Bachelor of Information Technology

VU course code: NBIT | CRICOS: 071997F, 093390M | Level of study: Undergraduate

Duration

3 years

Delivery mode

In person

Fees

Tuition fee per semester : AU$16,700

Location

Footscray Park, VU Brisbane, VU Sydney

Next start date

29 July 2024

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Overview

Develop key information technology (IT) skills to expand your career options, with a Bachelor of Information Technology from Victoria University.

This IT course will equip you with specialist skills for fast-growing digital industries. You will also develop problem-solving skills for workplace scenarios and challenges.

You can choose your own IT job pathway based on your interests and strengths, with our personalised learning experience.

Our Bachelor of Information Technology focuses on high-demand and areas, including:

web development
mobile-application development
data analysis
cyber security
network and system computing
ICT management
software engineering and development
network management
global leadership.

When you graduate, you'll have knowledge across a wide range of IT applications, along with hands-on experience with industry-standard equipment. This theory and practice will ensure you're job ready.

This IT course includes training in:

Cisco routing and switching
IPSecure
Microsoft Active Directory network management
Content Management Systems
Android and IOS app development
object-oriented programming.

: On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Integrate and apply a broad and coherent body of knowledge of information technologies with depth in selected areas of study from the following areas: networking, security, virtualisation, enterprise network management, cloud, data analytics, ICT management, web application development, mobile application development and database, cyber security, digital forensics, ethical hacking, cloud security;

Analyse and adapt the latest information technologies with intellectual independence, self- learning capabilities and creativity to identify and solve real-world problems with sound decisions and judgement in a broad range of sectors including ICT, cybersecurity operations, government, banking and finance, retail, education, health, media and manufacturing;

Exhibit a range of technical, analytical, managerial, leadership and interpersonal skills; in depth understanding to the codes of ethics and conducts of IT professions; capacity to perform IT design and development practice in an independent or collaborative environment with a strong industry focus; and the responsibility and accountability as a lifelong learner for own learning and professional practice; and

Present solid foundation and strong practical skills with the ability of life-long learning for industry certifications from large reputable vendors both locally and overseas, such as CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA), CCNP Security, CCNA Cybersecurity Operations, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), CISCO Cyber Security Specialist and Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS).
: High-achieving students in VU’s Bachelor of Information Technology (NBIT) are eligible to transfer into the Bachelor of IT (Professional) to take part in a 12-month guaranteed IT internship after completing their first year.

If you have a high GPA (grade point average) at the end of first year, and you are interested in this opportunity, please contact your Course and Unit Advisor to discuss.
: Our range of up-to-date technologies will prepare you for future professional practice. You'll have access to extensive computing and networking resources including:

a full set of Cisco routers and switches

virtualisation (Hyper-V) infrastructure

Amazon cloud servers

mobile labs

graphics and video authoring tools

software development kits

latest software packages including net and Java integrated development environment.
: VU's industry connections let you make professional contacts and gain practical experience before you graduate.

We have links with companies including Cisco, Amazon, Microsoft and Inspur. You'll also learn from industry guest lecturers, as well as our expert staff.

You'll undertake work placements/industry projects. Past placements have led to students being employed at organisations including:

Drive Agencies Pty Ltd

Australian Unity

Claytons Group Pty Ltd.
: At VU you can spend part of your degree studying overseas all while gaining credits towards your course.

Immerse yourself in a new culture and learn from a new perspective, while building experiences that will help you to stand out in the competitive job market.
: Graduates can attain professional membership of the Australian Computer Society.

This course is part of the Seoul Accord, a globally recognised standard for computing and IT education.
: In addition to our undergraduate and postgraduate courses, we also have strong partnerships with leading companies in the industry. These include but not limited to AWS, Cisco, Microsoft and Oracle.

Victoria University is an academy for a multitude of certification courses from these leading industries. This means, as our students, you will have the opportunity to study certification courses taught by seasoned lecturers and research academics within the IT discipline with discounted certification examination fees.

