BP162 - Bachelor of Information Technology
Plan: BP162OUA17 - Bachelor of Information Technology
Campus: OUA CSP
Overview
Program detailsPurpose of the ProgramArticulation and pathwaysEntrance requirementsExternal accreditation and industry linksStudent expenses and charges in addition to feesLibrary, IT and specialist resourcesProgram details
Award title: Bachelor of Information Technology
Award abbreviation: BIT
Total credit points: 288
Career: UGRD
Duration: 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Location: Open Learning Australia
Owning school: Computing Technologies (175H)
Owning school URL: www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/computing-technologies
ASCED code: 029900
CRICOS code:
Top of pagePurpose of the Program
The objective of the Bachelor of Information Technology is to develop your knowledge and skills essential for the information technology industry so you will be employable as a competent software developer.
You will gain an excellent combination of knowledge and practical, hands-on expertise to influence an organisation's technology infrastructure and the clients who use IT.
As a graduate of this program, you may be responsible for selecting and deploying software products appropriate for commercial organisations, software development companies, government departments and large computer organisations. You may also create and manage business applications, web sites, systems and environments.
In the third year capstone course, COSC2693 Programming Project 1, you will attain hands-on experience in the development of a substantial piece of software: integrating practice and theory.
This program allows you to do a minor stream of courses from one of the following areas: Accounting, Economics, Marketing, AWS Cloud Solutions, Internet Communication, Internet Design, Management. In addition to the core IT skills, these minor streams will assist you to attain skills useful in the workplace and adapt easily with the operational workflow of an enterprise.
This program is delivered online through Open Universities Australia (OUA).
Top of pageArticulation and pathways
Articulation:
Articulation agreements between RMIT programs enable students graduating from an RMIT qualification to achieve credit in a higher level qualification. The table below provides you with information about articulation agreements with this program.
Graduates of the RMIT Associate Degree in Information Technology AD006P11 are guaranteed entry and will receive credit for 192 credit points into BP162OUA17 Bachelor of Information Technology. (Note: A standard year of full-time undergraduate study at RMIT University is 96 credit points).
AD006P11 Associate Degree in Information Technology
If you are a graduate of the AD006P11 Associate Degree in Information Technology you will be able to claim credit for courses you have already completed. The tables below provide you with information about the credit agreements between these programs.
You will gain entry into the: |
BP162OUA17 Bachelor of Information Technology |
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then you may apply for credit for up to: |
16 courses, 192 credit points |
The courses for which you will get credit are: |
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Pathways:
Pathways from this program include MC208 Master of Information Technology and MC061 Master of Computer Science which are primarily delivered face to face on the Melbourne City campus.. Eligibility is subject to standard program entry requirements.
Top of pageEntrance requirements
BP162OUA17 - Bachelor of Information Technology has been discontinued and will no longer accept new students from OUA UGRD Study Period 1 2023.
For detailed information about this RMIT program offered through Open Universities Australia (OUA), please refer to the OUA website (www.open.edu.au) and the relevant page about OUA's program registration process and entrance requirements here.
To be eligible for a Commonwealth supported place in this degree, you must be:
- An Australian citizen residing in Australia for all or part of your studies OR
- A New Zealand citizen who will be residing in Australia for the duration of your study OR
- The holder of a permanent visa who will be residing in Australia for the duration of your study OR
- The holder of a permanent humanitarian visa will be residing in Australia for the duration of your study
- Able to meet the university course admission requirements
Please note: You can still enrol and pay for your units via FEE-HELP or an upfront payment if you are not eligible for CSP.
Program entry requirements
Successful completion of an Australian Year 12 senior secondary certificate of education or equivalent, with a minimum ATAR of 65
For information on international qualifications and corresponding entry requirements that are equivalent to Australian academic entry requirements, see the Country equivalents web page.
Prerequisites
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL; Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any Mathematics.
English Language Requirements
A minimum IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 6.5, with no band below 6.0; or equivalent. For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English equivalents web page.
Selection requirements - via OUA open access:
Successful completion of two units from within the Information Technology discipline. Suggested two units for completion are CPT110 and CPT120.
It is expected and therefore suggested that a student completing this degree have a good understanding of maths concepts.
Top of pageExternal accreditation and industry links
This program is accredited at professional level by the Australian Computer Society, which accredits Information and Communication Technology related programs that are offered by Australian universities, both onshore and offshore.
The School of Science has substantial links with the ICT industry both within Australia and internationally. Employers and industry professionals are members of our Industry Advisory Committee and have contributed to the initial development and ongoing improvement of the program. Their involvement ensures that the program remains relevant to your needs as a graduate and the needs of graduate employers. The committee meets quarterly and provides feedback on the currency of the programs, the changing needs of Industry and has input into the design of new programs. It also actively contributes to the School through participation in seminars, marketing events, industry awards and scholarships.
Many of the teaching staff within the program are practising (or have been) industry professionals with extensive industry experience and contact networks. This experience, when integrated into teaching and learning practice, enriches your learning environment.
Graduates of this program may be eligible to apply for professional membership with the Australian Computer Society in Australia: http://www.acs.org.au/
Top of pageStudent expenses and charges in addition to fees
Once you are enrolled as a student in this program you will need to allow for expenses other than university tuition fees. Additional expenses may relate to the purchase of lecture notes, textbooks, stationery, consumables such as printer paper, fees levied by commercial internet service providers for internet access outside of the university campus, and other relevant costs.
Top of pageLibrary, IT and specialist resources
Resources available from the Library
As a student enrolled in a program at RMIT University you can access the extensive services, facilities and study space provided by the Library. You can access online books, journals and other course related materials such as lynda.com tutorials and Safari textbooks, past exams, and e-books. Through our document delivery service you can also request items from any library in the world.
Library staff can show you how to find information for your assignments or you can work through web-based tutorials or use our online Ask a Librarian service.
The Library is continually expanding our electronic collections to make it easier for you to get the information you need when you need it. All RMIT students have unlimited access to quality electronic resources such as, e-books, e-journals and newspapers.
You can find more information on Library resources and services at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library including specific resources for computer science:http://rmit.libguides.com/compsci.
Online learning tools and content
As a student in this program you may access online learning tools and content for your program and associated courses from the student portal, myRMIT.
The School of Science also provides you with access to its specialised computer environments including a variety of database products under different operating systems.
For specific information about this RMIT program offered through Open University Australia (OUA), please refer to the OUA website www.open.edu.au and navigate to the relevant page.
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