Information Technology
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Bachelor of Information Technology
Length
3 years full-time or up to 7 years part-time.
Campuses
Melbourne, Bendigo
Course description
Information technology covers information systems, software development, computer networks and web development. This course offers studies in all aspects of information technology (IT) - using computers to manage information - but focuses particularly on: infrastructure technology; planning and managing technology lifecycles; developing applications, systems, web and multimedia resources; overseeing the installation and administration of networks; and ensuring information security. It also offers electives in other disciplines, such as business, humanities, mathematics, public health, and environmental science.
Students can access the Faculty's industry experience and student support programs.
Course structure
First-year studies cover IT fundamentals, mathematics, object-oriented programming, web development, and information systems.
Second- and third-year studies include intermediate object-oriented programming, information systems development, databases, network and information security web development and services, software and system development, and room for electives. Students complete a major project in third year.
After second year, students have an opportunity to gain a year's professional experience through a paid industry-based learning placement.
Contact hours
16 hours a week (average) in first year
Subject details
Major areas of study
Computer networks, information systems, software development, web development
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 the industry-based learning component. Students who have completed two full years of study are eligible to apply.
Middle Band
Consideration is given to Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) criteria; and a regional bonus may apply. Performance in prerequisite studies is also considered.
Selection
Melbourne: ATAR 55.45
Bendigo: ATAR 51.90
(ATARs current for 2011)
Guaranteed Entry (Year 12 applicants only): applicants with an ATAR of 65 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: study score of at least 25 in English (ESL) or 20 in any other English.
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
Graduates are likely to establish careers as information technology (IT) professionals specialising in areas such as 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.
They may also work as network support consultants, network project engineers, network security analysts, help desk supporters, internet specialists, LAN/WAN administrators, web designers/developers, systems administrators, web masters, e-accounting engineers, systems analysts, quality assurance or project management.
Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible for membership of the Australian Computer Society and recognised as IT professionals.