Bachelor Of Information Technology

Get degree qualified in IT from La Trobe with this cutting edge pathway

If you aspire to be tertiary qualified in the information and communications technology (ICT) field, the Bachelor of Information Technology offered by Chisholm, in partnership with La Trobe University, is for you.

When you complete this course, you'll have the confidence and ability to work in a variety of industries as an ICT professional.

Learn the underlying theories and principles of ICT, specialising in software development, computer networks and web development. You will develop skills to analyse problems in various industry sectors and develop innovative solutions in preparation for employment in various industries.

This course is delivered at our Chisholm at 311 campus.

Course code: LATBIT2
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Length: Full Time, 3 years.
Commencing: February, July

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In the first year of the course, you'll gain practical skills in areas such as networking, systems support, databases, programming, gaming and simulation, internet engineering and operating systems, operating system software, network and data integrity, internet protocol networks and servers, system and software faults, wireless local area networks (WLAN), project management, software design, application architecture, development and programming for commercial application (games).

In the second and third years, you'll learn the theories and principles of information and communication technologies, further specialising in operating systems, object-oriented programming, database management systems, web applications engineering, systems and web security, and network engineering.

Graduates will be prepared for roles that bridge the gap between technical and management personnel in various industry segments such as communications and mobile industry, banking, marketing, entertainment, health, eduaction, government, mining and logistics, and jobs that require the development of innovative solutions through the effective use of IT tools.

Chisholm TAFE is the largest provider of tertiary and vocational education in Melbourne's south east. With state-of-the-art facilities, professional training and support, you'll enjoy studying at Chisholm. So why wait? Enquire now.

Sample study units

Unit code	Unit Description
ICAPRG505A	Build advanced user interface
ICAPRG523A	Apply advanced programming skills in another language
ICANWK410A	Install hardware to network
ICAPRG514A	Prepare for software development using rapid application development
ICANWK405A	Build a small wireless local area network
ICANWK401A	Install and manage a server

Admission requirements
Australian Year 12 or overseas equivalent, IELTS 5.5 with no band less than 5.0
Fees
$19 000 tuition fees plus $230 material fees = $19 230 Annual course fee. Packaged Offer deposit fee of $3 000. (La Trobe University reserves the right to increase degree fees by not more than 7% per annum).
*The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Material fees are also subject to change given individual circumstances.

Career pathways

Nationally recognised training	Bachelor Of Information Technology
Possible job outcome	IT & systems professional network security specialist IT security administrator computer network manager

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