AD006 - Associate Degree in Information Technology

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Plan: AD006P24 - Associate Degree in Information Technology
Campus: City Campus

Overview

Program details
Purpose of the Program
Articulation and pathways
Entrance requirements
External accreditation and industry links
Student expenses and charges in addition to fees
Library, IT and specialist resources

Program details

Award title: Associate Degree in Information Technology
Award abbreviation: AssocDegIT
Total credit points: 192
Career: UGRD
Duration: 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time
Location: Onshore, City Campus
Owning school: Future Technologies (520T)
Owning school URL: www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/college-of-vocational-education
ASCED code: 029900
CRICOS code: 113595F

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Purpose of the Program

The principal objective of Associate Degree in Information Technology program is to create highly employable graduates, capable of working in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) field across the spectrum of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry. The program is designed to prepare you for a wide range of career possibilities by developing capabilities that will be of ongoing benefit to yourselves, industry and society.

You will gain the practical and theoretical skills required to enter the computer industry through a blend of theory and hands-on subjects in hardware and software, Linux, networking, database concepts, virtualisation, cloud, UX design, cyber security, artificial intelligence, and programming. You will learn to solve practical problems with laboratory work as a major component. Many of the classes are taught in computer laboratories with a ‘workshop’ approach to studies.

This approach produces graduates who are well regarded in the workplace and/or ready to complete the bachelor degree program in the equivalent area.

In the first year of this program, you will be introduced to a wide range of Information Technology industry areas including computer technology, programming, web and networking. In the second year of this program you will build on the knowledge gained from first year to industry level requirements. The second year offers 4 different course combination possibilities including option courses to facilitate your preferences in the Information Technology sector. Combination four includes the capacity to select 8 courses that define a Cyber Security Operations Major.

This program also provides a pathway for graduates into relevant bachelor degree programs. This program is available using a blended delivery methodology comprising on campus at RMIT City Campus and online study. This associate degree program fosters learning outcomes in the following areas:

  • Programming
  • Networking
  • Databases
  • Web Programming
  • UX Design
  • Operating Systems Administration
  • Computer Hardware
  • Cyber Security Operations

This program was developed through a formal consultation process with a number of stakeholders, including the Future Technologies cluster Industry Advisory Committee, academic staff of the school, and current students. This program is designed to provide you with learning outcomes that will enhance your value to the Information Technology industry. These learning outcomes include a range of abilities, skills, knowledge and attitudes appropriate to the Information Technology industry. Capability development is an essential and integral part of the learning associated with each course within this program.

Associate Degree in Information Technology graduates may find employment in roles such as junior software developer, web programmer, IT support specialist, network technician, systems administrator, or cyber security analyst, depending on their chosen electives and areas of interest.

Information computing technology (ICT) is integral to all industries and the variety of career opportunities in the profession reflects this. Examples of graduate IT career opportunities available in different industries include:

  • government departments
  • large IT companies
  • education
  • software development companies
  • retail
  • health
  • tourism

If you select combination one, two or three; INTE2507 Virtualisation (simulated industry project) provides you with a capstone experience, which will give you the opportunity to integrate, critically reflect on, and consolidate what you have learnt in your program.

If you select combination four (Cyber Security Operations Major): INTE2703 Cyber Security Major Project provides you with a Cyber Security focused capstone experience and is the Capstone Course for this Major.

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Articulation and pathways

Articulation agreements between RMIT University programs enable you, on graduating from an RMIT program, to apply for credit towards a higher level RMIT qualification. Please refer to the Admissions and Credit Policy here: https://policies.rmit.edu.au/

Successful completion of the following RMIT programs guarantees entry to AD006P24 Associate Degree in Information Technology:

  • C4410 Certificate IV in Information Technology
  • C4424 Certificate IV in Cyber Security

Successful completion of C5402 Diploma of Information Technology guarantees entry to AD006P24 Associate Degree in Information Technology with up to 96 credit points of exemptions (equivalent to 1 year full-time study).

Each C5402 plan below gains the specified 8 courses for credits:

Program Plan C5402 Diploma of IT C5402AN Diploma of IT (Advanced Networking) C5402CE Diploma of IT (Cloud Engineering) C5402CS Diploma of IT (Cyber Security)

