Bachelor of Information Technology/Bachelor of Business

The University of Newcastle (UoN)

CRICOS Institution Code 00109J

Duration

208 weeks

Delivery

Face to Face

Study Load

Full-time or Part-time

Intakes

—

Course Overview

About This Course

Information technology (IT) is all about developing, building and maintaining software technology systems to meet the challenges faced by business and society. We train IT graduates to be technically savvy, creative and flexible.

Our majors are designed to meet industry's evolving IT needs. You can focus on business technology and design and manage large and complex software systems critical for big corporations and government. You’ll be equipped to develop cloud-computing solutions or specialise in IT security. Why combine IT with business? Complete these two bachelor degrees in just four years. Compliment your technical skills with an understanding of local and global business environments. You'll also cover entrepreneurism and the ability to commercialise IT innovations. Learn how to manage people and finances, propose new business opportunities and market your product. Prepare yourself for a leadership role with this unique package of capabilities. You will study courses in web technologies, programming, databases and information management, systems analysis and design, and project management. Develop your business skills in accounting, finance, microeconomics for business decisions, international business risk, and business analysis. All students will complete the ICT Business Analyst major as part of the Bachelor of Information Technology. For additional information about this degree you can refer to the pages for the corresponding single degrees: Bachelor of Information Technology, and Bachelor of Business (from 2025) Students have the opportunity to undertake industry placement. This career-ready placement opportunity allows students to gain hands-on experience in the industry, creating graduates who are prepared for immediate and productive employment.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Sydney

55 Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW 2000

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Student Information

Fees & Entry by Student Type

Provider's Published Fee

Commonwealth Supported Place — student contribution applies

Duration

208 weeks

Intakes

Semester 1, Semester 2

Study Mode

Full-time or Part-time

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Eligibility for admission to this program is based on applicants meeting the minimum selection rank, or satisfying the requirements for an approved admission scheme.
The University of Newcastle accepts a range of qualifications to determine eligibility for admission. These include, but are not limited to, Australian or overseas senior secondary qualifications (such as the HSC), prior tertiary studies, prior TAFE/VET studies, and completed enabling programs.
For further information on the pathways that are available to you, please refer to:
Domestic Applicants
International Applicants

Domestic students

Minimum selection rank: 67.00 (Newcastle).
UAC code: 483050 — Newcastle.
Assumed knowledge: English (any level).
Recommended studies: HSC Mathematics (any level) would be beneficial for some majors.

International students

English language proficiency (IELTS Academic or approved equivalent): overall minimum 6; no sub-test below 6.
CRICOS course code: 072216K.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

IT and business graduates enjoy great employment prospects and go on to work in dynamic sectors at the forefront of discovery and innovation. You could work for organisations like Google, Amazon, Facebook or Apple.

• Mobile App Designer
• Software Developer
• Games Designer
• IT Analyst
• IT Project Manager
• Infrastructure Business Analyst

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Australian Computer Society (ACS)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

ACS

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units25 units

ACCT1001

Fundamentals of Accounting

MAJ0240

ICT Business Analyst

MAJ0226

Innovation and Entrepreneurship

COMP1010

Computing Fundamentals

MAJ0223

Marketing

COMP1140

Database and Information Management

MAJ0221

Leadership and Management

FINN1001

Fundamentals of Finance

MAJ0222

Human Resource Management

INFT1060

Cybersecurity Fundamentals

MAJ0224

International Business

INOV1001

Design Thinking: Creativity in Action

MAJ0225

International Relations

MKTG1001

Foundations of Marketing

MNGT1001

Introduction to Management and Sustainability

SENG1050

Web Technologies

SENG1110

Object Oriented Programming

INFT2031

Systems and Network Administration

INFT2060

Applied Artificial Intelligence

SENG2130

Systems Analysis and Design

SENG2260

Human-Computer Interaction

INFT3100

ICT Project Management

INFT3800

Professional Practice in IT

COMP3851A

Computing and Information Sciences Work Integrated Learning Part A

COMP3851B

Computing and Information Sciences Work Integrated Learning Part B

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the Bachelor of Information Technology/Bachelor of Business take to complete?

The course has a duration of 208 weeks (approximately 4 years) as listed on the CRICOS registry.

Is there a work placement component in this dual degree?

Yes, the course includes a work component of 14 hours per week over 10 weeks, totalling 140 hours of work-integrated learning.

What are the estimated total costs for this course?

The estimated total course cost is AU$185,047, which includes tuition fees of AU$183,439 and non-tuition fees of AU$1,608.

Where is this course delivered?

This course is delivered at The University of Newcastle's Callaghan campus, located at University Drive, Callaghan, New South Wales 2308. The location is owned and operated by the provider.

Is this course eligible for extended Post-Study Work Rights?

This course is not eligible for extended Post-Study Work Rights because the second qualification falls under the 08 - Management and Commerce broad Field of Education, which is excluded from the eligibility criteria for extended Post-Study Work Rights.

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Course Snapshot

Typical Salary (AUD)

Entry-level (0-2 years)$65,000 – $85,000/yr

Early Career (2-5 years)$85,000 – $110,000/yr

Mid-Level (5-10 years)$110,000 – $150,000/yr

Career Paths

Software Developer / Software Engineer
Cybersecurity Analyst / Security Engineer
Data Analyst / Data Scientist
Cloud Solutions Architect
Network Engineer / Network Administrator

Key Skills

Programming and software development (Python, Java, C++, JavaScript)
Database design, management, and SQL querying
Cybersecurity principles, threat detection, and risk management
Cloud computing and platform management (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
Systems analysis and design

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