Bachelor of Information Technology
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Overview
Develop IT skills to build and use information systems, or manage data.
In this degree you'll explore one of two areas:
Software Technology, focusing on:
- programming
- software engineering
- discrete mathematics
In the Software Technology major you'll study algorithms, data structures and the principles of engineering quality software.
Business Information Systems, focusing on:
- information systems concepts and issues
- information systems for management
- information systems audit and assurance
In the Business Information Sysytems major you'll develop a solid understanding of information concepts and issues to apply in the globalised business community.
Key features
- If you major in both areas, you'll learn how to handle low level implementation issues and complete a high level analysis of your client's needs.
- All students undertake a final year project in order to practise their skills in a software development life cycle.
- The Bachelor of Information Technology can be combined with the Bachelor of Laws allowing you to complete two bachelor programs in five years of full-time study.
Minimum course duration
3 years full-time / equivalent part-time
Location
North Ryde
UAC Code
300503
Suitable for
If you want to understand how to manage data, information and knowledge resources. If you want to develop your computer skills to build, use and understand systems.
HECS Course fee
AUD $7,100.00 p.a.
Student amenities fee
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Entry requirements
- HSC Information Processes and Technology (recommended) and/or
- HSC Software Design and Development (recommended)
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
Notes:
Honours can be achieved in this degree.
What you will study
| General requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points for the degree | 72 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 200 level or above | 42 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 300 level or above | 18 |
| Minimum number of credit points from Information Technology designated units | 42 |
| Completion of Specified Foundation Units | 12 |
| Completion of a Qualifying Major for the Bachelor of Information Technology | |
| Completion of a designated People unit | |
| Completion of a designated Planet unit |
Specific requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this degree
| 100 level | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | COMP115 | Introduction to Computer Science | 3 | ||
| Required | ISYS114 | Introduction to Systems Design and Data Management | 3 | ||
| Required | DMTH137 | Discrete Mathematics I | 3 | ||
| 200 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | ISYS224 | Database Systems | 3 | ||
Students undertaking this course can choose from the following Bachelor of Information Technology majors:
Notes
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Accreditation
Completion of this degree program will satisfy the standard for the professional level of the Australian Computer Society.
Career Opportunities
- analysis design
- business analyst
- communication systems analysis and design
- database administrator
- end-user support and training
- IT sales or marketing
- IT or management consultant
- programmer
- project leader
- systems analyst
- systems development manager
- systems engineer
Employers
- Apple
- AT&T Bell Labs
- Compaq
- Computer Associates
- EDS
- government departments
- IBM
- Macquarie Bank
- Microsoft
- Optus
- small business
- Sybase
- Westpac
Profiles
Our Expertise
Professor Bernard Mans, Head of the Department of Computing
Professor Bernard Mans has been Head of the Department of Computing at Macquarie University since 2008. His research interests centre on algorithms for mobile and wireless networks. In 2003 he was selected as the HITA CHI Chair at INRIA, the French national institute for research in computer science and control.
"Computing is very popular at Macquarie University because of the wide range of rewarding careers our graduates can pursue and the strong presence of local companies which play an integral part in the program. The program is appealing to both students and industry due to its relevance in a rapidly changing domain that covers every sector of the worldwide economy."
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