Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)

This degree will appeal to applicants who have the goal of completing an Honours year in information technology. Get equipped with all the technical and practical skills for a rewarding long-term career in a range of areas. The IT industry is an exciting innovator and helps solve problems in business, commerce, defence, medical research, climate change and the environment. Tailor your studies to suit your interests.

The Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) has been designed to provide a strong foundation in both the theoretical and the practical aspects of information technology and information systems management. This degree contains a strong, practical understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and the ability to critically analyse and evaluate complex information and solve problems. The degree provides an awareness of social, economic, cultural, and environmental aspects of information technology and preparation for future management roles as an information technologist.

This degree provides the foundations that will underpin ongoing professional development, preparing graduates for further study or for a career in a computing related field or in other areas where the range of skills and knowledge acquired is needed or desirable.

On completion of this degree students will be able to competently use professional skills and knowledge in the systematic development of complex information systems and demonstrate a broad understanding of the information technology discipline. Students will be able to apply skills and knowledge in a professionally responsible manner and communicate effectively with other information technology professionals and the wider global community using a wide range of communication technologies.

On completion of the Honours year, students will be able to apply research skills appropriate to postgraduate research or advanced industrial investigation.

This degree prepares graduates for employment in IT, an area of continual growth and has become integral to all areas of life including medical research, business, and the environment. Potential occupations may include application support analyst, business intelligence consultant and graduate developer; potential employers may include software developers, customer support and service and website developers.

This degree is accredited by the Australian Computer Society at the professional level and is recognised internationally under the Seoul Accord.