Bachelor of Information Technology

The BIT is designed to develop skills and knowledge that will allow graduates to enter the field of information technology. The course provides a solid base in all of the key foundational and important areas of IT, and also provides the opportunity for students to specialise and develop deep knowledge within specific areas. The BIT has been designed to meet the current and growing skill shortage in IT, particularly in the areas of computer networking and cyber security. Students may select advanced units covering key aspects of computer networks and security and graduate with a specialisation in this area. The networking units within the BIT have been designed to ensure graduates have both the knowledge and skills to design and configure large scale enterprise networks. These units also prepare students to be ready to undertake the Cisco Certificate Network Associate exam (CCNA 200-301), that forms a key part of the Cisco set of industry certifications. The cyber security units enable students to understand the latest technologies and trends in cyber defensive strategies and ensure graduates are able to design network systems that are resilient to cyber threats.

APIC courses are nationally accredited and registered by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) and included in the National Register of Higher Education Providers.

Accreditation

• APIC courses are nationally accredited and registered by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) and included in the National Register of Higher Education Providers.
• APIC is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS). BIT CRICOS Code is 108728G

Graduates of the BIT will be able to:

• Integrate the components of the core body of knowledge in information technology and security.
• Evaluate ethical implications of information technology in society.
• Devise technical solutions to typical or novel situations using intellectual independence and judgement.
• Persuade stakeholders of appropriate solutions in a clear and coherent manner.
• Synthesise skills and knowledge to develop solutions to IT problems and deliver an applied capstone IT project.

• The duration of the BIT course is 3-years full-time or up to 6-years part-time. An accelerated program is available.

APIC Admission policy

Academic Admission Requirements

English language entry requirements

All applicants from a non-English speaking background applying to any AQF Level 7 qualification at APIC must satisfy the following additional English language requirements:

Applicants who do not meet APIC’s English proficiency requirements can be made a conditional offer with a requirement to complete an approved intensive English language course and meet the required standard prior to their commencing their APIC award course.