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Overview

Become a highly skilled and sought after IT professional.

La Trobe's Bachelor of Information Technology combines industry and academic insights to put you at the forefront of one of the 21st century's most in-demand fields. Develop ideas and devise innovative solutions to problems such as computer hacking, software piracy and security breaches. In final year, you'll have the chance to develop a software program of your own.

From July, these terms will commence every six weeks, so international students can begin studying online now and be ready to join us on campus once borders reopen.

You'll learn:

Web and software development

Being able to develop, build and maintain websites and software are essential skills for the modern IT professional.

IT systems analysis

Understand and analyze IT systems to deliver more efficient and effective IT solutions for your organization.

Design

Learn about software, system and network design so you can contribute to making better programs and infrastructure.

Programming and networking

Learn the language of computers and how they communicate with one another to create working code and smarter systems.

Project management, estimation, documentation and report evaluation

IT is more than just computers. Learning to manage projects and communicate effectively is must in any organizational environment.

Combine your IT skills with electives in business, social sciences, humanities, web engineering, computer technology, and security and information systems analysis.

The qualification awarded on graduation is recognized in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 7.

Career Outcomes

Skilled IT professionals are required across all industries. As a graduate, you'll be well placed to find work in roles that include:

Network administrator

Plan, document, communicate, configure and implement solutions for computer networks.

Use your technical skills while managing people and stakeholders in medium to large organizations.

Web developer

Develop applications for the web at the front end and back end using various programming languages.

Manage people and projects as a freelancer, or for small, medium or large organizations.

Network architect

Design, organize, configure and troubleshoot networks to respond to requests, deliver information and services for your clients or employers.

Work in large or small organizations helping to lead teams and implement solutions to a high standard.

Software developer/programmer

Write code and software across multiple languages, or specialize in one.

Machine learning engineer

Machine learning is at the forefront of artificial intelligence (AI). Conduct research, write code, collaborate, manage people and communicate ideas to create machine learning solutions for your organization.

Systems analyst

Provide support, maintenance, communication and project management skills to teams of IT professionals working for organizations of any size.

Professional recognition

The Bachelor of Information Technology on the Bendigo and Bundoora (Melbourne) campuses is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS). Graduates of the Bachelor of Information Technology may apply for membership with the ACS. Membership may be subject to additional or ongoing requirements beyond completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.