Information Technology - Sydney Institute of Business and Technology

Diploma of Information Technology

The Diploma of Information Technology at SIBT is designed to meet current and emerging needs in the IT sector. As a graduate of this diploma, you will possess knowledge and skills that will enable you to succeed in a wide range of IT practices, including information systems, programming and software design, computer networks, statistics, mathematics for computing, and data management. Additionally, you will develop transferable skills to adapt to fast-moving developments in areas such as cyber security, artificial intelligence and quantum computing cloud networks.

The Diploma of Information Technology will also enable you to transition to entry-level IT technology roles by increasing your digital skills.

Key Information

Duration

Eight or 12 months

Intake

March, July, October

Location

Level 4, 255 Elizabeth Street Sydney

CRICOS Code:

115330D

Australian Fees

Course fees

A$25,170 (2024)

A4$25,925 (2025)

International Fees

Course fees

A$32,340 (2024)

A$34,500 (2025)

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Course Structure

The Diploma of Information Technology can be completed over two or three sessions. It comprises of core (mandatory) and elective units. You will study eight units in total from the list below, which includes seven core units and one elective unit.

Core units

IEPC101 Professional Communication
IBIS101 Principles of Business Information Systems
IPRG101 Introduction to Programming
ISOF102 Introduction to Software Design
ICYB102 Introduction to Cyber Security
INET103 Computer Networking*
ITEC150 System Design and Data Management*

*Prerequisite unit: ITEC101 Principles of Business Information Systems

Choose one elective unit

ISTA202 Introduction to Statistics
IMTH212 Mathematics for Computing

See Admission requirements for pre-course information.

Your Future Outcomes

Second year at Western Sydney University

Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology*

Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology (Networking and Cloud Computing)

Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology (Software Development)

Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology (Cyber Security)

Bachelor of Information Systems

Bachelor of Information Systems (Network Management)

Successful completion of an SIBT Diploma will allow you to enter a bachelor’s degree at Western Sydney University, Sydney City Campus with eight units of credit.

*Students can also progress into a Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology with 7 units of credit.

You must complete and pass the required eight units for your Diploma. Graduates who achieve an overall average of 50% (taking into account all units attempted) will gain entry into Western Sydney University, Sydney City Campus. Students who do not achieve this will be considered for entry on an individual basis.

Employment and career paths

Using the Diploma as a stand-alone qualification will allow you to progress into an entry level position, such as IT help desk, computer networking technician support, database assistant or systems support.

Average starting salaries

Average national graduate starting salaries are:

Help Desk Technician: A$77,500

Computer Networking Technician Support: A$64,349

System Support: A$92,293

(Latest data from Talent.com)

Professional recognition

Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology

Upon successful completion of your Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology at Western Sydney University, you will be eligible to apply for professional membership with the Australian Computer Society (ACS).

Bachelor of Information Systems

Upon successful completion of your Bachelor of Information Systems at Western Sydney University, you will be eligible to apply for accreditation with the Australian Computer Society (ACS) at the Professional Level.

Bachelor of Computer Science

Upon successful completion of your Bachelor of Computer Science at Western Sydney University, you will be eligible to apply for accreditation with the Australian Computer Society (ACS) at the Professional Level.

Click here to access Western Sydney University’s detailed information regarding professional accreditation pathways for the Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor of Information Systems, and Bachelor of Computer Science.

TEQSA Accreditation

Provider Registration Number: PRV12046

Course ID: CRS1401586

This program is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework.

This program is available to domestic students and to international students studying in Australia on an Australian student visa provided the applicant meets the published entry requirements.

Admissions Information

Applicant background	Current Students - Session 1, 2024 (Number of Students)	Current Students - Session 1, 2024 (Percentage of Students)
(A) A higher education award course (includes a bridging or enabling course)	N/A	N/A
(B) Past vocational education andtraining (VET) study	N/A	N/A
(C) Recent secondary education:
Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the impactof adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points)	N/A	N/A
Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test, early offer conditional on minimum ATAR)	N/A	N/A
Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not considered (e.g special consideration, audition alone, schools recommendation scheme with no minimum ATAR requirement)	N/A	N/A
(D) Work and life experience (admitted on the basis of previous achievement not in the other three categories)	N/A	N/A
International	N/A	N/A
All Students	N/A	N/A