BITDA Bachelor of Information Technology (Data Analytics)

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Overview

The Bachelor of Information Technology (Data Analytics) produces accredited IT professionals ready to manage and innovate in challenging data-rich IT environments. Graduates of this degree will be able to develop systems to analyse, manage and bring insight to large quantities of complex information. They will be well placed to act as the bridge between the data needs of an organisation and the computing professionals required to provide the technical solutions.

The course provides education in the theoretical and practical aspects of information technology and systems management, preparing graduates for roles such as data engineer, data analyst, database administrator or consultant.

The course offers national best practice work experience and job placement, preparing you for the needs of the South Australian, Australian and international technology industry and public service sectors.

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Program of study overview

Program of study notes

Program of study
108 Units

Year 136 Units

Core36 Units

First half18 Units

Second half18 Units

Year 236 Units

Core27 Units

Option9 Units

Year 336 Units

Core31.5 Units

First half13.5 Units

Second half18 Units

Elective4.5 Units

Admission requirements

Admission requirements

English Language requirements

Aims

The course has been designed to prepare students to become computing professionals able to:

Design, develop, install, execute and support applications, systems software and hardware products
Understand and manage complex systems in data-rich environments within a commercial or government organisation
Solve complex data engineering problems through the use of information technology
Design, manage and analyse complex data-rich environments
Work effectively both as an individual and as part of a team
Exhibit a strong, practical understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities

The course provides experience of working in a team environment in industry. It also provides the foundations that will underpin ongoing professional development, preparing graduates for further study, a career in an IT-related field or in other areas where the range of skills and knowledge acquired is of benefit.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course you will be able to:

Design and develop application systems in complex and data-rich environments

Deliver creative solutions to a wide variety of data intensive problems

Analyse user problems and design appropriate and effective IT-based solutions

Investigate IT solutions, which align with business needs and industry standards, using skills in networking, programming, security, database and web technologies

Understand and analyse human factors and apply ethical and professional practices

Work collaboratively in a team and communicate effectively in a variety of contexts

Professional accreditation and recognition

Professional accreditation

Associations

Course/Course specialisation association

Course/Exit award association

Honours - Embedded/Bachelor association