Bachelor of Applied Information Technology
Quick Facts
Study method
Location
Online
Duration
Recognition/Accreditation
Course provider
Entry requirements
For admission to any of our online courses, one of the following is required.
- If you have completed Year 12 in the past 2 years, you will need a 50+ ATAR score with a Units 3 & 4 study score of at least 25 in English, or
- An equivalent academic level achievement, or
- At least one year of work experience, after leaving school
All students are required to undergo the online Pre-enrolment Assessment and achieve a pass mark of 60%.
This course is eligible for government funding which covers the full tuition fee. To check your eligibility go to the Funding Checklist.
Outline
IT is continuing to be one of the fastest-growing industries today with no sign of slowing down. Every business in every industry is IT-dependent for virtually every aspect of their operations. This course provides a generalist education in information technology (IT), and the opportunity to explore focus areas in information systems, software development, computer networks and web development. The structure of this course enables you to combine online studies with early entry to the workforce while continuing online study. The course is applied in its focus and its options include IT certifications that are relevant to employment. Designed with a high employability focus, graduates will fit roles that bridge the gap between technical and management personnel.
Content
Core units
This La Trobe University 100% online IT degrees provide you with the unique opportunity to achieve up to three qualifications over the duration of your studies. Subject to satisfactorily completing each part of your course, you will be awarded an applied diploma (end year 1), an applied associate degree (end year 2), and an applied bachelor degree when you complete all three years.
Year 1 – Exit with Diploma
Core subjects
- CSE1ISX Information Systems
- CSE1ITX Information Technology Fundamentals
- CSE1PGX Programming Environment
- CSE1SPX Sustainability Practices
- CSE2NFX Network Engineering Fundamentals
- CSE2DCX Database Fundamentals on the Cloud
- CSE1SIX Information System Infrastructure
- CSE1OFX Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals
Year 2 – Exit with Diploma + Associate degree
Core subjects
- CSE1IOX Intermediate Object- Oriented Programming
- CSE2CNX Computer Networks
- CSE2ICX Internet Client Engineering
- CSE2SDX Information Systems – Development
- MAT2DMX Discrete Mathematics – for Computer Science
Core choice (choose 1)
- CSE2SAX Operating System – Administration
- CSE2ANX Advanced Computer Networks
- CSE2WDX Web Development
Year 3- Exit with Diploma + Associate degree + Bachelor’s degree
Core subjects
- CSE3PEX Professional Environment
- CSE3PAX Industry Project 3A
- CSE3PBX Industry Project 3B
Elective units
Year 2 – Exit with Diploma + Associate degree
Elective subjects (choose 2)
- CSE2MAX Mobile Application Development
- CSE2OSX Operating Systems
- CSE2VVX Virtualisation for the Cloud
- BUS2PMX Project Management
Year 3- Exit with Diploma + Associate degree + Bachelor’s degree
Elective subjects (choose 5)
- CSE3BGX Big Data Management on the Cloud
- CSE3CIX Computational Intelligence for Data Analysis
- CSE3CSX Cybersecurity Fundamentals
- CSE3NWX Networks, Systems and Web Security
- CSE3OTX Internet of Things
- CSE3WSX Wireless Network Engineering
- BUS3SVX Service Management
Careers
This course has been designed with a high employability focus in the exciting world of IT. Graduates will fit roles that bridge the gap between technical and management personnel. Career opportunities include:
- Systems Analyst
- Analyst Programmer
- Database Manager
- Software Engineer
- Software Strategist
- Systems Marketer
Should you choose to exit at diploma level (end of year 1), you will have entry-level skills to commence work in the IT industry roles such as Help-desk and Web Support. If you exit at associate degree level (end of year 2), you will have additional industry certified skills
Salary Expectations
Fees
Full course tuition
Fully funded
Government funded tuition
Enrolment/Materials fee
Funding
Who qualifies for funding?
We provide free government funding eligibility checks for our students, supporting them to access the education they deserve.
You are an Australia citizen, Australian permanent reisdent, or a New Zealand citizen
*If you are under 20 years of age as of 1 January this year, this rule does not apply.
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