Get degree qualified in IT from La Trobe with this cutting edge pathway If you aspire to be tertiary qualified in the information and communications technology (ICT) field, the Bachelor of Information Technology offered by Chisholm, in partnership with La Trobe University, is for you. When you complete this course, you'll have the confidence and ability to work in a variety of industries as an ICT professional. Learn the underlying theories and principles of ICT, specialising in software development, computer networks and web development. You will develop skills to analyse problems in various industry sectors and develop innovative solutions in preparation for employment in various industries. Once complete, you'll be eligible for membership with the Australian Computer Society. In the first year of the course, you'll gain practical skills in areas such as networking, systems support, databases, programming, gaming and simulation, internet engineering and operating systems, operating system software, network and data integrity, internet protocol networks and servers, system and software faults, wireless local area networks (WLAN), project management, software design, application architecture, development and programming for commercial application (games). In the second and third years, you'll learn the theories and principles of information and communication technologies, further specialising in operating systems, object-oriented programming, database management systems, web applications engineering, systems and web security, and network engineering. Graduates will be prepared for roles that bridge the gap between technical and management personnel in various industry segments such as communications and mobile industry, banking, marketing, entertainment, health, education, government, mining and logistics, and jobs that require the development of innovative solutions through the effective use of IT tools. Course structure Once the Certificate IV in Information Technology and the Diploma of Software Development have been completed, a further two years of full time study is required to complete the degree. Classes are held at Chisholm at 311 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Indicative workload Weekly workload per semester for 4 subjects: 16 hours face-to-face plus 16 hours personal study time Learning outcomes Create business analysis written reports Demonstrate awareness of appropriate social, legal, and ethical values Demonstrate research and information literacy skills to locate, interrogate and evaluate relevant business-related literature to develop specifications for business information systems projects Propose and analyse strategies for solving real life business system problems and/or challenges in other fields of study. Analyse and evaluate numerical data and evidence from business and scientific reports and journals to make recommendations Conduct clearly spoken and engaging explanations and presentations. Implement and evaluate solutions to unfamiliar, constructed and real world business and technical problems consistent with professional standards. Apply fundamental information system design concepts and computer-based techniques to solve business and/or related problems. Contribute constructively in a team Possible job outcome support web designer network support technician help desk officer website developer applications developer assistant website coordinator database designer / developer network security specialist IT security administrator computer network manager IT & systems professional