Associate Degree in Information Technology
RMIT University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00122A
The Associate Degree in Information Technology focuses on real-world problems, is project-based, has an active learning approach, and is linked to the current requirements of industry.
Structure
192 credit points
Subjects
- ISYS3356 User-Centred Design (AD)
- COSC2446 Web Programming A
- COSC2385 Networking 1
- COSC2510 Introduction to Computer Systems and Platform Technologies
- COMM2326 Workplace Communication A
- COSC2511 Introduction to Programming A
- ISYS2390 Database Concepts A
- COSC2384 Networking 2
- COSC2395 Programming A
- COSC2398 Software Engineering Fundamentals A
- COSC2506 Unix Essentials for System Administrators
- INTE2507 Virtualisation
- COSC2534 Operating Systems Administration
- COSC2382 Advanced Networking 1
- COSC2383 Advanced Networking 2
- COSC2386 IT Essentials
- COSC2391 Further Programming
- INTE2557 Cyber Security
- MATH1150 Discrete Mathematics
- COSC2627 Discrete Structures in Computing
Standard entry requirements
You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent qualification).
Recognition
Graduates from this associate degree are eligible for membership of the Australian Computer Society at the associate grade.
Study pathways
Graduates who achieve a grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 out of 4.0 are guaranteed entry with two years of credit (equivalent to 192 credit points) into one of the following degrees: Bachelor of Information Technology, Bachelor of Technology (Computing Studies). Please note the amount of time required to complete the above programs may exceed one year due to the availability and sequencing of some major electives and is also dependent on which semester you commence the program. Graduates who achieve a (GPA) of at least 3.0 out of 4.0 may be eligible for some credit into the following programs, if successful in gaining a place: Bachelor of Computer Science, Bachelor of Information Technology (Games and Graphics Programming), Bachelor of Software Engineering
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Melbourne City | International: $72,960 | No |
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| Melbourne City | International: $72,960 | No |
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Further information
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge required to successfully manage IT operations, particularly in a small to medium business. Graduates are prepared for a career specialising in networking, software development or IT security for small and medium enterprises (SMEs): network specialist; network operations analyst; network manager; systems administrator; systems engineer/management; client server administrator.
