Course overview
There has been a boom in the growth of Australia’s ICT workforce in recent years and strong growth in the ICT workforce is expected to continue over the coming years. The strong demand for ICT workers and skills is consistent with the significant role digital technologies will continue to play in driving Australia’s economic growth. The increasing digitisation of Australian business operations across all sectors of the economy has resulted in greater integration of ICT functions and broader business operations.
Kent’s Bachelor of Information Technology is designed to help meet this future industry need.
This course is excellent for students who would like to broaden their information technology career prospects. It appeals to aspiring ICT professionals, as the knowledge gained and skills developed and practised are in individual and small-team learning environments.
In Kent’s Bachelor of Information Technology, students will study 18 core units (compulsory) and choose a Cyber Security specialisation or 6 elective units from the management, marketing or accounting related disciplines to develop their overall business acumen.
Course record
Advanced Standing
Students can apply for course credit on the basis of their previous studies at Kent or any other educational institution in Australia or overseas in accordance with Kent’s Course Credit and Articulation Policy & Procedure.
Majors
Areas of study
Business change implementation and business change management; communication skills; information strategy, business strategy and planning and technical strategy and planning; service design, service transition and service operation; systems development and user experience; teamwork and self-management skills.
Other Information
Fees and charges
The fee per trimester in 2021 is $8,280. Fees are subject to change. Refer to Kent current fee information.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities
Analyst programmer, web developer, database administrator, business analyst, software and applications programmer, systems analyst, ICT security specialist.
Entry requirements
Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.
Standard entry
- Applicants with recent secondary education Year 12 studies: Sound or satisfactory achievement in all subjects. Minimum ATAR (or equivalent): 58.00 (UAI 54.1, OP score of 17). Applicants with higher education study Applicants who have successfully undertaken higher education study within the last 10 years since leaving school may be eligible for direct admission to the Bachelor of Information Technology course with credit transfers (advanced standing). Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study Both of the following: successful completion of a Certificate IV qualification passing grade in a Year 12 mathematics course or equivalent. Otherwise, applicants who have successfully completed a diploma qualification or higher within the last 10 years since leaving school may be eligible for direct admission to the Bachelor of Information Technology with credit transfers (advanced standing). For certain VET courses, Kent has approved articulation agreements in place which specify the number of course credits to which you may be entitled. Applicants with work and life experience Kent understands that preparation for study is not restricted to formal educational attainment and that valuable intellectual and skills development can be gained through wide-ranging experiences. Kent will review applications on a case-by-case basis from persons of at least 21 years of age who do not have formal qualifications for entry but who seek admission to courses on the basis of their educational and skills development through experience and informal study.
Student profile
Campuses & intake dates
- MelbourneVIC