Information technology is not just a pathway to your future; your degree could help you shape the future. Technology is everywhere, affects everyone and is never still. If IT is your passion, our Bachelor of Information Technology immerses you in a field that is driving our world forward.
If you dream of developing amazing software, designing multimedia experiences or creating tomorrow’s smart systems, this degree provides the technical, analytical and creative skills you need. Study on campus or online and take advantage of optional internship units that add hands-on, real-life experience.
Tailor your studies through the choice of a major in business analytics, networks and cybersecurity, software development or user experience. An added bonus is our ‘Women in Technology’ program which provides dedicated support for women entering this industry.
Whether as a programmer, designer, web developer, systems analyst, database administrator, project manager, ICT network professional or technical support personnel, the Bachelor of Information Technology is the beginning of what could be an amazing future.
Course Learning Outcome
Critically evaluate, analyse and synthesise a straight forward issue or theory from an IT discipline area to arrive at a conclusion / decision with justification.
Develop and create effective solutions to straight forward problems from an IT discipline area.
Describe and apply a recognised ethical framework to analyse behaviour in an IT discipline or workplace/organisation.
Apply IT discipline based knowledge and skills in situations that require autonomy and well-developed responsible behaviour.
Demonstrate an understanding and application of research, analytical and technical skills in a broad business IT discipline.
Reflect on, assess and self-regulate own learning capabilities and performance.
Prepare and deliver well developed IT discipline advice, knowledge and ideas orally for a business and public context.
Prepare and deliver well developed IT discipline advice, knowledge and ideas using written communications in a business and public context.
Investigate and identify a broad range of leadership practices in the management of people and self.
Demonstrate the ability to effectively participate in and reflect upon self and team activities in general business situations.
Demonstrate and apply in-depth IT discipline specific knowledge and skills with a global perspective.
Students can undertake optional internship units. Internship positions vary depending on each student's discipline area, placement firm size and industry. Recent roles undertaken by internship students include software quality assurance, coordinator, IT support officer, network support officer, software development and various other management and IT roles in private and government sectors.
Students choose a major from the following:
Business Analytics: Provides students with the skills needed to investigate Big Data and solve real-world business problems through the application of modern data analytics tools.
Networks and Cybersecurity: Students gain the skills needed to develop, implement, manage and secure enterprise networks and systems.
Software Development: Students acquire the skills to efficiently develop and maintain high quality software systems and to participate in and manage software projects.
User Experience: Students develop the skills to design and develop multimedia resources and interactive programs that support a great user experience. Students develop an ability to select and use multimedia resources that facilitate engagement and usability.
Please note Sydney, Melbourne and Perth students may choose from Business Analytics, Software Development and User Experience majors.
Location
Teaching period
UAC code
QTAC code
Coomera
Session 2
N/A
N/A
Gold Coast
Session 1, Session 2, Session 3
N/A
N/A
Online
Session 1, Session 2, Session 3
N/A
N/A
Career Outcomes
This course has Professional Accreditation with the Australian Computer Society (ACS).
Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your
chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review
the University’s Rules Relating to Awards,
noting any specifics listed below.
Entry requirements
Credit for prior learning
Candidates who have completed an Associate Degree of Information Technology or equivalent may be granted advanced standing for up to sixteen (16) units.
Course requirements
To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Information Technology, students must complete the equivalent of 24 units (288 credit points) comprising:
10 core units (120 credit points),
1 major (96 credit points), and
6 elective units (72 credit points).
Exit awards
Students may be eligible to exit with an Associate Degree of Information Technology after completing the equivalent of 16 units (192 credit points) as specified in the Associate Degree of Information Technology course structure.
Course structure
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.
Unit Code
Unit Title
Available
Credit points
Notes
Choose 2 Sessions and 4 units each Session OR 3 Sessions with 3 + 3 + 2 units.
Pre-requisite does not apply to 3007016 - Bachelor of Technology Education OR 3207322 - Bachelor of Technology/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) students
Below are suggested elective units. Other Faculty of Business, Law and Arts or University-wide electives may be taken as elective units on approval by your Course Coordinator.
Below are suggested elective units. Other Faculty of Business, Law and Arts or University-wide electives may be taken as elective units on approval by your Course Coordinator.
