Successful completion of a formal qualification considered equivalent to an Australian Year 12; and
Be a minimum 18 years of age prior to course commencement
IELTS Academic*: Overall band score of 6 (with no individual band score of less than 5.5)
PTE Academic (Pearsons): Overall score of 50 (with 42 or more in all communicative scores)
TOEFL IBT (Internet based): Overall score of 60 (Writing/Speaking of 18+ and Reading/Listening of 12+)
Cambridge CAE & CPE: 169
In Kent’s Bachelor of Information Technology, students will study 16 core units (6 credit points) plus; 1 Capstone Project unit (12 credit points, equivalent to 2 Units) and choose 6 elective units (6 credit points) from the management, marketing or accounting related disciplines to develop their overall business acumen.
For those who choose to complete the Cyber Security specialisation within the Bachelor of Information degree, you will be required to study 6 Cyber Security units (6 credit points) in addition to the 16 core units (6 credit points) plus; 1 Capstone Project unit (12 credit points, equivalent to 2 Units) and will be encouraged to undertake projects relevant to that specialisation in the final year Capstone Project.
Why Study BIT?
Learning outcomes from the Kent Bachelor of Information Technology degree include:
Information strategy, Business strategy and planning and Technical strategy and planning
Business change implementation and Business change management
Systems development and User experience
Service design, Service transition and Service operation
Communication skills
Teamwork and self-management skills
CRICOS code: 097568B
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Course Structure
The Bachelor of Information Technology course consists of 16 core units (6 credit points) plus; 1 Capstone Project unit (12 credit points, equivalent to 2 Units) and choose 6 elective units (6 credit points).
Students who choose to complete the Cyber Security specialisation within the BIT will be required to study 6 Cyber Security units (6 credit points) in addition to the 16 core units (6 credit points) plus; 1 Capstone Project unit (12 credit points, equivalent to 2 Units)
Core Units
CPRO306 Capstone Project
CLBE304 Cloud and Beyond
CARC103 Computer Architecture
CTEC104 Communications and Technology
DCAN202 Data Communication and Networking
DSAA204 Data Structure and Algorithms
DBFN212 Database Fundamentals
DWIN309 Developing Web Information Systems
ENSN201 Enterprise Social Networks
ITBO201 IT for Business Organisations
MGTP102 Management Principles
OODP101 Object-Oriented Design and Programming
PAQM321 Project & Quality Management
SENG205 Software Engineering
SYAD310 System Analysis and Design
TITP105 The IT Professional
WPDD202 Webpage Design and Development
Elective Units (No specialisation)
ACIS215 Accounting Information Systems
AFNR315 Advanced Financial Reporting
AUDT317 Auditing
BACT105 Business Accounting
BAVA320 Business Analysis and Valuation
BECO107 Business Economics
BLAW204 Business Law
BSTR301 Business Strategy
CNMT210 Change Management
CBEH209 Consumer Behaviour
COAC318 Corporate Accounting
CLAW314 Corporate Law
COAC216 Cost Accounting
CCMT313 Cross Cultural Management
MARK210 Customer Relationship Management
ENTP205 Entrepreneurship
FIAC214 Financial Accounting
FINM202 Financial Management
HRMG203 Human Resource Management
IMCO211 Integrated Marketing Communications
ITMG306 International Management
ITMK208 International Marketing
IMKT212 Internet Marketing
LEMT305 Leadership for Managers
MKTP103 Marketing Principles
MKMR303 Marketing Research
MKST304 Marketing Strategy
OGBH201 Organisational Behaviour
QMTH104 Quantitative Methods
TLAW317 Taxation Law
Cyber Security Specialisation
ADDD301 Advanced Database Design and Development
DASE201 Data Security
INSS302 Information Systems Security
IDFS303 Introduction to Digital Forensics
NEWS203 Network and Web Security
SYSS202 System Software
Kent’s Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) is designed to help meet this future industry need. Kent also offers a Cyber Security specialisation in the Bachelor of Information degree. This specialisation was developed to meet the increasing demand within the sector for qualified ICT Security specialists. A recent case study published by the Australian Department of Industry, Innovation and Science, Meeting demand for cyber security expertise (2018), noted that the Cyber Security Growth Centre (AustCyber) has identified a critical shortage of skilled cyber security graduates. Specifically, it was estimated that Australian industry will need at least 11,000 additional workers over the next decade just to meet existing demand. As a result, cybersecurity has emerged as a vital, rapidly growing field of employment.
The Bachelor of Information Technology course is excellent for students who would like to broaden their Information Technology career prospects. In specific, it appeals to aspiring ICT professionals, as the knowledge gained and skills developed and practiced are in individual and small team learning environments, hence equipping graduates for roles in a business environment such as analyst programmer, web developer, database administrator, business analyst, software and applications programmer, systems analyst and ICT security specialist.
OSHC: 530 ($) per year
