The Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) course equips you for a professional career in Information and Communication Technology (ICT). This course provides you with a solid grounding in the core body of knowledge and skills of ICT professionals, as defined by the Australian Computer Society (ACS). You can choose a major that focuses on application development, cyber security, or business analysis. Through the selection of a minor and electives, you can further specialise in ICT and/or broaden your knowledge into other disciplines, such as digital media, entrepreneurship and marketing.
A career in Information Technology (IT) is fast-paced, challenging and dynamic. IT specialists are sought after in nearly every business or organisation and in a range of employment fields from finance, medicine, arts, education, the military, manufacturing to high-tech business. Job opportunities exist as Developer Programmer, Analyst Programmer, Web Developer, Database Administrator, Network Administrator, Software Engineer, ICT Support Technician, ICT Customer Support Officer, ICT Support Engineer, ICT Systems Test Engineer, Information Analyst, Data Analyst, Project Management Support Officer, Business Analyst Support Officer, Requirements Definition or Management Support Officer.
Duration | 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time |
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Credit Points that Must be Earned | 144 |
Number of Units Required | CQUniversity uses the concept of credits to express the amount of study required for a particular course and individual units. The number of units varies between courses. Units in undergraduate courses normally consist of 6 points of credit or multiples thereof (e.g. 12, 18, 24). |
Expected Hours of Study | One point of credit is equivalent to an expectation of approximately two hours of student work per week in a term. |
Course Type | Undergraduate Award |
Qualification (post nominal) | BIT |
AQF Level | Level 7: Bachelor Degree |
Course Fees |
Indicative Year - 2025
Indicative Year - 2024
Indicative Year - 2023
Indicative Year - 2022
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Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
Rank Threshold | SR 65 | ATAR 65 |
English (Units 3 & 4, C) or equivalent
English Language Proficiency Requirements
If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or United States of America, you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University. Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion of:
completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, or United States of America, which will meet the English proficiency.
If you do not satisfy any of the above, you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores:
English test results remain valid for no more than two years between the final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.
International Students should visit http://www.cqu.edu.au/international for further information.
Each student will be assessed individually.
Students studying at an Indonesian Location
You will be required to undertake national curriculum studies as required by the Indonesian Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology.
Interim Awards | CG36 - Diploma of Information and Communications Technology CM24 - Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology CA99 - Associate Degree of Information Technology |
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Exit Awards | CG36 - Diploma of Information and Communications Technology CM24 - Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology CA99 - Associate Degree of Information Technology |
Accreditation |
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No Residential School for this course.
COIT13239 - Students have the option of undertaking an internship instead of the capstone units COIT13230, COIT13232, and COIT13236. |
- Students are able to undertake discipline capstone units while working with industry partners. The capstone units are COIT13230 Application Development Project, COIT13232 Business Analysis Project, and COIT13236 Cyber Security Project. |
Year | Number of Students |
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2024 | 634 |
2023 | 613 |
2022 | 561 |
2021 | 447 |
2020 | 539 |
Please note that in some instances there may be similarities between course, entry and inherent requirements.
If you experience difficulties meeting these requirements, reasonable adjustments may be made upon contacting accessibility@cqu.edu.au. Adjustment must not compromise the academic integrity of the degree or course chosen at CQUniversity or the legal requirements of field education.
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Course Learning Outcomes | |||||||
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Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning | |||||||
2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge | |||||||
3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas | |||||||
4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence | |||||||
5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas | |||||||
6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship | |||||||
7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | |||||||
8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | |||||||
KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology | |||||||
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity | |||||||
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner |
Course Learning Outcomes | |||||||
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Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning | |||||||
2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge | |||||||
3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas | |||||||
4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence | |||||||
5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas | |||||||
6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship | |||||||
7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | |||||||
8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | |||||||
KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology | |||||||
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity | |||||||
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner |
Course Learning Outcomes | |||||||
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Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning | |||||||
2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge | |||||||
3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas | |||||||
4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence | |||||||
5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas | |||||||
6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship | |||||||
7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | |||||||
8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | |||||||
KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology | |||||||
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity | |||||||
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner |
Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
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You are to complete an industry internship or a project in addition to a major, a minor, 4 elective units and 8 core units.
You can choose one of the following majors:
You can choose one of the following minors provided it is not the same as your major:
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
COIT11226 | Systems Analysis | |
COIT11222 | Programming Fundamentals | |
COIT11237 | Database Design & Implementation | |
COIT11223 | Information Technology and Society | |
COIS12036 | Human-Computer Interaction | |
COIT11238 | Networked Infrastructure Foundations | |
COIT12208 | ICT Project Management | |
COIT11239 | Professional Communications Skills for ICT |
You might be required to enrol in some units in online mode depending on the campuses. Term 3 units are not offered on some campuses. If you want to study in Term 3 on the campus at which a unit is not available, you will need to enrol in online mode.
Number of units: 7 | Total credit points: 48 |
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Application Development involves using tools, techniques, and programming languages to develop systems. In this major you will study concepts such as the architectural design of an application including how to break up an application and distribute its components across a networked system, and the development of mobile and internet applications. You will become an advanced, enterprise-ready developer.
