This practical two-year associate degree gives you the basic skills required to perform a range of in-demand specialist IT functions such as technical support, software development/installation, network engineering/administration and provides a guaranteed pathway into a relevant bachelor degree. Study in our computer laboratories on old and new technology allowing you to enter the workforce with relevant skills for today’s IT industry. Learn how to build a secure network for an office environment Develop a suite of skills to troubleshoot common technical problems Set up VPNs Develop software to meet business needs Configure data centre virtualization Career Information computing technology is integral to all industries and the variety of career opportunities in the profession reflects this. Examples of career opportunities available as a graduate, include government departments large IT companies education software development companies retail health tourism Pathway options You can gain entry to the Associate Degree in Information Technology from RMIT Foundation Studies or a range of vocational study programs. Further study When you successfully complete the Associate Degree in Information Technology you can gain entry to a range of other RMIT programs. The grades you achieve plus any other program requirements determine the programs you can get into and the amount of credit you will receive. If you achieve a minimum GPA of 2.0, you may receive four semesters of advanced standing (equivalent to 192 credit points) in the following programs: Bachelor of Information Technology Bachelor of Technology (Computing Studies) If you achieve a minimum GPA of 3.0, you may receive two semesters of advanced standing (equivalent to 96 credit points) in the following programs. Bachelor of Computer Science Bachelor of Software Engineering If you achieve a minimum GPA of 3.0, you may receive one semester of advanced standing (equivalent to 72 credit points) in the Bachelor of Information Technology (Games and Graphics Programming). Alternatively, you may be eligible for entry into other RMIT undergraduate programs.