Bachelor of Information Technology
Bachelor of Information Technology
As the digital world continues to grow at a rapid pace, there’s never been a better time to study Information Technology. Whether you’ve always wanted to work with computers or you’re looking for an exciting and flexible career, our experienced academics will ensure you’re up to date with the latest…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
As the digital world continues to grow at a rapid pace, there’s never been a better time to study Information Technology.
Whether you’ve always wanted to work with computers or you’re looking for an exciting and flexible career, our experienced academics will ensure you’re up to date with the latest skills.
You will gain hands-on experience creating software for a wide range of applications and develop specialist knowledge in a study area relevant to you.
Endless possibilities with a highly regarded, ACS-accredited degree
Our Bachelor of Information Technology is accredited by ACS.
The course contains 24 units of which 14 are core units (mandatory), 6 are specialisations/majors and 4 are electives. Core units are offered at Preston campus and where demand allows delivery may be at our Prahran campus.
You may choose electives from the Bachelor of Information Technology which are not part of your major. For example if your major is Network Security, you can choose electives from either Software Development or Business Analytics. Alternatively, with negotiation with your head of discipline, you can choose electives from any other higher education course offered at Melbourne Polytechnic.
On graduating, based on the skills you have gained as mapped against the international SFIA standard, the job roles for which you are most suited on graduation are:
ICT Business Analyst
Web Developer
Computer Network and Systems Engineer
Network Operations Specialist
Programmer Analyst
Database Administrator
A detailed specification of the skills gained in this program as they apply the roles listed above are available in the Bachelor of Information Technology SFIA Job Alignment document.
Besides the job roles listed above, there are likely to be other opportunities for immediate employment.
With work experience, depending on the skills that you gain your career may also develop in additional areas such as:
Network Administrator
Network Engineer
Systems Developer
Database Developer
Project Manager
Project Administrator
ICT Support Officer
Cybersecurity Analyst
Cybersecurity Practitioner
CAREER PATHWAYS
Where will the Bachelor of Information Technology take me?
Careers in IT are diverse. You may find work and a career pathway across industries and across the globe
Study Pathways
Successful completion of this course will enable you to enrol in postgraduate study
REQUIREMENTS
Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent, or successful completion of a minimum Certificate IV course.
Academic IELTS 6.0 with no individual band below 5.5. TOEFL iBT: 64 overall Writing: 21; Speaking: 18; Reading: 13; Listening: 12, Pearson Global Scale of English: – PTE Academic: 50 overall communicative skills: 42, Cambridge English Scale (- Cambridge: First (FCE), – Cambridge: Advanced (CAE), – Cambridge: Proficiency (CPE)): 169 overall individual bands: 162, Melbourne Polytechnic: ELICOS: 3 ISLPR overall individual bands: min ISLPR 2+.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Melbourne Polytechnic has been offering vocational education since 1912 in Melbourne. It also provides TAFE, certificate programs, diploma programs and higher education programs for international students. The institution welcomes international students from over 70 countries, across its seven campuses. Melbourne Polytechnic’s strong partnerships with leading organisations and industry-relevant degrees benefit students, and help them gain hands-on learning experience. Its services are of great use to students; starting from bookstores and libraries to restaurants and shops, students can access a range of amenities. In addition, the institution helps students find suitable accommodation options, including both on-campus and off-campus housing.
