Program Overview

Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT)

Overview

The Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) degree offers a comprehensive learning experience and is designed to equip individuals with the foundational knowledge, practical skills and analytical capabilities necessary to excel in the ever-evolving field of information technology.

The program’s curriculum blends theoretical concepts and hands-on experience to ensure that graduates are well-prepared to tackle real-world challenges and make significant contributions to the IT industry. The BIT offers streams in Cyber Security, Data Science & AI, and Digital Transformation, enabling students to delve deeper into their areas of interest. The degree comprises 24 units delivered over 9 terms, culminating in one of three streams, and students can choose one stream.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• Foundational learning: Students will broaden their knowledge on key IT topics, such as cyber security, data analytics, systems administration, IT consultancy, and more.
• Innovative curriculum: Our curriculum incorporates the latest IT trends and methodologies to ensure a relevant and forward-looking education.
• Hands-on experience: To enhance our students’ IT knowledge and skills, our curriculum incorporates engagement in various practical labs and projects.
• Career-oriented: With the ever-changing landscape of technology, it’s essential for students to be equipped with the tools that will help them stay ahead in their future careers.
• Interdisciplinary approach: Recognising the interwoven nature of IT with other sectors, the BIT courses touch upon the business, ethical, and social implications of technology.
• Dedicated faculty: Learn from a team of experienced Professors and industry experts committed to our students’ academic and professional growth.

Entry Requirements – Undergraduate Study

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

For information on the program admission requirements, please refer to the Admission Criteria section.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

For information on the minimum English language standard of proficiency for entry into the program, please refer to the English Language Requirements section.

Enrolment

KEY ACADEMIC DATES

For information on the course commencement dates, please refer to the Key Academic Dates section.

Rules for Intermission or Leave of Absence

DOMESTIC STUDENTS

A student may apply for intermission from their enrolment in a course:

• on up to two separate occasions during their current course enrolment; and
• for a maximum period of one year each
• only after a student has completed at least one unit in their current course
• the course in which they are seeking intermission must be available for admission

The intermission request must be approved or accepted by the Sydney Institute of Higher Education.

Rules for Withdrawal of Study

Students who wish to withdraw from a program at the Sydney Institute of Higher Education are strongly encouraged to speak with the Program Director and/or a relevant student support officer in order to discuss their reason for withdrawal and future plans.

Program Structure

The BIT comprises 24 units delivered over 9 terms culminating in one of three streams.

Level (Year/Term)| Unit Code| Name of Unit| Core or Elective Unit| Prerequisite(s)| Stream

