Bachelor of Information Technology

Get equipped with all the technical and practical skills for a rewarding long-term career in a range of areas. The IT industry is an exciting innovator and helps solve problems in business, commerce, defence, medical research, climate change and the environment. Tailor your studies to suit your interests with the Bachelor of Information Technology. This degree is accredited by the Australian Computer Society at the professional level and is recognised internationally under the Seoul Accord.

The Bachelor of Information Technology has been designed to provide a strong foundation in both the theoretical and the practical aspects of information technology and information systems management. This degree contains a strong, practical understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and the ability to critically analyse and evaluate complex information and solve problems. It also provides an awareness of social, economic, cultural, and environmental aspects of information technology and preparation for future management roles as an information technologist.

This degree also offers specialisations in the following six areas: Business & Information Systems (SATAC code 244811), Data Analytics (SATAC code 244831), Digital Forensics(SATAC code 244641), Game Development (SATAC code 224101), Machine Learning (SATAC code 244851) and Network & Cybersecurity Systems (SATAC code 244701).

Practical experience

This degree provides students with the opportunity to gain first-hand industry experience with a 12-week industry placement preparing them for the workforce and giving them the opportunity to build industry connections and develop practical skills, ensuring they are career ready.

Your Career

On completion of this degree students will be able to competently use professional skills and knowledge in the systematic development of complex information systems and demonstrate a broad understanding of the information technology discipline. Students will be able to apply skills and knowledge in a professionally responsible manner and communicate effectively with other information technology professionals and the wider global community using a wide range of communication technologies.

This degree prepares graduates for employment in IT, an area of continual growth and has become integral to all areas of life including medical research, business, and the environment. Potential occupations may include application support analyst, business intelligence consultant and graduate developer; potential employers may include software developers, customer support and service and website developers.

Honours

On completion of this degree there is an opportunity to apply for an addition one-year Honours degree. For further information, please visit our One Year Honours webpage.

Combine your degree

Expand your career options by combining this degree with the following:

• Bachelor of Business (SATAC code 214761)

Combining degrees enables students to follow their interests and aspirations and enhance their career prospects by undertaking a second area of study in addition to their primary degree. Completing an approved combined degree option will normally add at least one extra year (full-time equivalent) to their studies. For example, students combining two three-year full-time equivalent degrees are normally able to complete both degrees in four years of full-time equivalent study. Students graduate with two degrees, expanding employment opportunities. For further information, please visit Combined Degrees.

This degree has other combinations available. Please visit the SATAC page of the following degrees for further information.

• Bachelor of Geospatial Information Systems (SATAC code 244721)