Bachelor of Information Technology
Bachelor of Information Technology
Our Bachelor of Information Technology is co-designed with industry to prepare you for a career in the ICT industry. Cover programming, software engineering, networks and databases, human-centred design, smart technologies and cloud architecture, and use technical and creative skills with 4.0-era technology to design IT solutions. Throughout the course, you’ll…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Our Bachelor of Information Technology is co-designed with industry to prepare you for a career in the ICT industry. Cover programming, software engineering, networks and databases, human-centred design, smart technologies and cloud architecture, and use technical and creative skills with 4.0-era technology to design IT solutions.
Throughout the course, you’ll learn how to solve and propose innovative solutions to complex and highly technical problems. You’ll cover foundational studies in programming, software engineering, network and database systems, and human-centred design, as well as topics in smart industry technologies, enterprise computing and cloud architectures. A choice of elective subjects, including software development, data analytics, artificial intelligence, web development and UX, game programming and cybersecurity, allows you to tailor the course to your interests. You will also have the opportunity to undertake work experience, which lets you apply your learnings and further prepare for entry into the workforce.
This course has been co-developed with industry-leading ICT practitioners and academics, and is structured to align with the guidelines of the Australian Computer Society.
Learning outcomes and Work-Integrated Learning
Demonstrate a cohesive and coherent understanding of IT concepts and technologies in solving complex industry problems.
Evaluate and select appropriate technology and design methodologies for the implementation of IT solutions.
Synthesise cognitive, technical and creative skills to design and develop inventive IT solutions for complex industry applications.
Communicate IT services and solutions to a diverse audience, ensuring they meet system and user needs.
Apply sound judgment, effective management, and collaborative skills in a professional IT context.
Demonstrate core professional obligations, ethics and social responsibilities in a professional IT context.
Evaluate and recommend emerging IT technologies to deliver creative and human-centric IT solutions.
Undertake 192 hours of experience by completing an internship or working on a live brief.
Career opportunities
Successfully completing a Bachelor of Information Technology prepares you to seek professional level employment in roles within the IT and software industries.
Potential career paths
Solutions Architect
Network Designer
Data Engineer
Software Developer
REQUIREMENTS
Successful completion of at least 0.25 EFTSL at AQF level 6, 0.5 EFTSL at AQF level 5 or above, or equivalent
OR
Australian secondary school certificate, or equivalent Senior Secondary qualification, or Baccalaureate Diploma
Academic IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 5.5) or equivalent
OR alternative entry requirements may be available. Alternative entry may include assessment and approval of prior study, or successful completion of a readiness assessment.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Torrens University Australia was designed with one purpose, employability. It’s at the centre of all that the university does, with industry relevant courses taught by leading experts. The university has strong connections, offering industry placements with more than 3,600 industry contacts.Built on the strong foundations of distinguished schools and colleges, such as Billy Blue College of Design and Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School, Torrens University is Australia’s fastest growing university. All the university’s undergraduate and postgraduate courses are designed with industry, for industry.With faculties in Design and Creative Technology, Business, Hospitality, Education and Health. Torrens University offers flexible higher educational study options on-campus, online or a hybrid of both.
