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Associate Degree of Information Technology

This degree gives a practical grounding in information technology.

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How long it takes
15 to 24 months
full time
Level
Associate Degree
University
How you can study
Online or on campus
Taught by
2 providers
QLD

Is this course right for you?

What the Associate Degree of Information Technology asks of you, and what you might want to check first.

It helps to have

  • an interest in how computers and software work
  • a willingness to solve problems step by step
  • good communication skills for working with others
  • patience for learning new technology

Before you start

Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.

Where this course can take you

No job needs this course on its own, but it can help with the work below.

Jobs a degree can help with

None of these jobs needs a set qualification.

  • IT Support Officer

    IT support officers troubleshoot the everyday technical problems that stop people using their computers, networks and software.

    Median pay$87,700

  • Systems Administrator

    Systems administrators keep an organisation's servers, networks and cloud accounts running so the rest of the business can get on with its work.

    Median pay$128,000

Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list.

Where you can study this course

There are 2 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.

What you’ll learn

The main topics covered in the Associate Degree of Information Technology.

  • Cloud computing
  • Databases
  • Cyber security
  • Data analytics
  • Team and client projects

Questions to ask before you enrol

Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.

  1. When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
  2. What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
  3. Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
  4. Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?

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