Bachelor of Information Technology

The Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) aims to provide theoretical and practical knowledge of the role of information technology professionals within the enterprise environment. The BIT can be completed in three years studying full time and is an AQF level 7 qualification. Within the course, students can choose to major in digital transformation, cyber security or business information systems. Information technology professionals hold specialised technological knowledge and skills in order to effectively run their own business. They also work with organisations and businesses to set up viable computer systems and networks and provide continued support and troubleshooting when needed. This may include working with firewalls, media storage devices, databases, intranets, websites, servers, the internet, or anything else related to computers. The BIT course structure and content have been carefully aligned to Australian Computer Society (ACS) requirements to cater for theoretical and practical knowledge for careers including ICT business analysts, ICT managers, software and applications programmers, ICT security specialist and systems analysts.

Educational Prerequisites -Successful completion of Year 12 with an ATAR of 60 or equivalent, or an equivalent secondary qualification either interstate or overseas (in English or see below), or Successful completion of an Australian qualification recognised as at least AQF Certificate IV (minimum period of study of 1 school year within the last 2 years), or Satisfactory completion of an accredited Tertiary Preparation Program or a Foundation Year Program offered by an Australian university, or Satisfactory completion of one year of accredited full-time study at a registered institute of tertiary education at AQF level 4 or above. The minimum academic entry requirements for admissions to the Bachelor of Information Technology is the completion of a qualification deemed equivalent to Australian Year 12. Applicants may also be required to satisfy specific course requirements such as a minimum overall grade score or prerequisite knowledge. International students whose first language is not English must demonstrate competency in the English language.