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CQ18 - Bachelor of Information Technology
Overview
Course Overview
The Information Technology program aims to equip graduates for a professional career in Information Technology. The core courses in this program provide the student with a solid grounding in the core body of IT knowledge and skills as defined by the Australian Computer Society (ACS). Major courses in all three years of the program allow students to choose an area of major in preparation for employment or further study.
Career Information
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.
Course Details
| Duration | 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time |
|---|---|
| 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 | Each unit at this level, typically requires 144 hours of student commitment over a period of 12 weeks. |
| 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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Admission Codes
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Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
Where and when can I start?
Units offered internally at the below campuses may be delivered using a combination of face-to-face and video conferencing style teaching.
Units offered via MIX mode are delivered online and require compulsory attendance of site-specific learning activities such as on-campus residential schools, placements and/or work integrated learning. See Course Features tab for further information. Online units are delivered using online resources only.
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Units offered via MIX mode are delivered online and require compulsory attendance of site-specific learning activities such as on-campus residential schools, placements and/or work integrated learning. See Course Features tab for further information. Online units are delivered using online resources only.
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The following tables list the courses availabilities by location and term. Directing your pointer over your preferred location will provide further information if this course is not available for the full duration. Please be sure to also check individual unit availability by location and term prior to enrolling.
Domestic Availability
Term 3 - 2026
Brisbane
Melbourne
Online
Sydney
Term 2 - 2026
Brisbane
Cairns
Melbourne
Online
Rockhampton
Sydney
Term 1 - 2026
Brisbane
Cairns
Melbourne
Online
Rockhampton
Sydney
Term 3 - 2025
Brisbane
Melbourne
Online
Sydney
Term 2 - 2025
Brisbane
Cairns
Melbourne
Online
Rockhampton
Sydney
Term 1 - 2025
Brisbane
Cairns
Melbourne
Online
Rockhampton
Sydney
Term 3 - 2024
Brisbane
Melbourne
Online
Sydney
Term 2 - 2024
Brisbane
Cairns
Melbourne
Online
Rockhampton
Sydney
Term 1 - 2024
Brisbane
Cairns
Melbourne
Online
Rockhampton
Sydney
Term 3 - 2023
Brisbane
Melbourne
Online
Sydney
Term 2 - 2023
Brisbane
Cairns
Melbourne
Online
Rockhampton
Sydney
Term 1 - 2023
Brisbane
Cairns
Melbourne
Online
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Term 3 - 2022
Brisbane
Melbourne
Online
Sydney
Term 2 - 2022
Brisbane
Cairns
Melbourne
Online
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Term 1 - 2022
Brisbane
Cairns
Melbourne
Online
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Term 3 - 2021
Brisbane
Melbourne
Online
Sydney
Term 2 - 2021
Online
Term 1 - 2021
Brisbane
Cairns
Melbourne
Online
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Term 3 - 2020
Brisbane
Melbourne
Online
Sydney
Term 2 - 2020
Brisbane
Cairns
Melbourne
Online
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Term 1 - 2020
Brisbane
Cairns
Melbourne
Online
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Term 3 - 2019
Brisbane
Melbourne
Online
Sydney
Term 2 - 2019
Brisbane
Cairns
Melbourne
Online
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Term 1 - 2019
Brisbane
Cairns
Melbourne
Online
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Term 3 - 2018
Brisbane
Distance
Melbourne
Sydney
Term 2 - 2018
Brisbane
Cairns
Distance
Melbourne
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Term 1 - 2018
Brisbane
Cairns
Distance
Melbourne
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Term 3 - 2017
Students entering the course in Term 3 must be commencing with the first 4 units of the course, and not be eligible for credit for these units from other studies.
Brisbane
Distance
Melbourne
Sydney
Term 2 - 2017
Adelaide
Brisbane
Cairns
Distance
Melbourne
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Term 1 - 2017
Adelaide
Brisbane
Cairns
Distance
Melbourne
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Term 3 - 2016
Students entering the course in Term 3 must be commencing with the first 4 units of the course, and not be eligible for credit for these units from other studies.
Brisbane
Distance
Melbourne
Sydney
Term 2 - 2016
Brisbane
Cairns
Distance
Melbourne
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Term 1 - 2016
Brisbane
Cairns
Distance
Melbourne
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Term 3 - 2015
Students entering the program in Term 3 must be commencing with the first 4 courses of the program, and not be eligible for credit for these courses form other studies.
Brisbane
Distance
Melbourne
Sydney
Term 2 - 2015
Brisbane
Distance
Melbourne
Rockhampton
Sydney
Term 1 - 2015
Brisbane
Distance
Melbourne
Rockhampton
Sydney
Term 3 - 2014
Students entering the program in Term 3 must be commencing with the first 4 courses of the program, and not be eligible for credit for these courses form other studies.
