Bachelor of Information Technology - Chisholm 311 (Chisholm Institute)

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Overview

Designed to help you build our digital future, La Trobe’s Bachelor of Information Technology equips you with skills across programming, networking, databases, systems analysis and design, and project management. Along with building a strong set of core IT skills you can choose to major in one of several areas aligned … For more content click the Read more button below. Broaden your knowledge and capabilities further through a wide range of electives. Combine your core IT skills with business, social sciences, humanities, web engineering, computer technology, security and information systems analysis subjects. Plus you could develop a software program of your own, which you could present at the annual Engineering and IT Showcase to potential employers. With industry-based projects and CISCO certification embedded in the course, you’ll receive professional mentoring opportunities as you build career ready skills. You’ll also gain access to our expert research centres, including the Centre for Technology Infusion and our state-of-the-art Technology Innovation Lab for the Internet of Things – developed in collaboration with Microsoft and CISCO. You'll learn:Web and software developmentDevelop and build websites and software. Administer the front end, back end and server side of websites and IT systems.IT systems analysis and designUnderstand and analyse IT systems to deliver more efficient and effective IT solutions for your organisation.DesignLearn about software, system and network design so you can contribute to making better programs and infrastructure.Programming and networkingLearn the language of computers and how they communicate with one another to create working code and smarter systems.Project management, estimation, documentation and report evaluationIT is more than just computers. Learning to manage projects and communicate effectively is a must in any organisational environment.

Along with building a strong set of core IT skills you can choose to major in one of several areas aligned to future industry growth including artificial intelligence, cloud analytics, cybersecurity, network engineering or information systems.

Broaden your knowledge and capabilities further through a wide range of electives. Combine your core IT skills with business, social sciences, humanities, web engineering, computer technology, security and information systems analysis subjects. Plus you could develop a software program of your own, which you could present at the annual Engineering and IT Showcase to potential employers.

With industry-based projects and CISCO certification embedded in the course, you’ll receive professional mentoring opportunities as you build career ready skills. You’ll also gain access to our expert research centres, including the Centre for Technology Infusion and our state-of-the-art Technology Innovation Lab for the Internet of Things – developed in collaboration with Microsoft and CISCO.

You'll learn:

Web and software development
- Develop and build websites and software. Administer the front end, back end and server side of websites and IT systems.
IT systems analysis and design
- Understand and analyse IT systems to deliver more efficient and effective IT solutions for your organisation.
Design
- Learn about software, system and network design so you can contribute to making better programs and infrastructure.
Programming and networking
- Learn the language of computers and how they communicate with one another to create working code and smarter systems.
Project management, estimation, documentation and report evaluation
- IT is more than just computers. Learning to manage projects and communicate effectively is a must in any organisational environment.

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Office of the Provost

School

Course coordinator

Rajalakshmi Rajasekaran

Location(s)

Chisholm 311 (Chisholm Institute)

CRICOS code

091998F

Course instance contact

Rajalakshmi Rajasekaran

Course duration (full time)

3 years

Study level

Undergraduate

AQF level

Level 7 - Bachelor Degree

Available only as an exit award

Study options

Domestic

International onshore

Completion requirements

To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Information Technology, students must complete 360 credit points consisting of: Bachelor of Information Technology (RBC, SBIT, SBITO): 120 core credit-points 120 core choice credit-points 120 elective credit points Bachelor of Information Technology (SBITD): 210 core credit-points 150 elective credit points Bachelor of … For more content click the Read more button below. 120 core credit-points 120 core choice credit-points 120 elective credit points

To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Information Technology, students must complete 360 credit points consisting of:

Bachelor of Information Technology (RBC, SBIT, SBITO):

120 core credit-points

120 core choice credit-points

120 elective credit points

Bachelor of Information Technology (SBITD):

210 core credit-points

150 elective credit points

Bachelor of Information Technology (SBITSD):

120 core credit-points

120 core choice credit-points

120 elective credit points

Course structure
360 credit points

Level one120 credit points

Core90 credit points

Electives30 credit points

Level two120 credit points

Core75 credit points

Electives45 credit points

Level three120 credit points

Course intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:

Apply information technology knowledge and skills, and critical thinking to find practical and innovative solutions for industry problem

Evaluate the suitability of information technology to develop and implement appropriate solutions

Work effectively both autonomously and in collaboration with others to complete information technology projects to professional standards

Apply awareness of the ethical and cultural values to shape the complex professional work of information technology professional

Apply well-developed skills in information technology to find sustainable solutions across diverse business environments

Engage diverse audiences to explain and present ideas and build influential relationships.

Apply standards, methods, tools and applications relevant to a specialist information technology area to make appropriate decisions.

Course features

Work based learning (placement) requirements

Elective placement opportunities (Work Based Learning)
During this course, you will have the opportunity to participate in a Work Based Learning (WBL) placement experience, designed to allow you to extend your formal academic learning beyond the classroom. The WBL experience will provide the opportunity to bring your learning from the university into a work environment and test out your knowledge in a professional real-world environment. Some courses include compulsory WBL subjects, however, we also offer a range of elective WBL subjects, both cross-discipline and subject-specific. La Trobe University will source placements for some subjects, while others will require you to source your own placement. If you are required to source your own placement, dedicated staff will guide and support you through the process. Elective WBL subjects generally involve an application process and Subject Coordinator approval. The location and number of hours undertaken can vary considerably depending on the activity and the discipline area. Please refer to the individual subject entries for more information.Regional students are eligible to access additional support under the Regional Reward program

Work integrated learning opportunities
A course that integrates theory with the practice of work.

Career development learning, Industry informed curriculum, Industry presentations, Industry-informed projects

Other opportunities

Student exchange and overseas short programs offer a unique opportunity for a meaningful learning and educational experience abroad. La Trobe University encourages all students to make the world their campus by participating in an exchange or overseas short program that fits within your degree structure.

Career outcomes

After you graduate, you could work across almost any sector – including technology, communications, education, finance, government, healthcare and energy.

Possible roles include:

Network administrator
- Develop, install and provide maintenance support across network and computer systems including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), network segments, intranets and other data communication systems.

Web developer
- Design, build and maintain websites using both creative and technical skills to continuously improve safety, performance, usability and capacity.

Network architect
- Plan and build data communication networks to provide both local and global connections. Analyse and implement new technologies and provide solutions to maintain and improve technical infrastructure.
Software developer or programmer
- Design, test and develop software to meet user needs. Write code for programs and applications that adapt and respond to changing business requirements.

Machine learning engineer
- Use data science to design and develop machine learning systems that perform statistical analysis and help to drive innovation in artificial intelligence.
Systems analyst
- Analyse software, hardware and information systems to ensure they’re appropriate for the business or client and help to develop and improve these systems and workflows.

Professional recognition

The Bachelor of Information Technology is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS). Graduates of the Bachelor of Information Technology may apply for membership with the ACS. Membership may be subject to additional or ongoing requirements beyond completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.

Partner provider

Chisholm Institute (ChisholmInstitute)

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Internal course relationships

Nested

Associate Degree of Information Technology

Diploma of Information Technology

Related honours

Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)

External pathways

External pathways into this course

La Trobe University (LTU) has pathway arrangements with many partner institutions.If your institution has a pathway arrangement with LTU you may be eligible to receive credit and reduce the time it will take to complete your preferred LTU program.If you have qualifications from an institution that is not an LTU partner, credit into your LTU program will be assessed on a case by case basis.For further information or if you are unable to locate your previous institution/study, please contact our Future Students Centre.