Bachelor of Information Technology

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Information Technology is a three-year program that provides a comprehensive foundation in computing and information technology. It combines theory and practice, equipping students with technical skills, business acumen, and problem-solving abilities. The program prepares graduates for careers in various IT roles, including business analysts, IT project managers, network specialists, software developers, and web developers. It also offers pathways to further study and research.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• The Bachelor of Information Technology is a three-year full-time program that provides a foundation in all aspects of computing and information technology for students who intend to pursue a career in the profession.
• The program also provides a pathway to honours, postgraduate study or a research career.
• The program adopts a practice-based approach to IT education and the course content is a mix of theory and practice.
• As well as gaining strong technical skills in IT, students gain skills in business analysis, problem-solving, teamwork and communication.

Objectives:

• Apply, in the context of any organisation, the knowledge and skills required of:
• -- information systems professionals in business units who integrate packaged systems rather than develop systems from first principles
• -- information technology professionals who develop systems from first principles
• -- network specialists who build, maintain and administer complex network systems
• -- or computing specialists for technical research careers.

Outline:

• Year 1
• --Communication for IT Professionals
• --Introduction to Information Systems
• --Web Systems
• --Programming Fundamentals or Programming 1
• --Select 6 credit points from the following:
• ------Database Fundamentals
• ------Network Fundamentals
• ------Collaborative Business Processes
• ------Programming 1
• Year 2
• --Database Fundamentals
• --Information System Development Methodologies
• --Finance and IT Professionals
• --Select 6 credit points of options
• --Innovations for Global Relationship Management
• --Networked Enterprise Architecture
• --Select 12 credit points of options
• Year 3
• --Project Management and the Professional
• --Business Process and IT Strategy

Careers:

• Business analyst
• IT project manager
• Network specialist
• Software developer
• Systems analyst
• Web developer