Information Technology

Information technology (IT) is everywhere, but its power comes from the creative intelligence of the people behind it.

Become the expert who designs and creates the IT systems we all rely on.This highly practical course gives you the problem-solving skills you need to drive the ongoing revolution in the way we:communicateconduct businessexperience the worldAt Australia's leading IT Faculty, you will learn from the best in a cutting-edge environment.

Flexibility and choice - through our comprehensive range of majors, minors and double degrees - let you develop your strengths and explore new areas.Through real-world industry projects or placements, and with generous scholarships available, you'll hit the ground running - ready to embark on an exciting career.

Our Comprehensive courses allow you to select from a wide range of subjects within a broad field of study. You can choose a Monash Comprehensive course in five broad fields: arts, business, commerce, information technology or science, and then customise your course to make it uniquely yours.In this course, you will study a range of subjects from across the information technology field, broadening your knowledge in this area while also deepening your knowledge in at least one subject that will become your major.

A. Information technology specified study

This will provide you with foundation skills and knowledge for your IT education and ensure a breadth of understanding of IT and its applications in organizations and society.

B. Information technology listed major

This will provide you with a focused program of study that will develop your expertise in one area of Information technology. You will develop the practical and theoretical skills and knowledge in your chosen major needed to successfully plan, develop, implement and evaluate information products and systems.

C. Free elective study

Electives will enable you to further develop your knowledge of your major area of study, or IT more broadly, through a second major or a minor. Alternatively you can select units from across the University in which you are eligible to enrol.

For students in a double degree course, some units required for the partner degree are credited as electives towards the Information Technology degree.

Qualifications

Equivalent Australian Year 12

Recent secondary education

ATAR requirements

ATAR

80.1

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75

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70.95

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Subject prerequisites

All applicants must satisfy the following prerequisites or their equivalents.

Australian VCE subjects

English

Units 3 & 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.

Maths

Units 1 & 2: satisfactory completion of two units (any study combination) of General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics or Units 3 & 4: any mathematics

Sciences/Other

N/A

IB subjects

English

At least 4 in English SL or 3 in English HL or 5 in English B SL or 4 in English B HL.

Maths

At least 3 in any mathematics subject.

Sciences/Other

N/A

VET Study

All applicants must satisfy the equivalence of the VCE subject prerequisites.

VET Diploma graduates:

Applicants can meet the mathematics prerequisites with either a VCE mathematics subject (with appropriate score) or with an IT-related Diploma. To be considered, applicants will normally require at least a 60% average. Preference will be given to students whose prior studies are related to the course in which they are seeking admission. Programs that involve competency-based assessment without grades or marks will not meet the admission requirements. IT related diplomas may receive up to a maximum of 48 points of first year level credit.

VET Certificate IV graduates:

Applicants can meet the mathematics prerequisites with either a VCE mathematics subject (with appropriate score) or with an IT-related Certificate IV. To be considered, applicants will normally require at least a 70% average. Preference will be given to students whose prior studies are related to the course in which they are seeking admission. Programs that involve competency-based assessment without grades or marks will not meet the admission requirements.

Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

Higher education

University single units:

For applicants who do not have any formal qualifications, two single approved information technology-related units at an Australian higher education institution may satisfy minimum entry requirements, but more units will be useful for selection. Applicants should have at least a 60% average in their studies. Studies must have been completed within two years of intended commencement of the course.

University course transfers:

• Applicants who already meet minimum entry requirements of the course with their previous Year 12 (or equivalent) qualification require at least two completed university units to be considered for admission.
• Applicants who do not meet entry requirements of the course with their previous Year 12 (or equivalent) qualification usually must have completed at least one academic year of university study with at least a 60% average.
• Applicants without the prerequisite mathematics must have undertaken at least two information technology‐related units in their current degree.

STAT: The STAT cannot be used as the sole pathway for admission into this course. STAT can be used to complement an applicant’s overall academic background.

All applicants must satisfy the equivalence of the VCE subject prerequisites. Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

Work and life experience

Multiple pathways to this course

Applicants who have successfully completed Year 12 are eligible to apply for this course.

Applicants with no formal secondary or tertiary qualifications are not eligible to apply for this course. This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

If you don't have the entrance requirements above, you'll be able to gain entry to this course by completing the pathway course Monash College Diploma of Engineering (IT Stream).

Additionally, we recognise that some applicants may have experienced difficulties that have disadvantaged them when applying for university. We offer a range of special admissions schemes that may help you gain entry to your chosen course. More about special admissions schemes...

All applicants must satisfy the equivalence of the VCE subject prerequisites

Alternative qualifications and prerequisites

For other domestic and international qualification entry requirements and scores for this course based on your prior studies, use the study credit and admissions eligibility search.

English requirements

Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Learning outcomes

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 7 and Monash Graduate Attributes. Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:

100.

communicate at a professional level with clients, system users and peers

200.

work effectively in a team environment

300.

work independently and self-assess performance

400.

apply methods, theory and research to plan, develop and implement correct, well-structured and documented information products and systems

500.

act in accordance with professional codes of conduct, recognizing the social, legal and ethical consequences of their work

600.

recognise the role and value of information technology in organizations and society

700.

effectively use computer hardware and software technologies

800.

learn and apply emerging technologies.