Overview

This combined degree enables you to follow your interests and aspirations whilst enhancing your career prospects by concurrently undertaking two different but complementary areas of study.The Bachelor of Information Technology provides education in both the theoretical and the practical aspects of information technology and information systems management. It offers national … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Flinders City Campus

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Program of study overview

Program of study
144 Units

Bachelor of Information Technology72 Units
Bachelor of Business72 Units

Admission requirements

Admission requirements

Aims

The Bachelor of Information Technology 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
  • 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.

In the Bachelor of Business you will explore technological innovations and their impact on people and workplaces to create impact. You will evaluate and apply business practices and decisions using systems thinking from a local and global perspective. You will develop skills in creative design, and critical, reflective analysis to solve problems for organisations from corporations to small businesses to for-purpose organisations, and the communities they are situated in. Setting you up for your future career, you will undertake workplace projects, engage with industry leaders and analyse real-world examples throughout the degree. This course prepares you to do business while doing good, for both your stakeholders and society.

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, programming, 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
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Apply ethical and professional practices
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Work collaboratively in a team and communicate effectively in a variety of contexts
6.
Critically apply foundational knowledge and skills across key disciplines of business to inform business planning and strategy
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Analyse and apply business/marketing/international business/human resource/management/sports management practices and decisions using systems thinking, ethical, cultural, sustainability, governance and global and local perspectives to create impact
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Evaluate and apply existing and emerging technologies to develop innovative business/marketing/international business/human resource/management/sports management solutions
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4. Effectively communicate technical advice and decisions to specialists and non-specialists
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Practice professional resilience, reflection, collaboration and inclusivity, and plan for lifelong learning

Student progression rules

Failure to complete the course within ten consecutive years, may constitute prima facie evidence of unsatisfactory progress for the purposes of the University's Policy on Student Progress. Where permission is given to complete in more than ten consecutive years, there may be a requirement for additional coursework in order to ensure relevant and up-to-date knowledge.

Professional accreditation and recognition

Professional accreditation