Information Technology
What do you get by studying Information Technology?
Information Technology gives you the skills and knowledge to be able to support, monitor and implement systems in various network environments, produce basic program code, interact with clients effectively, evaluate security and understand and use a range of hardware and software for producing media.
What jobs can I get when I graduate and what are the starting salaries?
- Systems administrator
- Junior programmer
- Service and repairs
- Help desk support
- Multimedia/web designer
- Network administrator
- Internet administrator
- Intranet administrator
Starting salaries for these sorts of roles range from $25-$50k.
What kinds of jobs and salaries are available longer-term if I choose to follow this career path?
| Job |
Salary |
| Analyst/Programmer |
$57,000 - $83,000 |
| Database Administrator |
$62,000 - $94,000 |
| Internet Developer |
$46,000 - $67,000 |
| Network & Systems Administrator |
$52,000 - $72,000 |
| Trainer |
$62,000 - $85,000 |
| Help Desk Support |
$42,000 - $56,000 |
Long Term Options
| Job |
Years Experience in the Job |
Salary |
| IT Director |
N/A |
$140,000 - $220,000 |
| Analyst Programmer |
3 + |
$80,000 - $120,000 |
| Chief Technology Officer |
N/A |
$180,000 - $250,000 |
| Hardware Engineer |
3 - 6 |
$70,000 - $100,000 |
What kind of degree can I gain entry and/or credit to when I graduate, if I choose?
Bachelor of Information Technology is the most common articulation into university. Speak to one of our student advisors to learn which universities we have articulation agreements with.
Why do people study at ABA?
We have interviewed and surveyed our students extensively to understand why they chose us and what they are getting from studying here. The top four reasons are:
- They get into the workforce quicker. Our courses take 6-18 months, rather than 1-3 years with other providers (including TAFEs and universities).
- Our courses are tailored to industry requirements. We consult regularly with industry to ensure our graduates will have skills that are up-to-date when they graduate.
- We help them get a job. Rather than just giving them a qualification and wishing them luck, we work with each student to help them get a job when they finish. Last year 100% of our students got a job or entry into university within 12 weeks of graduating.
- Flexible payment options. We are one of the few providers nationally who can offer VET FEE-HELP which is a loan from the government to pay your course tuition fees. This means no up-front payments and you don't start paying it back until your taxable income reaches a certain threshold. We also offer, for those students who choose or who aren't eligible for VET FEE-HELP, fortnightly installments and up-front payments.
Why choose to do Information Technology with ABA as opposed to going with another provider?
Students come to us because:
- We have smaller classes. We have maximum class sizes of 16 and offer one-on-one support with our Learning Facilitators. This means if you need help with exam preparation or assignments, you will get it.
- We focus on current industry requirements. Technology is forever changing and you need to know that your skills and knowledge will be up-to-date when you graduate. We ensure our content is relevant and accurate by employing learning facilitators who have current industry experience.
- You have an interview with the Learning Facilitator running your course before you start. We do this so they know your history and experience with course content and can adjust their teaching style for you accordingly. It also helps you feel more comfortable on your first day.
- We're focused on helping you get a job or get entry to university after graduation. This means we care whether you pass or fail and do everything possible to see you succeed. In short, we care about your learning experience.
- We provide leverage if you want to go onto university. If you've already started a job in the IT industry when you graduate then your uni studies will become tax deductible (check with your accountant). Also, you'll be way ahead, in terms of study habits and learning strategies, of a typical Year 12 school-leaver so you'll find university much easier and will be less likely to drop out.
What is unique about Information Technology as opposed to other career options?
- Information Technology is always changing. You will always be learning new skills, tools, systems and processes; being challenged through interesting work.
- Working on products rather than people. Many roles in IT aren't client-facing so you may not have to worry about dealing with external clients all day. Ah. peace and quiet!
- Lifestyle. Studying IT sets you up for either contract work which is well-paid, full-time work that is secure or part-time work which is flexible.
- In demand. There is a skills shortage in the IT industry and probably will be for a long time to come. This means you're likely to have more job options more often.
What are the delivery options?
- Full-time - this is usually 17-20 hours per week, completed over three days (not five, where possible). This means you can usually work part-time quite comfortably whilst studying.
- Full-time course with part-time load - this is where you study during the day but do fewer units It may take longer to complete your course but you don't have to study at night. This means you can work around family or working commitments more easily.