Students will be expected to have completed and passed introductory units in business and/or tourism including accounting, marketing and management from School of Business and Tourism or similar units from other discipline areas or institutions
Below are suggested elective units. Other Faculty of Business, Law and Arts or University-wide electives may be taken as elective units on approval by your Course Coordinator.
Below are suggested elective units. Other Faculty of Business, Law and Arts or University-wide electives may be taken as elective units on approval by your Course Coordinator.
Below are suggested elective units. Other Faculty of Business, Law and Arts or University-wide electives may be taken as elective units on approval by your Course Coordinator.
ISYS1001 - Web Development I
AND
(CSC00228 - Database Systems I OR DATA2001 - Database Systems)
AND
(ISY00245 - Principles of Programming OR PROG2007 - Programming II)
Below are suggested elective units. Other Faculty of Business, Law and Arts or University-wide electives may be taken as elective units on approval by your Course Coordinator.
Below are suggested elective units. Other Faculty of Business, Law and Arts or University-wide electives may be taken as elective units on approval by your Course Coordinator.
60 credit points in any SCU units AND
ISYS1005 - Systems Analysis and Design AND
PROG2007 - Programming II AND
one of: (DATA2001 - Database Systems, CSC00228 - Database Systems I).
Anti-requisites
ISYS3002 - Computing Project I: Analysis and Design
Enrolment information
This unit should be completed in the last Session of a student's program.
Below are suggested elective units. Other Faculty of Business, Law and Arts or University-wide electives may be taken as elective units on approval by your Course Coordinator.
Below are suggested elective units. Other Faculty of Business, Law and Arts or University-wide electives may be taken as elective units on approval by your Course Coordinator.
Below are suggested elective units. Other Faculty of Business, Law and Arts or University-wide electives may be taken as elective units on approval by your Course Coordinator.
Pre-requisite does not apply to 3007016 - Bachelor of Technology Education OR 3207322 - Bachelor of Technology/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) students
Below are suggested elective units. Other Faculty of Business, Law and Arts or University-wide electives may be taken as elective units on approval by your Course Coordinator.
ISYS1001 - Web Development I AND ISYS2001 - Resources for User Interaction OR ISY00324 - Visual Resources for Interactive Applications
Co-requisites
ISY00324 - Visual Resources for Interactive Applications OR ISY00325 - Audio-Video Resources for Interactive Applications OR ISYS2001 - Resources for User Interaction
Enrolment information
It is strongly recommended that you have fundamental knowledge in programming concepts as contained in PROG1002 - Applications Development, ISY00245 - Principles of Programming, or similar.
Students will be expected to have completed and passed introductory units in business and/or tourism including accounting, marketing and management from School of Business and Tourism or similar units from other discipline areas or institutions
Below are suggested elective units. Other Faculty of Business, Law and Arts or University-wide electives may be taken as elective units on approval by your Course Coordinator.
Below are suggested elective units. Other Faculty of Business, Law and Arts or University-wide electives may be taken as elective units on approval by your Course Coordinator.
Below are suggested elective units. Other Faculty of Business, Law and Arts or University-wide electives may be taken as elective units on approval by your Course Coordinator.
Below are suggested elective units. Other Faculty of Business, Law and Arts or University-wide electives may be taken as elective units on approval by your Course Coordinator.
Below are suggested elective units. Other Faculty of Business, Law and Arts or University-wide electives may be taken as elective units on approval by your Course Coordinator.
60 credit points in any SCU units AND
ISYS1005 - Systems Analysis and Design AND
PROG2007 - Programming II AND
one of: (DATA2001 - Database Systems, CSC00228 - Database Systems I).
Anti-requisites
ISYS3002 - Computing Project I: Analysis and Design
Enrolment information
This unit should be completed in the last Session of a student's program.
Below are suggested elective units. Other Faculty of Business, Law and Arts or University-wide electives may be taken as elective units on approval by your Course Coordinator.
Below are suggested elective units. Other Faculty of Business, Law and Arts or University-wide electives may be taken as elective units on approval by your Course Coordinator.
Below are suggested elective units. Other Faculty of Business, Law and Arts or University-wide electives may be taken as elective units on approval by your Course Coordinator.
Below are suggested elective units. Other Faculty of Business, Law and Arts or University-wide electives may be taken as elective units on approval by your Course Coordinator.
