Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems for 2012

Entry requirements

Indicative ATAR score (2012):

  • 75.2 (Caulfield)
  • 77.95 (Gippsland)

View entry requirements and applications for domestic students

Duration

3 years full-time
6 years part-time

Fees for 2012

Fees are subject to change annually.

Note: Fees for courses offered in Malaysia and South Africa will differ from those shown here.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Average annual student contribution
$ 8,050 AUD
Note: see information on how average fee is calculated.

From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.

Intakes

First Semester (February), Second Semester (July), Sunway (August)

Attendances

Note: attendances for courses offered in Malaysia and South Africa will differ from those shown here.

  • On-campus at Caulfield: full-time, part-time
  • On-campus at Gippsland: full-time, part-time
  • On-campus at Malaysia: full-time
  • Off-campus: full-time, part-time

Faculty

Faculty of Information Technology

Course code: 3334

CRICOS code:054529J

Find out more

Visit the Faculty of IT website at http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/apply or email fit-admissions@monash.edu

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Entry requirements

View entry requirements and applications for international students

Duration

3 years full-time

Fees for 2012

Fees are subject to change annually.

Note: Fees for courses offered in Malaysia and South Africa will differ from those shown here.

International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$ 28,640 AUD

From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.

Intakes

First Semester (February), Second Semester (July), Sunway (August)

Attendances

Note: attendances for courses offered in Malaysia and South Africa will differ from those shown here.

  • On-campus at Caulfield: full-time
  • On-campus at Gippsland: full-time
  • On-campus at Malaysia: full-time
  • Off-campus: full-time, part-time

Faculty

Faculty of Information Technology

Course code: 3334

CRICOS code:054529J

Find out more

Malaysia Student Enquiries

Telephone: +60 3 5514 6000
Email: info@monash.edu.my

International Student Enquiries

Telephone: +61 3 9903 4788
Email: study@monash.edu

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Why study Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems?

The Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems (BITS) focuses on the application of computer and computer-based systems to meet information needs. It aims to give students the opportunity to explore all aspects of IT and its uses, and to graduate with knowledge and skills in a variety of key areas of IT and computer-based systems. The degree offers units across the complete spectrum of IT, ranging from non-technical areas such as the nature of information and organisational needs for IT, through the hardware, software, network and multimedia technologies which are used to satisfy these needs, to the development and management skills needed to create and implement computer-based systems.

The degree structure provides the greatest possible flexibility, and gives students the broadest possible range of options from which to choose their units of study. This enables students to tailor their studies to suit their individual needs, aptitudes and interests. They may opt for breadth in their studies by taking units across a wide range of aspects of IT, or they may decide to focus their studies by completing one or two majors which suit their interests and skills.

Majors offered include Applications development, Applications development and networks, Business systems, Enterprise information management, Games development, Information and communication technologies and Multimedia development.

High-achieving local students may apply for a place in the Industry Based Learning (IBL) program in which they complete a 22-week industry placement and receive a scholarship of up to $19,000. The placement is part of the curriculum and is formally assessed and credited towards the degree.

Course details

Career opportunities

Graduates from the course will have the knowledge and skills needed to use IT effectively and to use, develop and manage IT-based systems. The breadth and strong practical emphasis of the course will prepare graduates for careers working with information and IT in a wide range of positions in business, government and industry.

Graduates enter a variety of roles such as:

  • Specialist programmer
  • Systems analyst
  • Business analyst
  • Database administrator
  • Games developer
  • Multimedia developer
  • IT Consultant

Professional recognitions

Australian

Graduates of the course from Australian campuses are eligible for professional-level membership of the Australian Computer Society.

Double degree options

Admissions information for domestic students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements

Equivalent Australian Year 12

More information on Sunway requirements.

Minimum entrance requirements for non-school-leavers

All applicants must meet the University's English requirements, as well as any other listed course prerequisites.

TAFE

Applicants are required to have at least a completed Certificate IV, however those applying with completed Diploma qualifications will receive up to a maximum of 48 points of credit. Although there are no specific studies that applicants are required to undertake, the Certificate IV and Diploma in Information Technology are considered relevant. Applicants applying with a completed Certificate IV are expected to have achieved at least a credit average, while those with a Diploma require at least a pass average.

Transcripts must provide graded results. Transcripts listing only competency-based grades will not be considered.

UNIVERSITY

An approved pathway program of at least two approved information technology-related units can be undertaken and will be competitive for selection with a pass average.

Applicants currently studying at other universities are advised to undertake information technology-related units in their current degree. A pass average is required to be competitive for selection.

