Business/Information Technology
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Information Technology
Length
4.5 years full-time (4 years in accelerated program).
Campuses
Bendigo
Course description
This course combines an in-depth study of information technology (IT) with a business specialisation in economics, international business, business law, human resource management, or marketing. With a strong foundation in both business and IT La Trobe graduates will have endless career opportunities, and the specialist skills they need within their area of interest.
A limited number of industry-based learning scholarships are available in the later years of the degree.
Course structure
First-year studies include economics, business law, accounting, information systems, IT fundamentals, and object-oriented programming. Second- and third-year studies include computer networks, mathematics, corporate management, databases, finance, auditing and taxation, and statistics. Fourth year offers highly flexible choices in IT and business subjects, or subjects from another discipline.
After the first two years, students can gain a year of professional experience through a paid industry-based learning placement.
Contact hours
Between 16 and 20 hours a week (average) in first year
Subject details
Major areas of study
Information systems, software development, programming, computer technology, human resource management, marketing, international business, business law, economics, statistics, information technology.
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Application
VTAC
Fee type
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
Scholarships
Applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold permanent humanitarian visas are eligible for a range of University-wide scholarships, including Commonwealth Scholarships. For details please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/future-undergraduatesA limited number of scholarships are offered for students to undertake an industry-based learning component. Students who have completed three full years of study are eligible to apply.
Middle Band
Re-ranking is based on English (any) and Business (any). Consideration is also given to Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) criteria; and a regional bonus may apply.
Selection
ATAR 84.15 (2011)
Guaranteed Entry (Year 12 applicants only): applicants with an ATAR of 80 or above receive a first-round offer; those with lower ATARs are considered through normal selection processes.
Non-Year 12 selection may be based on ATAR, Pi form, GPA, STAT Multiple Choice.
Extra requirements
Non-Year 12 applicants must complete and submit a VTAC Pi form if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work experience or reasons for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application.
Prerequisites
VCE Units 3 & 4 English (any).
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Industry experience
The following types of industry experience are available in this course.
- Workplace experience for academic credit
Career opportunities
IT skills significantly enhance careers in the business sector. Graduates are likely to find new business development and analysis roles as well as more familiar roles in IT and business.
Professional recognition
Graduates with a marketing major are eligible for associate membership of the Australian Marketing Institute or the Australian Market and Social Research Society.
Bachelor of Information Technology graduates are eligible for Professional Level accreditation with the Australian Computing Society.