Stockdale

BachelorofInformationTechnology-InternationalStudents

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Key Features

Award Title

Bachelor of Information Technology

Course Code

PRV14409

CRICOS Code

04467K

Level of Study

Bachelor level - AQF Level 7

Duration

3 years Full Time (Part Time options available)

Exit Points

Not Applicable

Location

On campus - Level 2, 120 Miller Street, West Melbourne VIC 3003

Student Workload

4 units each semester - 8 units per year

Field of Education

02 (Information Technology)

Credit Points

240 required for completion

Study Hours per Week

3 timetabled, 7 personal study (total = 10)

Fees

$50,400 (International students)

The Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) with a specialisation in Data Analytics addresses the growing need for professionals who can harness the power of data to drive business innovation and decision-making.

The course structure is designed to provide a robust foundation in Information Technology while allowing students to specialise and tailor their education to their professional objectives. Ethics and soft skills are established in the IT Professional unit and are further developed and exercised throughout the units across the course.

The BIT structure includes:

A set of mandatory units that cover the fundamental competencies for an emerging IT professional. This covers the technical such as database management, networking and information security, web & cloud systems, programming and systems analysis and design. It also covers a series of units that scaffold the development of professional skills including project management. The ultimate IT Core unit is the Capstone Project that draws together technical and professional skills in a project involving the analysis of and solution synthesis for a complex industry-relevant problem.

Students will develop expertise in data visualisation and communication as well as data analytics techniques including data mining, machine learning, predictive modeling, and statistical analysis. These skills are vital for extracting valuable insights from large datasets and making data-driven decisions.

Second year electives include eCommerce and digital business models, and digital marketing and analytics, fostering a holistic understanding of contemporary digital trends. Third year electives in human-computer interaction and artificial intelligence in business ensure that graduates are not only proficient in technical skills but also prepared for leadership roles in various technological domains.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) – Bachelor of IT:

  1. Apply a broad and coherent knowledge of relevant information technology to support organisational principles, practices and processes, and the securing of organisational knowledge.
  2. Critically analyse and interpret relevant data to predict outcomes and synthesise knowledge for informed decision making.
  3. Creatively solve complex technical problems using appropriate analytical skills in the design and implementation of IT solutions.
  4. Communicate accurately and effectively complex IT concepts using a variety of tools and techniques, to technical and non-technical stakeholders within an organization.
  5. Design and implement ethically sound approaches to the solution of problems in individual or team-based projects.

Assessment

Assessment at Stockdale is designed to evaluate students' achievement of the course and unit learning outcomes and develop the knowledge and skills required for professional practice.

Throughout the course, students may complete a range of assessment activities, including:

  • Written assignments and reports
  • Practical and laboratory activities
  • Programming or design projects
  • Case studies
  • Presentations
  • Quizzes and examinations
  • Group projects
  • or industry-based projects (where applicable)

Assessment methods vary across units and are aligned with the unit learning outcomes. Detailed assessment requirements are provided to students at the commencement of each unit through the unit outline.

To qualify for award of the Bachelor of Information Technology the student shall accrue an aggregate of 240 credit points. The Bachelor of IT consists of 23 units, including 11 core units, 8 data analytics specialisation units and 4 elective units.

  • 11 Core Units (10 core units = 10 credit points each, Capstone Project = 20 credit points)
  • 8 Data Analytics Specialisation Units (10 credit points each)
  • 4 Elective Units (10 credit points each)
  • Total: 23 units (240 credit points)
CodeUnit TitleTypePrerequisitesCP
Semester 1
BIT101IT Professional SkillsCoreNone10
BIT102Business Information SystemsCoreNone10
BIT103Introduction to ProgrammingCoreNone10
BIT104Discrete MathematicsCoreNone10
Semester 2
BIT105Database SystemsCoreNone10
BIT106Introduction to Information SecurityCoreNone10
BIT107Networking FundamentalsCoreNone10
BIT108Web and Cloud SystemsCoreNone10

Year One total: 80 credit points

Each "Choose 1 elective" slot above is filled from the following elective units, offered across Years Two and Three:

BIT208eCommerce and Digital Business Models
BIT209Digital Marketing and Analytics
BIT306Human Computer Interaction and User Experience
BIT308Artificial Intelligence in Business

To be considered for admission, you'll need to meet the minimum entry requirements for your chosen course. Admission is assessed in accordance with Stockdale's Admissions Policy and Procedure, and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an offer of admission.

Academic Requirements

Applicants must:

  • Be above 18 years of age.
  • Have successfully completed Year 12 (or an equivalent qualification)
  • Have successfully completed Year 10 Mathematics subject (or an equivalent qualification)
  • Have access to a laptop or suitable computing device to support their studies.

English Language Requirements (International Applicants)

International applicants must also demonstrate English language proficiency by meeting one of the following minimum requirements:

  • IELTS Academic: Overall score of 6.5, with no band below 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT: Overall score of 79, including a minimum writing score of 21
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Overall score of 58, with no communicative skill below 50
  • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Overall score of 176, with no skill below 169

International applicants must also:

  • Satisfy the Genuine Student (GS) requirements for an Australian student visa
  • Meet any additional visa or legislative requirements that apply at the time of application.

International Students

Visa holders & overseas students

$50,400

$16,800 per year

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Career Opportunities

The Bachelor of Information Technology at Stockdale provides graduates with a strong foundation in information technology, with a specialised focus on data analytics. This combination of technical and analytical skills prepares graduates for a wide range of roles across multiple industries.

Graduates may pursue career opportunities such as:

    • Data Analyst

    • Systems Analyst

    • IT Manager

    • Data Scientist

    • IT Consultant

    • Business Intelligence Analyst

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