Bachelor of Information Technology

Course Details

This course offers a sound education in all aspects of computing and information technology for students who intend to make a career in the profession, as well as providing a pathway to honours, postgraduate study or a research career. This course adopts a practice-based approach to IT education and the course content is a mix of theory and practice. As well as learning strong technical skills in IT, you will develop skills in business analysis, problem-solving, teamwork and communication. Employers look for graduates with industry experience and, in this course, you are exposed to real IT problems.

Qualification: Bachelor Degree (Pass)

Course structure: Students are required to complete 144 credit points, comprising 120 credit points in compulsory subjects and 24 credit points in electives. The central curriculum of the course is computer and information systems. This is supported by studies in management and strategic planning, as well as the necessary background subjects in information technology and programming. There are special conditions relating to students enrolled in this course. Leave of absence and re-admission after withdrawal are not normally granted to students, except under extraordinary circumstances and subject to satisfactory arrangements being possible. Industrial training/professional practice Students spend two six-month, full-time sessions in industry.

This course is only offered to local students. It is intended for local current school leavers. This course is not offered to international students. Students spend two six-month, full-time semesters in industry.