According to Australian government regulations, a maximum of 50% of a course’s subjects can be credited. Credit is granted on the basis of:
- Post Graduate Study
This is assessed on application. You will be advised of the outcome via the confirmation of your enrolment into a Charles Sturt program. Completed subject(s) needs to match at least 80% of the content of the subject you are applying for credit for and completed in the last 10 years.
- Free Short Courses
Successful completion of 3 university short courses will award one subject credit for an elective subject. Please contact our administration team to discuss which credit you are eligible for.
- Credit for Experience
The Australian Computer Society (ACS) offer certifications based on your existing work experience. These certifications can count as credit for IT Masters elective subjects.
- For 2 subjects of credit: ACS Certified Professional OR ACS Certified Cyber Security Professional
- For 1 subject of credit: ACS Certified Technologist OR ACS Certified Cyber Security Technologist
The maximum possible credits for ACS certifications is 2. Read more here.
- Industry Certifications
See table of verified certifications for credit below.
Credit Table
| SUBJECT CREDITED | CREDIT REQUIREMENTS |
| Core Subjects | |
| ITC561 Cloud Computing |
(This certification also grants credit for subject ITE531) |
| ITC568 Cloud Privacy and Security |
|
| ITC595 Information Security |
(This certification also grants credit for subject ITE514). |
| ITE523 Virtualisation |
|
| ITE531 Architecting Cloud Solutions |
|
| Elective Academic Subjects (2 Required) | |
| ITC514 Linux Server Administration |
|
| ITC542 Internetworking with TCP/IP | Cisco CCNP R@S (also provides credit for ITE526) |
| Elective Industry Subjects (3 Required) | |
| ITE512 Incident Response | GIAC – Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) |
| ITE513 Forensic Investigation |
|
| ITE514 Professional Systems Security |
(This certification also grants credit for subject ITC595). |
| ITE516 Hacking Countermeasures | EC-Council – Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) |
| ITE526 Practical Internetworking |
|
| ITE527 Server Administration | Microsoft Server 2008 or 2012 or 2016 – Exams: 70-410 or 70-642 or 70- 741 |
| ITE533 Cyber Security Management | ISACA – Certified Information Security Manager |
| ITI581 Cyber Security Fundamentals |
|
IT Masters recognises that many applicants have completed industry certifications that do not correspond with subjects that we run. These are referred to as unspecified credits. Certifications not on this list will be assessed upon application or upon request for current students.
Other industry certifications
Some industry certifications require more study and demonstration of knowledge. Level 1 certification give you credit for 1 subject. Level 2 certifications give you credit for 2 subjects. Level 3 certifications give you credit for 3 subjects.
Level 1 Certifications (a maximum of 2 Level one Certifications allowed for credit.)
- Approved 2008/2012 Networking Microsoft exams / certifications
- IBM Certified System Administrator
Level 2 Certifications
- Cisco CCNP Routing & Switching – two credits for subject ITE526 and one unspecified Industry Elective
- Juniper JNCIP-ENT – two credits for subject ITE526 and one unspecified Industry Elective
- Microsoft MCIPT Server Administrator – two credits for subject ITE527 and one unspecified Industry Elective
- Microsoft MCIPT Enterprise Administrator – two credits for subject ITE527 and one unspecified Industry Elective
- Microsoft MCSA 2016/2012/2008 – two credits for subject ITE527 and one unspecified Industry Elective
- MCSE Server Infrastructure 2012 – two credits for subject ITE527 and one unspecified Industry Elective
- Oracle Certified Professional 10 or later – two credits for two unspecified Industry Electives
- Red Hat Certified Engineer – two credits for subject ITC514 and one unspecified Industry Elective
- MCSE Private Cloud (2012) certification or MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure – two credits for ITC561 and one unspecified Industry Elective
- Novell CNE – two credits for any two Industry Electives
- IBM Certified Systems Expert
- MCSA: Cloud Platform – one credit for one unspecified industry elective
- MCSA: Linux on Azure – one credit for one unspecified industry elective
Level 3 Certifications
