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Bachelor of Information Technology
Bachelor of Information Technology

Bachelor of Information Technology

  • ID:MU610053
  • Level:3-Year Bachelor's Degree
  • Duration:
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirement

English requirement

IELTS Overall:  6.5, Reading: 6, Writing: 6, Listening: 6, Speaking: 6

 

Course Information

The world is undergoing an information explosion at the same time business is becoming more competitive. People with the skills to help businesses and society innovate are in demand.

In the Bachelor of Information Technology, you’ll acquire foundational skills in programming, data storage and modelling, networking and cybersecurity. You’ll develop broad and coherent knowledge and skills from an area of information technology – such as software design and construction, applied data modelling and analysis, or security problem detection and mitigation – and learn how to apply that knowledge to solve real-world problems. And you’ll learn how to relate your knowledge and skills in information technology to a broader societal context, and make sound decisions regarding ethical and security concerns.

CRICOS CODE: 047327M

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Course structure

  • Essential units

  • Introduction to Computer Programming

  • Introduction to Cyber Security

  • Introduction to Database Design and Management

  • Data Communications

  • Elective units

  • 10 credit points from             

  • Fundamentals of Computer Science

  • Introduction to Video Games

  • Introduction to Business Information Systems

  • IT & Society

  • Computing Research I

  • Discrete Mathematics I

  • Mathematical Modelling IA

  • Mathematical Modelling IA (Advanced)

  • Introductory Statistics

  • Statistical Data Analysis

  • Coding and Communication in Statistics

  • 10 credit points from                         

  • Object-Oriented Programming Practices

  • Algorithms and Data Structures

  • Software Engineering

  • Systems Programming

  • Web Technology

  • Game Design

  • Game Development

  • Data Science

  • Applied Cryptography

  • Digital Forensics

  • Offensive Security

  • Database Systems

  • Applications Modelling and Development

  • IT and the Future of Society

  • Computing Research II

  • Mathematical Modelling IIA

  • Discrete Mathematics II

  • Design of Surveys and Experiments

  • Applied Statistics

  • Introduction to Probability

  • Computer Simulation

  • Statistics

  • Probability

  • Operations Research I

  • 10 credit points from                   

  • Programming Languages

  • Algorithm Theory and Design

  • Distributed Systems

  • Advanced Web Development

  • Mobile Application Development

  • Artificial Intelligence

  • Computer Graphics

  • Big Data

  • Document Processing and the Semantic Web

  • Computer Networks

  • Data Privacy and Information Security

  • Secure Applications Development

  • Cyber Security Management in Practice

  • Enterprise Systems Integration

  • Management of IT Systems and Projects

  • Technology Management

  • Special Topics in Computing and Information Systems

  • Computing Research III

  • Capstone unit

  • Computing Industry Project

  • Major

  • All students will select a major from the course’s major schedule.

  • Elective units

80cp of elective units. You can use your flexible zone to enrol in any Undergraduate unit for which you meet the requisites. You may also use your flexible zone to complete a second major from this course or a minor(s).

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

  • Business or venture analyst

  • Consultant

  • Data analyst

  • Database designer

  • Information technology researcher or developer

  • Project manager

  • Security consultant

  • Software developer

  • Systems administrator

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year

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