AD006P24

Combination 1
courses exempt

 INTE2644 IT Professional Practice
ISYS3356 User-Centred Design (AD)
COSC2385 Networking 1
COSC2511 Introduction to Programming A
COSC2534 Operating Systems Administration
ISYS2390 Database Concepts A
COSC2446 Web Programming A
EXTL1049 Approved Studies 1 (University Elective)		 INTE2644 IT Professional Practice
ISYS3356 User-Centred Design (AD)
COSC2385 Networking 1
COSC2511 Introduction to Programming A
COSC2534 Operating Systems Administration
ISYS2390 Database Concepts A
COSC2446 Web Programming A
EXTL1049 Approved Studies 1 (University Elective)		 INTE2644 IT Professional Practice
ISYS3356 User-Centred Design (AD)
COSC2385 Networking 1
COSC2511 Introduction to Programming A
COSC2534 Operating Systems Administration
INTE2645 Introduction to Cloud
INTE2643 Cyber Security Foundations
EXTL1049 Approved Studies 1 (University Elective)		 INTE2644 IT Professional Practice
ISYS3356 User-Centred Design (AD)
COSC2385 Networking 1
COSC2511 Introduction to Programming A
COSC2384 Networking 2
INTE2643 Cyber Security Foundations
INTE2557 Cyber Security
EXTL1049 Approved Studies 1 (University Elective)

Graduates of C5402CS Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security) receive guaranteed entry with the following 96 credit points of exemptions in AD006P24 Associate Degree in Information Technology with a major in Cyber Security Operations (combination 4):

  • COSC2446 Web Programming A
  • ISYS3356 User-Centred Design (AD)
  • COSC2385 Networking 1
  • COSC2511 Introduction to Programming A
  • COSC2395 Programming A
  • COSC2384 Networking 2
  • INTE2699 Cyber Security Testing Operations
  • INTE2643 Cyber Security Foundations

Further studies:

Successful completion of AD006P24 Associate Degree in Information Technology guarantees entry into the following RMIT programs:

  • BP162 Bachelor of Information Technology with up to 192 credit points of exemptions (equivalent to 2 years full-time study)
  • BP094 Bachelor of Computer Science with up to 96 credit points of exemptions (equivalent to 1 year full-time study)
  • BP096 Bachelor of Software Engineering with up to 96 credit points of exemptions (equivalent to 1 year full-time study)
  • BP340 Bachelor of Data Science with up to 96 credit points of exemptions (equivalent to 1 year full-time study)

Please note that:

  • Students completing COSC2385 & COSC2384 (first year) and taking COSC2383 & COSC2382 (Program option courses in Combination 1) in AD006P24 will achieve the BP162 Cisco Networking Minor and can take a second minor in the final year of BP162.
  • Students not selecting COSC2383 & COSC2382 as Program option courses will not complete a BP162 minor in AD006 and will have the option to complete 1 minor in the final year of BP162.
  • Students wishing to articulate into BP094 or BP096 must meet year 12 mathematics requirements* and take MATH1150 & COSC2391 (Program option courses in Combination 2).
  • Students wishing to articulate into BP340 must meet year 12 mathematics requirements* and take MATH2200 and COSC2391 (Program option courses in Combination 3).
  • * AD006P24 Associate Degree in Information Technology Year 12 Maths requirements
    • Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any Mathematics or equivalent studies.
  • After successfully completing the first year of AD006P24 Associate Degree in Information Technology, you may be eligible to receive an exit qualification of DP019P24 Diploma of Information Technology.

For more information on these pathways, the credits that will be granted and any conditions that apply, refer to the destination program guides.

If you have already developed areas of skill and knowledge included in this program (for example, through prior studies or work experience), you can apply for credit once you have enrolled in this program.

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Entrance requirements

Program entry requirements

Successful completion of an Australian Year 12 senior secondary certificate of education or equivalent. 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) prerequisite units 3 and 4 — a study score of at least 23 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in any other English; and a study score of at least 20 in Mathematics (any).

English language requirements

A minimum IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 6.0, with no band below 5.5; or equivalent.
For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English equivalents web page.

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External accreditation and industry links

Graduates from this program are eligible for membership in the Australian Computer Society at the associate grade level.

For more information regarding membership click the ACS website here https://www.acs.org.au/home.html

The program is connected to industry via the AD006 Industry Advisory Committee (IAC) and through the Future Technologies Cluster's extensive relationships with the IT industry. The committee provides feedback on the currency of the program, the changing needs of industry and has input into the design of new courses.

This program is not externally accredited.

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Student 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.

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Library, IT and specialist resources

Resources available from the Library

RMIT Library provides extensive resources, services and study space. All RMIT students have access to scholarly resources including course-related material, books, e-books, journals and databases.

One-on-one study support is available for assistance with assignment preparation, academic writing, referencing, maths and study skills.
To contact Library staff for help, phone, email or chat via the Ask the Library service.

For recommended texts and databases relevant to computer science, refer to http://rmit.libguides.com/compsci. You can find more information on Library resources and services at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library

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If you have a laptop or other wireless-enabled device you can connect to RMIT’s fast Wi-Fi. While on campus, no matter how you work or where you work, you’re able to connect, collaborate and create using this secure network. In addition, with myDesktop, you can access your RMIT desktop and applications from home or wherever you have an internet connection.

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 https://www.rmit.edu.au/students

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