Duration
Full time - Two years
Intake dates
January and July
What does this course involve?
This course provides you with practical training in website development (programming) and computer applications programming.
The course places heavy emphasis on Oracle databases, Microsoft Visual Studio and Sun Java programming, customer communication, quality and project management. Students participate in realistic programming experiences using real projects for real clients. Technologies covered in this course include ASP.NET (C#) Java web applications (JSP's and servlets) and PHP.
By the end of the first year of full-time study, students successfully completing all units will be eligible for a Certificate IV in IT(General).
By the end of the second year of full-time study, students successfully completing all units will attain a triple qualification:
- Diploma of IT (Website Development)
- Diploma of IT (Database Design and Development)
- Diploma of IT (Software Development)
Industry standard vendor qualifications in SUN and Oracle are also available as part of this course.
Entrance requirements
Australian Year 12 or equivalent with a pass. Relevant senior employment experience in industry will be considered.
English Language Proficiency
A minimum IELTS overall score of 5.5 (Academic).
A minimum TOEFL score of 530 for paper examination; 179 for computer based and 71 for Internet based.
Special admission requirements
Satisfactory completion of Certificate IV in Information Technology (General) is required before undertaking a Diploma of Information Technology.
Cost
Aus $9,500 per year
plus amenities and materials fees.
What employment opportunities will I have?
This course may provide you with employment opportunities as a:
- website programmer/developer
- website project manager
- software developer
- systems analyst
- database administrator
As a student, the Institute’s Employment Service is your first port of call for advice on gaining employment in this field, and can be contacted on
1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).
What further study options will I have?
You may wish to progress into the Associate Degree in Software Development at Box Hill Institute, and then the related bachelor degree at Deakin University.
Accreditation
Nationally Recognised
Course Structure
You must have successfully completed (or be about to complete) the Certificate IV in Information Technology (General). You will then be required to undertake a further year of full-time study to complete the Diploma of IT units of competency listed below.
