Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)
Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)
Highlights Develop advanced knowledge, and problem-solving and conceptual skills in a combination of research and advanced coursework units. Gain skills and techniques for later postgraduate research and professional career progression. Opportunity to enter the doctoral program. Complete in 1 year full-time. Why choose this course? The primary aim of the…
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Highlights
Develop advanced knowledge, and problem-solving and conceptual skills in a combination of research and advanced coursework units.
Gain skills and techniques for later postgraduate research and professional career progression.
Opportunity to enter the doctoral program.
Complete in 1 year full-time.
Why choose this course?
The primary aim of the Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) is to provide a strong and practical foundation both for research and professional employment. Advanced theory, professional training (where appropriate), and a research project that leads to a research paper or thesis are therefore incorporated within the course.
In addition to developing graduates’ skills in knowledge and problem solving to an advanced level, the course aims to equip graduates with well-developed skills in lifelong learning and a strong commitment to professional and ethical practice.
The Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) allows students to further develop specific areas of expertise in information technology and related discipline areas and is a pathway into research higher degree study. Students will develop high level skills in a specific discipline area and acquire research skills appropriate to their discipline. Students will apply analystic processes involving abstraction and modelling to solve complex problems and/or develop new opportunities using information technology and will apply a deep understanding of the discipline to accurately assess its impact on individuals, organisations and society. Students receive individual supervision from an experienced researcher to complete a project. This project allows students to demonstrate their advanced academic capability and culminates in the completion of an honours thesis.
Careers and outcomes
Information technology is an integral part of all commercial, industrial, government, social and personal activities. Graduates from the honours program have the opportunity to achieve the highest levels of their profession. Career opportunities include roles such as web developer, database manager, network administrator, electronic commerce developer, data communications specialist, software engineer, systems programmer, computer scientist, systems analyst or programmer. Additionally, graduates may evolve into domain experts working as chief technology officers, chief information officers, managers, executives, business analysts and entrepreneurs. Graduates of this degree may go into academic and research careers.
Professional recognition
Graduates of the Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) meet the knowledge requirement for admission to the Australian Computer Society (ACS).
Possible careers
Computer game programmer
Computer games developer
Computer salesperson/marketer
Computer scientist
Computer systems engineer
Network administrator
Network manager
Programmer
Software engineer
Systems analyst
Systems programmer
Technology transfer officer
Web designer
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Study at The University of Queensland. Learn with leading academics in world-class facilities and join the most employable graduates in the state. At UQ you’ll benefit from flexible study options, field trips, lab work, industry placements, research experience, and online study in Brisbane, Australia.
