Bachelor of Information Technology

Overview The Bachelor of Information Technology provides graduates with the necessary skills to pursue a career in Information Technology.

A foundation of programming, data, networking and cyber security provides a solid base for later study.

The six majors focus on important current areas of Information Technology:

Cyber security, Data science, Information … For more content click the Read More button below.

Game development, Software technology, and Web and mobile app development.

Any pair of majors can be taken as a double major combination.

Electives and flexible unit choice allow the majors to be complemented by more Information Technology study or by units from other disciplines.

The emphasis in all majors is on concepts, insights and skills that enable graduates to use current technologies and to also evaluate and adapt to new technologies as they emerge.

Central to the learning of the conceptual material is extensive practical experience where non-trivial problems are analysed, solutions designed and developed, both individually and in groups.

A final-year industry-based group project in the PACE/capstone unit brings everything together to solve a real world problem.

See also the Bachelor of Advanced Information Technology which has the same structure and similar aims, but adds a research focus provided by essential computing research units.The Bachelor of Information Technology provides graduates with the necessary skills to pursue a career in Information Technology.

A foundation of programming, data, networking and cyber security provides a solid base for later study.

The six majors focus on important current areas of Information Technology:

Cyber security, Data science, Information systems and business analysis, Game development, Software technology, and Web and mobile app development.

Any pair of majors can be taken as a double major combination.

Electives and flexible unit choice allow the majors to be complemented by more Information Technology study or by units from other disciplines.

The emphasis in all majors is on concepts, insights and skills that enable graduates to use current technologies and to also evaluate and adapt to new technologies as they emerge.

Central to the learning of the conceptual material is extensive practical experience where non-trivial problems are analysed, solutions designed and developed, both individually and in groups.

A final-year industry-based group project in the PACE/capstone unit brings everything together to solve a real world problem.

See also the Bachelor of Advanced Information Technology which has the same structure and similar aims, but adds a research focus provided by essential computing research units.Read More

About inherent requirementskeyboard_arrow_down

Inherent requirements are the essential components of a course or program necessary for a student to successfully achieve the core learning outcomes of a course or program. Students must meet the inherent requirements to complete their Macquarie University course or program. For more information see https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/inherent-requirements. Inherent requirements for Macquarie University programs fall under the following categories:

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The physical inherent requirement is to have the physical capabilities to safely and effectively perform the activities necessary to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

Cognitionkeyboard_arrow_down

The inherent requirement for cognition is possessing the intellectual, conceptual, integrative and quantitative capabilities to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

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The inherent requirement for communication is the capacity to communicate information, thoughts and ideas through a variety of mediums and with a range of audiences.

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The behavioural inherent requirement is the capacity to sustain appropriate behaviour over the duration of units of study to engage in activities necessary to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.