Bachelor of Information Technology

Provider:

Victoria University

Course Code:

NBIT

CRICOS Code:

093390M

Qualification Level:

Bachelor, Undergraduate

Course Area:

Information Technology

Duration:

3-Year

Study Mode:

Full Time

Location:

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Course Fees:

AUD 16,700 Per Semester

Delivery Mode:

On Campus

Target:

Domestic, International

Intake:

February, May, July, October

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Course Overview

The Bachelor of Information Technology is a three-year course with a personalised learning experience. We focus on areas with high job demand such as web/mobile app development and ICT management.

Our learning facilities include the latest technology such as CISCO routers and switches, Amazon cloud servers and virtualisation (Hyper-V) infrastructure.

Graduate with the technical, analytical, managerial, leadership and interpersonal skills required for success in the IT industry. You'll gain:

knowledge across a wide range of IT applications
hands-on experience with industry standard equipment
project management experience in many sectors including: government, finance, retail, manufacturing.

This degree also prepares you for industry certifications from local and international companies such as CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS).

Course Structure

To attain the Bachelor of Information Technology, students will be required to complete 288 credit points (equivalent to 24 units), consisting of:

96 credit points (equivalent to eight units) of Common Core first year studies;

PLUS:

96 credit points (equivalent to eight units) of Major studies (from the list below);
48 credit points (equivalent to four units) of Graduating Core studies;

AND:

48 credit points (equivalent to four units) of Minor studies (discipline or breadth, from the list below).

FIRST YEAR CORE UNITS:

Web Development and CMS
Introduction to Programming
Communication and Information Management
Computer Networks
Introduction to Database Systems
Operating Systems
Introduction to Project Management
Web Application and Server Management

MAJORS:

Web and Mobile Application Development
Network and System Computing

MINORS:

Graduating Core (compulsory)
Network Management
Software Development
ICT Management

These are subject to the approval of the course coordinator and may be limited by prerequisite requirements and unit availability.

Entry Requirement

Admission Requirements
Academic Entry Requirements	Entry into the Bachelor of Information Technology requires you to have completed: TAFE: Completion of a cognate (similar discipline) Australian Diploma or Advanced Diploma (or equivalent), will be granted advanced standing of a maximum 96 credit points (Diploma) or 144 credit points (Advanced Diploma). Year 12: Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in any other English; and a study score of at least 20 in any Mathematics. International: Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including at least one of the following subjects: Mathematics OR Completion of an Australian Diploma or Advanced Diploma (or equivalent); PLUS: IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score of six (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking). Mature: Applicants with relevant work, education and/or community experience will be considered for admission to the course. Your eligibility will be assessed when we receive your completed application.
Minimum Age to Apply	Applicants must be aged 18 or over to be eligible to apply for this course.

Admission Requirements

Academic Entry Requirements

Entry into the Bachelor of Information Technology requires you to have completed:

TAFE: Completion of a cognate (similar discipline) Australian Diploma or Advanced Diploma (or equivalent), will be granted advanced standing of a maximum 96 credit points (Diploma) or 144 credit points (Advanced Diploma).
Year 12: Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in any other English; and a study score of at least 20 in any Mathematics.
International: Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including at least one of the following subjects: Mathematics OR Completion of an Australian Diploma or Advanced Diploma (or equivalent); PLUS: IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score of six (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking).
Mature: Applicants with relevant work, education and/or community experience will be considered for admission to the course.

Your eligibility will be assessed when we receive your completed application.

Minimum Age to Apply

Applicants must be aged 18 or over to be eligible to apply for this course.

Language Requirement
IELTS Score (Minimum)	IELTS (Academic Module): Overall score (no band less than) 6.0 (6.0)
TOEFL-IBT Score (Minimum)	TOEFL Internet: Overall score (section score no less than) 67 (Listening 12, Speaking 18, Reading 15, Writing 21)
PTE Score (Minimum)	Pearson Test of English (PTE): Overall score (no section score less than) 50-57 (50)
CAE Score (Minimum)	University of Cambridge - Advanced (CAE): Total score of 52

Subjects

Subject Name	Subject Type	Fees
ICT Business Analytics and Data Visualisation	Core	AUD 2,832.50
IT Project 2	Core	AUD 2,832.50
Mobile Application Development	Core	AUD 2,832.50
Virtualisation in Computing	Core	AUD 2,832.50
Small IT Business	Core	AUD 2,832.50
Fundamentals of Cyber Security	Core	AUD 2,832.50
Cloud Security	Core	AUD 2,832.50
IT Profession and Ethics	Core	AUD 2,832.50
Big Data	Core	AUD 2,832.50
Database 2	Core	AUD 2,832.50
Network Management	Core	AUD 2,832.50
Software Engineering	Core	AUD 2,832.50
Networking Technologies	Core	AUD 2,832.50
Mobile & Wireless Networks	Core	AUD 2,832.50
ICT Change Management	Core	AUD 2,832.50
IT Project 1	Core	AUD 2,832.50
Computer Architecture	Core	AUD 2,832.50
Advance Web Application Development	Core	AUD 2,832.50
Advanced Programming	Core	AUD 2,832.50
Online Business System Development	Core	AUD 2,832.50
Enterprise Network Management	Core	AUD 2,832.50
Advanced Networking Technologies	Core	AUD 2,832.50
Introduction to ICT Management	Core	AUD 2,832.50
Cloud Application Development	Core	AUD 2,832.50
Server Administration and Management	Core	AUD 2,832.50
Web Application and Server Management	Core	AUD 2,832.50
Computer and Internet Security	Core	AUD 2,832.50
Cyber Security Essentials	Core	AUD 2,832.50
Object Oriented Programming	Core	AUD 2,832.50
Web Development and CMS	Core	AUD 2,832.50
Introduction to Programming	Core	AUD 2,832.50
Communication & Information Management	Core	AUD 2,832.50
Computer Networks	Core	AUD 2,832.50
Introduction to Database Systems	Core	AUD 2,832.50
Operating Systems	Core	AUD 2,832.50
Introduction to Project Management	Core	AUD 2,832.50

Pathway

Diploma of Information Technology + Bachelor of Information Technology

Career Opportunities

Graduating with a degree in Information Technology from VU will put you ahead of the game. ECA Professional Year can assist with providing a pathway from university to professional employment, after you graduate.

JOB TITLES

software analyst
web designer
web application developer
mobile application developer
computer and network support
data centre administrator
systems administrator
security consultant
database administrator
webmaster
business analyst
data analyst
project manager.