Business/Information Technology
This course information is for international students only
Year
2010
Award
Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Information Technology
CRICOS course code
063793G
Length
4.5 years (or 4 years in an accelerated program)
Campuses
Bendigo
Course description
This course enables students to combine an in-depth study of information technology with one of the following business specialisations: economics, international business, business law, human resource management or marketing. The course features a limited number of industry-based learning scholarships in the later-years of the degree, and prepares graduates extremely well for the highly sought-after combination of business and IT skills.
Students also have access to the Faculty Industry Cadetship Program and mentoring programs, which vary by course and campus. Visit Faculty website for more details.
Course structure
First-year studies include economics; business law, accounting, information systems, information technology 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 of information technology and business subjects, or subjects from another discipline.
Handbook
Major areas of study
Information systems, software development, programming, computer technology, human resource management, marketing, international business, business law, economics, statistics, and information technology.
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.Please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information.
Application
Visit our How to Apply website for details on preparing an application.
Tuition fee (AUD)
19 170
The University reserves the right to vary fees on an annual basis. Fees will not normally rise above 7% per annum. Should the University decide to increase its fees, that increase will take effect on 1 January of the following year.
English language requirements
Successful completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at undergraduate (EFS5 (60%) UG) level conducted by La Trobe University Language Centre; for more information please visit the www.latrobe.edu.au/icollege La Trobe International College website.
IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test: a minimum score of 550 with a score of 5 or better in the Test of Written English; or
TOEFL Computer-based Test: a minimum score of 213 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test: a minimum score of 80 with no individual score less than 20; or
Satisfactory completion of an English language subject at Year 12 or equivalent level. This must have been completed in the last two years and at an academic level acceptable to the University; or
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
LTU Foundation Studies - 70
Aust. Yr 12 (ENTER) 2009 (indicative only) - 74.40
International Baccalaureate - 25
Cambridge A Levels/STPM - 7
Sri Lankan A Levels - BBC
MICSS (UEC) - 4A 2B
Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - 73
Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 3.7
Sweden Slutbetyg - G/VG
All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - 73
Vietnam (Year 12) - 8.4
National (China) Gao Kao - Faculty assessed
Shanghai (China) Gao Kao - Faculty assessed
Guangzhou (China) Gao Kao - Faculty assessed
Thailand (Matayoma 6) - GPA 2.8
GAC Cert. IV - GPA 2.6
If you do not meet these entry requirements you might be interested in La Trobe's
Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs, which provide an alternative pathway to La Trobe's
undergraduate program. For more information please visit the www.latrobe.edu.au/icollege La Trobe International College website.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
For actual course commencement dates, please visit the calendar.Career opportunities
Graduates can combine expertise in information technology with their chosen area of business, and take advantage of this combination of skills in a rapidly changing employment market. Information technology skills enhance careers in the business fields, and graduates can be employed in new business development and analysis roles, as well as in the more familiar roles in IT and business.
Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible to join the Australian Marketing Institute or the Marketing Research Society of Australia, as associate members, and graduates are also eligible for Professional Level accreditation with the Australian Computing Society.
Course URL
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scitecheng/prospective/undergraduate.html
Contact information
Online Enquiry
Future students: 61 3 9627 4805
In Australia (freecall): 1800 619 768
Current students and enquires relating to submitted applications:
61 3 9479 1199
international@latrobe.edu.au