Bachelor of Applied Information Technology (ONLINE)
Course Overview
Three graduation opportunities in one degree
La Trobe University 100% online IT degrees and business degrees provide you with the unique opportunity to graduate after year one, two or three with a La Trobe qualification. Subject to satisfactorily completing each part of your course, you can graduate with an applied diploma (end year 1), an applied associate degree (end year 2), or an applied bachelor degree when you graduate after all three years.
Please note, you will only receive one qualification - which will be the highest successfully completed level when you choose to exit your studies.
Year 1: Diploma
After completing year 1 of your degree, you will be awarded with an applied diploma. You can add this qualification to your résumé and move forward with your career plans.
Expected income A$50K
Year 2: Associate degree
Successful completion of year 2 will increase your chances of a higher-paying position with an applied associate degree. However, you are now well over half way to your applied bachelor degree, so why not continue to study while staying employed?
Expected income: A$60K-80K
Year 3: Bachelor degree
Your applied bachelor degree greatly improves the opportunities available to you. Armed with 3 qualifications, you will have demonstrated your ability to stay focused to achieve a goal. With the job-ready skills and knowledge acquired from your course, employers will find you highly desirable.
Expected income A$80K-100K
Entry requirements
To study your La Trobe applied bachelor degree, you must have the following.
Completion of Year 12, with a score in English of at least 25, or
An equivalent academic level achievement, or
At least two years of work experience, after leaving school
Proof of an IELTS Academic 6.0 with no band less than 6.0 or equivalent
All students are required to undergo the online Didasko Pre-enrolment Assessment and achieve a pass mark of 60%.
Equipment required
- To get the most out of this exciting online experience, we recommend you equip yourself with the right tools for the job before you commence your studies.
- All study resources (content and assessments) will be provided as part of the course. You will need to supply the following.
- A good, reliable internet connection
- Computer capable of running Windows (check with manufacturer if unsure)
- Webcam
- Sound capabilities (microphone/speakers)
Please note: should you wish to take electives, BUS2PMX - Project Management or CSE1ITX - Information Technology Fundamentals, and you are studying using an Apple computer, please let us know at the time of your selection.
Wellbeing
We firmly believe that learning and wellbeing are linked and that students learn best when their wellbeing is optimised. To this end, our students can enjoy personal and online support for their health and wellbeing.
Orientation
When you start your course, you will be given an invitation to join a live orientation (video conference) for the first day of your first term. This orientation is designed to answer any questions you have and help you navigate your online Learning Portal.
If you haven’t been formally studying for a while, or you just want a clearer understanding of what’s ahead, we have created an orientation portal to help you become study-ready. Not only does it highlight the features and benefits of studying online, but it’s packed with valuable information to help you succeed in your studies with us.
Student resources
Didasko deliver online learning resources for La Trobe University qualifications. The resources can vary from subject to subject and can include:
Multimedia
Didasko have an award-winning content creation department that produce engaging learning resources.
Live video
Didasko host live lectures such as subject welcomes, assessment overviews and live forums through video conferencing tools.
Recorded video
We record our subject lectures so that they are relevant to an applied learning outcome.
Learning guides
In some cases, learning guides are also available in PDF form and are useful to students who prefer written material.
Assessments
There are different types of assessments and projects to measure students’ understanding. Some of those types are: essay, multiple-choice questions, oral assessments.
Exams
Some of the exams are proctored by the Academic Team via remote desktop sharing.
Course Structure
Three graduation opportunities in one degree
La Trobe University 100% online IT degrees and business degrees provide you with the unique opportunity to graduate after year one, two or three with a La Trobe qualification. Subject to satisfactorily completing each part of your course, you can graduate with an applied diploma (end year 1), an applied associate degree (end year 2), or an applied bachelor degree when you graduate after all three years.
Please note, you will only receive one qualification - which will be the highest successfully completed level when you choose to exit your studies.
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Academic Entry Requirements | To study your La Trobe applied bachelor degree, you must have the following. Completion of Year 12, with a score in English of at least 25, or An equivalent academic level achievement, or At least two years of work experience, after leaving school Proof of an IELTS Academic 6.0 with no band less than 6.0 or equivalent All students are required to undergo the online Didasko Pre-enrolment Assessment and achieve a pass mark of 60%. |
Career Opportunities
- Systems Analyst
- Analyst Programmer
- Database Manager
- Software Engineer
- Software Strategist
- Systems Marketer
- Should you choose to exit at diploma level (end of year 1), you will have entry-level skills to commence work in the IT industry roles such as Help-desk and Web Support. If you exit at associate degree level (end of year 2), you will have additional industry certified skills.