TOP 5 FAVOURITE COURSES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (2020)
1. Diploma of Leadership and Management
Entry Requirement
- Completed Year 12 or equivalent
- IELTS 5.5 or Upper Intermediate Level
Course Details
The duration for this course is 2 years, consisted of Certificate IV and Diploma of Leadership and Management. This is one of the cheapest courses available for international students interested to study leadership and managerial skills on a limited budget.
This qualification provides skills and knowledge required to undertake duties of a manager, team leader or supervisor in a variety of workplace settings. Upon completion of this course, individuals will be able to display a range of practical skills and knowledge particularly in self-regulation, planning as well as effectively organise and monitor the workload and performance of teams within a small or large enterprise.
2. Diploma of Information Technology
Entry Requirement
- Completed Year 12 or equivalent
- IELTS 5.5 or Upper Intermediate Level
Course Details
This course has become more popular due to recent increase in ICT usage and technological advancement. Diploma of IT has a duration of 1 year. Afterwards, individuals can further specialised their skills by enrolling in Advanced Diploma of Information Tecnology or Bachelor of Information Technology.
Upon completion of this course, graduates are able to obtain employment in areas such as networking, database and web development, IT support and programming for small to medium businesses. They are also able to showcase high level of technical skills in diverse information and communications technology tools.
3. Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Entry Requirement
- Completed Year 12 or equivalent
- IELTS 5.5 or Upper Intermediate Level
Course Details
The duration for this diploma study is 2 years. It has great career prospect and ideal for individuals looking to work in early childhood education and care industry. It has been designed following the requirements of National Quality Framework. This includes 450 hours of work placement in various early childhood education and care settings.
Individuals will be able to display professional knowledge pertaining to pedagogical practices, supporting children’s wellbeing, learning and development. After successful completion of this course, graduates are capable to lead a team, plan and implement learning tasks following the national curriculum and maintain the standards in other areas of service.
4. Bachelor of Information Technology
Entry Requirement
- Completed Year 12 or equivalent
- IELTS 6 or Upper Intermediate Level
- Moderate computer literacy
Course Details
This course is suitable for individuals aspiring to become IT specialists and professionals. It is 3 years in duration (6 semesters) and has both the general IT stream and Cyber Security stream. Both roles are currently in demand due to the increase in digitalisation of business processes all over the world.
In the coming years, IT professionals will continue to hold a significant role in major industries and companies. Graduates from Bachelor of IT will be able to secure employment as business or system analyst, web developer, software and applications programmer, database administrator and ICT security specialist among others. They will also demonstrate high level knowledge in planning information, business and technical strategies, systems development and user experience, as well as teamwork and communication skills.
5. Bachelor of Business
Entry Requirement
- Completed Year 12 or equivalent
- IELTS 6 or Upper Intermediate Level
Course Details
The Bachelor of Business is a highly sought after and versatile course that provides both general and specialised business skills and knowledge. This degree course is 3 years long and offers specialisation in Marketing, Management, Accounting and Information Systems. Graduates from this course are able to find employment as a business professional in diverse companies and industries depending on their major.
Graduates who complete this course will be trained in communication, business strategy and critical thinking skills. They will also develop business acumen and other professional skills required to succeed in various business environments.