Overview

The Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) - 4 years provides education in both the theoretical and the practical aspects of information technology and information systems management.  It offers national best practise work experience and job placement, preparing you for the needs of the South Australian, Australian and international technology industry … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Program of study overview
Program of study notes

Program of study
144 Units

Year 136 Units
Year 236 Units
Year 336 Units
Year 436 Units
Honours Program36 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 
  • Solve complex problems through the use of information technology 
  • Design, manage and analyse complex data-rich environments
  • Undertake a substantial research-oriented project 
  • 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 or for a career in an IT-related field or in other areas where the range of skills and knowledge acquired is needed or desirable. 

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course you will be able to:
1.
Analyse user problems and design appropriate and effective IT-based solutions
2.
Develop and evaluate IT solutions to problems drawing on knowledge and skills in networking, programmingH, security, database and web technologies, while ensuring alignment with business needs and industry standards
3.
Understand and manage the human factors inherent in application development
4.
Work collaboratively in a team and communicate effectively in a variety of contexts
5.
Plan and execute a research project, applying relevant methodologies and knowledge appropriate to postgraduate research or advanced industrial investigation

Student progression rules

Students achieving a GPA of at least 5 at the end of the third year will be eligible to continue into the fourth year of the course. Students who do not meet the GPA requirement will be able to exit with the Bachelor of Information Technology on completion of 108 units according to the first three years of study in the degree.

Professional accreditation and recognition

Professional accreditation

Associations

Course/Course specialisation association
Course/Exit award association
Honours - Embedded/Bachelor association