Information Technology
This course information is for local students only
Year
2010
Award
Bachelor of Information Technology
Length
3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
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
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
Re-ranking is based on criteria associated with the La Trobe University Rural and Regional Student Access Scheme. Performance in prerequisite studies is also considered.
Selection
ENTER n/a
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).
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Career opportunities
Graduates qualify for careers as 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, IT services and systems and 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
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Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering, Bendigo campus:
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All students may pay a
Voluntary General Service Fee.
Most international students must pay for
Overseas Student Health Cover