Year 3, Term 2
You are to complete one of the following two streams: Internship or Project. Both streams require you to complete a capstone unit in your last term of study.
Internship: If you choose the internship stream, you will generally spend 32 hours per week for 10 consecutive weeks, with an internship host organisation applying the knowledge you have gained over the course of your study before returning to campus to complete assessments.
To be eligible for the internship you must pass all of your other units at your first attempt, apply for the internship, and undergo a series of interviews with prospective host organisations. You will be enrolled in the unit COIT13239 Undergraduate ICT Internship once you have secured a host organisation.
Some units are offered in all three teaching terms to assist you to complete all of your other units before your internship. You are advised to consult course advisers at the beginning of each term regarding the units you intend to take to ensure you can complete the course within the shortest possible time.
Project: If you choose the project stream, you will apply the knowledge you gained over the course of your study in a simulated project environment.
To complete the project stream you are to enrol in your discipline capstone project unit (COIT13230 Application Development Project) in your last term of study. You can complete two other units in this same term.
Available units | ||
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Students must complete 1 from the following units: | ||
COIT13239 | Undergraduate ICT Internship | |
COIT13230 | Application Development Project |
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
COIT11134 | Object Oriented Programming | |
COIT12200 | Software Design & Development | |
COIT13229 | Applied Distributed Systems | |
COIT13234 | Mobile Software Development | |
COIT13235 | Enterprise Software Development | |
COIT12207 | Internet Applications |
You might be required to enrol in some units in online mode depending on your campus. Term 3 units are not offered on some campuses. If you want to study in Term 3 on a campus for which the unit is not available, you will need to enrol in online mode.
An internship cannot be guaranteed as it is subject to your acceptance by a host organisation and your internship cannot be taken at any host organisation where a conflict of interest may arise.
Number of units: 7 | Total credit points: 48 |
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The Business Analysis major will help you gain knowledge of enterprise analysis concepts. You will use various tools and techniques to study the business environment and contribute to the development of IT applications to support business goals. You will gain data modelling, visualisation, and analysis skills to become an expert in identifying and managing the changes needed to introduce an information system into an organisation.
Year 3, Term 2
You are to complete one of the following two streams: Internship or Project. Both streams require you to complete a capstone unit in your last term of study.
Internship: If you choose the internship stream, you will generally spend 32 hours per week for 10 consecutive weeks, with an internship host organisation applying the knowledge you have gained over the course of your study before returning to campus to complete assessments.
To be eligible for the internship you must pass all of your other units at your first attempt, apply for the internship, and undergo a series of interviews with prospective host organisations. You will be enrolled in the unit COIT13239 Undergraduate ICT Internship once you have secured a host organisation.
Some units are offered in all three teaching terms to assist you to complete all of your other units before your internship. You are advised to consult course advisers at the beginning of each term regarding the units you intend to take to ensure you can complete the course within the shortest possible time.
Project: If you choose the project stream, you will apply the knowledge you gained over the course of your study in a simulated project environment.
To complete the project stream you are to enrol in your discipline capstone project unit (COIT13232 Business Analysis Project) in your last term of study. You can complete two other units in this same term.
Available units | ||
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Students must complete 1 from the following units: | ||
COIT13232 | Business Analysis Project | |
COIT13239 | Undergraduate ICT Internship |
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
COIT11240 | Dashboard Design and Visualisation | |
COIS12073 | Enterprise Systems | |
COIT12203 | Workflow Analysis & Management | |
COIT13231 | Enterprise Analysis and Modelling | |
COIT12209 | Data Science | |
COIS13013 | Business Intelligence |
You might be required to enrol in some units in online mode depending on your campus. Term 3 units are not offered on some campuses. If you want to study in Term 3 on a campus for which the unit is not available, you will need to enrol in online mode.
An internship cannot be guaranteed as it is subject to your acceptance by a host organisation and your internship cannot be taken at any host organisation where a conflict of interest may arise.
Number of units: 7 | Total credit points: 48 |
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The Cyber Security major will develop your understanding of information, networks, and system security issues and develop skills to detect and prevent different types of security attacks. You will also develop skills of digital forensics in investigation of eCrime activities.
Year 3, Term 2
You are to complete one of the following two streams: Internship or Project. Both streams require you to complete a capstone unit in your last term of study.
Internship: If you choose the internship stream, you will generally spend 32 hours per week for 10 consecutive weeks, with an internship host organisation applying the knowledge you have gained over the course of your study before returning to campus to complete assessments.
To be eligible for the internship you must pass all of your other units at your first attempt, apply for the internship, and undergo a series of interviews with prospective host organisations. You will be enrolled in the unit COIT13239 Undergraduate ICT Internship once you have secured a host organisation.
Some units are offered in all three teaching terms to assist you to complete all of your other units before your internship. You are advised to consult course advisers at the beginning of each term regarding the units you intend to take to ensure you can complete the course within the shortest possible time.
Project: If you choose the project stream, you will apply the knowledge you gained over the course of your study in a simulated project environment.
To complete the project stream you are to enrol in your discipline capstone project unit (COIT13236 Cyber Security Project) in your last term of study. You can complete two other units in this same term.