NEW in 2012 with a distinctly Business flavour...
A career in business-oriented information technology offers the potential for great financial reward and growth, yet also demands a wide range of specialised skills and knowledge. This program has been designed to provide theoretical knowledge and high-level vocational skills in information technology with a business focus, meeting the needs of local and multinational organisations, as well as the broader business community.
NMIT's Associate Degree of Information Technology is a newly accredited qualification designed to meet the growing demand for business professionals qualified in the areas of network security, business information systems and software development.
This course is up-to-date, industry-relevant and consistent with the emerging trends in information technology education.
The Associate Degree of Information Technology provides:
- the integration of an academically rigorous program in information technology with the emerging area of network security, business intelligence and cloud application development
- a multi-disciplinary approach to the study of information technology and business
- the latest information technology practices regarding the introduction of network security standards, recently evolving business intelligence and e-business applications and systems
- graduate outcomes which are practical, solutions-oriented, showcasing a range of skills in today's information technology enabling business environments.
The associate degree program also includes traditional, mainstream information technology subjects such as:
- networking
- programming
- systems analysis
- database systems
Graduates of the associate degree may articulate directly in the Bachelor of Information Technology by undertaking an additional year of study.
Graduates will be able to make a meaningful contribution to the information technology profession and more broadly, the business community.
About the Course
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Local Students
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International Students
- National Code:
HEBSITAD
- Cricos Code:
074857E
Campus:
Collingwood, Preston
Duration
Full-time:
2 years
Part-time:
4 years
Part-time not available to International Students
Modes of Delivery
Laboratory, Seminar, Flexible, Workshops, Lecture, Classroom
Further Study and Careers
Pathways to Further Study
Successful completion of this program will normally enable entry into post-graduate study.
Career Opportunities
Employment outcomes may include:
- database administration
- systems administration
- programming
- business information systems
- web development
- information security
- systems administration
- IT consulting
- network administration
- security system analysis
Entrance Requirements
Local Students:
Successful completion of Year 12 VCE (or equivalent with English), or successful completion of a minimum TAFE diploma or other higher education course (any). Relevant industry or life experience that demonstrates capacity to undertake study at degree level.
International Students:
Successful completion of studies equivalent to Australian Year 12 education or relevant employment experience. English language proficiency equivalent to Academic IELTS overall band score of 6.0.
Materials
Assessment Methods
Tests, mid-semester assessment tasks, feedback, examinations, end-of-semester assessment tasks, presentations.
Materials
Set text books, stationery and where practical, mobile computing equipment.
Fees
Local Fees:
$12,000 pa. FEE-HELP is available for eligible students. For more information on fees and charges, please contact the department.
International Fees:
AU$14,000.00 per year
Units of Study
Credit points are a basic measure of student workload. All subjects are given a credit point value. Most subjects at NMIT are 12 credit points. A normal full-time annual workload is 96 credit points. The academic year is divided into two main semesters; full-time students usually enrol in 48 credit points each semester, part time students usually enrol in 24 credit points each semester or less.
