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Associate Degree of Information Technology

Associate Degree

Course snapshot

Domestic snapshot

  • Course abbreviation

    AssocDegInfTech

  • Course code

    2202321

  • Credit points

    192

  • Equivalent units

    16

  • Indicative Fee

    Commonwealth supported

Overview

This entry-level course comprises the first two years (16 units) of the Bachelor of Information Technology. It provides a strong technical emphasis to develop your skills as a para-professional in the information and communications technology industry. Successful graduates may then upgrade their qualification to Bachelor level following completion of an additional year.

The University offers the 'Women in Technology' program which provides dedicated support for women entering this industry. Throughout the year, social events, with networking, 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. 

Graduate AttributeCourse 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.

While this course has no majors, students can study units in applications development, database systems, digital media, programming, systems analysis and design, and web development.

Location Teaching period UAC code QTAC code
Online Session 1 , Session 2 N/A N/A

Requirements

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.

Course requirements

  1. To be eligible for the award of Associate Degree of Information Technology a candidate shall successfully complete not less than sixteen (16) units (192 credit points) comprising:
    1. all ten (10) units listed in Part A; and
    2. any two (2) units from Part B; and
    3. four (4) elective units
  2. A candidate who while enrolled for the Bachelor of Information Technology has completed the requirements for the Associate Degree of Information Technology may elect to be awarded the Associate Degree of Information Technology following withdrawal from candidature for the Bachelor’s degree.

Course structure

Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.

Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Level of learning Notes
Year 1, Session 1
CSC00235 -  Applications Development Introductory
COM00207 -  Communication in Organisations Introductory
MAT10251 -  Statistical Analysis Intermediate
ISY10209 -  Web Development I Introductory
Year 1, Session 2
ISY10212 -  Contemporary Issues in Multimedia and Information Technology Introductory
CSC00240 -  Data Communications and Networks Introductory
ISY00245 -  Principles of Programming Intermediate
ISY00243 -  Systems Analysis and Design Intermediate
Year 2, Session 1
MNG10247 -  Managing Organisations Introductory
CSC00228 -  Database Systems I Advanced
Choose one of your two Part B units or one of your four Elective units Note 1
Choose one or your two Part B units or one of your four Elective units Note 1
Year 2, Session 2
Choose one of your two Part B units or one of your four Elective units Note 1
Choose one of your two Part B units or one of your four Elective units Note 1
Choose one of your two Part B units or one of your four Elective units Note 1
Choose one of your two Part B units or one of your four Elective units Note 1

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Level of learning Notes
Year 1, Session 2
CSC00240 -  Data Communications and Networks Introductory
ISY00243 -  Systems Analysis and Design Intermediate
ISY00245 -  Principles of Programming Intermediate
ISY10212 -  Contemporary Issues in Multimedia and Information Technology Introductory
Year 2, Session 1
CSC00235 -  Applications Development Introductory
ISY10209 -  Web Development I Introductory
CSC00228 -  Database Systems I Advanced
MNG10247 -  Managing Organisations Introductory
Year 2, Session 2
Choose one of your two Part B units or one of your four Elective units Note 1
Choose one of your two Part B units or one of your four Elective units Note 1
Choose one of your two Part B units or one of your four Elective units Note 1
Choose one of your two Part B units or one of your four Elective units Note 1
Year 3, Session 1
COM00207 -  Communication in Organisations Introductory
MAT10251 -  Statistical Analysis Intermediate
Choose one of your two Part B units or one of your four Elective units Note 1
Choose one of your two Part B units or one of your four Elective units Note 1

Note 1:

Part B units include ACC10707, CSC10210, ISY00324 and ISY10058 only. Students planning to continue into the BIT may wish to choose a unit which may satisfy a BIT major requirement.

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes

Part A
CSC00235 Applications Development Introductory
COM00207 Communication in Organisations Introductory
ISY10212 Contemporary Issues in Information Technology Introductory
ISY00243 Systems Analysis and Design Intermediate
CSC00228 Database Systems I Advanced
MNG10247 Managing Organisations Introductory
MAT10251 Statistical Analysis Intermediate
ISY10209 Web Development I Introductory
CSC00240 Data Communications and Networks Introductory
ISY00245 Principles of Programming Intermediate

Part B

 Note 1
Select two (2) units from the following units:
ACC10707 Accounting and Finance for Business Introductory
CSC10210 Object Oriented Program Development Advanced
ISY00324 Visual Resources for Interactive Applications Intermediate
ISY10058 Electronic Commerce Systems Intermediate

Electives
Select any four (4) undergraduate units offered by the University.