Graduate Certificate in Technology
University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00099F
Industries and organisations are being transformed by technology. This course gives students the multidisciplinary skills to equip them for this rapidly changing world by developing a set of capabilities, in technology and other areas that enable them to succeed in digitally disrupted organisations and industries. The Graduate Certificate in Technology combines practice-based subjects, called Studios, with elective subjects from across the university, to adapt the course to the needs of students. We understand that's a lot of freedom.
Structure
This course totals 24 credit points, comprising three core subjects and one elective.
Subjects
- Leadership
- Finance
Standard entry requirements
- Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies. Applicants must have at least five years' work experience, some of which should be as a manager or team leader. The English proficiency requirement for local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0
- Or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21
- Or AE5: Pass
- Or PTE: 58-64
- Or CAE: 176-184. Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
Recognition
UTS will be seeking continuing accreditation of its information technology courses, including the new Master of Information Technology, from the Australian Computer Society.
Study pathways
Students who have previously undertaken university postgraduate study may be eligible for some credit recognition of core subjects if the subjects previously completed are deemed by the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology to be equivalent to current offerings and to have been recently completed. The prior study must have been completed no earlier than 3 years prior to the commencement of this course. Subject substitution and recognition of prior learning are subject to faculty approval. Articulation with UTS courses This course is part of an articulated program of study comprising the Graduate Certificate in Business and Technology, the Graduate Diploma in Business and Technology and the Master of Business and Technology. Students articulating from the graduate certificate are typically eligible for advanced standing of 24 credit points.
