New in Trimester 12019, the Diploma of Information Technology consists of Deakin University's first year degree units and provides you with the foundation for further study in areas of Computer Science, Games Design and Development, IT Security and Information Technology. (This program replaces the Diploma of Computing) Course structure Complete and pass eight units Core Units Choose from: SIT102 Introduction to Programming SIT103 Database and Information Retrieval SIT105 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving for IT SIT111 Algorithms and Computing Systems SIT112 Data Science Concepts SIT113 Cloud Computing and Virtualization SIT120 Introduction to Responsive Web Apps SIT123 Data Capture Technologies SIT124 Exploring I.T. SIT151 Game Fundamentals SIT162 Introduction to Creative Technologies SIT182 Real World Practices for Cyber Security SIT190 Introductory Mathematical Methods SIT192 Discrete Mathematics Entry into second year of S326 Bachelor of Information Technology S306 Bachelor of Computer Science S344 Bachelor of Cyber Security Transfer to Deakin University The following transfer criteria apply: You must complete and pass eight Deakin College diploma units. You must achieve the required Weighted Average Mark (WAM) for your Deakin College diploma taking into account all units attempted at Deakin College.