- Cisco CCIE Routing & Switching or Cisco CCIE Service provider – three credits for subjects ITC542, ITE526 and one unspecified Industry Electives or
- Cisco CCIE Wireless – 3 credits for subjects ITC542, iTC513, ITE526
- Microsoft Certified Architect – three credits for three unspecified Industry Electives
- Red Hat Certified Architect – one credit for ITC514 and two unspecified Industry Elective Subjects
Credit Table
| SUBJECT CREDITED | CREDIT REQUIREMENTS |
| Elective Academic Subjects (Choose 2) | |
| ITC561 Cloud Computing |
(This certification also grants credit for subject ITE531) |
| ITC595 Information Security |
(This certification also grants credit for subject ITE514). |
| ITC514 Linux Server Administration |
|
| ITC542 Internetworking with TCP/IP | Cisco – Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) |
| Elective Industry Subjects (Choose 2) | |
| ITE512 Incident Response | GIAC – Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) |
| ITE513 Forensic Investigation |
|
| ITE514 Professional Systems Security |
(This certification also grants credit for subject ITC595). |
| ITE516 Hacking Countermeasures | EC-Council – Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) |
| ITE526 Practical Internetworking | Cisco – Certified Network Associate – Routing and Switching |
| ITE527 Server Administration | Microsoft Server 2008 or 2012 or 2016 – Exams: 70-410 or 70-642 or 70- 741 |
| ITE531 Architecting Cloud Solutions |
|
| ITE533 Cyber Security Management | ISACA – Certified Information Security Manager |
| ITI581 Cyber Security Fundamentals |
|
IT Masters recognises that many applicants have completed industry certifications that do not correspond with subjects that we run. These are referred to as unspecified credits. Certifications not on this list will be assessed upon application or upon request for current students.
If you are entitled to more than the allowed credits (2) on this Graduate Certificate – the additional credit(s) would be added to the Masters if you move to that course after completion of this Graduate Certificate.
Other industry certifications
Some industry certifications require more study and demonstration of knowledge. Level 1 certification give you credit for 1 subject. Level 2 certifications give you credit for 2 subjects. Level 3 certifications give you credit for 3 subjects.
Level 1 Certifications (a maximum of 2 Level one Certifications allowed for credit.)
- Approved 2008/2012 Networking Microsoft exams / certifications
- IBM Certified System Administrator
Level 2 Certifications
- Cisco CCNP Routing & Switching – two credits for subjects ITC542 and ITE526
- Juniper JNCIP-ENT – 2 credits for ITC542 and ITE526
- Microsoft MCIPT Server Administrator – two credits for subject ITE527 and one unspecified Industry Elective
- Microsoft MCIPT Enterprise Administrator – two credits for subject ITE527 and one unspecified Industry Elective
- Microsoft MCSA 2016/2012/2008 – two credits for subject ITE527 and one unspecified Industry Elective
- MCSE Server Infrastructure 2012 – two credits for subject ITE527 and one unspecified Industry Elective
- Oracle Certified Professional 10 or later – two credits for two unspecified Industry Electives
- Red Hat Certified Engineer – two credits for subject ITC514 and one unspecified Industry Elective
- MCSE Private Cloud (2012) certification or MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure – two credits for ITC561 and one unspecified Industry Elective
- Novell CNE – two credits for two unspecified Industry Electives
- IBM Certified Systems Expert – two credits for two unspecified Industry Electives
- MCSA: Cloud Platform – one credit for one unspecified industry elective
- MCSA: Linux on Azure – one credit for one unspecified industry elective
Level 3 Certifications (Maximum of two credits on the Graduate Certificate)
- Cisco CCIE Routing & Switching or Cisco CCIE Service provider – three credits for subjects ITC542, ITE526 and one unspecified Industry Electives or
- Cisco CCIE Wireless – 3 credits for subjects ITC542, iTC513, ITE526
- Microsoft Certified Architect – three credits for three unspecified Industry Electives
- Red Hat Certified Architect – one credit for ITC514 and two unspecified Industry Elective Subjects
Note: These credit maps are for students commencing in 2020.
If you are a current student who enrolled in 2019 or earlier please contact us to receive customised credit information.
