Bachelor of Information Technology

The Bachelor of Information Technology will prepare you to be responsible for more than just systems or software;

you will be developing creative and innovative technologies for the modern world.

Throughout your studies, you will develop knowledge and skills in areas such as web design and development, networking, application development and systems.

You will also be encouraged to be an open-minded problem solver, a creative thinker as well as an engaging communicator, which will help progress your career in the IT industry.

Study opportunities are also provided to assist students to undertake sought-after industry modules, including Cisco and Microsoft certificates.

Common Units(2 units) - 20cp

Common units totalling 20 credit points as detailed below. CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability (compulsory) Plus: CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology (preferred) or CUC100 Academic Literacies Through Exploring Sustainability Select Common Units to find out more about individual units and advanced standing options.

Core Units(12 units) - 120cp

Compulsory Core units totalling 120 credit points as detailed below.

HIT137 Software Now HIT164 Computing Fundamentals HIT172 Operating Systems and Applications STA101 Statistics HIT226 Mobile Web Structures HIT234 Database Concepts (previously BIS234) HIT274 Network Engineering Applications PMO201 Project Management HIT333 Cyber Security (previously BIS243) HIT363 Enterprise IT Management (previously BIS342) HIT381 Human Computer Interaction Design HIT401 Capstone Project (previously PMO301)

Specialist Electives(6 units) - 60cp

Specialist Elective units totalling 60 credit points

(Students must choose at least 2 level 300 or above specialist electives)

HIT220

HIT235

HIT237

HIT238

HIT326

HIT332

HIT339

(replaces HIT337 from 2019)

HIT353

HIT365

HIT372

(previously HIT272)

HIT374

Electives(4 units) - 40cp

Elective units totalling 40 credit points selected from undergraduate units offered by the University

- 240cp

Total Credit Points

Admission requirements are met by one of the following: Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60*. Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate IV level or higher. Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma. Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications. Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 135 (or a score of 145 if prior to May 2010). Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognised tertiary preparation course. Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience. * After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.