BACC101
Introduction To Business Law
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BACC108
Management Principles
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| This subject introduces the concepts, principles and theories of contemporary management practice, and their application to a variety of organisational structures. |
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BIT101
Foundations Of Information Technology
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| Introduces the field of ICT, its personnel and its development from web and database technologies to emerging technologies such as cybercrime, providing a broad overview of the IT industry, including the roles and required skills and knowledge of the IT professional in defining problems and modeling solutions for business. |
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BIT102
Network Communication Concepts
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| An overview of the basic principles of communication systems where students will become familiar with basic concepts that underpin modern digital communication systems, such as high-speed broadband and wireless local area networks. |
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BIT103
Business Information Systems
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| The purpose of this subject is to provide an understanding of business information systems and give students an appreciation of the relationship between computer technology and business processes within organisations. The subject examines future trends in business systems and their effects on organisations and businesses. |
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BIT104
Programming Concepts
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| Introduces students to programming concepts using a structured approach to program development, testing and documentation. Students will become familiar with the problem solving processes integral to all software development. An appropriate software development modern platform will be used for application development. |
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BIT201
Database Systems
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| An overview of the development and design of a database system - relational database management systems and their implementation of database systems in a modern business environment. The subject will also provide students with the knowledge and skills to use modern query languages for relational databases. |
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BIT202
Systems Analysis
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| Provide an understanding of systems analysis - the analysis of a computer system, the components of systems analysis, defining the system, the function of system analysis in an organisation, the life cycle of an information system from feasibility through to post implementation review, and the role of the systems analyst. |
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BIT203
Professional IT Practice And Ethics
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| Develop an understanding of a range of professional issues in the information and communication technology sphere providing a critical awareness of the responsibilities of an ICT professional, incorporating consultancy, in relation to social, ethical and legal issues; knowledge of the professional associations, and codes and standards that regulate the profession. |
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BIT204
Enterprise Resources
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| The purpose of this subject is to provide an understanding of business intelligence and decision making, as well as the principles, techniques and applications of computer based models for both business and industry. Students will gain an appreciation of enterprise systems and how they are used from an organisational and technical perspective. |
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BIT205
Web Based Systems
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| Provides the knowledge and skills to understand how web based technology and models are used in e-business and e-commerce. Students learn to build and evaluate business websites. |
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BIT206
Network Design
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| Deals with network design techniques analysing existing networks and developing strategies to improve network design and security. Introducing modelling for computer networks, including performance evaluation, queuing theory, predicting and measuring network performance, and layered structures of networks, network interface layers, routing algorithms and protocols, network multicasting and wireless technologies. |
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BIT207
Network And Systems Threats
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| Provides the skills and knowledge to evaluate security requirements of both an application system and a computer network. This will give you an appreciation of how networks and security threats are dealt with from both an organisation and technical perspective. |
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BIT208
It And Business Fraud
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| Provides an understanding of how organisations manage IT security and respond to fraud. This knowledge will provide you with an appreciation of the importance of a security plan and how breaches to the plan are dealt with at both the organisation and technical level. |
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BIT209
Java Programming
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| Provides the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to build programs based upon the Java programming language. The subject will focus on problem solving techniques, testing and documenting software using Java. |
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BIT210
Object Orientated Programming
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| Provides the knowledge and practical skills to build programs based upon a object oriented programming language (excluding Java). The subject will focus on problem solving techniques, design, software development and the testing and documentation of the software. |
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BIT211
Database Programming
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| Provides the practical skills to build and implement commercially oriented databases as well as the development of database queries. The subject will focus on using data to solve business problems by extracting data, which can be used to facilitate decision making. |
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BUS100
Academic And Business Research
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| An introduction to the principles of academic and business research. Students will develop an understanding of the research processes commonly used in business and undergraduate academic research. An introduction to statistical tools and analytical methods will provide skills to utilise and interpret empirical data in business reports and journal articles. |
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BUS200
Industry Practicum
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| Provides the knowledge and skills necessary to apply for and gain an Industry Practicum within their chosen field and will also provide the student with an opportunity to gain a broad insight into how the knowledge and skills gained through lectures and tutorials may be applied in a professional context. |
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BUS209
Supply Chain Management And E-Business
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| This subject provides students with knowledge of the concepts, principles and theory of supply chain management and logistics as well as knowledge of relevant e-business and other emerging technologies as they apply to supply chain management strategies and practice. |
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Subject
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BACC101
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Introduction To Business Law
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BACC108
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Management Principles
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BIT101
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Foundations Of Information Technology
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BIT102
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Network Communication Concepts
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BIT103
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Business Information Systems
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BIT104
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Programming Concepts
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BIT201
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Database Systems
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BIT202
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Systems Analysis
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BIT203
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Professional IT Practice And Ethics
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BIT204
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Enterprise Resources
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BIT205
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Web Based Systems
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BIT206
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Network Design
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BIT207
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Network And Systems Threats
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BIT208
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It And Business Fraud
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BIT209
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Java Programming
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BIT210
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Object Orientated Programming
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BIT211
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Database Programming
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BUS100
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Academic And Business Research
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BUS200
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Industry Practicum
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BUS209
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Supply Chain Management And E-Business
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