Course summary
If you are keen to be equipped in a field that is integral to shaping the world we live in and offers professional opportunities across almost all industries, an Associate Degree in Information Technology will set you on your way.
The course has a strong technical focus and will prepare you with practical and problem-solving abilities that every modern organisation needs. As a graduate, you will be able to apply skills in programming, web development and cyber security to systems analysis and design, databases and networks. Alternatively, choose to continue on for another year for your Bachelor qualification and specialise in your IT passion!
The University offers the 'Women in Technology' program which provides dedicated support for women entering this industry. Throughout the year, social and networking events are held for female students. The program has a coordinator who acts as an advocate for the students, offering support and advice for women entering this industry.
This entry-level course comprises the first two years (16 units) of the Bachelor of Information Technology. Core units cover programming, web development and cyber security, systems analysis, contemporary issues in IT, databases and networks. Successful graduates may upgrade their qualification to Bachelor level following completion of an additional year of study.
Unit availabilities are published for each study period and may vary from year to year.
| Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| Intellectual rigour | Critically evaluate, analyse and synthesise an elementary issue or theory from a discipline area to arrive at a conclusion/decision with justification. |
| Creativity | Develop and create effective solutions to elementary problems from a discipline area |
| Ethical practice | Identify a recognised ethical framework to analyse behaviour in a discipline or workplace/organisation. Recommend solutions to situations that require responsible behaviour. |
| Knowledge of a discipline | Demonstrate an understanding and application of research and technical skills in a business discipline. |
| Lifelong learning | Reflect on, assess and self-regulate own learning capabilities and performance. |
| Communication and social skills | Prepare and deliver discipline advice, knowledge and ideas orally for a business context. Prepare and deliver written discipline advice, knowledge and ideas for a business context. |
| Cultural competence | Demonstrate and apply broad discipline specific knowledge and skills with a global perspective. |
Course overview
Course code
2202321
Course abbreviation
AssocDegInfTech
Credit points
192
Equivalent units
16
Domestic duration
2 years full-time; 4 years part-time
International duration
2 years full-time
Course requirements
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
Requirements
To be awarded the Associate Degree of Information Technology, students must complete 192 credit points comprising:
- all ten (10) core units, and
- any two (2) specialist units, and
- four (4) elective units
Schedule of units
Course progressions
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1, Session 1 | |||
| CSC00240 - Data Communications and Networks | Introductory | ||
| COM00207 - Communication in Organisations | Introductory | ||
| MNG10247 - Managing Organisations | Introductory | ||
| ISY10209 - Web Development I | Introductory | ||
| Year 1, Session 2 | |||
| ISY10212 - Contemporary Issues in Information Technology | Introductory | ||
| CMP71001 - Cybersecurity | Introductory | ||
| CSC71001 - Programming I | Introductory | ||
| ISY00243 - Systems Analysis and Design | Intermediate | ||
| Year 2, Session 1 | |||
| CSC72003 - Programming II | Intermediate | ||
| CSC72001 - Database Systems | Intermediate | ||
| Choose one of your two (2) Specialist Units or one of your four (4) Elective Units | Note 1 | Note 1 | |
| Choose one of your two (2) Specialist Units or one of your four (4) Elective Units | Note 1 | Note 1 | |
| Year 2, Session 2 | |||
| Choose one of your two (2) Specialist Units or one of your four (4) Elective Units | Note 1 | Note 1 | |
| Choose one of your two (2) Specialist Units or one of your four (4) Elective Units | Note 1 | Note 1 | |
| Choose one of your two (2) Specialist Units or one of your four (4) Elective Units | Note 1 | Note 1 | |
| Choose one of your two (2) Specialist Units or one of your four (4) Elective Units | Note 1 | Note 1 | |
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1, Session 2 | |||
| CMP71001 - Cybersecurity | Introductory | ||
| ISY00243 - Systems Analysis and Design | Intermediate | ||
| CSC71001 - Programming I | Introductory | ||
| ISY10212 - Contemporary Issues in Information Technology | Introductory | ||
| Year 2, Session 1 | |||
| CSC00240 - Data Communications and Networks | Introductory | ||
| ISY10209 - Web Development I | Introductory | ||
| COM00207 - Communication in Organisations | Introductory | ||
| MNG10247 - Managing Organisations | Introductory | ||
| Year 2, Session 2 | |||
| Choose one of your two (2) Specialist Units or one of your four (4) Elective Units | Note 1 | Note 1 | |
| Choose one of your two (2) Specialist Units or one of your four (4) Elective Units | Note 1 | Note 1 | |
| Choose one of your two (2) Specialist Units or one of your four (4) Elective Units | Note 1 | Note 1 | |
| Choose one of your two (2) Specialist Units or one of your four (4) Elective Units | Note 1 | Note 1 | |
| Year 3, Session 1 | |||
|
CSC72003 - Programming II
|
Intermediate | ||
| CSC72001 - Database Systems | Intermediate | ||
| Choose one of your two (2) Specialist Units or one of your four (4) Elective Units | Note 1 | Note 1 | |
| Choose one of your two (2) Specialist Units or one of your four (4) Elective Units | Note 1 | Note 1 |
Notes
| Note 1: | Specialist units include ACC10707, ISY00324, ISY10058 and Object Oriented Programming only. Students planning to continue into the Bachelor of Information Technology may wish to choose as electives other units that will contribute to a Bachelor of Information Technology major. Other unit choices must be approved by the Course Coordinator. |