Graduate Diploma of Information Technology (Information Systems)

About the course

This Graduate Diploma of Information Technology (Information Systems) develops practical capability in designing, managing and improving organisational information systems. You’ll build IT knowledge suited to business environments, focusing on how data, processes and technology support decision-making and digital operations. The course offers a postgraduate pathway to specialise in information systems and strengthen industry-ready skills in IT & Computer Science at graduate diploma level.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles supporting the planning, implementation and management of information systems in organisations. Career directions may include business/systems analyst, IT consultant, information systems specialist, application support analyst or roles in digital transformation teams. Skills suit work across government, finance, health, education and technology sectors where enterprise systems and data-driven processes are critical in IT & Computer Science at graduate diploma level.

Living Costs in Melbourne**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)