SBAIO

Bachelor of

Applied Information Technology

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Nationally recognised

Duration 3 years full-time / 6 years part-time^

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360 Credit Points

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Summary

Upskilled's Education Consultants are uniquely positioned to provide detailed information about many types of online qualifications, and we've been asked to provide our highly valued services to students interested in La Trobe University's Bachelor of Applied Information Technology (SBAIO).

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Your consultation and part of your enrolment will be managed by Upskilled, and your qualification will be delivered by La Trobe University in its entirety. This includes (but is not limited to) all payments, HECS-HELP applications, training and assessments, and student support..

La Trobe University has partnered with Didasko to deliver this degree. This amazing higher education IT course is available online, delivered via the award-winning Didasko online learning management platform.

About the qualification

This bachelor's degree provides a generalist overview of the IT industry and is perfect for those wanting to work in the field but are unsure which area to specialise in. Students of the course will get the opportunity to explore exciting subject areas in information systems, software development, computer networks and web development.

As this degree is delivered 100% online, it allows students to continue their studies, helping them juggle work and personal commitments. Students will also get the opportunity to acquire valuable vendor certifications that are highly respected and relevant to the IT industry

Detail

Duration

3 years full-time / 6 years part-time^

Units

360 Credit Points

Students undertaking this program can develop an all-rounder knowledge and skillset in preparation to work in the IT industry. In addition to the core units like programming and information systems, the program also offers an extensive range of electives where students can study a particular area of interest like mobile application development and advanced computer networks.

Course structure

This bachelor's degree is conducted over a 3 year (full-time) or 6 year (part-time) period and is delivered online by Didasko. The course structure below is indicative and subject to change depending on how you tailor your course with specialisations, majors, minors and electives.

During the third year, students will also be undertaking industry projects for the planning and development of a medium-sized software project and one that addresses a real-life or community problem. The program is designed to give you the option of exiting the course with an applied diploma (after Year 1) or an applied associate degree (after Year 2). Note: only one testamur will be issued which will be for the highest level achieved.

^ Minimum timeframe for the bachelor's degree is 36 months and can vary according to absence, advanced standing status, studying full-time versus part-time, availability of subjects and your progress in the course.

Inclusions

Studying online has many great benefits and can provide convenience to those who have busy, professional work lives. This bachelor's degree is flexible and allows you to learn at a time that suits you without disrupting your work and personal commitments.

By studying this qualification, you'll have:

Access to a 100% online course from start to finish
Full support from qualified academics
Access to engaging and award-winning content
An easy-to-use, single learning portal
The ability to start immediately via monthly intakes.

Vendor Certifications

This program includes vendor certifications that are recognised worldwide. At no extra cost, they are already included in some of the subjects for this degree. One of the key benefits of acquiring vendor certificates is that students are able to add these to their resume, highlighting their expertise for a specific software or program.

These softwares or programs can be related to:

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Microsoft and CompTIA
CCNET from Cisco
Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript
CSS3 from Microsoft

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Students who have studied at a tertiary level elsewhere or happen to have a qualification or work experience similar to this degree may qualify for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)/Credit Transfer.

Upon enrolment, students will be able to discuss if their experience or previous studies qualifies for RPL/Credit Transfer, which can help them complete their studies earlier or reduce their study load.

Assessment

Course materials range from webinars, tutorials and lectures, which can be accessed online by students. Assessments for this program will have students answering open-ended questions and undertaking various practical activities and assignments to apply the theoretical concepts learnt throughout the course.

Subjects

The Bachelor of Applied Information of Technology consists of core units and elective subjects. Students are required to complete 360 credit points to satisfy the requirements for the course. They also have the option to exit early, either to graduate with an associate degree (240 credit points) or diploma qualification (120 credit points).

Year 1 core subjects

Unit Code	Unit Name
CSE1ITX	Information Technology Fundamentals
CSE1ISX	Information Systems
CSE1PGX	Programming Environment
CSE2NFX	Network Engineering Fundamentals
CSE2DCX	Database Fundamentals on the Cloud
CSE1SPX	Sustainability Practices
CSE1SIX	Information Systems Infrastructure
CSE1OFX	Object Oriented Programming Fundamentals

Year 2 core subjects

Unit Code	Unit Name
CSE1IOX	Intermediate Object Oriented Programming
CSE2CNX	Computer Networks
MAT2DMX	Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science 1
CSE2ICX	Internet Client Engineering
CSE2SDX	Information Systems Development

Core choice subjects (choose 1)

Unit Code	Unit Name
CSE2ANX	Advanced Computer Networks
CSE2SAX	Operating System Administration
CSE2WDX	Web Development

Elective subjects (choose 2)

