, please visit www.qibt.qld.edu.au/bridgingsubjects.
Semester Dates Year
Intake
2015
2016
Orientation
Start date
Mid Semester break
End date
February
23 – 27 February
2 March
6 – 10 April
13 June
June
22 – 26 June
29 June
10 – 14 August
10 October
October
19 – 23 October
26 October
28 December – 1 January
6 February 2016
February
22 – 26 February
29 February
28 March – 1 April
11 June
June
20 - 24 June
27 June
15 – 19 August
8 October
October
17 – 21 October
24 October
26 – 30 December
4 February 2017
Note: Some exams may be held in the evenings and on Saturdays. A limited number of classes will be offered after hours. Some students may need to consider classes between 5.30pm and 9.30pm as part of their timetable, if daytime classes are unavailable. Students interested in taking classes after 5.00pm should consult a QIBT Academic Advisor.
Pathways into second year Griffith University
Campus
1042
Bachelor of Information Technology Major: Computing and Intelligent Systems; Informatics; IT Management and Marketing; Multimedia; Software Development; IT Services; Information Systems
Nathan
1109
Bachelor of Information Technology Major: Computing and Intelligent Systems; Informatics; IT Management and Marketing; Multimedia; Software Development; IT Services; Systems Services
Gold Coast
Credit Points 80 CP
80 CP
Credit eligibility for other programs 1461
Bachelor of Information Technology/Bachelor of Multimedia
Nathan
80 CP
1462
Bachelor of Information Technology/Bachelor of Multimedia
Gold Coast
80 CP
1046
Bachelor of Multimedia
Nathan
50/ 60 CP*
1110
Bachelor of Multimedia
Gold Coast
50/ 60 CP*
1360
Bachelor of Business Information Systems
Nathan
Bachelor of Business Information Systems
Gold Coast
1361
40 CP 40 CP
Progression: » International students: Must successfully complete the diploma to be eligible to progress to their chosen degree. *
Bachelor of Multimedia: Upon successful completion of the Diploma of IT, students are eligible for 60CP or 50CP for international students (if IELTS is less than 7.0). » Australian citizens and permanent residents: Upon successful completion of a QIBT Diploma and achievement of a GPA ≥ 3.75, students will be guaranteed entry to the related Griffith program providing their rank is greater than or equal to the current QTAC cut-off for that program. Please note: 80 credit points is equivalent to one year of full-time study.
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Potential career paths for degree graduates » » » » » »
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The information contained in this document is correct at 07/04/15; however, Griffith University and Queensland Institute of Business and Technology (QIBT) reserve the right to alter, amend or delete details at any time without notice.
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