For more details, please visit the following links and contact your course chair.

Amazon - AWS Training & Certification

Cisco - Cisco Networking Academy

Microsoft - Microsoft Education

Oracle - Oracle Academy

Entry requirements

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a related course or unit(s). We call this a ‘pathway’.

If you've completed a qualification where English was the primary language of instruction, you may be eligible for an exemption of English-language requirements.

In some cases, there may be additional entry requirements.

Learn more about entry requirements for international students.

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course

If you don’t meet the entry requirements for this course, there may be an alternative study ‘pathway’ to achieving your goal. In some cases, you may receive credit for your previous study or work experience, reducing the time it takes to complete your course.

You’ll find information about any pathways to higher qualifications that may be available to you after completing this course under the ‘careers’ section of this page.

Find out more about pathways at VU.

: If you have completed any of the following course(s), you will be guaranteed a place in this course.

Certificate IV in Cyber Security

24 credit points

Certificate IV in Information Technology

24 credit points

Diploma of Information Technology

96 credit points

International Foundations at VU

Guaranteed entry only
: If you have completed any of the following course(s), you will be guaranteed a place in this course. In some cases, you may receive credit for your previous study, reducing the time it takes to complete your course.

Diploma of Information Technology

Global Business College Of Australia, Australia | 96 credit points

Diploma of Information Technology

Business Leadership Institute Australia, Australia | 96 credit points

Diploma of Information Technology

ECA College, Australia | 96 credit points
: If you have completed any of the following course(s), you will be guaranteed a place in this course. In some cases, you may receive credit for your previous study, reducing the time it takes to complete your course.

Bachelor of Computer Science

Henan University, China | 96 credit points

Bachelor of Science Honours in Information Technology

Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Sri Lanka | 96 credit points

Diploma in Information Technology

Prospects College of Higher Education, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka | 96 credit points

Diploma in Information Technology

Sunway College Johor Bahru, Malaysia | 96 credit points

Diploma in Information Technology

Sunway College Johor Bahru, Malaysia | 96 credit points

Diploma in Information Technology

Sunway College Johor Bahru, Malaysia | 96 credit points

Industrial Diploma in Software Management

OpenArc Systems Management, Sri Lanka | 96 credit points

Year One of Bachelor of Information Technology (Web and Mobile Application Development)

National School of Business Management, Colombo, Sri Lanka | 96 credit points
: If you have completed study with another university or institution you may be eligible to receive credit for skills and past study.

Use our credit calculator to find out what credit you may be eligible for based on your previous studies.

Note that if your previous study can’t be found through the credit calculator, you may still be eligible for credit.

calculate your credit

Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Course Structure

To attain the Bachelor of Information Technology, students will be required to complete 288 credit points consisting of:

96 credit points of First Year Core studies;
48 credit points of Graduating Core studies;
96 credit points of Major studies*;
48 credit points of Minor studies (discipline).

The following majors are currently only offered offshore and have not been accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS).

Students undertaking these majors are eligible to apply for student membership of the Australian Computer Society (ACS):

NMAMCS Mobile and Cloud Service Development Major

NMACSY Cyber Security Major

Graduates of the Bachelor of Information Technology who have completed these majors and wish to work in Australia will be eligible to apply for individual membership with ACS.

Units

Fees & Scholarships

As an international student at Victoria University, you will be required to pay your tuition fees up front each semester.

There may be additional materials fees throughout your studies, depending on your chosen course, as well as an administrative fee as part of your course.

Victoria University is proud to support our international scholarship recipients and sponsored students.

Fees

Scholarships

CAREERS

Australia's information and communications technology (ICT) industry is a dynamic and rapidly growing market. You'll graduate from our Bachelor of Information Technology with the technical, analytical, managerial, leadership and interpersonal skills required for success in the IT industry.

A bachelor in IT prepares you for a range of roles across IT, government, banking/finance, retail, education, health, media, logistics and manufacturing.