Unit Code	Unit Name
CSE2OSX	Operating Systems
BUS2PMX	Project Management
CSE2VVX	Virtualisation for the Cloud
CSE2MAX	Mobile Application Development with Android

Year 3 core subjects

Unit Code	Unit Name
CSE3PEX	Professional Environment
CSE3PAX	Industry Project 3A
CSE3PBX	Industry Project 3B

Elective subjects (choose 5)

Unit Code	Unit Name
CSE3WSX	Wireless Network Engineering
CSE3BGX	Big Data Management on the Cloud
CSE3CIX	Computational Intelligence for Data Analysis
CSE3CSX	Cybersecurity Fundamentals
CSE3OTX	Internet of Things
CSE3NWX	Networks, Systems and Web Security

You will also be required to choose one level 200 Elective and two level 300 Electives. Contact us today or open live chat to talk to an education adviser to find out about the elective units in detail.

Outcomes

This bachelor's degree can help improve employment prospects for those interested in working in the exciting world of IT. Graduates can potentially explore the following career outcomes.

Career outcomes

Systems Support Analyst Salary
$73,800 - 105,500 annually Information Technology Software Manager Salary
$110,000 - 150,000 annually Information Technology

Entry requirements

Start date

Monthly Intake (1st Monday of every month)

For admission to this study program, one of the following is required:

If you have completed Year 12 in the past 2 years, you will need a 50+ ATAR score with a Units 3 & 4 study score of at least 25 in English, or
An equivalent academic level achievement, or
At least one year of work experience, after leaving school
All students are required to undergo the online Pre-enrolment Assessment and achieve a pass mark of 60%.

Students undergo a pre-enrolment interview process to assess their suitability for the program. Upon enrolment, students need to provide supporting documentation such as Proof of ID, Proof of Citizenship, Academic/Work Documentation and Photo.

Resource requirements

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
Desktop/laptop computer
Webcam
Sound capabilities (microphone/speakers)
64bit CPU capable of virtualisation (VT-x/AMD-v) with at least 4 cores (either an Intel core i5/i7 or an AMD FX-61XX or AMD FX-81XX)
16GB RAM or higher recommended
SSD storage recommended
Minimum 150GB free storage (internal or external). Cloud storage is encouraged for backups but shouldn't be included in minimum.
20GB of download allowance per month from your ISP
64bit operating system (Windows/Mac/Linux)
Discrete GPU/graphics card recommended

Flexible payment options

Upskilled offers flexible payment options for students. Enquire now for more information on payment methods.

HECS-HELP

No up-front fees with a Govt Assistance Package.

Estimated cost per year if studying full time

$7,950

(CSP*^).

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Pay by Subject

Flexible subject-by-subject payments for your course, in the order you study them.

Full-time students
Pay for 2 subjects every 3 months

Part-time students
Pay for 1 subject every 3 months

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Flexible payment

Course fees for this study program can be made via the Australian Government's HECS-HELP loan scheme or by Didasko's subject-by-subject payment plan.

The course RRP is $21,200

HECS-HELP

To be eligible for HECS-HELP, you must be able to study in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).

The government supplies an assistance package which varies on the course you wish to undertake and the remainder of the yearly course fees are covered under the HECS-HELP scheme. This allows you to commence your studies with no up-front fees.

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Subject by subject

Pay for your course in smaller installments that cover subjects in the order you study them. Full-time students will be required to pay for 2 subjects every 3 months. Part-time students will be required to pay for 1 subject every 3 months. Every 3 months you have the option to change from full-time to part-time studies or vice-versa.

Example

You are a full-time student studying the Bachelor of Applied Information Technology and your student contribution is $7,950 per year. This yearly amount is for a total of 8 subjects you will complete over the year. You will be required to pay for 2 subjects every 3 months. Your student contribution for the period will be $2,381.75 (2 subjects at $1190.875 each).

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Applied Information Technology

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About the qualification

Detail

^ Minimum timeframe for the bachelor's degree is 36 months and can vary according to absence, advanced standing status, studying full-time versus part-time, availability of subjects and your progress in the course.

Subjects

Year 1 core subjects

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Year 2 core subjects

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Core choice subjects (choose 1)

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Elective subjects (choose 2)

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Year 3 core subjects

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Elective subjects (choose 5)

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Outcomes

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Entry requirements

Resource requirements

Flexible payment options

HECS-HELP

​No up-front fees with a Govt Assistance Package.

Estimated cost per year if studying full time

$7,950

(CSP*^).

Pay by Subject

Flexible subject-by-subject payments for your course, in the order you study them.

Course fees for this study program can be made via the Australian Government's HECS-HELP loan scheme or by Didasko's subject-by-subject payment plan.

The course RRP is $21,200

HECS-HELP

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