Bachelor of Applied Information Technology

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Students admitted will be able to complete their studies. Students who are undertaking the course on a part-time basis are strongly recommended to complete the core subjects as soon as possible.

Overview

This course provides a generalist education in information technology (IT), and the opportunity to explore focus areas in information systems, software development, computer networks, and web development. The structure of this course enables you to combine online studies with early entry to the workforce and continuing online study. The course … For more content click the Read more button below.

This course provides a generalist education in information technology (IT), and the opportunity to explore focus areas in information systems, software development, computer networks, and web development. The structure of this course enables you to combine online studies with early entry to the workforce and continuing online study. The course is applied in its focus and its options include vendor certifications that are relevant to IT industry employment.

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Office of the Provost

School

Course coordinator

Rabei Alhadad

Location(s)

Online (Didasko)

Course instance contact

Rabei Alhadad

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 offshore

Completion requirements

To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Applied Information Technology, students must complete 360 credit pointsconsisting of: 240 core credit-points 120 core-choice credit points

Course structure
360 credit points

Level one120 credit points

Upon completion of Level one, students have the option to exit with a Diploma of Applied Information Technology (SDAIO).

Core120 credit points

Level two120 credit points

Upon completion of Level one and Level two, students have the option to exit with an Associate Degree of Applied Information Technology (SAAIO).

Core75 credit points

Core choice45 credit points

Students to select Level two subjects to the value of 45 credit points from the list below.

Level three120 credit points

Capstone30 credit points

Core15 credit points

Core choice75 credit points

Students to select Level three subjects to the value of 75 credit points from the list below.

Course intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:

Create written reports that concisely communicate technical and business requirements to peers, company stakeholders, and business communities consistent with professional standards

Conduct engaging oral presentations that clearly communicate technical and business requirements level to a variety of audiences, including colleagues and stakeholders in both the IT and general communities

Analyse and evaluate numerical data and evidence from business and scientific reports and journals to make recommendations to stakeholders, including clients, colleagues, and scientific and non scientific audiences consistent with professional standards

Demonstrate research and information literacy skills to locate, interrogate and evaluate relevant business related literature to develop specifications for business information systems projects

Propose, analyse and justify strategies used to solve real life business system problems and/or challenges in other fields of study

Implement and evaluate solutions to unfamiliar, constructed and real world business and technical problems consistent with professional standards

Contribute constructively in a team using team-building, self-assessment, negotiation and communication skills to complete professional projects

Demonstrate awareness, self-reflection and the capacity to comply with appropriate social, legal, and ethical values that shape the work of an ICT professional

Apply fundamental information system design concepts and computer-based techniques to make recommendations and design solutions to business and/or related problems in chosen field of study and practice

Course features

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

Graduates will fit roles that bridge the gap between technical and management personnel. Career opportunities include systems analyst, analyst programmer, database manager, software engineer, and strategist and systems marketer. If you exit at diploma level, you will have entry-level skills to commence work in the IT industry at help-desk and web support. If you exit at associate degree level, you will have additional industry certified skills.

Integration of vendor certification provides you with required industry skills to support underpinning technical knowledge.

Internal course relationships

Nested

Associate Degree of Applied Information Technology

Diploma of Applied Information Technology

Pathways from

Associate Degree of Applied Information Technology

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.

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