Bachelor of Information Technology

Bachelor of Information Technology

UNDERGRADUATE
Study load
Full time
Program code

BP162

Duration
3 years
Application deadlines

23 Feb 2024

14 Jun 2024

11 Oct 2024

Intakes
Feb or Mar, Jun or Jul, Oct
Location
RMIT Saigon South
RMIT Hanoi
Program code
N/A
Application deadlines
N/A

RMIT Hanoi has reached capacity for 2024 and is currently not accepting further applications.


Overview

RMIT’s revamped Bachelor of Information Technology (IT) places students in the driver seat to design the program of their dreams. 

Not only do students now have the flexibility to specialise with a major, but they can also choose to gain a breadth of knowledge across multiple areas through minors and electives. 

There is high demand throughout industry for those with knowledge of Artificial Intelligence, Data Science and Cloud Technologies – all of which are offered as minors in this program. To ensure students are future-ready, multiple STEM courses will allow them to grab career opportunities, both in Vietnam and globally, in a world defined by advancing technology.

Technical knowledge can also be complimented with business insights and necessary organisational skills such as project management and cross-cultural collaboration.

Key to the success of RMIT’s graduates as they navigate the corporate world is the fact that they also are taught important skills, such as English language proficiency, communication, presentation skills and teamwork. 

This program comes with accreditation from the Australia Computer Society (ACS), meaning graduates will join a professional association with over 47,000 members, representing Australia’s technology community across industry, government and education. To be a part of ACS greatly enhances the ability to find employment internationally. RMIT alumni now work all over the world, not just in Vietnam but also in Australia, Canada and the United States, in high-level positions for international companies such as National Australia Bank, Amazon, and Intel. 

Program structure

The structure displayed shows the advised program structure and progression. 

Note: The program structure shown above represents the structure of intakes commencing from October 2023. You can access the old program structure here.

You can choose to use 8 electives to complete one of the following options:

  • One (1) major (8 courses per major)
  • Two (2) minors (4 courses per minor)
  • One (1) minor + four (4) program electives** OR university electives*
  • Four (4) program electives** + four (4) university electives*

*University elective: Choose from elective courses on offer across all programs at RMIT.

**Program elective: Choose from the majors and minors course list for the program.

Explore your majors and minors

  • A major is a primary focus for your study, typically 96 credit points (8 standard courses)
  • A minor is a secondary focus of study, typically 48 credit points (4 standard courses)

Choose from 3 majors:

  • Enterprise Systems Development
  • Digital Innovation
  • Cyber Security

Choose from 8 minors:

  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
  • Data Science
  • Cloud Computing
  • Enterprise Systems Development
  • Cyber Assurance
  • Creative Computing
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Blockchain Enabled Business

Learning, teaching and assessment

The Bachelor of Information Technology is delivered through lectures, tutorials, projects, group work and industry placements. Assessments will vary with each course but may include examinations, assignments, presentations, projects and group work.

You are expected to develop following Program Learning Outcomes:

Enabling Knowledge

  • You will gain skills as you apply knowledge effectively to new situations

Critical Analysis

You will learn to accurately and objectively examine and consider Information Technology topics, evidence, or situations, in particular to:

  • Analyse and model requirements and constraints for the purpose of designing and implementing software applications and other software systems, and
  • Evaluate and compare designs of such systems on the basis of requirements of the organisational needs

Problem Solving

Your capability to analyse problems and synthesise suitable solutions will be extended as you learn to:

  • Design and implement software applications and other software solutions that accommodate specified requirements and constraints, based on analysis or modelling or requirements specification

Communication

You will learn to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences through a range of modes and media, in particular to:

  • Present and explain complex software applications and other software solutions, alternative solutions, and decision recommendations to both IT and non-IT personnel via technical reports of a professional standard and technical presentations

Team Work

You will learn to work as an effective and productive team member in a range of professional and social situations, in particular to:

  • Work effectively in different roles, to form, manage, and successfully produce outcomes from teams, whose members may have diverse cultural backgrounds and life circumstances, and differing levels of technical expertise

Responsibility

You will be required to accept responsibility for your own learning and make informed decisions about judging and adopting appropriate behavior in professional and social situations. This includes accepting the responsibility for life-long learning. Specifically, you will learn to:

  • Effectively apply relevant standards, ethical considerations, and an understanding of legal and privacy issues to designing software applications and other software systems

RMIT provides world-class blended learning with both face-to-face and online experiences in a global network, a supportive community, and real-world skills.

