Program Overview
Bachelor of Information Technology
The Bachelor of Information Technology is a comprehensive degree that prepares students to become computing professionals. The course is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in information technology, including programming, data science, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence.
Overview
The Bachelor of Information Technology degree is a 3-year undergraduate program that consists of 108 units. The course is offered at the Flinders City Campus, Tonsley Campus, and Bedford Park Campus. The program provides students with a broad range of skills and knowledge in information technology, including design, development, installation, execution, and support of applications, systems software, and hardware products.
Course Offerings
The Bachelor of Information Technology is offered in different modes of delivery, including:
- In person: Full-time and part-time study options are available at the Flinders City Campus and Tonsley Campus.
- Online plus placement/intensive: This mode of delivery is available at the Tonsley Campus.
Student Guidance
To help students plan their studies, a study planner is available. The study planner provides a guide to plan enrolment and complete the degree, ensuring all requisites are met.
Program of Study
The program of study for the Bachelor of Information Technology consists of 108 units, which must be completed with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic. The program is divided into three years, with each year consisting of 36 units.
Year 1
- COMP1002: Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence (4.5 units)
- COMP1102: Programming Fundamentals (4.5 units)
- COMP1103: UX Fundamentals (4.5 units)
- COMP1702: Fundamentals of Software Engineering (4.5 units)
- COMP1711: Database Modelling and Information Management (4.5 units)
- ENGR1401: Professional Skills (4.5 units)
- ENGR1762: Networks and Cybersecurity (4.5 units)
- STAT1121: Data Science (4.5 units)
Year 2
- COMP2011: Full-Stack Web Development (4.5 units)
- COMP2012: Mobile Application Development (4.5 units)
- COMP2031: Data Engineering (4.5 units)
- COMP2712: Neural Networks and Machine Learning (4.5 units)
- COMP2771: Advanced Software Development Practices (4.5 units)
- COMP2812: Systems Software (4.5 units)
- ENGR2792: Requirements Analysis and System Design (4.5 units)
- ENGR3705: Project Management (4.5 units)
Year 3
- COMP3033: Cloud and Distributed Computing (4.5 units)
- COMP3707: Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery (4.5 units)
- COMP3721: Information Security (4.5 units)
- COMP3742: Artificial Intelligence (4.5 units)
- COMP3781: Cybersecurity (4.5 units)
- ENGR3750: Workplace Preparation (0 units)
- ENGR3791: Software Testing and Quality Assurance (4.5 units)
- STEM3004: 12-week Industry-based Practicum (9 units)
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for consideration for entry to all undergraduate courses are specified in detail in the University Entry Requirements. International students must also meet the English Language requirements.
Aims
The course aims to prepare students to become computing professionals who can:
- Design, develop, install, execute, and support applications, systems software, and hardware products
- Solve complex problems through the use of information technology
- Design, manage, and analyse complex data-rich environments
- Work effectively both as an individual and as part of a team
- Exhibit a strong, practical understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course, students will be able to:
- Analyse user problems and design appropriate and effective IT-based solutions
- Develop and evaluate IT solutions to problems drawing on knowledge and skills in networking, programming, security, database, and web technologies
- Understand and manage the human factors inherent in application development
- Apply ethical and professional practices
- Work collaboratively in a team and communicate effectively in a variety of contexts
Student Progression Rules
The Student Progress Policy applies to all students enrolled, or seeking to re-enrol, in a course at the University.
Professional Accreditation and Recognition
The course is conditionally accredited for delivery from the Adelaide City Campus, Bedford Park, and Tonsley campuses by the Australian Computer Society at the level of professional.
Qualification Title(s)
The qualification title for this course is Bachelor of Information Technology.
Associations
The Bachelor of Information Technology has several associated courses and exit awards, including:
- BITBIS: Bachelor of Information Technology (Business and Information Systems)
- BITDA: Bachelor of Information Technology (Data Analytics)
- BITDF: Bachelor of Information Technology (Digital Forensics)
- BITGD: Bachelor of Information Technology (Game Development)
- BITML: Bachelor of Information Technology (Machine Learning)
- BITNCS: Bachelor of Information Technology (Network and Cybersecurity Systems)
- UCCF: Undergraduate Certificate in Cybersecurity Fundamentals - Online
- HBCMS: Bachelor of Computing and Mathematical Sciences (Honours)
- DIPITOL: Diploma in Information Technology - Online
College
The Bachelor of Information Technology is offered by the College of Science and Engineering.
Unit Value
The unit value for this course is 108 units.
Course Type
The course type is an undergraduate course.
Level of Study
The level of study is a Bachelor degree.
AQF Level
The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level is 7.
Standard Full-Time Duration
The standard full-time duration for this course is 3 years.
CRICOS Code
The CRICOS code for this course is not specified.