Bachelor of Information Technology (Online Pathway)

Admission requirements

The minimum requirements for consideration for entry to all undergraduate courses are specified in detail in the University Entry Requirements.

Course aims

The course has been designed to provide graduates with:

a strong foundation in both the theoretical and the practical aspects of information technology and information systems management
a strong, practical understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and a commitment to them
well developed written and oral communication skills
an ability to critically analyse and evaluate complex information and solve problems
an awareness of social, economic, cultural and environmental aspects of information technology
the ability to work professionally as an individual and as a member of multi-disciplinary teams
an understanding of the need to undertake lifelong learning and the capacity to do so
preparation for future management roles as an information technologist.

The course provides the foundations that will underpin ongoing professional development, preparing graduates for further study or for a career in a computing related field or in other areas where the range of skills and knowledge acquired is needed or desirable.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the award, students will be able to:

competently use professional skills and knowledge in the systematic development of complex information systems
demonstrate a broad understanding of the information technology discipline
apply their skills and knowledge in a professionally responsible manner
communicate effectively with other information technology professionals and the wider global community using a wide range of communication technologies
work professionally as an individual and in a team
develop computer-based solutions appropriate to the social, political, international, economic and environmental contexts in which they are applied
engage in the process of continuing learning needed to retain the necessary level of professional skills and knowledge in the area of information technology.

On completion of the Bachelor of Information Technology, students will be eligible for professional membership of the Australian Computer Society.

Program of study

To qualify for the Bachelor of Information Technology (Online Pathway), a student must complete 108 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic, according to the program of study below.

Electives may be selected from any topics offered online by the University at the appropriate year level, provided entry and course requirements are met and that no more than 45 units of First Year topics are included in the 108-unit program.

Not all topics are necessarily available in a given year.

Core - Year 1 topics

36 units comprising:

COMP1001 Fundamentals of Computing (4.5 units)
COMP1102 Computer Programming 1 (4.5 units)
COMP1711 Database Modelling and Knowledge Engineering (4.5 units)
COMP1712 Software Engineering Principles and Practice (4.5 units)
ENGR1401 Professional Skills (4.5 units)
ENGR1762 Networks and Cybersecurity (4.5 units)

Plus 9 units of elective topics from across the University where entry requirements are met.

Core - Year 2 topics

36 units comprising:

COMP2711 Computer Programming 2 (4.5 units)
COMP2772 Web-based Systems Development (4.5 units)
COMP2812 Operating Systems (4.5 units)
ENGR2881 Computer Networks (4.5 units)
STAT1121 Data Science (4.5 units)

Plus 13.5 units of elective topics from across the University where entry requirements are met.

Core - Year 3 topics

36 units comprising:

COMP3732  Enterprise Cloud Systems (4.5 units)
COMP3751  Interactive Computer Systems (4.5 units)
COMP3782  Information Technology Project  (4.5 units)
ENGR3704  Project Management for Engineering and Science (4.5 units)

Plus 9 units of topics taken from Table C

Plus 9 units of elective topics from across the University where entry requirements are met.