UndergraduateInformation Technology
Associate Degree of Information Technology
Melbourne Polytechnic, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
Future-proof your career with a Bachelor of Information Technology:
The world is powered by technology and it’s your turn to be part of it. Whether you're finishing school or starting fresh in Australia, a career in Information Technology opens doors everywhere. At Melbourne Polytechnic, our supportive teachers and hands-on approach will give you the practical skills and confidence to succeed in today’s global tech industry.
With cyber security, data, software, and networks at the heart of the modern world, your IT skills will be needed in every sector.
Endless possibilities with a highly regarded, ACS-accredited degree:
Our Bachelor of Information Technology is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS), giving you a powerful head start. An ACS accredited program strengthens your job prospects, supports skills assessment for future pathways, and shows employers you’re job ready here in Australia and around the world.
Build a rock-solid IT foundation, then shape your degree your way. Specialise in Network Security, Software Development, or Business Analytics to create the edge that suits your goals.
In your final year, you’ll take on your capstone project. This is your moment to turn everything you’ve learned into a real solution for a real client challenge. It’s not just an assessment; it’s your chance to impress employers, expand your portfolio, and show what you can do.
Boost your employability even further by earning an industry-recognised SAS Academic Specialisation certification in analytics from the trusted data & AI leader, SAS Institute. It’s a globally respected credential with a digital badge that sets you apart.
As Melbourne Polytechnic is a corporate member of the Australian Computer Society (ACS), students enrolled in the Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) are eligible to receive complimentary Student Supported Memberships (SSM) from ACS for the duration of their studies at Melbourne Polytechnic.
Complete 24 subjects to earn your Bachelor of IT, or if plans change mid-course, flexible exit pathways are available with an associate degree (16 subjects), subject to eligibility.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
30 terms of coursework
- BIT111- Programming Concepts
- BIT121- Network Communication Concepts
- BIT108- Foundations of Business
- BIT112- Mathematics for Information Technology
- BIT105- Business Enquiry and Communication
- BIT106- Foundations of software
- hardware and cloud computing
- BIT231- Database Systems
- BIT241- Professional IT Practice and Ethics
- BIT242- IT Project Management
- BIT233- Network Design
- BIT245- Web Development
- BIT235- Object Oriented Programming
- BIT246- Object Oriented RAD
- BIT230- System Analysis and Design
- BIT236- Enterprise Resource Planning
- BIT213- Network and Cyber Security Essentials
- BIT352- System Implementation and Service Management
- BIT371- Capstone Experience 1
- BIT372- Capstone Experience 2
- BIT353- Network Architecture and Protocols
- BIT362- Digital Forensics
- BIT355- Business Intelligence
- BIT356- Knowledge Management Systems
- BIT363- E-Business Systems
- BIT357- Business Analysis
- BIT358- Advanced Databases
- BIT364- Non-Relational Database Management
- BIT351- Mobile Application Development
- BIT313- Cyber Vulnerability and Hardening
- BIT314- Cybersecurity Management and Governance
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Developer ProgrammerANZSCO 261312
On MLTSSL, so it supports the 189, 190, and 491. Assessed by the ACS on the same basis as Software Engineer. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
ICT Business AnalystANZSCO 261111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, so it supports 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Common landing occupation for IT and business-analytics graduates.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Software EngineerANZSCO 261313
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, so it supports the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 as well as the employer-sponsored 482 and 186. Needs an ACS skills assessment, which usually wants the degree plus one to two years of relevant work, or a Professional Year in ICT in place of some of that experience.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Systems AnalystANZSCO 261112
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, with an ACS skills assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
ICT Security SpecialistANZSCO 262112
The code used for the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 pathways. Newer cyber security specialisations (Cyber Security Engineer, Cyber Security Analyst, and others) were split out of this code in 2021 to 2025 ANZSCO updates and sit on CSOL instead; picking the right code matters for which visa applies.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Computer Network and Systems EngineerANZSCO 263111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Database AdministratorANZSCO 262111
On STSOL and CSOL, which supports the 190 and 491 (not the 189 on its own) plus the employer-sponsored 482/494/186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Systems AdministratorANZSCO 262113
On STSOL, supporting the 190 and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Requirements Applicants with recent secondary education (within the past two years) Australian Year 12 VCE or equivalent with no specified minimum ATAR score and a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English *Senior VCE VM applicants are required to enter through a VET pathway (Certificate or Diploma) or undertake literacy and numeracy testing equivalency. Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study Successful completion of a Certificate IV course as minimum. Articulation credits are available for specific VET qualifications. Applicants with higher education Satisfactory completion of two or more subjects in a degree or associate degree course Applicants may be required to attend an interview. Applicants with work and life experience Applicants without a formal qualification but with significant and relevant work experience will be considered if they can demonstrate that they can undertake the course with a reasonable prospect of success. Applicants may be required to attend an interview. Higher Education Admissions Criteria: Higher Education Admissions Criteria As well as the specific entry requirements above, Melbourne Polytechnic admits students on the basis of the following categories: If you have already studied higher education: Y ou may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if your highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course, such as a university degree. If you have studied a VET course: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if your highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a vocational education and training (VET) course. If you have recent secondary education: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if you are a recent secondary education student whose admission is primarily based on the completion of Year 12 within the past two years. If you have work and life experience: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if you have work and life experience and left secondary education more than two years ago and have not undertaken vocational education training (VET) or higher education study since then. Read more about higher education admissions criteria. Academic: Australian Year 12 or overseas equivalent qualification. English: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no individual band below 5.5, or PTE Academic 47 overall (Listening 40, Reading 42, Speaking 39, Writing 41). Additional Requirements:Applicants may be required to attend an interview
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