Program overview
Vietnam is facing skill shortages in the Information Technology (IT) industry. Constant advances in computer software and internet applications have created a strong demand for people with technical expertise in computer software, but also
IT students acquire a core of IT skills including:
Programming Analysis and design Project management Operating systems and networks
RMIT’s IT students also have options to develop themselves further in the areas of software development, multimedia, or general business.
RMIT Vietnam’s IT graduates are highly sought after because, in addition to their technical expertise, they are well-rounded, communicative and adaptable professionals. They have the capability to enter this challenging field in high-paying positions, including management roles. Many IT students in their final year are offered part-time jobs and most of them are employed immediately upon graduation.
The Bachelor of Information Technology program is accredited at the Professional level by the Australian Computer Society (ACS), an organisation that accredits Information and Communication Technology related programs in Australia.
This program is suited to students who are interested in the technical aspects of information technology and working with computers. The interactivity afforded to business through systems and networks of using computer programming is key
Career prospects
IT graduates can obtain technical positions in the software development and outsourcing industry. Common positions are software developer, web developer, user-interface designer and programmer, game and animation developer, system administrator, software architect, team leader, business analyst, and security specialist.
IT graduates with an interest in business or management have excellent opportunities to obtain technology-related positions in industries such as accounting, law, banking, advertising, public relations, economics, or marketing. Possible jobs include application manager, IT manager, project manager, computer trainer, business analyst, data analyst, online marketing expert, and many others.
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“Studying Information Technology is challenging and rewarding. As an IT student at RMIT, I have acquired practical knowledge with up-to-date materials, and vastly developed my self-learning skill." Nguyen Cao Phuc, Bachelor of IT |
Specialist facilities for IT students
The facilities for IT students include a high-performance computer lab with specialised software for software development and working in teams. IT students are exposed not only to the Windows platform, but also alternatives such as Apple Mac OS X and Linux. RMIT Vietnam provides a specialised Linux server and Linux CDs to help IT students gain skills in working with this increasingly popular platform. RMIT Vietnam has a state-of-the-art wireless network.
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"RMIT Vietnam impressed me for its practical approach to learning and teaching, which other IT intuitions still lack. Another thing that differentiates RMIT Vietnam from other IT institutions is that at RMIT, we learn to create software systems that work for people and business; not the other way around." Nguyen Van Thoai, Bachelor of IT |
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Information Technology program is accredited at the Professional level by the Australian Computer Society (ACS), an organisation that accredits Information and Communication Technology related programs in Australia.
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