The Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) is designed to develop skills and knowledge that will allow graduates to enter the field of information technology. The course provides a solid base in all of the key foundational and important areas of IT, and also provides the opportunity for students to specialise and develop deep knowledge within specific areas. The BIT has been designed to meet the current and growing skill shortage in IT, particularly in the areas of computer networking and cyber security. Students may select advanced units covering key aspects of computer networks and security and graduate with a specialisation in this area. The networking units within the BIT have been designed to ensure graduates have both the knowledge and skills to design and configure large scale enterprise networks.

These units also prepare students to be ready to undertake the CISCO Certificate Network Associate exam (CCNA 200-301), that forms a key part of the CISCO set of industry certifications. The cyber security units enable students to understand the latest technologies and trends in cyber defensive strategies and ensure graduates are able to design network systems that are resilient to cyber threats.

The following admission criteria apply to all applicants to courses at APIC that lead to the award of an AQF Level 7 qualification. Additional English language requirements for international students are provided in the next tab.

Applicants must have successfully completed:

• Year 12 qualification in Australia ; OR
• International recognised equivalent to an Australian Year 12; OR
• a Certificate IV (AQF 4) or higher awarded by a recognised higher education/vocational provider; OR
• a General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (GCE A) with three or more C Grades; OR
• a completed International Baccalaureate Diploma
• an undergraduate preparation program or international equivalent

For more information on admission requirements, please refer to the APIC Admission Policy.

You will learn computer networks and security and graduate with a specialisation in this area. The networking units within the BIT have been designed to ensure graduates have both the knowledge and skills to design and configure large-scale enterprise networks.

Graduates of the BIT will be able to:

• Integrate the components of the core body of knowledge in information technology and security.
• Evaluate the ethical implications of information technology in society.
• Devise technical solutions to typical or novel situations using intellectual independence and judgment.
• Persuade stakeholders of appropriate solutions in a clear and coherent manner.
• Synthesise skills and knowledge to develop solutions to IT problems and deliver an applied capstone IT project.
  
  The Bachelor of IT prepares you for a range of roles across various industries including IT, government, banking/finance, retail, education, health, media, logistics, and manufacturing. Below are some potential employment opportunities.
   
• Data Management
   

• Information Technology

• System Analysis

• Project Management

• Data Analysis

• Cloud Computing

• Information Systems Security

• Risk Management Enterprise Architecture

• Cyber Defence

• Computer and System Network