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BachelorofInformationTechnology-DomesticStudents

Everything Australian and New Zealand applicants need to know - entry requirements, fees, and how to begin your studies at Stockdale.

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Key Features

Award Title

Bachelor of Information Technology

Level of Study

Bachelor level - AQF Level 7

Duration

3 years Full Time (Part Time options available)

Exit Points

Not Applicable

Location

Level 2, 120 Miller Street, West Melbourne VIC 3003

Student Workload

4 units each semester - 8 units per year

Field of Education

02 (Information Technology)

Credit Points

240 required for completion

Fees

$43,200 (Domestic students)

Course Overview

The Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) with a specialisation in Data Analytics addresses the growing need for professionals who can harness the power of data to drive business innovation and decision-making.

The course structure is designed to provide a robust foundation in Information Technology while allowing students to specialise and tailor their education to their professional objectives. Ethics and soft skills are established in the IT Professional unit and are further developed and exercised throughout the units across the course.

The BIT structure includes:

A set of mandatory units that cover the fundamental competencies for an emerging IT professional. This covers the technical such as database management, networking and information security, web & cloud systems, programming and systems analysis and design. It also covers a series of units that scaffold the development of professional skills including project management. The ultimate IT Core unit is the Capstone Project that draws together technical and professional skills in a project involving the analysis of and solution synthesis for a complex industry-relevant problem.

Students will develop expertise in data visualisation and communication as well as data analytics techniques including data mining, machine learning, predictive modeling, and statistical analysis. These skills are vital for extracting valuable insights from large datasets and making data-driven decisions.

Second year electives include eCommerce and digital business models, and digital marketing and analytics, fostering a holistic understanding of contemporary digital trends. Third year electives in human-computer interaction and artificial intelligence in business ensure that graduates are not only proficient in technical skills but also prepared for leadership roles in various technological domains.

To qualify for award of the Bachelor of Information Technology the student shall accrue an aggregate of 240 credit points. The Bachelor of IT consists of 23 units, including 11 core units, 8 data analytics specialisation units and 4 elective units.

  • 11 Core Units (10 core units = 10 credit points each, Capstone Project = 20 credit points)
  • 8 Data Analytics Specialisation Units (10 credit points each)
  • 4 Elective Units (10 credit points each)
  • Total: 23 units (240 credit points)
BIT101IT Professional Skills
BIT102Business Information Systems
BIT103Introduction to Programming
BIT104Discrete Mathematics
BIT105Database Systems
BIT106Introduction to Information Security
BIT107Networking Fundamentals
BIT108Web and Cloud Systems
BIT203Systems Analysis and Design
BIT206Project Management
BIT305Capstone Project (20 credit points)

In accordance with Stockdale's Admissions Policy and Procedure, the following minimum entry thresholds have been assigned for entry to this course. These thresholds ensure that students enrolling have the necessary qualifications and skills to succeed in their studies.

Entry Requirements

In accordance with Stockdale's Admissions Policy and Procedure, the following minimum entry thresholds have been assigned for entry to this course. These thresholds ensure that students enrolling have the necessary qualifications and skills to succeed in their studies.

  • Must be above 18 years of age
  • Completion of Year 12 in Australia
  • Successful completion of Year 10 Mathematics subject (or equivalent)
  • School leavers should have successfully completed VCE (or equivalent)
  • Access to a laptop device during studies

Domestic Students

Citizens & permanent residents

$43,200

$14,400 per year

Pathways to Further Learning

Upon completion of the BIT course, graduates can undertake further postgraduate study. These pathways typically include:

• Master of Information Technology (Master of IT) programs

• Graduate Certificate (Grad Cert) programs

• Graduate Diploma (Grad Dip) programs

Students should refer to the course seeker and ComparED websites: courseseeker.edu.au and compared.edu.au

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