This program can be studied worldwide through Open Universities Australia (OUA). Build a solid foundation in programming and information technology (IT), while studying non-IT topics that match your interests to create your own degree. This course is designed to give you a foundation in programming and information technology fundamentals, while also offering the chance to engage with topics outside the realm of information technology. Core subjects include introduction to IT, programming, database systems, software engineering, web programming and professional computing practice. You must do a minimum of 65 per cent computer science and IT courses with the rest drawn from courses in related discipline areas including: accounting and law applied communication economics finance and marketing entrepreneurship logistics management statistics CISCO networking This is a degree of choice for those who want a professional IT degree that does not rely on software and IT development. Career Employment opportunities are as flexible and broad as the program itself. By studying a wide range of topics, both in computing and in other fields, graduates can pursue pure IT roles and roles in other areas that require IT experience such as marketing, advertising, accounting, and health administration. Graduates can find work as IT professionals in a range of tech-related areas, such as: business analysis helpdesk and desktop support network/systems administration technical writing and desktop publishing testing quality assurance web development Pathway options When you successfully complete the Associate Degree in Information Technology and achieve a minimum GPA of 2.0, you are guaranteed entry in the Bachelor of Technology (Computing Studies) and may receive four semesters of advanced standing (equivalent to 192 credit points). Alternatively, you can gain entry from RMIT Foundation Studies or a range of vocational study programs. Further study When you successfully complete this program, you may be eligible for entry into an RMIT Honours or Postgraduate program.