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3 years full time / available part time
In-person, small, and interactive sessions. Each class runs in 4-hour blocks either morning or afternoon, Monday to Friday.
Full time / Part time · Full-time: 48 credit points per semester; Part-time: 24 credit points per semester or less
February | July | November
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
ACS
Course Content
Business Enquiry and Communication
Introduces the principles of academic and business enquiry relevant to the student's discipline area. Students will undertake an investigative process commonly used in undergraduate business studies.
Programming Concepts
Introduces students to computer programming concepts and demonstrating how computer programming is used to address problems.
Mathematics for Information Technology
Introduce or refresh students' knowledge of fundamental mathematical and statistical techniques to adequately address business issues and decisions.
Foundations of Software, Hardware and Cloud Computing
Introduces computing fundamentals for understanding the principles and use of information technology.
Network Communication Concepts
Provides students with an overview of the basic principles of a communication system. The subject examines analogue and digital communication protocols and services.
Foundations of Business
Introduces the key management concepts and core business practices. Covers the major functional areas of business, including management, marketing, accounting, finance, economics, and information technology.
Database Systems
System Analysis and Design
Professional IT Practice and Ethics
IT Project Management
System Implementation and Service Management
Cybersecurity Management and Governance
Capstone Experience 1
Capstone Experience 2
Network Design
Cloud and IoT Emerging Technologies
Cyber Vulnerability and Hardening
Network and Cyber Security Essentials
Network Architecture and Protocols
Digital Forensics
Enterprise Resource Planning
Business Analysis
Knowledge Management Systems
Web Development
Business Intelligence
E-Business Systems
Object Oriented Programming
Object Oriented RAD
Advanced Databases
Mobile Application Development
Non-Relational Database Management
Common Questions
Yes, the Bachelor of Information Technology is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS). An ACS accredited program strengthens your job prospects, supports skills assessment for future pathways, and shows employers you're job ready here in Australia and around the world. Additionally, as Melbourne Polytechnic is a corporate member of the ACS, students enrolled in the BIT are eligible to receive complimentary Student Supported Memberships (SSM) from ACS for the duration of their studies.
Students can choose to specialise in one of three major streams: Network Security, Software Development, or Business Analytics. You complete 6 subjects from your chosen major stream, plus 4 elective subjects drawn from the other streams, in addition to the 14 core subjects required of all students.
Students can earn an industry-recognised SAS Academic Specialisation certification in analytics from SAS Institute, a trusted data & AI leader. It is a globally respected credential that comes with a digital badge. Students are awarded the SAS certificate and badge for completing 4 subjects marked with an asterisk (*) in the course map, including subjects such as Mathematics for IT, Foundations of Software, Hardware & Cloud Computing, Database Systems, Enterprise Resource Planning, Business Analysis, Knowledge Management Systems, Business Intelligence, E-Business Systems, and Advanced Databases.
If plans change mid-course, flexible exit pathways are available. Students who complete 16 subjects may be eligible to exit with an Associate Degree, subject to eligibility. The full Bachelor of Information Technology requires completion of 24 subjects.
Successful completion of the Bachelor of Information Technology will enable you to enrol in postgraduate study, including Melbourne Polytechnic's Master of IT, which is specialised in Cyber Security and Data Analytics. The Bachelor of IT is designed to fast-track your skills and open doors to advanced career opportunities and research pathways, making you part of one of the most in-demand areas of the digital future.
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