JCU has searched the world for expert IT staff who have practical industry experience, along with up-to-the-minute technical knowledge. And we've found some of the best. You'll benefit from their ability to share their knowledge and experience and their determination to ensure that when you graduate, you'll have the skills needed to work in the fast-changing and very exciting world of Information Technology. Your JCU Information Technology degree brings together the knowledge and technical skills that are essential when you're ready to make a start in your professional IT career. You'll learn about Cyber-Security, Networking, Interactive Visualisation, Big Data and Data Mining, Data Science, Games Design, Interactive 2D and 3D graphics, Web Technologies, Mobile Technologies, Programming, Design Thinking and a lot more. You'll study core degree topics and you can choose from a list optional areas of specialisation (minors). Our program is available on-campus at both Townsville and Cairns and also as an external study option (or a bit of both). Examples of core topics include: Fundamentals of Problem Solving and Programming Gamification and Games Design Data Mining Network Security Machine Learning and Data Science Information Security Collective Intelligence and Social Networks Content Management Systems Programming Design Thinking – For Project Management and Creative IT Industries Course Highlights: As a JCU Bachelor of Information Technology student, you'll study with lecturers who know the IT industry and keep up with changes and innovations. You'll work in state-of-the-art computer laboratories with specialist facilities to ensure you gain the latest knowledge and skills in software engineering, networking, multi-media/game design and programming. You'll have the opportunity to apply your skills to real-life business projects through an industry placement or project - so you'll be building your CV while you study. The projects you'll work on will give you genuine workplace skills and you'll be contributing to industry too. Career Opportunities: When you graduate, you'll be ready to start contributing to multinational corporations, government departments, SMEs - or your own business. You could be an IT project manager, network administrator, designer, systems analyst, software developer, games designer/tester/reviewer, simulation designer, enterprise architect, consultant, story boarder, web designer, mobile app e list goes on and on.