Bachelor of Information Technology

Provider:
Course Code:
BIT
CRICOS Code:
105686C
Qualification Level:
Bachelor, Undergraduate
Course Area:
Information Technology
Duration:
156-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Course Fees:
AUD 9,000 Per Semester
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
International
Intake:
3 Semesters per year

Course Overview

The Bachelor of Information Technology is a three-year full-time [or part-time equivalent]course that enables students to acquire a broad and coherent knowledge of the key theories and practices that underpin the practice of Information Technology professionals, who operate in dynamic business contexts. While the BIT offers a broad focus on Information technology, covering programming, networking, security and data management, it has a coherent focus on Software Development and Cyber Security.
Throughout the course, students will acquire knowledge and skills in the underlying principles, concepts and technical knowledge that inform the work of IT professionals as well as broader management principles. They will be able to apply their IT knowledge and skills to a range of industrial activities. They will develop a depth of knowledge in the areas database systems, networking, security and/or software development. They will develop a team based operational style. They will use IT to generate information and solve problems. They will be able to provide a professional level of advice on IT matters. This knowledge and these skills will be applied in a manner which is reinforced by ethical judgement and effective communication.
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Course Structure

The Bachelor of Information Technology is a 3-year, 6-semester degree. To fulfil the requirements of the award, students must complete a total of 240 credit points or 24 units. Each unit is 10 credit points.


Entry Requirement

Admission Requirements
Academic Entry Requirements
  • Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent; or
  • Successful completion of an equivalent secondary qualification either interstate or overseas (in English or see below); or
  • Satisfactory completion of an accredited Tertiary Preparation Program or a Foundation Year Program offered by an Australian university that would enable students to gain entry to 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; or
  • Admission to candidature for an undergraduate degree at an Australian University.
Minimum Age to Apply
All students (domestic and international) must be 18 years of age or over at the time that they commence the course for which they have applied.
Language Requirement
English Language Requirements
Students whose first language is not English must demonstrate competency in the English language.  English proficiency can be demonstrated by providing proof of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall test result of 6.0 (no band lower than 5.5 and writing at 6 or above) or equivalent English language test such as TOEFL or PTE. 

Other acceptable evidence of English proficiency includes:
  • Completion of secondary education/undergraduate degree via the medium of English; or
  • Successful completion of Year 12 secondary schooling in Australia (minimum of 1 school year to be completed in Australia within the last 2 years); 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
  • Successful completion of a Tertiary Studies Foundation Program (minimum period of study of 1 school year).
  • International students who do not meet the specified English proficiency requirements may undertake an ELICOS (English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students) program prior to undertaking the course.

Career Opportunities

As IT is a fundamental infrastructure, graduates of the CIHE BIT will be able to work in a range of workplace contexts and environments. A conceptual framework for information technology is likely to inform a much wider range of jobs, beyond the boundaries of the IT profession.


Internship or Work Placements

Students have the choice to choose BUS306 Work Integrated Learning  in their third year.

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