Bachelor of Information Technology (Software Engineering)

In this degree, you will develop core skills in programming, software and web development, databases, project management and digital technologies. Depending on your campus, you can deepen your expertise through a major in artificial intelligence, cloud analytics, data science or software engineering, while using electives to broaden your studies across complementary areas. With industry-based projects and Cisco certification embedded in the course, you'll put your skills into practice while accessing professional mentoring opportunities. You could also develop your own software program and present it to prospective employers at La Trobe's annual Engineering and IT Showcase. Throughout your course, you will gain access to our research centres, including the Centre for Technology Infusion and our Technology Innovation Lab for the Internet of Things, developed in collaboration with Microsoft and Cisco. By studying the Bachelor of Information Technology, you will learn how to: develop websites and software across front-end, back-end and server-side developmentuse programming and database skills to create working software and digital solutionsapply software design principles when developing programs and software solutionsmanage IT projects using estimation, documentation and report evaluation skillscommunicate technical information effectively across organisational and professional environments.