Certificate IV in Information Technology

at International Institute Of Business And Technology (IIBT) - Sydney Campus Australia

The Diploma of Business Administration is the equivalent to the first year of a business-related undergraduate degree at Australian universities.

On successful completion of the course, students are eligible to enter the second year of a relevant Bachelor degree at one of IIBT’s partner universities including ECU, Curtin, Murdoch, Wollongong, CQUniversity and Sheridan Institute of Higher Education.

The Diploma of Business Administration covers the first year equivalent of a commerce degree, allowing students to learn the key areas of knowledge required in business. This provides students with the experience to choose a relevant bachelor degree that fits their future career prospects, eliminating course changes once at university.

Why the Dip BA?

1. No ATAR required
2. Direct entry into 2nd year at a range of leading universities including Curtin and ECU on successful completion of the Dip BA
3. Top lecturers, small classes and all the support to help you get into uni
4. More affordable than a university
5. Scholarships available
6. Achieve two qualifications – a Diploma of Business Administration and your University degree

This qualification reflects the role of individuals with significant experience in a senior administrative role who are seeking to develop expertise across a wider range of business functions.

The qualification is suited to individuals who possess significant theoretical business skills and knowledge and wish to consolidate and build pathways to further educational or employment opportunities.

Skills you will be developing:

• Individuals aspiring to build careers in senior business roles
• Individuals wanting to master the essential business skills in planning and managing business processes
• Those wishing to upgrade leadership skills in line with current best business practice.

The Certificate IV in Business provides graduates with the skills to continue their studies into the Diploma of Business Administration and to progress from there into second year of university. The Certificate IV in Business has a strong focus on customer service, marketing, business communications and Workplace Health and Safety (WHS).

Skills you will be developing:

• Coordinate and implement customer service strategies
• Monitor a safe workplace
• Promote innovation and change
• Produce complex business documents
• Promote the business
• Implement effective workplace relationships

Graduates of this Diploma of Information Technology have two main opportunities; to work in the IT industry or enrol at Second Year level into a university degree. Both alternatives provide excellent career opportunities in the exciting and expanding global IT industry.

Graduates of this Diploma of IT may typically work as IT analysts, support technicians, administrators, programmers and managers. Graduates of University Degrees in this area typically pursue careers in software engineering, cybersecurity and information technology.

This course provides opportunities for students to appreciate the latest trends in Information Technology and to develop as lifelong learners who continue to update their knowledge and skills alongside their chosen career path.

Why the Dip IT?

• No ATAR required
• Direct entry into 2nd year at ECU on successful completion of the Dip IT
• Top lecturers, small classes and all the support to help you get into uni
• More affordable than a university
• Achieve two qualifications – a Diploma of Information Technology and your University degree

This qualification would apply to individuals with various job titles including executive officers, program consultants and program coordinators.

Individuals in these roles may possess substantial experience in a range of settings, but seek to further develop their skills across a wide range of business functions.

Conversely, it may also apply to those with little or no vocational experience, but who possess sound theoretical business skills and knowledge that they would like to develop in order to create further educational and employment opportunities.

Skills you will be developing:

• Individuals aspiring to build careers in senior business roles
• Individuals wanting to master the essential business skills in planning and managing business processes
• Those wishing to upgrade leadership skills in line with current best business practice.

The IIBT Certificate IV in Information Technology develops the fundamental skills required for entry to the IT industry or progressing into a university degree in IT/Computing area. Students will learn and apply a wide range of knowledge and skills in basic networking, IT support, database development, programming and web development support.

Skills you will be developing:

• Troubleshooting and running diagnostic tests
• Providing solutions to hardware or software faults
• Selecting, installing and using computer software
• Hardware products based on analysis of technical needs
• Producing documents
• Liaising with clients
• Consulting with end users to determine requirement sign-off

The IIBT Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business prepares you to graduate with skills needed to establish or operate a business providing self-employment. Graduates also gain the skills to establish a new venture as part of a larger organisation.

Students who have completed IIBT’s Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business can apply for direct university entrance combined with English ATAR and WACE (discuss with your school Career Counselor) or continue studying at IIBT by progressing into our Diploma of Business Administration. Once you have completed IIBT’s Diploma, you have the choice to continue your studies with direct entry into 2nd year of a Bachelor’s Degree at university.

This course provides students with the skills to start a business venture or obtain employment across various industries. Possible job roles include: Small Business Manager, Office Administrator, Project Assistant and Business Owner.