Information Technology
Information Technology
Information technology (IT) is fast-paced and ever-changing. More than ever, people and organisations are seeing opportunities to leverage IT, and as an IT professional you’re a vital part of this transformation. At Monash, we’re in the business of discovering how IT can help meet the key global challenges of the 21st century.
Choose your Monash College pathway
Monash College offers two pathways into Information Technology degrees at Monash University.
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Foundation year or diploma? Discover which Monash College course is best for you.
Meet Daniel Chua
Daniel is from Brunei and is studying a Diploma of Engineering (IT stream).
Rankings
Join a world top 100 school for computer science and information systems.
Specialisations
Choose from a range of majors including business information systems and games development.
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| Foundation year | Diploma part 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Where it leads | First year of:
| Second year of:
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| Double degrees | Yes, provided you meet the prerequisites | Yes, provided you meet the prerequisites |
| Monash College Campus | Bourke Street, Melbourne | Clayton |
| Duration | 12 months (standard program) | 8 months |
| Specialisation | General university preparation | Information technology focused |
| Units studied |
Complete 2 English units + 6 electives. Choose from 13 subjects. Mathematics is a prerequisite. | Complete 5 core Information Technology units + 3 electives. |
| Fees | A$26,500 (standard) | A$29,400 |
Meet Daniel (Brunei)
DIPLOMA OF ENGINEERING (IT STREAM)
"IT changes all the time, and I like adapting to new things. I've learnt how to complete challenges with other people and I really enjoy working as a team. The learning at Monash College is very practical and interactive. We are always doing activities in our lectures and classes. Because we are learning the same subjects as university students, I know I'll be well-prepared to start at Monash University."
Rankings
45th
In the world for Engineering and Technology
(Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2017)
76–100
In the world for Engineering, Technology and Computer Sciences
(Academic Ranking of World Universities by Field 2016)
Specialisations
- Business information systems
- Computer networks and security
- Computer science
- Creative computing
- Cybersecurity
- Data science
- Games design
- Games development
- Information and society
- IT for business
- Mobile apps development
- Multimedia development
- Software development
- Software engineering
- Web development
How we teach
RISHAAD ABDOOLA
DIPLOMA OF ENGINEERING/IT TEACHER
"Our approach focuses on a 'learning by doing' in a collaborative environment. We use the latest technology for interactive learning activities in our lectures."
Our graduates
MAHDI KEMAL ASSEGAF, SINGAPORE AND INDONESIA
DIPLOMA OF ENGINEERING (IT STREAM)
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS SYSTEMS
ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT, DEUTSCHE BANK
"Monash College is a good bridge to bring you up to the standard expected at Monash University. After studying, I joined the banking sector as graduate management trainee in DBS Bank. Now I work for Deutsche Bank, where I develop innovative solutions to global business problems. I'm also setting up a new business in Jakarta."