UndergraduateInformation Technology
Bachelor of Information Technology
Australian Catholic University, Multi-campus (7 campuses, 5 states), Australia
About this program
Prepare for a career in a fast-growing and ever-changing industry. The Bachelor of Information Technology is a multi-skilled learning experience that will give you a solid foundation to launch your IT career. Upon graduating you'll be fully equipped to step straight into the workplace thanks to our Future Ready employability program, designed to systematically build each of the elements of your personal brand: your professional identity; experience; job-ready skills; and networks. Accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) and recognised by the Seoul Accord, this degree has United Nations sustainable goals and a suite of Microsoft certifications built in including: Microsoft Excel Associate, Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Azure Cloud Platform and Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals, all highly sought after by employers. This degree arms you with professional knowledge and technical know-how across areas such as data science and analytics, programming, artificial intelligence, cyber security and application development. In today’s world, you need professional, technical and cross-cultural skills. Our intercultural communication module is designed to build cultural awareness and communication skills which are vital in the global workplace. You can further extend your intercultural experience by taking part in a Global Virtual Classroom, studying at our Rome Campus or participating in an international study tour. You’ll be able to put the knowledge and skills you’ve acquired into practice in real-world IT environments through the placement, community engagement and intern opportunities embedded into the degree, making your transition into a future in this cutting-edge industry seamless. 95% graduates employed Top 10 Catholic universities globally Top 40 young universities worldwide Professional experience You’ll gain up to 220 hours of workplace and community experience, before you even graduate. Work placement As part of our Work Integrated Learning program you’ll gain 140 hours industry placement in information technology. This will strengthen your essential job-ready skills and experiences and provide you with the opp
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- Completion requirements To qualify for the Pass degree, a student must complete 240 cp from the Schedule of Unit Offerings: 40 cp from Foundation Units (Part A) 10 cp from Community Engagement Unit (Part B) 20 cp from Core Curriculum Units (Part C) 40 cp Elective Units from the Schedule of Unit Offerings for any ACU Bachelor degree courses (Part D) AND 130 cp from -- IT Specified Units (Part E) OR IT Major related units (Part F) includes: -- 50 cp from IT Related Major units (Part F1) -- 80 cp from major (Part F2) Core / specified units include: BUSN113: Managing People and Organisations
- ITEC100: Information Technology in Action
- ITEC201: Fundamentals of Information Technology
- ITEC204: Introduction to Cyber Security
- BIPX202: Community Engagement: Building Strengths and Capabilities
- PHCC102: Being Human
- PHCC104: Ethics and the Good Life
- PHCC106: Making Sense: Practical Reasoning for Life and Career
- THCC100: Revolutionary Values: Christianity in History
- THCC101: People Matter: Catholic Social Thought
- TPCC100: Life and Meaning: Imagining Ourselves through Art and Cinema
- PHCC201: The Origins of the Sciences and Contemporary Challenges
- THCC200: Justice in the World: Catholic Social Ethics in Global Perspective
- THCC202: Sacred Land: Australian Indigenous Spiritualities and Catholic Thought
- TPCC201: Ecology and Justice
- TPCC202: Conflict, Violence and Peace-making. The full schedule includes further elective and core curriculum units (36 unit offerings in total)
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Developer ProgrammerANZSCO 261312
On MLTSSL, so it supports the 189, 190, and 491. Assessed by the ACS on the same basis as Software Engineer. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
ICT Business AnalystANZSCO 261111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, so it supports 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Common landing occupation for IT and business-analytics graduates.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Software EngineerANZSCO 261313
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, so it supports the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 as well as the employer-sponsored 482 and 186. Needs an ACS skills assessment, which usually wants the degree plus one to two years of relevant work, or a Professional Year in ICT in place of some of that experience.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Systems AnalystANZSCO 261112
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, with an ACS skills assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Computer Network and Systems EngineerANZSCO 263111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Database AdministratorANZSCO 262111
On STSOL and CSOL, which supports the 190 and 491 (not the 189 on its own) plus the employer-sponsored 482/494/186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Systems AdministratorANZSCO 262113
On STSOL, supporting the 190 and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Year 12 completion (or equivalent), ATAR 58.50 for North Sydney. An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy. To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites at year 12 level, or equivalent:New South Wales. Assumed knowledge: English (Standard) (Band 2) or English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD) (Band 3)Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Advanced. Victoria. Units 3 and 4 to a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in any other English.International applicants need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2027 Admission. Refer to your relevant Tertiary Admission Centre website for future years' entry requirements.
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