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Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
2 years full-time; 4 years part-time
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Location
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Placements
NA
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ATAR
65 / 14
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Inherent Requirements
NA
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
AssocDegInfTech
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Course code
2202321
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Credit points
192
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Equivalent units
16
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Indicative Fee
Overview
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.
| 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. |
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.
| Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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| 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
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
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 |
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Year 1, Session 1 |
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| CSC00240 - Data Communications and Networks | Introductory | ||||
| COM00207 - Communication in Organisations | Introductory | ||||
| MNG10247 - Managing Organisations | Introductory | ||||
| ISY10209 - Web Development I | Introductory | ||||
Year 1, Session 2 |
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| ISY10212 - Contemporary Issues in Information Technology | Introductory | ||||
| CMP71001 - Cybersecurity | Introductory | ||||
| CSC71001 - Programming I | Introductory | ||||
| ISY00243 - Systems Analysis and Design | Intermediate | ||||
Year 2, Session 1 |
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| 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 | ||||
| Choose one of your two (2) Specialist Units or one of your four (4) Elective Units | Note 1 | ||||
Year 2, Session 2 |
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| Choose one of your two (2) Specialist Units or one of your four (4) Elective Units | Note 1 | ||||
| Choose one of your two (2) Specialist Units or one of your four (4) Elective Units | Note 1 | ||||
| Choose one of your two (2) Specialist Units or one of your four (4) Elective Units | Note 1 | ||||
| Choose one of your two (2) Specialist Units or one of your four (4) Elective Units | Note 1 | ||||
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
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| 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 | ||||
| Choose one of your two (2) Specialist Units or one of your four (4) Elective Units | Note 1 | ||||
| Choose one of your two (2) Specialist Units or one of your four (4) Elective Units | Note 1 | ||||
| Choose one of your two (2) Specialist Units or one of your four (4) Elective Units | Note 1 | ||||
| Year 3, Session 1 | |||||
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CSC72003 -
Programming II
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Intermediate | ||||
| CSC72001 - Database Systems | Intermediate | ||||
| Choose one of your two (2) Specialist Units or one of your four (4) Elective Units | Note 1 | ||||
| Choose one of your two (2) Specialist Units or one of your four (4) Elective Units | Note 1 | ||||
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.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Level of learning | Notes | ||
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Core Units |
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| COM00207 | Communication in Organisations | Introductory | |||
| MNG10247 | Managing Organisations | Introductory | |||
| ISY10209 | Web Development I | Introductory | |||
| ISY00243 | Systems Analysis and Design | Intermediate | |||
| CSC71001 | Programming I | Introductory | |||
| ISY10212 | Contemporary Issues in Information Technology | Introductory | |||
| CSC00240 | Data Communications and Networks | Introductory | |||
| CMP71001 | Cybersecurity | Introductory | |||
| CSC72003 | Programming II | Intermediate | |||
| CSC72001 | Database Systems | Intermediate | |||
Specialist Units |
Note 1 | ||||
| Select two (2) units from the following: | |||||
| ACC10707 | Accounting and Finance for Business | Introductory | |||
| CSC72002 | Object Oriented Programming | Intermediate | |||
| ISY00324 | Visual Resources for Interactive Applications | Intermediate | |||
| ISY10058 | Electronic Commerce Systems | Intermediate | |||
Elective units |
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| Select four (4) elective units from the suggested units below. Other School of Business and Tourism or University-wide electives may be taken as elective units on approval by your Course Coordinator. | |||||
| ISY00324 | Visual Resources for Interactive Applications | Intermediate | |||
| ISY00325 | Audio-Video Resources for Interactive Applications | Intermediate | |||
| CSC10214 | Designing the User Experience | Intermediate | |||
| CSC10215 | Developing the User Experience | Advanced | |||
| CSC72002 | Object Oriented Programming | Intermediate | |||
| CSC73010 | Programming Mobile Systems | Advanced | |||
| CSC73001 | Cloud Systems Development | Advanced | |||
| CSC10217 | Web Development II | Advanced | |||
| ACC10707 | Accounting and Finance for Business | Introductory | |||
| MKT00075 | Marketing Principles | Introductory | |||
| ISY10058 | Electronic Commerce Systems | Intermediate | |||
| MAT10251 | Statistical Analysis | Intermediate | |||
| ACC73002 | Business Analytics and Big Data | Advanced | |||
| MNG10476 | Professional Development for the Workplace | Intermediate | |||
| MNG00314 | Entrepreneurship and Innovation | Advanced | |||
| CMP73010 | Managing Software Development | Advanced | |||