BP162 - Bachelor of Information Technology
Plan: BP162MDVI - Bachelor of Information Technology (Multimedia Design)
Campus: RMIT University Vietnam
Overview
Program detailsPurpose 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: Bachelor of Information Technology (Multimedia Design)
Award abbreviation: BIT(MultiDes)
Total credit points: 288
Career: UGRD
Duration: 6 Semesters full time + 1 semester part time
Location: RMIT University Vietnam
Owning school: Science (171H)
Owning school URL: www.rmit.edu.au/about/our-education/academic-schools/science/
ASCED code: 029900
CRICOS code:
Purpose of the Program
The objective of this program is to develop your knowledge and skills essential for the information technology industry to become employable as a competent software developer. Undertaking the Multimedia Design major, you will focus your IT skills on the creative world of Time Based Media, Narrative for Multimedia, Imaging and Animation, Multimedia Authoring, and Web Media Technologies.
This program educates you to make a living solving, supporting, troubleshooting and designing – from web sites to business applications to programming networks – in organisations ranging from business and government to schools, health care and more. 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.
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Articulation and pathways
Transfers between BP162 and BP153
Transfers between programs are subject to selection criteria and may be referred to an RMIT Melbourne selection officer for a final decision.
Inward Pathways
Program
Outward Pathways
(Melbourne) C6068 - Advanced Diploma in Computer Science
(Melbourne) AD006 – Associate Degree in Information Technology
Other Articulants (Vietnam and International)
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Bachelor of Information Technology
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(Melbourne) MC060 - Master of Computer Science
(Melbourne) MC061 – Master of Information Technology
(Melbourne) MC062 – Master of Computing
(Melbourne) MC063 – Master of Technology (Internet and Web)
Careers in Industry
The following tables indicate how this program articulates with other programs (TAFE, HE – UG and PG) at RMIT Melbourne, highlighting educational pathways, and indicates to students with existing qualifications the extent of exemptions.
Source Program | Owning School | Credit towards this program | Academic requirement of entry | Terms of entry (guaranteed place, merit, etc) | |
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Courses | Time | ||||
AD006 – Associate Degree (Information Technology) | School of Life and Physical Sciences | Introduction to Information Technology Introduction to Programming Computer Organisation Mathematics for Computing Programming 1 Database Concepts Web Programming Software Engineering Fundamentals Programming 2 Data Communication and Net-centric Computing 4 Minor courses 2 Student Electives |
2 years | Pass | Merit |
C6068 - Advanced Diploma of Computer Science | School of Life and Physical Sciences | Introduction to Information Technology Introduction to Programming Computer Organisation Mathematics for Computing Programming 1 ;Data Communication and Net-centric Computing 4 Minor courses 2 Student Electives |
1.5 years | Must obtain a CGPA of 2.0 (Credit Average) or above. | Merit |
Destination Program | Owning School | Credit from this program towards destination program | Academic requirement for entry | Terms of entry (guaranteed place, merit, etc) | |
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Courses | Time | ||||
MC061 – Master of Information technology | School of Computer Science & IT | 0 | Must obtain a CGPA of 2.0 or above and complete following electives: Programming Techniques Algorithms and Analysis Computing Theory Database Systems |
Merit | |
MC062 – Master of Computing | School of Computer Science & IT | 4 Stage A and B courses in MC062 | 0.5 years | Must obtain a CGPA of 2.0 or above. | Merit |
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Entrance requirements
You require English IELTS language test score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 or equivalent, such as TOEFL (Paper based) = 580+ (TWE 4.5+), or TOEFL (Computer based) = 237+ (TWE 4.5+) or REW English for Academic Purposes Advanced 1&2.
Also a unit of mathematics equivalent to year 12 VCE standard Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics.
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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 has a very strong Industry Advisory
Committee that is the main link to industry. Membership includes
staff from major IT companies with global and local presence. The
Committee meets quarterly and provides feedback on the currency of our
programs, the changing needs of Industry and has input into the design
of new programs.
Professional Associations: The Australian Computer Society has strong ties to the School with a senior member on our Industry Advisory Committee.
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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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Resources available from the Library
As a student enrolled in a program at RMIT University Vietnam you may access the services, facilities and study space provided by the Library. Resources include collections of books, periodicals and other course related materials.
You can find more information on Library resources and services at RIUV: http://library.rmit.edu.vn/
You may also access many of the extensive collections of electronic resources and services provided from the RMIT University Library in Melbourne. Resources include e-books, electronic journals and newspapers and product data. Library subject guides and web based tutorials will support your learning. Electronic resources and the online Ask a Librarian reference service are accessible on and off campus 24 hours per day.
For more information on library resources and services from Melbourne go to http://www.rmit.edu.au/library
Online learning tools and content:
As a student enrolled in this program you may access online learning tools and content for your program and associated courses from the learning management system for the Vietnam campus: https://blackboard.rmit.edu.vn/webapps/login/
Learning services available to you as a student at RMIT
RMIT International University Vietnam provides the following resources and opportunities to assist your learning and wellbeing so you can achieve your study and career goals.
Services available:
- transition to tertiary student learning
- study skills, academic skills including academic literacy, writing for academic purposes, research, exam preparation and much more
- career development and employment
- living and wellbeing (including advice on health and personal matters)
- opportunities for scholarships, leadership and study abroad
- opportunities for participating in community engagement, arts, sport, recreation, fitness activities as well as student activism and university governance.
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