Bachelor of Applied Cloud 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
The course contains knowledge and skills across information systems, web and software development, machine learning, databases and big data, enterprise cloud migration, cloud enterprise application development and computer networks. The course is applied in its focus and prepares students for key IT certifications that are relevant to employment. The La Trobe Bachelor of Applied Cloud Technology has been purpose-built for the cloud computing sector, which is currently enjoying rapid growth, and incorporates 6 highly regarded IT certifications (4 of which are Amazon Web Services specific) within the degree qualification. Industry experts all agree that cloud computing is one of the fastest-growing IT disciplines today. And this is just the beginning. As proof, Amazon Web Services – the fastest-growing cloud provider in the world- has collaborated with La Trobe University to offer a world-first cloud technology degree online. Packed with industry certifications, you will enjoy an employability-edge no matter which industry you choose on your career path.
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
- CSE1ITX Information Technology Fundamentals
- CSE1CFX Cloud Foundations
- CSE1OFX Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals
- CSE2DCX Database Fundamentals on the Cloud
- CSE1ISX Information Systems
- CSE2NFX Network Engineering Fundamentals
- CSE1IOX Intermediate Object- Oriented Programming
- CSE1SPX Sustainability Practices
Year 2 – Exit with Diploma + Associate degree
Core subjects
- CSE2VVX Virtualisation for the Cloud
- CSE2ADX Application Development in the Cloud
- CSE2OSX Operating Systems
- CSE2CPX Managing Projects in the Cloud
- MAT2DMX Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science
- CSE2CNX Computer Networks
- CSE2MLX Machine Learning
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
- CSE3CAX Industry Project for Cloud Technology 3A
- CSE3CBX Industry Project for Cloud Technology 3B
- CSE3PEX Professional Environment
- CSE3ACX Architecting on the Cloud
- CSE3SOX System Operations on the Cloud
- CSE3BDX Big Data on the Cloud
- CSE3PCX Private Cloud Solutions
Elective units
Year 3- Exit with Diploma + Associate degree + Bachelor’s degree
Elective subjects (choose 1)
- CSE3CIX – Computational Intelligence for Data Analysis
- CSE3CSX – Cybersecurity Fundamentals
- CSE3NWX – Networks, Systems and Web Security
- CSE3OTX – Internet of Things
- CSE3WSX – Wireless Network Engineering
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:
- Network Support and Operating Systems Management
- Cloud Support Engineer Systems Engineer
- Database Developer
- Web Developer
- Engineer
- Linux System Administrator
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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