Pre-requisite does not apply to 3007016 - Bachelor of Technology Education OR 3207322 - Bachelor of Technology/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) students
Below are suggested elective units. Other Faculty of Business, Law and Arts or University-wide electives may be taken as elective units on approval by your Course Coordinator.
Below are suggested elective units. Other Faculty of Business, Law and Arts or University-wide electives may be taken as elective units on approval by your Course Coordinator.
Below are suggested elective units. Other Faculty of Business, Law and Arts or University-wide electives may be taken as elective units on approval by your Course Coordinator.
Below are suggested elective units. Other Faculty of Business, Law and Arts or University-wide electives may be taken as elective units on approval by your Course Coordinator.
Below are suggested elective units. Other Faculty of Business, Law and Arts or University-wide electives may be taken as elective units on approval by your Course Coordinator.
have successfully completed COMP1001 - Data Communications and Networks
Enrolment information
It is strongly recommended that you are familiar with basic computer operations, e.g. installing software, downloading and uploading files, creating and zipping folders.
Below are suggested elective units. Other Faculty of Business, Law and Arts or University-wide electives may be taken as elective units on approval by your Course Coordinator.
Below are suggested elective units. Other Faculty of Business, Law and Arts or University-wide electives may be taken as elective units on approval by your Course Coordinator.
60 credit points in any SCU units AND
ISYS1005 - Systems Analysis and Design AND
PROG2007 - Programming II AND
one of: (DATA2001 - Database Systems, CSC00228 - Database Systems I).
Anti-requisites
ISYS3002 - Computing Project I: Analysis and Design
Enrolment information
This unit should be completed in the last Session of a student's program.
Below are suggested elective units. Other Faculty of Business, Law and Arts or University-wide electives may be taken as elective units on approval by your Course Coordinator.
Below are suggested elective units. Other Faculty of Business, Law and Arts or University-wide electives may be taken as elective units on approval by your Course Coordinator.
Below are suggested elective units. Other Faculty of Business, Law and Arts or University-wide electives may be taken as elective units on approval by your Course Coordinator.
Pre-requisite does not apply to 3007016 - Bachelor of Technology Education OR 3207322 - Bachelor of Technology/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) students
Below are suggested elective units. Other Faculty of Business, Law and Arts or University-wide electives may be taken as elective units on approval by your Course Coordinator.
Below are suggested elective units. Other Faculty of Business, Law and Arts or University-wide electives may be taken as elective units on approval by your Course Coordinator.
Below are suggested elective units. Other Faculty of Business, Law and Arts or University-wide electives may be taken as elective units on approval by your Course Coordinator.
Below are suggested elective units. Other Faculty of Business, Law and Arts or University-wide electives may be taken as elective units on approval by your Course Coordinator.
Below are suggested elective units. Other Faculty of Business, Law and Arts or University-wide electives may be taken as elective units on approval by your Course Coordinator.
Below are suggested elective units. Other Faculty of Business, Law and Arts or University-wide electives may be taken as elective units on approval by your Course Coordinator.
Below are suggested elective units. Other Faculty of Business, Law and Arts or University-wide electives may be taken as elective units on approval by your Course Coordinator.
Below are suggested elective units. Other Faculty of Business, Law and Arts or University-wide electives may be taken as elective units on approval by your Course Coordinator.
Below are suggested elective units. Other Faculty of Business, Law and Arts or University-wide electives may be taken as elective units on approval by your Course Coordinator.
MNG73005 - Internship A and MNG73006 - Internship B are both double-weighted units requiring a 16 unit pre-requisite including the Professional Development for the Workplace unit (MNG10476 - Professional Development for the Workplace). Please be aware of this double-weighting if you are restricted in the number of electives you can select in your major. All internship placements must be approved by the relevant Course Coordinator, prior to commencement. Please forward any queries to the Professional Experience Coordinator on wil@scu.edu.au
Note
2:
This double weighted unit has a large proportion of group-work, however the determination of each individual's assessment grade is reflective of the individual student's engagement, input and progress within a particular assessment.
Note
3:
Recommended choice if you are wanting to go on to Masters by Research.
Below are suggested elective units. Other Faculty of Business, Law and Arts or University-wide electives may be taken as elective units on approval by your Course Coordinator.