Bachelor of Information Technology

Overview

Develop key information technology (IT) skills to expand your career options, with a Bachelor of Information Technology from Victoria University.

This IT course will equip you with specialist skills for fast-growing digital industries. You will also develop problem-solving skills for workplace scenarios and challenges.

You can choose your own IT job pathway based on your interests and strengths, with our personalised learning experience.

Our Bachelor of Information Technology focuses on high-demand and areas, including:

*web development

*mobile-application development

*data analysis

*cyber security

*network and system computing

*ICT management

*software engineering and development

*network management

*global leadership.

When you graduate, you'll have knowledge across a wide range of IT applications, along with hands-on experience with industry-standard equipment. This theory and practice will ensure you're job ready.

This IT course includes training in:

*Cisco routing and switching

*IPSecure

*Microsoft Active Directory network management

*Content Management Systems

*Android and IOS app development

*object-oriented programming.

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Integrate and apply a broad and coherent body of knowledge of information technologies with depth in selected areas of study from the following areas: networking, security, virtualisation, enterprise network management, cloud, data analytics, ICT management, web application development, mobile application development and database, cyber security, digital forensics, ethical hacking, cloud security;

2. Analyse and adapt the latest information technologies with intellectual independence, self-learning capabilities and creativity to identify and solve real-world problems with sound decisions and judgement in a broad range of sectors including ICT, cybersecurity operations, government, banking and finance, retail, education, health, media and manufacturing;

3. Exhibit a range of technical, analytical, managerial, leadership and interpersonal skills; in-depth understanding of the codes of ethics and conducts of IT professions; capacity to perform IT design and development practice in an independent or collaborative environment with a strong industry focus; and the responsibility and accountability as a lifelong learner for own learning and professional practice; and

4. Present solid foundation and strong practical skills with the ability of life-long learning for industry certifications from large reputable vendors both locally and overseas, such as CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA), CCNP Security, CCNA Cybersecurity Operations, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), CISCO Cyber Security Specialist and Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS).

Course structure:

To attain the Bachelor of Information Technology, students will be required to complete 288 credit points consisting of:

*96 credit points of First Year Core studies;

*48 credit points of Graduating Core studies;

*96 credit points of Major studies*;

*48 credit points of Minor studies (discipline).

The following majors are currently only offered offshore and have not been accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS).

Students undertaking these majors are eligible to apply for student membership of the Australian Computer Society (ACS):

*NMAMCS Mobile and Cloud Service Development Major

*NMACSY Cyber Security Major

Graduates of the Bachelor of Information Technology who have completed these majors and wish to work in Australia will be eligible to apply for individual membership with ACS.

Careers:

Australia's information and communications technology (ICT) industry is a dynamic and rapidly growing market. You'll graduate from our Bachelor of Information Technology with the technical, analytical, managerial, leadership and interpersonal skills required for success in the IT industry.

A bachelor in IT prepares you for a range of roles across IT, government, banking/finance, retail, education, health, media, logistics and manufacturing. 

Job titles

*software analyst

*web designer

*web application developer

*mobile application developer

*computer and network support

*data centre administrator

*systems administrator

*system security consultant

*database administrator

*webmaster

*business analyst

*data analyst

*project manager (e.g. in government, banking/finance, retail, manufacturing).