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Information Technology

This course information is for international students only

Year

2010

Award

Bachelor of Information Technology

CRICOS course code

049940G

Length

3 years

Campuses

Bendigo

Course description

This course provides a professional education in broad information technology (IT) skills. Students can combine studies from other disciplines from across the University, including business, humanities, mathematics, public health and environmental science. Specialisations are in information systems, software development, web development and computer networks.

Students can access 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 information technology fundaments, mathematics, object-oriented programming, and information systems.
Second- and third-year studies include intermediate object-oriented programming, information systems development; databases, and electives including network and network encryption, web development and services, software and system development; and subjects from another discipline in the University. Students complete a major project in the third year.

Handbook

Major areas of study

Computer networks, information systems, software development, web development.

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)

18 350

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 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 - 60
Aust. Yr 12 (ENTER) 2009 (indicative only) - 91.95
International Baccalaureate - 33
Cambridge A Levels/STPM - 6
Sri Lankan A Levels - BCC
MICSS (UEC) - 3A 3B
Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - 60
Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 3.5
Sweden Slutbetyg - G
All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - 70
Vietnam (Year 12) - 8.2
National (China) Gao Kao - 480
Shanghai (China) Gao Kao - 410
Guangzhou (China) Gao Kao - 550
Thailand (Matayoma 6) - GPA 2.6
GAC Cert. IV - GPA 2.3

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 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 qualify for 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. Graduates may 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 or in quality assurance or project management.

Professional recognition

Graduates are eligible for membership of the Australian Computer Society and are recognised as computer professionals.

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