BITH Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) - 4 years

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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.

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 and public service sectors. It also includes research training and a thesis enabling students to progress to a PhD.

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Program of study overview

Program of study notes

1. This Program of Study serves as a suggested study plan. When core topics are offered in both halves of the year, students may enrol in these topics in either half of the year as long as requisites are met

2. Students are required to select 18 units of topics where requisites are met from the same topic prefix, from across the University where no more than 9 units are at level 1

3. Students planning to transfer to the Bachelor of Computer Science should select MATH1121 Mathematics 1A

4. With the permission of the Course Coordinator and with the agreement of the industry partner, the practicum topics may be extended by six months by enrolling in the topic COMP3741 Extended Industry Experience. COMP3741 Extended Industry Experience does not attract fees or HECS payments. International students, please be aware that your student visa conditions may restrict you from undertaking COMP3741 within Australia. Please see the topic coordinator for further details

5. Students without appropriate mathematics background may wish to consider selecting Academic and Professional Numeracy as an elective

Program of study
144 Units

Year 136 Units

Core22.5 Units

Option4.5 Units

Elective9 Units

Year 236 Units

Core22.5 Units

Option4.5 Units

Elective4.5 Units

Year 336 Units

Core18 Units

Option4.5 Units

Option13.5 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.

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.