The Bachelor of Information Technology will equip you with the skills and knowledge for a successful career in the information technology (IT) industry. Designed with input from our industry partners, benefit from innovative, up-to-date and industry-relevant units, as well as in-built practical experiences. During the course, you can choose to major in Application Development, Business Analysis or Network Security, all of which include completion of a project in the final year. This project is team-based and requires the production of project management artefacts typically required of a small-scale commercial project appropriate to your major. You will also have the opportunity to apply for an internship, which can be undertaken instead of completing the project. The course offers you the flexibility to study on-campus or by online study, and either full-time or part-time. MAJORS Application Development The Application Development major will prepare you for a career in application development. You will be exposed to industry best practice in terms of technology, including mobile computing, web development and enterprise computing, systems analysis and design and project management. Business Analysis Business analysis is the ability to identify, define and design a solution to solve business problems. A business analyst is a good communicator and possesses project management skills, as well as an understanding of organisational issues. You will study courses from the business perspective that will provide you with an understanding of human behaviour at work and strategic analysis and implementation. Network Security The Network Security major focuses on the technologies that are used to create and secure the networks that connect us. Completing this major may be suitable if you would like to pursue a career in network engineering, network security and systems administration, computer forensics and law enforcement, technical business analysis or technical project management. PROGRAM STRUCTURE You are required to complete a total of 23 units including eight core units, seven units from a choice of three majors in Application Development, Business Analysis or Network Security plus eight electives. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES On completion of the Bachelor of Information Technology you will be qualified for a number of different careers areas including: analyst application programmer chief information officer computer programmer computer systems auditor database administrator enterprise architect information technology project manager security analyst systems administrator systems analyst