By studying the Associate Degree of Information Technology you will obtain the foundation to begin your pursuit of a career in information technology. You will gain a broad understanding and knowledge of a range of areas within the IT industry.An Associate Degree of Information Technology will provide you with a foundation to begin your pursuit of a fast-paced, challenging and dynamic career in the information technology industry. The core units within this course will provide you with a solid grounding in the core body of information technology knowledge and skills as defined by the Australian Computer Society. The course allows you a wide choice of electives to pursue your area of interest. By completing an Associate Degree of Information Technology it provides you with a gateway to a wide variety of professions. Information technology specialists are sought after in nearly every business or organisation and in a range of employment fields ranging from finance, medicine, arts, education, the military and manufacturing to high-tech business. Benefit from the flexibility to choose the study method that best suits you - on-campus or by online study and either full-time or part-time. PROGRAM STRUCTURE You are required to complete a total of 16 units including eight core units, four units from within a given list and four electives. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES On completion of the Associate Degree of Information Technology you will be able to pursue employment opportunities in many sectors including finance, medicine, arts, education, the military, manufacturing and business, in fields such as: computer technology business analysis data communication data entry database management internet and web development network and communication technology programming project management support security software development systems analysis