Postgraduate Certificate in Information Technology
A short, intensive ICT programme designed for students who already hold a bachelor’s degree in a non-ICT-related subject and want to develop fundamental skills in software development, web technologies and databases.
A conversion route into ICT
The supplied programme description presents the PGCert-InfoTech as an intensive route for graduates whose first degree is outside information and communication technology.
Build the foundations for an ICT career
The source describes the certificate as a specialist-skills programme intended to complement an existing undergraduate education with core ICT knowledge.
Software Development
Develop fundamental knowledge of programming and software development, including object-oriented programming and design.
Web Technologies
Build a foundation in web technologies that can be developed alongside programming and database knowledge.
Database Skills
Establish fundamental database knowledge as part of a broader technical foundation for ICT study and practice.
Core technical foundation
The programme description specifically identifies the following areas as central to the certificate.
Pathway into the Master of Information Technology
A central feature identified in the supplied description is the certificate’s role as an alternative route towards Master’s-level Information Technology study for students without IT-related qualifications.
From a non-ICT degree to advanced ICT study
The PGCert-InfoTech is presented as a bridge between an existing bachelor’s degree in another discipline and the Master of Information Technology.
Existing bachelor’s degree
The learner begins with an undergraduate degree in a non-ICT-related subject.
Postgraduate ICT foundation
The learner develops fundamental software development, web-technology and database skills.
Object-oriented programming and design
The programme introduces current knowledge in object-oriented programming and design to extend the learner’s existing academic capabilities.
Master of Information Technology pathway
The supplied description identifies the PGCert-InfoTech as an alternative pathway for entry into the Master of Information Technology for students without IT-related qualifications.
Academic development sequence
The programme can be represented visually as a foundation-to-progression sequence while retaining the scope stated in the supplied source.
Existing knowledge
Undergraduate knowledge from a non-ICT discipline provides the starting academic foundation.
ICT foundations
Fundamental software, web and database knowledge is introduced.
Technical development
Object-oriented programming and design extend the technical skill set.
Postgraduate progression
The certificate provides the stated alternative pathway towards Master’s-level Information Technology study.
Ready for the next stage of ICT study?
The supplied 2012 description positions the PGCert-InfoTech as an intensive specialist-skills programme and an alternative pathway towards the Master of Information Technology.