Diploma of Tertiary Studies (DoTS) from Monash University

Applicants with completed Diploma of Tertiary Studies with an overall pass average of 50% or above, can apply for admission into this course. Applicants with a DoTS with an IT stream may be eligible for up to one year of credit. Other DoTS programs can qualify for up to one semester of credit.

Monash College Diploma

Applicants with a completed Diploma Part 2 can gain admission with minimum mark average of 50% (pass average).

Applicants with a completed IT stream may be eligible for up to one year of credit. Other Diploma programs can qualify for up to one semester of credit.

Special Tertiary Entry Admissions Test (STAT)

The STAT, as a pathway for admission into this course, is available to applicants who do not meet the normal entry requirements (ie, Year 12, TAFE). Information available at: http://www.acer.edu.au/tests/stat

All applicants, except those currently completing Year 12, are eligible to sit the STAT.

VCE prerequisites

Units 1 and 2-two units (any study combination) from general mathematics or mathematical methods (CAS) or Units 3 and 4-mathematics (any). Units 3 and 4-a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English.

International Baccalaureate subject prerequisites

  • A score of at least 4 in English SL or 3 in English HL or 5 in English B SL or 4 in English B HL, and
  • A score of at least 3 in any mathematics subject.

Special application requirements

VICTORIAN TERTIARY ADMISSIONS CENTRE APPLICATIONS

Non-year 12 (e.g transfer, mature age, TAFE) applicants must complete the VTAC Personal Information (PI) form.

INDUSTRY BASED LEARNING (IBL) PROGRAM APPLICATIONS

Applicants who wish to apply for the Industry Based Learning (IBL) Program and IBL Entry Scholarship must submit an online application by 2 December 2011.

IBL applicants will be invited to attend an interview conducted by industry partners of the course at Clayton campus on 16 December 2011.

The IBL program is available for domestic CSP applicants only. Further IBL places will be made available at the completion of the first year of the course.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Entry scores

Qualification Caulfield Gippsland Malaysia
2012 ATAR clearly in for CSP 75.2 77.95 Contact us

Applications

Semester one (March)

Applications for on campus studies should be made online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre.

Application forms for off campus (distance education) studies can be accessed online. The forms are then submitted to the faculty.

Applicants for the Malaysia campus should apply directly to the campus. More information can be found by visiting the campus website

Semester two (July)

Apply now (online or by mail)

Applications for this course are made directly to the Faculty. Contact information can be found by visiting the Monash faculties website

Application forms for off campus (distance education) studies can be accessed online. The forms are then submitted to the faculty.

Applicants for the Malaysia campus should apply directly to the campus. More information can be found by visiting the campus website

Admissions information for international students

Entry requirements

International entry requirements

2012 international qualification entry requirements and scores for this course are available from the Undergraduate Qualifications Database.

English (Year 12), any mathematics (Australian equivalent Year 11)

More information on Sunway requirements.

Minimum entrance requirements for non-school-leavers

All applicants must meet the University's English requirements, as well as any other listed course prerequisites.

TAFE

Applicants are required to have at least a completed Certificate IV, however those applying with completed Diploma qualifications will receive up to a maximum of 48 points of credit. Although there are no specific studies that applicants are required to undertake, the Certificate IV and Diploma in Information Technology are considered relevant. Applicants applying with a completed Certificate IV are expected to have achieved at least a credit average, while those with a Diploma require at least a pass average.

Transcripts must provide graded results. Transcripts listing only competency-based grades will not be considered.

UNIVERSITY

An approved pathway program of at least two approved information technology-related units can be undertaken and will be competitive for selection with a pass average.

Applicants currently studying at other universities are advised to undertake information technology-related units in their current degree. A pass average is required to be competitive for selection.

Diploma of Tertiary Studies (DoTS) from Monash University

Applicants with completed Diploma of Tertiary Studies with an overall pass average of 50% or above, can apply for admission into this course. Applicants with a DoTS with an IT stream may be eligible for up to one year of credit. Other DoTS programs can qualify for up to one semester of credit.

Monash College Diploma

Applicants with a completed Diploma Part 2 can gain admission with minimum mark average of 50% (pass average).

Applicants with a completed IT stream may be eligible for up to one year of credit. Other Diploma programs can qualify for up to one semester of credit.

Special Tertiary Entry Admissions Test (STAT)

The STAT, as a pathway for admission into this course, is available to applicants who do not meet the normal entry requirements (ie, Year 12, TAFE). Information available at: http://www.acer.edu.au/tests/stat

All applicants, except those currently completing Year 12, are eligible to sit the STAT.

