Bachelor of Information Technology

Provider:
Course Code:
BIT
CRICOS Code:
097568B
Qualification Level:
Bachelor, Undergraduate
Course Area:
Information Technology
Duration:
156-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Course Fees:
AUD 52,800 Per Course
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
International
Intake:
March, July, November

Course Overview

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. 
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.

Course Structure

The Bachelor of Information Technology course consists of 16 core units plus; 1 Capstone Project unit (equivalent to 2 Units) and choose 6 elective units.

Students who choose to complete the Cyber Security specialisation within the BIT will be required to study 6 Cyber Security units in addition to the 16 core units plus; 1 Capstone Project unit (equivalent to 2 Units).

Core Units:

  1. CPRO306 Capstone Project
  2. CLBE304 Cloud and Beyond
  3. CARC103 Computer Architecture
  4. CTEC104 Communications and Technology
  5. DCAN202 Data Communication and Networking
  6. DSAA204 Data Structure and Algorithms
  7. DBFN212 Database Fundamentals
  8. DWIN309 Developing Web Information Systems
  9. ENSN201 Enterprise Social Networks
  10. ITBO201 IT for Business Organisations
  11. MGTP102 Management Principles
  12. OODP101 Object-Oriented Design and Programming
  13. PAQM321 Project & Quality Management
  14. SENG205 Software Engineering
  15. SYAD310 System Analysis and Design
  16. TITP105 The IT Professional
  17. WPDD202 Webpage Design and Development

Specialisation Units*:

  1. ADDD301 Advanced Database Design and Development
  2. DASE201 Data Security
  3. INSS302 Information Systems Security
  4. IDFS303 Introduction to Digital Forensics
  5. NEWS203 Network and Web Security
  6. SYSS202 System Software

*NOTE: specialisation and elective units are subject to change. 

Entry Requirement

Admission Requirements
Academic Entry Requirements

Successful completion of a formal qualification considered equivalent to an Australian Year 12 and have a passing grade in a Year 12 mathematics subject or equivalent.

Minimum Age to Apply Be a minimum 18 years of age prior to course commencement

Language Requirement
IELTS Score (Minimum) IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall score with no band less than 5.5 or equivalent.

Career Opportunities

Potential career outcomes include:

  • analyst programmer
  • web developer
  • database administrator
  • business analyst
  • software and applications programmer
  • systems analyst 
  • ICT security specialist

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