Graduate with the technical, analytical, managerial, leadership and interpersonal skills required for success in the IT industry. You'll gain:
- knowledge across a wide range of IT applications
- hands-on experience with industry standard equipment
- project management experience in many sectors including:
- government
- finance
- retail
- manufacturing.
This degree also prepares you for industry certifications from local and international companies such as CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS).
Graduating with a degree in Information Technology from VU will put you ahead of the game. ECA Professional Year can assist with providing a pathway from university to professional employment, after you graduate.
Job titles
- software analyst
- web designer
- web application developer
- mobile application developer
- computer and network support
- data centre administrator
- systems administrator
- security consultant
- database administrator
- webmaster
- business analyst
- data analyst
- project manager.
Professional recognition
Graduates can attain professional membership of the Australian Computer Society.
Broadband Network capabilities
The growth for IT infrastructure is immeasurable. More than six million homes and businesses in Australia will be able to access or be in progress to receive NBN services by mid-2016.
Organisations employing IT graduates
As an IT professional, you could gain employment in a range of sectors including IT, government, banking and finance, retail, education, health, media, logistics and manufacturing.
Salaries
Average salaries for computer network professionals, ICT support and Test Engineers is A$82,524 and A$97,656 (Job Outlook).
Employment rates
Employment for ICT support and Test Engineers is expected to grow over the next five years (Job Outlook).
Dynamic learning
Our hands-on learning uses state-of-the-art technology and includes a major practical project, which will ensure you have the ability to handle any situation you encounter in the workplace.