Program Overview

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Bachelor of Information Technology

The Bachelor of Information Technology is a multi-skilled learning experience that will give you a solid foundation to launch your IT career. Upon graduating, you'll be fully equipped to step straight into the workplace thanks to our Future Ready employability program.

Overview

Prepare for a career in a fast-growing and ever-changing industry. This degree has United Nations sustainable goals and a suite of Microsoft certifications built in, including Microsoft Excel Associate, Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Azure Cloud Platform, and Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals, all highly sought after by employers.

Course Details

• Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
• UAC Code:
• ATAR: 58.50 for North Sydney
• Fees (first year): $13,464 CSP
• Start Dates:
  • Semester 1 intake: Beginning February 2026
  • Semester 2 intake: Beginning July 2026

Course Structure

To complete the Bachelor of Information Technology, a student must complete 240 credit points (cp).

Available Majors

• Business Information Systems
• Data Science

Majors

Business Information Systems

This major equips students with the skills to design, implement, and manage business information systems.

Data Science

This major focuses on the development of skills in data analysis, machine learning, and data visualization.

Course Map

The course map outlines the structure of the degree, including the units to be completed each semester.

Professional Experience

You'll gain up to 220 hours of workplace and community experience before you even graduate.

Careers

Our graduates have pursued careers in:

• Data Science
• Artificial Intelligence
• Application Development
• Cyber Security
• Database Administration
• IT Support
• Systems Project Management
• Programming

Industry Partnerships

ACU works with a variety of industry partners to provide students with real-world experience and job opportunities.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites at year 12 level, or equivalent:

• English: Assumed knowledge of English (Standard) (Band 2) or English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD) (Band 3)
• Mathematics: Assumed knowledge of Mathematics Advanced

Pathways

There are several pathways into the Bachelor of Information Technology, including:

• Current Year 12 Students: Apply through your local Tertiary Admission Centre (TAC)
• Non-School Leavers: Apply through your local TAC, or consider a diploma or bridging course
• Higher Education Study: Apply through your local TAC, or consider a graduate certificate or diploma

Fees

The average first-year fee for the Bachelor of Information Technology is $13,464 CSP.

Scholarships

ACU offers a range of scholarships to help students with the cost of studying, including merit-based and equity-based scholarships.

Staff Profile

The IT discipline at ACU is led by experienced academics with industry backgrounds, including Dr. Mehdi Rajaeian and Associate Professor Walayat Hussain.

Testimonial

The Bachelor of IT is a broad course that gives you an in-depth look at how the IT world works, with a focus on areas such as python, java, cyber security, and data basing.