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Why study IT Management with SCU Online?

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Prepare your business for the future of IT

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Drive innovation in your business through technology

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Become an effective IT Manager

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Dedicated support every step of the way

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Specialise in two vital areas in business

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Rated 5 stars for Graduate Full-Time Employment and Student Support*

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Accelerated and designed for busy professionals

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Quick facts

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Duration

8 months part-time*

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Study mode

100% online

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Intakes

Jan, Mar, May, July, Aug, Oct

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Units

4

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Fees

$3,080 per unit, FEE-HELP available

*completion time dependent on individual study path and course availability. Please speak to a Student Advisor for more information.

Start your IT leadership career

Southern Cross University’s online Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Management is the perfect way to start mastering the balance between technical processes and managing IT teams. You’ll begin to bridge the gap between your existing tech knowledge and managerial capabilities, and after just eight months of part-time study – you could possess a postgraduate qualification, too.

What’s more, studying this online postgraduate certificate in information technology management acts as a pathway into SCU Online's Graduate Diploma in Information Technology Management and Master of Information Technology Management courses. 

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Learning outcomes
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Navigate a changing industry

Developed by IT academics and researchers, coursework is informed by global trends and emerging technologies.
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Bridge the gap between IT and business

Learn how to combine key business skills with your existing IT knowledge to meet strategic goals in your organisation.
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Drive success and innovation 

Secure a competitive edge with the skills and knowledge that allow you to influence change and underpin future business growth.

What you will study

This unit will provide you with an overall understanding of database concepts and theory.

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This unit explores how innovative technologies influence and shape future business environments, and the role technologies play in society.

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Explore in-depth the techniques, tools and methods behind information systems.

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Develop the ability to successfully identify business security threats, as well as managerial solutions.

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Pathway to Masters

Upon finishing your Graduate Certificate, you may choose to continue studying and complete a Graduate Diploma in IT Management or Master of IT Management.

Graduate Certificate
4 Units

Or continue studying

Graduate Diploma
+ 4 Units

Or continue studying

Masters Degree
+ 4 Units

A typical study period at SCU Online
Typical study period timeline

Next study period

October
2024

Applications close in

21 days

Speak to an Enrolment Advisor to find out more.

Our study periods: Jan, Mar, May, July, Aug, Oct

Late applications may be considered under special circumstances up until the start of O'Week. For more information please speak with a Student Enrolment Advisor.

Entry requirements
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To qualify for entry to the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Management, students must:

  • Have a three-year bachelor degree from any Australian university, or equivalent; and
  • Be proficient in English

Find out more about Rules Relating to Awards and Specific Award Rules.

We recognise and reward credit for past education, qualifications and/or work experience in a process called advanced standing. If you're eligible for advanced standing, this can impact the number of units you need to study, reducing the time and cost of your overall degree. 

Find out more about applying for advanced standing. 

Ready to take the next step in your career? It's your time.

At Southern Cross University Online, we've helped thousands of people with real lives and real ambition to realise their goals and dreams by supporting them every step of the way.
     
We provide affordable courses, flexible learning and excellent student support, so you can achieve the impossible and make the most out of your time. 
     
It’s time to put yourself first. Follow your ambition. 

When you study online with SCU, you're not on your own. We're connected, together. 

Our teachers, academics and education designers have built these courses for people like you. Before commencing study, your dedicated Student Success Advisor will be in touch by phone, email or chat to help you plan your schedule. As you work towards your dream of achieving your degree, your advisor works like an extra pair of eyes and ears with support, advice and motivation throughout your study journey. 

 

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Our Accreditations & Endorsements

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Our online programs meet all of the AQF guidelines, ensuring quality education.

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5-STAR Rating for Full-Time Employment, Overall Experience, Student Support, Learning Resources, Teaching Quality and Skills Development.

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Southern Cross University is one of the world's Top 100 Young Universities.

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Our postgraduate student support and satisfaction both above the national average.

What our students say
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Master of Information Technology student Neal.

The Master of information Technology Management has provided me with fresh perspectives and insights which I am able to utilise in my day to day work.

Neal Ross

Online Master of Information Technology Graduate

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Master of Information Technology student John.

The MITM provides students with a toolkit of frameworks, theories and practical approaches to effectively manage current day technology challenges such as cyber security and data management.

John Philip

Online Master of Information Technology Graduate

What our students do

The demand for qualified, competent IT management spans almost every industry. Below is a snapshot of some of the roles our online postgraduate IT students work in. 

  • Director
  • Project Manager
  • Operations Manager
  • IT Manager
  • IT Analyst - Business Intelligence
  • Solutions Designer

 

  • Chief Technology Officer
  • Software Developer
  • Technical Consultant