Leadership with

a Technical Edge
Study Location
Level 7, 628 Bourke St,
Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia
Course Name
Advanced Diploma of Information
Technology
Course TGA Code
ICA60111
Course CRICOS Code
077000G
Delivery Period (Including Holidays)
2 terms/24 study weeks + 2 weeks
holiday / term break
(TOTAL 26 weeks)

ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (ICA60111)

Course Outline

RTO CRICOS Code

024-39G

The Advanced Diploma of Information Technology will be of particular interest to those aspiring
towards managerial roles in small to medium organizations.

Contact Hours (per week)

International Students:
Minimum 20 hours/week

This qualification provides high level information and communications technology (ICT), process
improvement and business skills and knowledge to enable an individual to be effective in senior
ICT roles within organisations.

Study Requirements
16 Total units
5 core units & 11 electives
2015 Tuition Fee (AUD)
International Students:
AUD $5,700
Administration Fee (AUD):
$200 (1 program)
$300 (2 or more programs)
Material Fee: AUD $100
Building Swipe Card (Refundable)
AUD$100
2015 Overseas Student Health Cover
$553 / year (SINGLE)
2015 Intake Dates:
12 Jan, 13 Apr, 6 Jul, 28 Sep
2015 Annual Living Expenses
(Guide for International Students)
$18,610 / year (estimate)
*All fees and units may be subject to
changes

The qualification builds on a core base of management competencies, with specialist and
general elective choices to suit particular ICT and business needs, especially in the areas of
knowledge management and systems development.
The AAPoly program will prepare you for the many challenges ahead by teaching you the strong
theoretical concepts while equipping you with practical skills required for the leadership of the
information technology function within contemporary organizations. You will gain the knowledge,
skills and understanding that will enable you to respond to emerging opportunities in an innovative
way, competently managing organizational change, as well as developing and implementing
progressive technological plans. This course provides a standalone qualification, but may also be
used as a stepping stone to further studies at a higher level.

Course Requirements
This Advanced Diploma is made up of 16 units. See list show below:
(Units are subject to change without notice) it

BSBWOR502B
ICAICT608A
ICAICT610A
ICAPMG609A
ICTSUS6233A
ICADBS501A
ICADBS601A
ICADBS602A
ICAICT604A
ICAICT605A
ICTTEN6206A
ICAICT601A
ICANWK601A
ICAPMG606A
ICASAD602A
ICAICT603A

Ensure team effectiveness (C)

Interact with clients on a business level (C)
Manage copyright, ethics and privacy in an IT environment (C)
Plan and direct complex IT projects (C)
Integrate sustainability in ICT planning and design projects (C)
Monitor and improve knowledge-management system
Build a data warehouse
Develop a knowledge management strategy
Identify and implement business innovation
Implement a knowledge management strategy
Produce an ICT network architecture design
Develop IT strategic and action plans
Design and implement a security system
Manage IT project quality
Conduct knowledge audits
Manage the use of
appropriate development methodologies

Assessment and Fees

A range of assessment task will be
undertaken which may include
written reports, essays,
assignments, case studies, tests,
group projects, oral presentations
and formal examinations. The
course outline provides specific
guidelines on assessments for this
program.

Student Support

Career Opportunities
Possible job titles relevant to
this qualification include:
knowledge management
analyst
knowledge manager
manager, IT infrastructure
solutions
business development
manager
Software manager

A range of student services will be

available to enrolled students at
AAPoly, including welfare and
academic counselling and learning
resource material. For further
information contact the Academic
Support Department at AAPoly.

Recognition of Prior Learning

RPL assesses your current skills and knowledge against the
learning outcomes of a course or units, regardless of how and
where the learning occurred. Competencies may have been
attained through: study, work experience and general life
experience activities.
AAPoly is obliged to recognize the AQTF qualifications and
statements of attainment issued by other registered training
organizations. For further details email
enquries@ami.vic.edu.au.

Learning Facilities &

Resources
AAPoly has a range of facilities and
resources for students including
computer labs, lounge areas,
meeting rooms, access to city
libraries as well as a library on level
9 at the Collins St campus.

Further Information
The commencement of any
program is always subject to
funding and class sizes. While the
information provided in this
publication is correct at the time of
going to press, AAPoly reserves the
right to alter any course, procedure
or fee. Students are advised to
check for any amendments prior to
enrolment.

Application Method
Submit an application form to:
Academies Australasia Polytechnic
Level 7, 628 Bourke St,
Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia.
Form may be downloaded from
www.aapoly.edu.au

AAPoly Pathway

Entry Requirements

Master degree

For International Students, the following are mandatory

requirement:
o Be at least 18 years of age
o

English level at IELTS 5.5 or above or PTE Academic Score

no lower than 42
Bachelor degree

Have successfully completed Diploma or Australian year 12

equivalent and if less, a demonstrated ability to succeed in
the chosen course

Advanced Diploma of
Information Technology
[ICA60111]
Diploma of
Information Technology
[ICA50111]

University Pathways

Course Enquiries
Academies Australasia Polytechnic
Level 7, 628 Bourke St,
Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia.
Phone: +613 8610 4100
Fax:
+613 8610 4199
Email:

AAPoly A FedUni Partner Provider Institution in Melbourne

FedUni CRICOS Provider Number 00103D

enquiries@polytechnic.academies.edu.au

Updated on 08 December 2014

www.aapoly.edu.au

CRICOS Provider Number

00212K