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 our Alumni
Hear from our Information Technology Alumni as they reflect on their Monash College experience
Student life
See what life is like at Monash College in Melbourne.
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.
How we teach
Why are we the top choice for international students?
Your career options
Find out where a Monash degree can take you.
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| Foundation year | Diploma of Information Technology 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 of the available double degrees |
| Monash College Campus | Docklands | Docklands |
| 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. |
| 2021 Fees | A$29,000 (standard) | A$32,500 |
Hear from an Information Technology Alumni
Reynald Nixon, (Indonesia)
Diploma of IT,
Bachelor of Computer Science,
Digital Marketing Officer
"My time at Monash College was the perfect stepping stone into university. Through my diploma studies, I was able to learn a great deal about the fundamentals needed at university."
Gideon Teo (Malaysia)
Foundation Year,
Diploma of IT,
Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Computer Science
"My dream job is having my own start-up company. By studying the Bachelor of Commerce and Computer Science it allows me to pursue my dream.”
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 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 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."
Your career options
Attaining a Monash University degree in Information Technology can lead you to a career in:
- Computer games and multimedia
- Data science
- IT consulting
- IT forensics
- Networks and security
- Project management
- Software development
- Specialist programming
- Technical analyst