VCE prerequisites

Units 1 and 2-two units (any study combination) from general mathematics or mathematical methods (CAS) or Units 3 and 4-mathematics (any). Units 3 and 4-a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English.

International Baccalaureate subject prerequisites

  • A score of at least 4 in English SL or 3 in English HL or 5 in English B SL or 4 in English B HL, and
  • A score of at least 3 in any mathematics subject.

English requirements for international students

IELTS 6.5 overall with no band lower than 6.0; TOEFL 580 with a TWE of 4.5; or an Internet-based TOEFL score of 90 with 22 in Writing and no section lower than 20.

More information on English requirements.

Special application requirements

VICTORIAN TERTIARY ADMISSIONS CENTRE APPLICATIONS

Non-year 12 (e.g transfer, mature age, TAFE) applicants must complete the VTAC Personal Information (PI) form.

INDUSTRY BASED LEARNING (IBL) PROGRAM APPLICATIONS

Applicants who wish to apply for the Industry Based Learning (IBL) Program and IBL Entry Scholarship must submit an online application by 2 December 2011.

IBL applicants will be invited to attend an interview conducted by industry partners of the course at Clayton campus on 16 December 2011.

The IBL program is available for domestic CSP applicants only. Further IBL places will be made available at the completion of the first year of the course.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Entry scores

2012 international qualification entry requirements and scores for this course are available from the Undergraduate Qualifications Database.

Qualification Caulfield Gippsland Malaysia
International Baccalaureate 26

Applications

Semester one (March)

Current VCE or IB students studying in Victoria should apply online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre

Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.

Applicants for the Malaysia campus should apply directly to the campus. More information can be found by visiting the campus website

Semester two (July)

Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.

Applicants for the Malaysia campus should apply directly to the campus. More information can be found by visiting the campus website

Enrolment obligation

International students enrolling in a CRICOS-registered course can study no more than 25% of their course by distance and/or online learning. Students cannot enrol exclusively in distance and/or online learning study in any compulsory study period. See standard 9.4 of The National Code 2007.

Major study areas

APPLICATIONS DEVELOPMENT (Caulfield)

Applications development focuses on the technologies and techniques used to create computer-based systems and the development processes used in the construction of large-scale systems. It aims to prepare students for careers in positions responsible for the development and implementation of software systems. Key topics covered by the major include all aspects of the development process ranging from systems analysis and design to programming and implementation.

APPLICATIONS DEVELOPMENT AND NETWORKS (Gippsland, off-campus)

Applications development and networks focuses on the development of IT-based systems to support organisations, with a particular emphasis on the use of network technologies. It aims to prepare students for careers in positions responsible for the development and implementation of software systems and the management and support of computer networks. Key topics covered in the major include e-commerce, application software development, network management and database design.

BUSINESS SYSTEMS (Gippsland, off-campus)

Business systems focuses on the use of computers and information systems to understand, model and solve complex problems in business and commerce. It aims to prepare students for careers in positions responsible for specifying and developing effective business system solutions. Key topics include business modelling, business systems application, systems analysis and development.

ENTERPRISE INFORMATION MANAGEMENT (Caulfield)

Enterprise information management focuses on the nature of information and information needs, and the types of IT-based systems which organisations and individuals use to meet them. It aims to prepare students for careers in positions responsible for analysing and evaluating information needs, ensuring appropriate information structures and management strategies, and implementing and managing information systems. Key topics covered in the major include information and knowledge management, information system capabilities, information architectures, and the processes by which application systems are selected, acquired and operated.

GAMES DEVELOPMENT (Caulfield)

Games development provides students with a detailed knowledge and understanding of the processes and technologies used in the development of games, and their associated technical and creative content. It examines all aspects of games development from both a theoretical and a practical perspective. Students are taught the main technologies and tools used in the games industry, with an emphasis on game and interactive software development. Key topics covered in the major include games programming, games artificial intelligence, games design, and current and emerging games technologies.

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES (Caulfield)

Information and communication technologies focuses on the hardware and network technologies on which computer systems are run and the management and support needs associated with them. It aims to prepare students for careers in positions responsible for building, managing and maintaining organisational IT infrastructure. Key topics covered in the major include networks and data communications, network administration, web-based technologies, database, IT security, and IT infrastructure management.

MULTIMEDIA DEVELOPMENT (Caulfield)

Multimedia development focuses on teaching students the knowledge and skills needed for analysis, design and implementation of computer based multimedia products, services and systems. Students will learn how to make effective use of multimedia as a method of representing information, and develop their knowledge and skills in using the technologies which are required to make digital multimedia. Key topics covered by the major include imaging, sound and video, animation, 3-D modelling and emerging multimedia technologies.