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Bachelor of Information Technology Overview

ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Award Title: Bachelor of Information Technology / Bachelor of Business Information Systems / Bachelor of Computer Science
Length of Program: 3 years full time
Intake: March/July
Prerequisites: completed high school diploma
Application Dates: Applicants are advised to apply 9 months in advance
Annual Tuition Fees: Contact KOM Consultants for latest tuition fees 1-877-318-8203
Faculty: Information Technology
Country: Australia

This course offers studies in all aspects of IT, but particularly focuses on infrastructure technology, planning and management of technology lifecycles, development of applications, systems, web multimedia resources, installation and administration of networks and information security.

Learn the theories and principles of IT, specializing in software development, computer networks and web development.

Career opportunities

Graduates can develop innovative solutions through the effective use of IT tools and critically analyse domain-specific problems in various industry sectors such as banking, marketing, health, education, government and transport.

Career opportunities include systems analyst, analyst programmer, database manager, software engineer and strategist and systems marketer.

Bachelor of Business Information Systems Overview

Business relies heavily on the use of information systems – that is, the specific software used to store data records.

Established in response to strong industry demand, this course aims to give you a thorough understanding of information technology tool and specialist knowledge in management, marketing or accounting. It offers you the opportunity to develop a mixture of skills in the two complementary areas of information systems and business/management.

You will study various information processing techniques and how to use them efficiently to manage large-scale businesses and resources. You can also choose from various electives to tailor your studies to meet your individual interests.

Career opportunities

Graduates should be able to critically analyse business problems and develop innovative solutions through the effective use of information systems, fitting roles that bridge the gap between technical and management personnel.

You’re likely to find a variety of industry sectors that rely on the effective use of information systems and management to maximize their profit. A typical role for graduates is systems analyst, where you apply your expertise in analysing business information system requirements and system deployment methods.

Bachelor of Computer Science Overview

Computer science offers you a balanced blend of theory and practice, covering a wide range of topics, including computer systems and design, databases, artificial intelligence, computer architecture, networks, multimedia systems and games technology.

Computer science students train in programming, database, data structure and software engineering. You will study object-orientated programming, Java and C++ in your first year, undertake industry-based project work and industry placements throughout your course and have the option to select subjects from other disciplines.

Career opportunities

You can work as a systems analyst, analyst programmer, developer programmer, software engineer, database engineer, security and network expert and multimedia and game designer.

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