The Bachelor of Information Technology provides you with the contemporary knowledge, skills and experience required for a successful career as an IT professional capable of managing information technology, digital proficiency and technological transformations in all sectors of the community.
In addition to acquiring a core set of IT skills that are relevant in almost every industry, this diverse degree provides you with the opportunity to choose from a wide range of IT specialisations according to your interests and career aspirations. We offer a full range of IT disciplines from the technical (software development and cloud computing), to the creative (interactive media design and games design).
You’ll cover areas such as security, interactive media, computer games, gaming, programming and cloud computing and gain experience constructing IT solutions to real-world problems. You also have the flexibility to diversify your studies and explore other areas of interest through elective units in IT and/or complementary study areas.
This course includes an internship unit that provides professional work experience with an approved host organisation. Students also have the opportunity to gain business skills working on real-world products.
IT is at the heart of innovation and productivity. It shapes the way we live, work, learn, communicate, socialise and entertain ourselves. It’s no surprise then, that IT graduates are in high demand globally, and with high entry-level salaries on offer an IT degree can set you up for a satisfying and rewarding career. Possible roles include network officer or manager, IT security officer or manager, object-oriented or procedural programmer, database or web designer, manager, consultant, or system analyst.
Units in the course may include assessment hurdle requirements.
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Information Technology is professionally accredited with the Australian Computer Society (ACS).
Career opportunities
You may find employment in roles such as network officer or manager, IT security officer or manager, object-oriented and procedural programmer, database and web designer and manager, project manager, consultant or system analyst.
Equipment requirements
For information regarding hardware and software requirements, please refer to the School of Information Technology's website, www.deakin.edu.au/information-technology/students or telephone 03 9244 6699.
Course rules
To complete the Bachelor of Information Technology, students must attain 24 credit points. Most units (think of units as ‘subjects’) are equal to 1 credit point. So that means in order to gain 24 credit points, you’ll need to study 24 units (AKA ‘subjects’) over your entire degree. Most students choose to study 4 units per trimester, and usually undertake two trimesters each year.
The course comprises a total of 24 credit points, which must include the following:
9 core IT units (which includes a compulsory internship unit)
minimum of 16 SIT Course Grouped Units
completion of SIT010 Safety Induction Program (0 credit-point compulsory unit)
completion of STP010 Introduction to Work Placements (0 credit-point compulsory unit)
at least one IT Major Sequence
9 electives (which may be used to complete a second major study)
level 1 - maximum of 10 credit points
levels 2 and 3 - minimum of 14 credit points over both levels
level 3 - minimum of 6 credit points of which at least 4 must be SIT units
Major sequences
Refer to the details of each major sequence for availability. Students must complete at least one major from the following areas:
Select from a range of elective units offered across many courses. In some cases you may even be able to choose elective units from a completely different discipline area (subject to meeting unit requirements).
^ offered in trimester 1, trimester 2, trimester 3
Students should consult their enrolment officer to ensure their course plan meets the course rules detailed above.
Course structure
Course structure
Course structure
Course structure
Course structure
Details of major sequences
Details of major sequences
Mobile and Apps Development
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online)
Unit set code
MJ-S000061
Overview
Development and increased use of mobile devices and applications are shaping and changing the way businesses operate and interact with their customers. This major sequence gives you the knowledge to thrive in the fast-growing field and the skills required to develop profitable apps. You will acquire the capacity to build marketable apps; develop apps for business; and plan, develop and manage app projects.
This sequence equips you with the skills to develop and implement modern computer software on different types of computing platforms, from mobile devices to high performance servers. Graduates will be able to implement complex software, databases and networks in real-world, rapidly changing environments.
Cloud Computing is a significant development in the IT industry that is having a major impact on how software solutions are developed, deployed, and delivered over the web. In completing the Cloud Computing major you will undertake a study of the concepts and technologies of cloud computing to build the necessary expertise to work effectively in this field, both by exploiting public cloud infrastructure options and through the construction of private cloud infrastructure.
Gain practical and theoretical knowledge in this critical aspect of IT, with an emphasis on understanding and assessing the need for IT security in a working environment, knowledge of the security solutions available, as well as understanding the business, ethical and legal implications of risk management. You will learn in a leading-edge study environment and graduate as a qualified IT professional.
Combining both technical IT and creative skills, this major cuts across traditional disciplines, allowing you to develop a package of complementary skills that extend the core studies in IT into the design and development of interactive media. You will learn how to design and author multimedia information, create electronic documents, design and manipulate databases and information systems, and develop in-demand interactive media project management skills.
The game development major sequence provides you with the necessary foundation of skills and knowledge to develop modern computer game software. You will learn how to structure and develop solutions to the complex problems faced by professional game developers, using industry standard programming languages, libraries and development environments to create a range of games and virtual environments.
