Bachelor of Information Technology
Southern Cross University
About
Information technology is not just a pathway to your future;
your degree could help you shape the future.
Technology is everywhere, affects everyone and is never still.
If IT is your passion, our Bachelor of Information Technology immerses you in a field that is driving our world forward.If you dream of developing amazing software, designing multimedia experiences or creating tomorrow’s smart systems, this degree provides the technical, analytical and creative skills you need.
Study on campus or online and take advantage of optional internship units that add hands-on, real-life experience.Tailor your studies through the choice of a major in business analytics, networks and cybersecurity, software development or user experience.
An added bonus is our ‘Women in Technology’ program which provides dedicated support for women entering this industry.Whether as a programmer, designer, web developer, systems analyst, database administrator, project manager, ICT network professional or technical support personnel, the Bachelor of Information Technology is the beginning of what could be an amazing future.
Structure
Core Units
| Title | Level of learning | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ISYS1002 - Cybersecurity | Introductory | |
| ISYS1001 - Web Development I | Introductory | |
| ISYS1005 - Systems Analysis and Design | Intermediate | |
| PROG1001 - Programming I | Introductory | |
| COMP1001 - Data Communications and Networks | Introductory | |
| ISYS1004 - Contemporary Issues in Information Technology | Introductory | |
| BUSN1008 - Business Practice and Impact | Intermediate | |
| PROG2007 - Programming II | Intermediate | |
| DATA2001 - Database Systems | Intermediate |
Majors
Entry requirements
To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Information Technology, students must complete the equivalent of 24 units (288 credit points) comprising:
- 9 core units (108 credit points),
- 1 major (96 credit points), and
- 7 elective units (84 credit points).
Exit awards
Students may be eligible to exit with an Associate Degree of Information Technology after completing the equivalent of 16 units (192 credit points) as specified in the Associate Degree of Information Technology course structure.
Candidates who have completed an Associate Degree of Information Technology or equivalent may be granted advanced standing for up to sixteen (16) units.
Learning outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the <a href="/staff/teaching-and-learning/graduate-attributes/">graduate attributes</a>.
| Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| Intellectual rigour | Critically evaluate, analyse and synthesise a straight forward issue or theory from an IT discipline area to arrive at a conclusion / decision with justification. |
| Creativity | Develop and create effective solutions to straight forward problems from an IT discipline area. |
| Ethical practice | Describe and apply a recognised ethical framework to analyse behaviour in an IT discipline or workplace/organisation. Apply IT discipline based knowledge and skills in situations that require autonomy and well-developed responsible behaviour. |
| Knowledge of a discipline | Demonstrate an understanding and application of research, analytical and technical skills in a broad business IT discipline. |
| Lifelong learning | Reflect on, assess and self-regulate own learning capabilities and performance. |
| Communication and social skills | Prepare and deliver well developed IT discipline advice, knowledge and ideas orally for a business and public context. Prepare and deliver well developed IT discipline advice, knowledge and ideas using written communications in a business and public context.Investigate and identify a broad range of leadership practices in the management of people and self.Demonstrate the ability to effectively participate in and reflect upon self and team activities in general business situations. |
| Cultural competence | Demonstrate and apply in-depth IT discipline specific knowledge and skills with a global perspective. |
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