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Bachelor of Information Technology

Duration

3 Years Full-Time

Study Mode

Face-to-Face

Intake

Feb, May, Sep

Domestic Students Fee

$40,000

International Students Fee

$59,400

CRICOS Course Code

114970B

AQF Level

Location

Surry Hills, NSW, 2010

Overview

The Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) aims to equip students with the technical and employability skills to critically evaluate and compare IT concepts to solve real-world business problems. Graduates will have the theoretical, ethical, and professional underpinnings to make informed judgements relating to IT decisions and acquire skills for critical thinking and life-long learning essential for understanding the implications of new and emerging technologies. Students will be encouraged to join professional associations as ‘student members’ such as the Australian Computing Society and Association for Information Systems

The course has been designed to be a 3-year full-time or equivalent part-time course comprised of 22 core subjects, including the choice of 2 electives in the final year of study. The academic year is comprised of three trimesters each of 12 weeks duration with a typical full-time delivery format of three subjects in trimester one, three subjects in trimester two and two subjects in trimester three.

Recognition under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)

All courses at SHEA are accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) and aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). TEQSA is the national regulator of higher education in Australia.

This recognition ensures that SHEA delivers qualifications that meet Australia’s Higher Education Standards and maintain nationally recognised quality benchmarks.

SHEA’s partnership with the Australian Computer Society (ACS) allows each student free membership to ACS. Each student will have access to over 35000 learning resources, 400 professional events, the chance to be professionally mentored and access to insights into the tech industry.

Course Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Bachelor of Information Technology will be able to:

CLO1 Appraise technical and theoretical concepts and frameworks to manage IT problems and challenges ethically and sustainably
CLO2 Critically review, analyse, and synthesise IT knowledge, methodologies, and approaches to support innovation and competitive advantage
CLO3 Communicate relevant knowledge and ideas effectively and efficiently to a range of audiences.
CLO4 Demonstrate initiative and informed judgement in IT planning, problem-solving and decision making.
CLO5 Apply a broad understanding of IT knowledge and technical skills with depth in some areas to solve real-world lT problems.
CLO6 Work in collaboration with others to adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts through responsible and accountable IT professional practice

Entry Requirements

All applicants

To satisfy the general entrance requirements for admission to the course, all applicants must meet at least one of the following entry requirements:

Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent (with a minimum ATAR of 65); or

Detailed academic requirements : https://shea.edu.au/undergraduate-admission-requirements/

International Applicants

In addition, International Students must meet the following:

Students whose first language is not English must demonstrate competency in the English language. English proficiency can be demonstrated by providing proof of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall test result of 6.0 or higher (with no band lower than 5.5) or an equivalent English language test, such as TOEFL.

Detailed English requirements : https://shea.edu.au/undergraduate-admission-requirements/

Career Opportunities

Help Desk Technician

IT Technician

Systems Administrator

Database Administrator

Software Developer

Cloud Engineer

User Experience (UX) Designer

Business Analyst

Systems Implementation Manager

Information Security Specialist

Cybersecurity Lead

Web Application Developer

User Interface Analyst

Systems Architect

Data Warehouse Architect

Data Scientist

Course Content and Sequence

Trimester 1

Trimester 2

Detail Course Content

Mode of Delivery

We focus on learning and teaching delivery method where students will be required to engage in the subject content prior to classes and tutorials so that the face-to-face engagement can be used to develop higher-order skills such as interpersonal skills and teamwork.

On campus
A mix of online tools through the Learning Management System to subject-specific learning resources and information including submitting assessments
Out-of-class activities to engage students throughout their course.

Methods of Study and Assessment

The mode of delivery is face-to-face, supported by SHEA’s Learning Management System for access to subject-specific learning resources and information, including submitting assessments. Moodle will be the LMS for delivering the learning strategy to engage interactively with students using the digital tools anytime and anywhere to augment their classroom experience.

The assessment types in the course are predominantly authentic assessments with some traditional assessments for knowledge-based subjects in the first year:

Problem-based tasks (either individually or team)
Case studies
Presentations
Report
Peer and self-assessment (moderated)
Quizzes (used well can keep students engaged, formative assessment because quizzes are easy to administer and provide feedback)
Project (individual and in teams)

Credit for Prior Learning

Skyline Higher Education Australia (SHEA) grants credit towards a course of study on the basis of prior learning, whether from formal studies or professional work experience to ensure that students commence study at a level appropriate to their prior learning experiences so that they are not required to repeat prior learning. For more information please visit SHEA’s Credit For Prior Learning Policy and Articulations.