Bachelor of Information Technology

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Integrate and apply a broad and coherent body of knowledge of information technologies with depth in selected areas of study from the following areas: networking, security, virtualisation, enterprise network management, cloud, data analytics, ICT management, web application development, mobile application development and database, cyber security, digital forensics, ethical hacking, cloud security;
2. Analyse and adapt the latest information technologies with intellectual independence, self-learning capabilities and creativity to identify and solve real-world problems with sound decisions and judgement in a broad range of sectors including ICT, cybersecurity operations, government, banking and finance, retail, education, health, media and manufacturing;
3. Exhibit a range of technical, analytical, managerial, leadership and interpersonal skills; in-depth understanding of the codes of ethics and conducts of IT professions; capacity to perform IT design and development practice in an independent or collaborative environment with a strong industry focus; and the responsibility and accountability as a lifelong learner for own learning and professional practice; and
4. Present solid foundation and strong practical skills with the ability of life-long learning for industry certifications from large reputable vendors both locally and overseas, such as CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA), CCNP Security, CCNA Cybersecurity Operations, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), CISCO Cyber Security Specialist and Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS).

High-achieving students in VU’s Bachelor of Information Technology (NBIT) are eligible to transfer into the Bachelor of IT (Professional) to take part in a 12-month guaranteed IT internship after completing their first year.

If you have a high GPA (grade point average) at the end of first year, and you are interested in this opportunity, please contact your Course and Unit Advisor to discuss.

Our range of up-to-date technologies will prepare you for future professional practice. You'll have access to extensive computing and networking resources including:

• a full set of Cisco routers and switches
• virtualisation (Hyper-V) infrastructure
• Amazon cloud servers
• mobile labs
• graphics and video authoring tools
• software development kits
• latest software packages including net and Java integrated development environment.

VU's industry connections let you make professional contacts and gain practical experience before you graduate.

We have links with companies including Cisco, Amazon, Microsoft and Inspur. You'll also learn from industry guest lecturers, as well as our expert staff.

You'll undertake work placements/industry projects. Past placements have led to students being employed at organisations including:

• Drive Agencies Pty Ltd
• Australian Unity
• Claytons Group Pty Ltd.

At VU you can spend part of your degree studying overseas all while gaining credits towards your course.

Immerse yourself in a new culture and learn from a new perspective, while building experiences that will help you to stand out in the competitive job market.

Graduates can attain professional membership of the Australian Computer Society.

This course is part of the Seoul Accord, a globally recognised standard for computing and IT education.

In addition to our undergraduate and postgraduate courses, we also have strong partnerships with leading companies in the industry. These include but not limited to AWS, Cisco, Microsoft and Oracle.

Victoria University is an academy for a multitude of certification courses from these leading industries. This means, as our students, you will have the opportunity to study certification courses taught by seasoned lecturers and research academics within the IT discipline with discounted certification examination fees.

For more details, please visit the following links and contact your course chair.

• Amazon - AWS Training & Certification
• Cisco - Cisco Networking Academy
• Microsoft - Microsoft Education
• Oracle - Oracle Academy

Meeting the minimum entry criteria does not guarantee entry into this course.

Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent).
PLUS:
A study score of at least 20 in Mathematics (any).
OR:
Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent).
PLUS:
IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score or 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking).
OR:
Completion of a Foundation course or equivalent.

Special entry programs

If you are from a disadvantaged or underrepresented social, economic or cultural background, you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. These programs are designed to help you access education more easily.

Learn more about special admission programs