• Year 1:
  • BIT101| Programming| Core| Nil|
  • BUS101| Introductory Accounting| Core| Nil|
  • BUS102| Introduction to IT| Core| Nil|
  • BUS103| Business Statistics| Core| Nil|
  • BIT102| Networking| Core| Nil|
  • BIT103| Web Application Development| Core| Nil|
  • BIT104| Organisational Behaviour| Elective| Nil|
  • BUS107| Database I| Core| Nil|
• Year 2:
  • BIT201| Cloud Computing| Core| BUS102, BIT102|
  • BIT202| Cyber security| Core| BUS102, BIT102|
  • BIT203| Systems Analysis and Design| Core| BUS102|
  • BUS202| Professional Communication| Core| Nil|
  • BIT204| IT Service Management| Core| BUS102|
  • BIT205| IT Project Management| Core| BUS102, BIT203|
  • BUS215| Critical Thinking and Ethical Decision-making| Core| Nil|
  • BUS216| Innovation and New Technology| Elective| BUS102|
• Year 3:
  • Stream: Cyber Security
    • BIT306| Network and IoT Security | Core| BIT102, BIT202| Cyber Security
    • BIT308| Data Security and Privacy| Core| BIT202| Cyber Security
    • BIT310| Capstone 1| Capstone| Completion of 16 units| Cyber Security
    • BIT325 | Penetration Testing | Core| BIT202| Cyber Security
    • BIT340| Governance, Risk and Compliance| Core| , BIT202| Cyber Security
    • BIT316| Capstone 2| Capstone| Completion of 16 units| Cyber Security
    • Two electives out of:
      • BIT309| Cloud Migration and Integration| Elective| BIT201| Cyber Security
      • BIT314| Machine learning and AI| Elective| BUS103, BUS107| Cyber Security
      • BIT311| Data Mining & Big Data| Elective| BUS101 , BUS107| Cyber Security
      • BUS321| Change Management| Elective| BIT205| Cyber Security
  • Stream: Data Science and AI
    • BIT308| Data Security and Privacy | Core| BIT202| Data Science and AI
    • BIT314| Machine Learning and AI | Core| BUS103, BUS107| Data Science and AI
    • BIT310| Capstone 1| Capstone| Completion of 16 units| Data Science and AI
    • BIT303| Data Science, Analytics & Visualisation | Core| BIT101, BUS107, BUS103 | Data Science and AI
    • BIT311| Data Mining & Big Data| Core| BIT101, BUS107| Data Science and AI
    • BIT316| Capstone 2| Capstone| Completion of 16 units| Data Science and AI
    • Two electives out of:
      • BIT340| Governance, Risk and Compliance| Elective| , BIT202| Data Science and AI
      • BIT306| Network and IoT Security | Elective| BIT102, BIT202| Data Science and AI
      • BIT309| Cloud Migration and Integration| Elective| BIT201| Data Science and AI
      • BUS321| Change Management| Elective| BIT205| Data Science and AI
  • Stream: Digital Transformation
    • BIT304| Service-Oriented Architecture| Core| Nil| Digital Transformation
    • BIT308| Data Security and Privacy | Core| BIT202| Digital Transformation
    • BIT309| Cloud Migration and Integration| Core| BIT201| Digital Transformation
    • BIT310| Capstone 1| Capstone| Completion of 16 units| Digital Transformation
    • BUS321| Change Management| Core| BIT205| Digital Transformation
    • BIT316| Capstone 2| Capstone| Completion of 16 units| Digital Transformation
    • Two electives out of:
      • BIT340| Governance, Risk and Compliance| Elective| , BIT202| Digital Transformation
      • BIT306| Network and IoT Security | Elective| BIT102, BIT202| Digital Transformation
      • BIT311| Data Mining & Big Data| Elective| BIT101, BUS107| Digital Transformation
      • BIT314| Machine Learning and AI | Elective| BUS103, BUS107| Digital Transformation

Employment Pathways

Completion of this degree opens a range of pathways to further studies and employment possibilities for students. Pathways for further studies include Master of Information Technology. While employment possibilities may differ based on the single major chosen, Bachelor of Information Technology potential employment possibilities are:

• Data analytics major
  • ICT Support Officer
  • ICT Support Engineer
  • ICT Business Analyst
  • ICT Trainer
  • Systems Administrator
  • Computer Service Technician
  • Data Analyst
  • Software and Application Programmer
  • Software Developer
  • Database Administrator
  • Database Developer
  • Analyst Programmer
• Digital enterprise major
  • ICT Support Officer
  • ICT Support Engineer
  • ICT Business Analyst
  • ICT Trainer
  • Systems Administrator
  • Software Developer
  • Software Tester
  • Systems Analysts
  • Analyst Programmer
  • Computer Service Technician
  • Database Administrator
  • Database Developer
  • ICT Quality Assurance Engineer
  • Web Administrator
• Networking and cybersecurity major
  • ICT Support Officer
  • ICT Support Engineer
  • ICT Business Analyst
  • ICT Trainer
  • Systems Administrator
  • Computer Service Technician
  • Network Administrator
  • Network Analyst
  • Security Analyst
  • Network Engineer
  • Web Administrator
• Web development major
  • ICT Support Officer
  • ICT Support Engineer
  • ICT Business Analyst
  • ICT Trainer
  • Systems Administrator
  • Computer Service Technician
  • Network Administrator
  • Software and Application Programmer
  • Software Engineer
  • Web Designer
  • Web Developer
  • Mobile Application Developer
  • Analyst Programmer
  • Multimedia Specialist
  • Web Administrator