Diploma of Information Technology (Business and Systems Analysis)

Study a Diploma of IT in Sydney, Brisbane or the Gold Coast

Enjoy solving problems and want to understand how technology helps a business run better? The Diploma of Information Technology (ICT50220) at Sydney School of Business and Technology (SSBT) focuses on business analysis and systems analysis. It is a nationally recognised AQF Level 5 qualification, built for international students who want practical IT skills and a clear path into the industry.

The course runs for 3 years (156 weeks), so you can plan your studies in Australia around one course. You can study at SSBT's Burwood campus in Sydney, in Brisbane or on the Gold Coast.

Who this course is for

• International students who want to start or grow a career in IT
• People who like working with both technology and people, and want to turn business needs into IT solutions
• Students looking for a longer diploma with a pathway to an Advanced Diploma of IT

What you will learn

You will build technical skills in networking, IT support, database development, programming and web development, together with the business side of IT. Across 20 units you will learn how to:

• Gather business requirements and turn them into technical requirements
• Model data and business processes, and write ICT feasibility reports
• Manage ICT projects and set up quality assurance for business solutions
• Build and configure a server and work with programming tools
• Support clients, solve their problems and plan for disaster recovery
• Promote cyber security, privacy and ethical practice at work
• Lead a team and develop new ideas

Career opportunities

After graduating you could work as:

• ICT Business Analyst
• ICT Administrator
• ICT Support Officer
• IT Office Manager

You can also continue to the ICT60120 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (IT Strategy and Organisation Development) at SSBT.

Entry requirements

• Completion of Year 10 or equivalent
• IELTS 6.0 or equivalent English test result
• A language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) test if you do not have formal qualifications
• Your own laptop

Intakes and study mode

SSBT runs monthly intakes, so you can start when it suits you. The next start dates are shown above. Classes are face to face with an online component, and international students attend 20 face to face hours per week.

Course fees

Tuition is $2,000 per term plus $100 per term for materials, over 12 terms. That is $24,000 tuition and $1,200 materials, a total of $25,200 for the full 3 years, plus a $250 enrolment fee. You pay term by term, and a monthly payment plan is available for a $150 fee. These are our partner prices for students applying from within Australia. If you are applying from overseas, contact us and we will confirm your price.

Campuses

• Sydney: Suite 405, Level 4, 4 Railway Parade, Burwood NSW 2134
• Brisbane: Basement, 445 Upper Edward Street, Spring Hill QLD 4000
• Gold Coast: Suite 203, Level 2, 9 to 15 Bay Street, Southport QLD 4215

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