Bachelor of Technology (Computing Studies)

This degree gives you a solid foundation in programming and information technology fundamentals, while also offering the chance to engage with topics outside the realm of information technology.

It's a degree for those who want a professional IT degree that may not rely on software and IT development.

Core subjects include introduction to IT, programming, database systems, software engineering, web programming and professional computing practice while the rest is chosen to match your own interests and career direction.

You must do a minimum of 65 percent computer science and IT courses with the rest drawn from courses in related discipline areas including:

• accounting and law
• applied communication
• economics
• finance and marketing
• entrepreneurship
• logistics
• management
• statistics
• CISCO networking

Why study computing studies at RMIT?

1. RMIT is among the world's top 100 universities with the added bonus of a five star rating for computer science and information systems (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2018).
2. It's an opportunity to combine computing studies with your choice of a related discipline area, including finance, marketing and management.
3. Dedicated industry advisory committees work in consultation with staff to advise on degree structure and content according to changes in technology and practice.

Employment opportunities are as flexible and broad as the degree itself. By studying a wide range of topics, both in computing and in other fields, graduates can pursue pure IT roles and roles in other areas that require IT experience such as marketing, advertising, accounting, and health administration.

Graduates can find work as IT professionals in a range of tech-related areas. For example, business analysis, helpdesk and desktop support, network/systems administration, technical writing and desktop publishing, testing, quality assurance and web development in companies such as Telstra, NAB and IBM as well as tertiary and research institutions.

Credit, recognition of prior learning, professional experience and accreditation from a professional body can reduce the duration of your study by acknowledging your earlier, relevant experience. Find out if you might be eligible.