Program Overview

Diploma in Information and Communications Technology
This program is designed to provide a tertiary level foundation for further study in the Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology and Bachelor of Information Systems degrees. It has been developed to provide students with a base understanding of core information and communications technology theory and concepts.

Students successfully completing the Diploma in Information and Communications Technology will be granted entry into the second year of a Bachelor of Information Systems course at Western Sydney University.

Leading to: Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
This program gives you the knowledge you need to become an in-demand computing professional. You will gain skills in a practice-based learning environment, be introduced to real-world project experience, and acquire a solid knowledge of ICT theory.

Major: Enterprise Systems and Architectures
This major is for highly motivated students who wish to enhance their experience and further their career opportunities through work-integrated learning. Most subjects in the major offer placements with industry partners, including a six-month internship. The internships are offered by our industry partners, such as DXC, which is the main supplier of the technology for the Aerotropolis infrastructure. There is a limited number of internships available each year; hence students will need to perform at an advanced level to secure one of these. Undertaking the internship will strongly increase the landing of a permanent position with target industry partners upon graduation. The major covers theories and technologies used for the development of large-scale infrastructure projects and the systems and integration that go along with projects of this size. Students will better understand the development and management processes related to each phase of the project and development life cycle. In addition, they will identify, analyse, and formulate solutions to real-world problems that occur in large-scale infrastructure projects. In devising these solutions students will consider principles associated with user interface design, professional and ethical issues, in particular, those relating to security and privacy of customer data and customer behaviour. Students who fail to secure an internship will be transferred to the Software Development major to be able to complete their ICT studies.