Graduate Diploma of Management

at ATMC - Federation University - Sydney Campus Australia

This post-graduate program gives students the opportunity to gain a deep understanding of relevant topics and technology pertaining to ES (like ERP, SCM, and CRM), BPR, Big Data, Business Analytics, Project Management, and IT strategy, using some cutting-edge technologies from leading vendors like SAP, IBM, SAS, and Teradata. Students will participate in ERP simulation games which teach ERP concepts “by doing”.

This program provides students with an opportunity to gain up to date knowledge and skills to analyse, implement and use ES. It further enhances the student ability to comprehend how and why these systems provide economic, technological, operational, and strategic value to an adopting organisation. It unleashes the strategies to manage ES implementation to achieve the anticipated benefits.

To provide hands on experience with ES, courses in this program are embedded with software’s from leading ES vendors like SAP. Students not only develop skills in learning SAP but also gain the opportunity to prepare for SAP certifications related to business processes, business intelligence and HANA. By doing this, students will have a competitive advantage in the job market.

The Bachelor of Information Technology is an innovative Program designed with input from major IT industry partners. Upon completion of the Program, you will have achieved industry-recognised qualifications; have the foundation to become a leader in the IT field; be able to understand the impact of technological change; be able to appreciate not only current usage of IT in business and industry environments but also trends in computing; and be able to analyse, design and implement up-to-date  computer-based systems including those related to internet technology, multimedia and web-based applications. 

As a graduate of this Program, you will have been provided with a balance between specific knowledge of particular development tools (languages, operating systems, development environments) and general lifelong learning skills, which will ensure that you are able to remain at the forefront of this vibrant and rapidly developing sector.

This degree provides the opportunity to learn new programming languages, architecture, and paradigms to create new software applications for a successful career in the IT Industry. 

Course Outline
You will complete subjects in dynamic web development, data structures and algorithms and agile coding, in addition to electives that will add breadth and depth to your studies.

The curriculum reflects the current and future needs of practicing software developers, aimed to advance your skills in first and second year of the curriculum so that you can apply your knowledge to a final year project.

On completion, you may seek employment that involves identifying new areas of software process improvements to produce measurable business benefits. Your communication skills will be an asset in this area, as you report on project progress, anomalies, risks and issues.

Graduates may also be involved in software release and post-release activities, including product launches, and implementation roles such as installation, configuration, programming/customisation, integration, and data migration.

This comprehensive degree is designed for people with an aptitude for numbers and desire to forge a career in professional accounting.

Course Outline
Whether you see yourself working for the government, a company or even your own business, this degree will teach you the ins and outs of the systems and financial strategies that will prepare you for a rewarding career.

Your core subjects will include accounting, taxation, law, auditing, finance, and economics. In addition, you’ll be future proofing your career by developing skills in creativity, innovation, marketing, and digital business.

You will have the opportunity to undertake a practical placement, internship, or project. The Bachelor of Professional Accounting is recognised by both CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, enabling you to pursue a pathway to qualification as a professional accountant.

The degree is also accredited with the Tax Practitioners Board, allowing graduates a streamlined pathway to becoming a registered tax agent.

The Graduate Diploma of Professional Accounting has been developed as both an entry point and exit point for the Master of Professional Accounting. Please see Master of Professional Accounting for further program outline information.

This course aims to provide students with a pathway to a research career in IT, building their overall understanding of Information Technology and academic research.

Course Outline
Students without a background in IT can undertake this program and gain both the background IT knowledge plus the research skills to go on to further research-oriented study. Upon completion, students will have a broad understanding of Information Technology plus a strong understanding of academic research in the discipline.

This program has a coursework component that is comparable to a graduate diploma in Information Technology that focuses on Software Engineering and Enterprise Systems Technology. Additionally, the course work provides an exploration of required research skills and methodology training to undertake a career in research.

This program also requires students to undertake an individual academic research project that is equivalent in size and depth to an Australian Honours thesis. This project will be carried out by working with a research supervisor. This project will contribute new knowledge to the chosen field.

The Master’s course covers the key knowledge and skills required for engineering project and resource planning and execution. This includes contracts and costing, business analysis and decision making, the global management environment, human and financial resources, risk, and research methodology. You will also undertake an independent piece of research in the last year of your course.

The unique course structure will ensure you are well prepared to make your mark, not only in Australia, but worldwide, where efficient and competent planning and execution of large projects, particularly in infrastructure, is essential in ensuring the success of key global industries.

Graduates of this program will have be able to design, implement and maintain IT systems using a well-informed software engineering approach and create high quality software in a systematic and efficient manner. Graduates may find employment in a wide range of industries including security and defence, education, aerospace, health, business, and finance.

The Graduate Certificate of Management has been developed for managers and aspiring managers who have a degree in any discipline who now wish to move into general management to give themselves a competitive edge.

The Bachelor of Information Technology (Mobile App Development) develops students to take on the rapidly growing mobile app industry, which now has hundreds of millions of users every day. This three-year degree will teach you the key IT skills you will need in the workplace, with a particular focus on designing and building mobile apps. You will also learn about the security risks involved with such technologies. You will study wireless communications, mobile networks, cloud computing and more.