Bachelor of Information Technology Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation

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This course is not offered in the Spring intake.

Targeted at aspiring IT professionals, this course is your gateway to a career in computing, information technology and innovation. Choose this program for its unique blend of theory and practical experience, preparing you for the multifaceted challenges of the modern workplace. You'll gain not only technical IT expertise but also proficiency in business analysis, problem-solving, teamwork, and communication.

Taking a transdisciplinary approach, the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation utilises multiple perspectives from diverse fields, integrating a range of industry experiences, real-world projects and self-initiated proposals, equipping you to address the wicked problems, complex challenges and untapped opportunities in today's world.

Learn through a practice-based methodology, engaging with industry experiences that hone your ability to tackle real IT issues. The combined course equips you with high-level conceptual thinking and the capacity to generate creative, forward-thinking solutions.

Upon completion, you'll possess a versatile skill set, including critical and creative thinking, innovation, and the ability to work across disciplines. These competencies are essential for adapting to a rapidly evolving global landscape.

Your career prospects are broad, ranging from business analyst to network specialist, with the creative intelligence to drive change and address complex societal issues.

This course adopts a practice-based approach to IT education and the course content is a mix of theory and practice. As well as gaining strong technical skills in IT, students gain skills in business analysis, problem-solving, teamwork and communication. Employers look for graduates with industry experience and students are exposed to real IT problems.

By focusing on the high-level conceptual thinking and problem-solving practices that lead to the development of innovative, creative and entrepreneurial outcomes, students of the combined degree also gain leading edge capabilities that are highly valued in the globalised world, including dealing with critical and creative thinking, invention, complexity, innovation, future scenario building and entrepreneurship, and the ability to work on their own across disciplines. These creative intelligence competencies enable graduates to navigate in a rapidly changing world.

Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.