Career

Upon graduating, you will be ready to step into a career in designing, operating, and managing the IT functions for any business.

Entry-level careers

  • AI/ML engineer 
  • Data analyst
  • Data engineer
  • Cloud engineer
  • Software engineer
  • Software tester
  • System engineer
  • DevOps engineer 
  • Security engineer
  • IT consultant

Long-term careers

  • Project manager 
  • IT manager
  • Chief Information Officer 
  • Chief Data Officer
  • Chief Executive Officer

Professional recognition

The Bachelor of Information Technology program is accredited at the professional level by the Australian Computer Society (ACS).

The ACS is a signatory to the Seoul Accord, an agreement responsible for accreditation or recognition of tertiary-level computing and IT-related qualifications worldwide. This shows commitment to good practice in computing and IT-related education. Membership in professional bodies adds credibility to your area of expertise and often provides access to a wide range of resources.

Further studies

When you successfully complete this program, you may be eligible for entry into an RMIT honours or postgraduate program in Vietnam and Australia.

Fees

Payments can be made each semester, on a course-by-course basis.

Fee program

Annual tuition fee 

(based on full time study load - 8 courses)

Whole program fee

(24 courses - 288 credits)

 

13,970 USD (indicative USD fee) ~ 334,570,000 VND  41,909 USD (indicative USD fee) ~ 1,003,709,000 VND 

Notes:

  1. The duration of programs is flexible and can be adapted on an individual basis upon enrolment.
  2. Program fees are priced and invoiced in Vietnam Dong (VND).
  3. Payment in other currencies will be converted to VND at the exchange rate on that day. Bank transfer is the preferred method of payment.
  4. The fees in USD are ONLY applicable to those international students who arrange for payment from overseas, as per Circular No. 32/2013/TT-NHNN.
  5. Tuition fees and medical insurance fees are subject to change without notice.

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

  • Vietnamese Upper Secondary School (High School) Graduation Diploma with a minimum GPA of 7.0/10.0 for Grade 12 (For other international qualifications please view entry requirements by country​; and
  • A minimum score of 6.0/10.0 (or equivalent) in Grade 12 in mathematics subjects

Academic pathway

English requirements

Successfully complete RMIT Vietnam English Advanced, or complete one of the following English proficiency tests:

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
  • TOEFL iBT 79 (with minimum score of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic) 58 (no communication band below 50)
  • C1 Advanced (formerly known as Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)) or C2 Proficiency (formerly known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)) 176 (no less than 169 in any component)

For other recognised English results, please view English equivalency requirements.

Note:

Previous study and proficiency tests are recognised for two years from the completion date or test date to the program commencement date unless stated otherwise.

Where you have achieved more than one form of English language proficiency only the most relevant achievement will be considered in the admission decision.

Please contact the RMIT Vietnam Student Recruitment team for more information.

English Pathways

Don't meet the English language test scores? Successfully complete English for University for entry into this program. 

Credit transfer

Come from a partner institution? RMIT has pathway arrangements with many partner institutions around the world. If your institution has a pathway arrangement with RMIT, you may be able to receive credit and reduce the time it will take to complete your preferred RMIT program. 

Find out if your institution has a pathway arrangement with RMIT.

If you have qualifications from an institution that is not an RMIT partner, credit into your RMIT program will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Please contact the RMIT Vietnam Student Recruitment team for more information.

This course is not available for international students intending to study on a student visa.

Information for international students

Sorry, this course is not available for international students intending to study on a student visa. If you hold a different visa type, you may be eligible. Please contact Study@RMIT for more information.

 

Information for local students

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