Information Technology (Professional)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2010
Award
Bachelor of Information Technology (Professional)
Length
3.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Campuses
Bendigo
Course description
A scholarship program developed in consultation with industry, the Bachelor of Information Technology (Professional) combines information technology (IT) and business theory with professional information technology practice. Core subjects cover the range of information technology fundamentals, theory and techniques applicable to the development of information technology systems. In addition, students select subjects in business disciplines to complete a business minor.
Course structure
First-year studies include: Information technology fundamentals, mathematics, object-oriented programming, and information systems. Second- and third-year studies include intermediate object-oriented programming, information systems development, databases, and elective subjects including network and network encryption, web development and services, software and system development and electives from another discipline. The program also includes a professional experience year in both regional and metropolitan locations with industry partners.
Handbook
Major areas of study
Information technology, information systems, computer networks, software development, web development, data structures, databases, object-oriented programming, programming.
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/prospective/uniwide/index.htmlMiddle Band
Successful completion of Specialist Mathematics or Physics facilitates an additional 1.5 points for each study. Re-ranking is also based on criteria associated with the La Trobe University Rural and Regional Student Access Scheme.
Selection
ENTER: 91.95
Extra requirements
Mature-Age Entry: Multiple Choice STAT and other requirements. Call 1300 135 045 for more information.
Non-Year 12 applicants may complete the VTAC Pi form, and may also be required to complete a maths test or bridging program. Contact (03) 9479 2591 or sci.tech@latrobe.edu.au for more information.
Prerequisites
VCE Units 3 & 4: English (any) and either Mathematical Methods (either) or Specialist Mathematics. Minimum ENTER of 80.
Semester starts
Semester 1 (March)
Career opportunities
Graduates gain insights into the range of IT professions during the work placement component of the course. Possible career paths include information and business system analysis, business process modelling, project planning and management, database administration and management, web application design and development, IT services and systems.
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/ug-courses.html
Contact information
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Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering, Bendigo campus:
T (03) 5444 7351
All students may pay a
Voluntary General Service Fee.
Most international students must pay for
Overseas Student Health Cover