Bachelor of Information Technology
Award | Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) |
AQF Level | AQF 7 |
Typical Duration | 3 years |
CRICOS Code | 108728G |
Units of Study | 24 |
Structure | 9 Core units + 6 Advanced IT units + 2 Capstone units + 7 Electives |
Description
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). MIT CRICOS Code is
Course Learning Outcomes
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.
Structure
Bachelor of Information Technology
Students need to choose six (6) units from Table 2 and Table 3 below with a minimum of four (4) Advanced Level Units:
Unit | Credit Points | Prerequisites |
---|---|---|
BIS2004 Object Oriented Programming | 6 | BIS1003 Introduction to Programming |
BIS2006 Management of Information Systems | 6 | BIS1001 Foundations of Information Systems |
Table 2 |
Students need to enrol in both Capstone units in Table 4.
Capstone Units | Credit Points | Prerequisites |
---|---|---|
ICT3054 IT Capstone Industry Project A | 6 | BUS2003 Sustainability and Ethics, PRJ2050 Project Management |
ICT3055 IT Capstone Industry Project B | 6 | ICT3054 IT Capstone Industry Project A |
Table 4 |
The following elective options are those selected by students within the final stage of the APIC Bachelor of Information Technology course. Students must select seven (7) electives from Table 5 (these must be different from the Advanced IT Electives chosen above in Table 4). All electives are subject to availability.
Bachelor of Information Technology with Specialisation in Computer Networks and Security
Students need to complete the following six (6) specialised units:
Students need to enrol in both Capstone units in Table 8.
Capstone Units | Credit Points | Prerequisites |
---|---|---|
ICT3054 IT Capstone Industry Project A | 6 | BUS2003 Sustainability and Ethics, PRJ2050 Project Management |
ICT3055 IT Capstone Industry Project B | 6 | ICT3054 IT Capstone Industry Project A |
Table 8 |
The following elective options are those selected by students within the final stage of the APIC Bachelor of Information Technology course specialising in Computer Networks and Security. Students must select seven (7) electives from Table 9 (these must be different from the Specialised Units chosen above in Table 7). All electives are subject to availability.
Duration of Study
- The duration of the BIT course is 3-years full-time or up to 6-years part-time. An accelerated program is available.
Undergraduate Admission Requirements
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:
IELTS Academic: overall band score of 6.0 or higher with no band below 5.5 in writing and speaking; OR | |
IBT (Internet-based TOEFL): Overall score of 65 with a writing section minimum of 21 and speaking 18; OR | |
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE):Total score of 169 or over and with no band below 162 in writing and speaking;OR | |
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): Total score of 169 or over and with no band below 162 in writing and speaking ; OR | |
PTE Academic Module with a minimum score of 50 with a writing and speaking minimum score of 42. |
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.