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
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 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 | Bourke Street/Docklands* *Subject to regulatory approvals. | Clayton/Bourke Street/Docklands* *Subject to regulatory approvals. |
| 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. |
| 2019 Fees | A$27,900 (standard) | A$32,000 |
Hear from an Information Technology Alumni
SCOTT XIE, CHINA
DIPLOMA OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
BACHELOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
IT TEACHER, MONASH COLLEGE
"With my teacher’s support, I did pretty well in my Diploma. I was awarded a scholarship after I graduated from Monash College before completing my IT bachelor degree at Monash University in 2018 with a major in software development. I find that my life is now full of career possibilities, and that’s how studying at Monash College has changed my life."
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