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.

Once complete, you'll be eligible for membership with the Australian Computer Society.

Award granted

Bachelor Degree (Pass)

CRICOS

Degree - 091998F

Location

Chisholm at 311

International

Apply Now

Length

Full Time, 2 years.

Start dates

February, July

• Read more about this course

  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.

  
  Course structure

  Once the Certificate IV in Information Technology and the Diploma of Software Development have been completed, a further two years of full time study is required to complete the degree. Classes are held at Chisholm at 311 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong.

  
  Indicative workload

  Weekly workload per semester for 4 subjects: 16 hours face-to-face plus 16 hours personal study time

• Learning outcomes

  Create business analysis written reports

  Demonstrate awareness of appropriate social, legal, and ethical values

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

  Propose and analyse strategies for solving real life business system problems and/or challenges in other fields of study.

  Analyse and evaluate numerical data and evidence from business and scientific reports and journals to make recommendations

  Conduct clearly spoken and engaging explanations and presentations.

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

  Contribute constructively in a team

  Apply fundamental information system design concepts and computer-based techniques to solve business and/or related problems.

• Subjects - Year two

  Data-based critical thinkingSTA1DCT

  Semester one
  

  This subject helps the student evaluate data-based evidence encountered in everyday life. It provides the fundamental numeracy skills required by professionals who need to evaluate data-based arguments, whether found in newspapers, television or on-line websites.

  Discrete mathematicsMAT1DM

  Semester one
  

  The subject is an introduction to discrete mathematics, which is a fundamental part of modern mathematics. The subject contains a range of important mathematical topics not taught in secondary school nor in other undergraduate subjects.

  Information systems developmentCSE2ISD

  Semester one
  

  Major topics in this subject include information systems development strategies, project management, requirements modelling, domain modelling, behavioural modelling, structural modelling and dynamic modelling. The students will learn the use of Unified Modelling Language (UML) for the analysis and design phases of information systems.

  Object-oriented programming fundamentalsCSE1OOF

  Semester one
  

  Students are introduced to computers, object-oriented concepts and programming using Java. Students also gain a working knowledge of the Unix operating system.

  Minor projectCSE2MIP

  Semester two
  

  The minor project subject provides students with the opportunity to use the tools and techniques covered in the course (BIT or BIT Professional) to date in the development of a system. The purpose of this subject is to learn by systematically working through the appropriate steps of project development.

  Intermediate object-oriented programmingCSE1IOO

  Semester two
  

  In this subject students gain more experience with the Java programming language and basic software engineering principles. Topics covered include inheritance (class hierarchies, abstract classes), input/output streams, file operations, exceptions, interfaces, recursion, generics and dynamic data structures (linked lists).

  System design engineering fundamentalsCSE2DES

  Semester two
  

  This subject aims to introduce students to the concept of advanced object oriented conceptual modelling for software engineering and data modelling. It uses as its fundamental conceptual data model, the object-oriented model. Unified Modelling Language (UML) notation is adopted for graphical representation.

  Professional environmentCSE3PE

  Semester two
  

  In this subject students are encouraged to become aware of the professional aspects of practising in the computing field, to understand the ethical and legal responsibilities of computing professionals, and to consider the social implications of their work.

• Subjects - Year three

  Database management systemsCSE3DMS

  Semester one
  

  This subject covers the important knowledge and concepts of database management systems. The techniques of various indexes including B+
  Trees, Bitmap, static and dynamic hashing indexes used for database organisations are studied.

  Algorithms and data structuresCSE2ALG

  Semester one
  

  This subject covers a range of important algorithms and data structures. Data structures for implementing containers are covered and include linear structures, tree structures and hash tables. Algorithms for insertion and deletion of elements, and algorithms for searching and sorting on these structures are covered where appropriate.

  Industry project 3ACSE3PRA

  Semester one
  

  The industry project enables students to experience real-life involvement in the planning and development of a medium sized software project.
  This subject covers project management, team organisation and communication, project estimation and planning, documentation and reporting and milestone presentation.

  System design and methodologiesCSE3SDM

  Semester one
  

  The aim of this subject is to impart to students knowledge and skills indeveloping a software system for meeting user requirements.

  Industry project 3BCSE3PRB

  Semester two
  

  The industry project enables students to experience real-life involvement in the planning and development of a medium sized team-based ICT project. This subject covers project management, team organisation and communication, implementation, testing, integration, re-use, configuration management, user and system documentation, reporting, milestone and final presentation.

  Networks systems and web securityCSE3NSW

  Semester two
  

  This subject begins with an overview of the Open Systens Interconnection (OSI) architecture and security attacks on system services, and a discussion of different existing security mechanisms. The main focus includes cryptography, system security, network and web security.

  Object-oriented application developmentCSE3OAD

  Semester two
  

  Students are introduced to advanced application development in Java. Topics covered include platform frameworks, design patterns, event-driven programming and graphical user interfaces (layout management, GUI components), standalone, web and mobile platforms issues, build utilities and testing.

  Metrics, quality and reliabilityCSE3MQR

  Semester two
  

  This subject examines the different attributes of the quality of a piece of software, the techniques of measuring them and the means of developing quality software.

• Course pathways

  Nationally recognised training	Certificate IV In Information Technology	Diploma Of Software Development	Bachelor Of Information Technology
  Possible job outcome	network support technician help desk officer support web designer	website developer applications developer assistant website coordinator database designer / developer	network security specialist IT security administrator computer network manager IT & systems professional

• Admission requirements

  Australian Year 12 (VCE or equivalent) or international equivalent qualification.
  IELTS 5.5 with no band less than 5.0.

• Fees

  Year one: $19 000. Year two: $19 000. Total tuition: $38 000. Fees are indicative and may be adjusted each year by a rate of no more than 7 per cent.