Information Technology (Professional)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Bachelor of Information Technology (Professional)
Length
3.5 years full-time or up to 7 years part-time.
Campuses
Melbourne, Bendigo
Course description
Developed in consultation with industry, the course provides two scholarship components. All students receive a University scholarship of $2000 per year for the first two years, and an industry-based learning (IBL) placement year valued at approximately $20,000 (plus rent subsidy). Alternatively, students may apply to be part of the new industry-branded cadetship program, which allows them to get valuable paid work experience during their studies.
This course combines business theory and information technology (IT) - using computers to manage information - with professional IT practice. Core subjects cover the range of IT fundamentals, theory and techniques applicable to the development of IT systems. Students select subjects in business disciplines to complete a business minor.
Course structure
First-year studies include IT fundamentals, mathematics, object-oriented programming, and information systems.
Second- and third-year studies include intermediate object-oriented programming, information systems development, databases, and elective subjects including network and network encryption, web development and services, software and system development and business subjects.
After second year, students undertake a year's professional experience with industry partners - available in both regional and metropolitan locations.
Contact hours
16 hours a week (average) in first year
Subject details
Major areas of study
Information technology, information systems, computer networks, software development, web development, data structures, databases, object-oriented programming, programming.
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-undergraduatesThe scholarships associated with this course preclude prospective students from applying for any other La Trobe University scholarship.
Middle Band
Successful completion of Specialist Mathematics or Physics facilitates an additional 1.5 points per study. Consideration is also given to Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) criteria; and a regional bonus may apply.
Selection
ATAR n/a (2011)
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: study score of at least 25 in English (ESL) or 20 in any other English, and 20 in Mathematics (any). Minimum ATAR of 80.00.
Semester starts
Semester 1 (March)
Industry experience
The following types of industry experience are available in this course.
- Paid industry experience
Career opportunities
Students gain insights into the range of IT professions during the work placement component of the course. Potential areas of employment for graduates include information and business system analysis, business process modelling, project planning and management, database administration and management, web application design and development, and IT services and systems.
Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible for membership of the Australian Computer Society, and recognised as computer professionals.