Brisbane
Distance
Melbourne
Sydney
Term 2 - 2014
Brisbane
Distance
Melbourne
Rockhampton
Sydney
Term 1 - 2014
Brisbane
Distance
Melbourne
Rockhampton
Sydney
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International Availability
Term 3 - 2026
Brisbane
Melbourne
Online
Sydney
Term 2 - 2026
Brisbane
Cairns
Melbourne
Online
Rockhampton
Sydney
Term 1 - 2026
Brisbane
Cairns
Melbourne
Online
Rockhampton
Sydney
Term 3 - 2025
Brisbane
Melbourne
Online
Sydney
Term 2 - 2025
Brisbane
Cairns
Melbourne
Online
Rockhampton
Sydney
Term 1 - 2025
Brisbane
Cairns
Melbourne
Online
Rockhampton
Sydney
Term 3 - 2024
Brisbane
Melbourne
Online
Sydney
Term 2 - 2024
Brisbane
Cairns
Melbourne
Online
Rockhampton
Sydney
Term 1 - 2024
Brisbane
Cairns
Melbourne
Online
Rockhampton
Sydney
Term 3 - 2023
Brisbane
Melbourne
Online
Sydney
Term 2 - 2023
Brisbane
Cairns
Melbourne
Online
Rockhampton
Sydney
Term 1 - 2023
Brisbane
Cairns
Melbourne
Online
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Term 3 - 2022
Brisbane
Melbourne
Online
Sydney
Term 2 - 2022
Brisbane
Cairns
Melbourne
Online
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Term 1 - 2022
Brisbane
Cairns
Melbourne
Online
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Term 3 - 2021
Brisbane
Melbourne
Online
Sydney
Term 2 - 2021
Brisbane
Melbourne
Online
Sydney
Term 1 - 2021
Brisbane
Cairns
Melbourne
Online
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Term 3 - 2020
Brisbane
Melbourne
Online
Sydney
Term 2 - 2020
Brisbane
Cairns
Melbourne
Online
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Term 1 - 2020
Brisbane
Cairns
Melbourne
Online
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Term 3 - 2019
Brisbane
Melbourne
Online
Sydney
Term 2 - 2019
Brisbane
Cairns
Melbourne
Online
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Term 1 - 2019
Brisbane
Cairns
Melbourne
Online
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Term 3 - 2018
Brisbane
Distance
Melbourne
Sydney
Term 2 - 2018
Brisbane
Cairns
Distance
Melbourne
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Term 1 - 2018
Brisbane
Cairns
Distance
Melbourne
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Term 3 - 2017
Students entering the course in Term 3 must be commencing with the first 4 units of the course, and not be eligible for credit for these units from other studies.
Brisbane
Distance
Melbourne
Sydney
Term 2 - 2017
Adelaide
Brisbane
Cairns
Distance
Melbourne
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Term 1 - 2017
Brisbane
Cairns
Distance
Melbourne
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Term 3 - 2016
Students entering the course in Term 3 must be commencing with the first 4 units of the course, and not be eligible for credit for these units from other studies.
Brisbane
Distance
Melbourne
Sydney
Term 2 - 2016
Brisbane
Cairns
Distance
Melbourne
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Term 1 - 2016
Brisbane
Cairns
Distance
Melbourne
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Term 3 - 2015
Students entering the program in Term 3 must be commencing with the first 4 courses of the program, and not be eligible for credit for these courses form other studies.
Brisbane
Distance
Melbourne
Sydney
Term 2 - 2015
Brisbane
Distance
Melbourne
Rockhampton
Sydney
Term 1 - 2015
Brisbane
Distance
Melbourne
Rockhampton
Sydney
Term 3 - 2014
Students entering the program in Term 3 must be commencing with the first 4 courses of the program, and not be eligible for credit for these courses form other studies.
Brisbane
Distance
Melbourne
Sydney
Term 2 - 2014
Brisbane
Distance
Melbourne
Rockhampton
Sydney
Term 1 - 2014
Brisbane
Distance
Melbourne
Rockhampton
Sydney
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For any problems regarding admissions availability for the selected course please contact
13 CQUni (13 27 86) or send us an email at
http://contactus.cqu.edu.au/
Entry Requirements - What do I need to start?
Entry Scores
| Rank Threshold | SR 65 | ATAR 65 |
Academic Requirements
Domestic students - Prerequisites: English (4, SA);
International students - refer to the international student section.
Assumed Knowledge
A recommended study schedule for this program can be obtained from your program advisor. Students may determine their own schedule based upon credit transfers and personal study requirements. It is important to note that full-time students usually enrol in 4 courses per term and part-time students usually enrol in 2 courses per term.
Security Requirements
No information available at this time
Health Requirements
No information available at this time
Fees and Charges
Course Features
Awards and Accreditation
| Interim Awards | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Exit Awards | CA99 - Associate Degree of Information Technology |
| Accreditation |
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Residential School Requirements
No Residential School for this course.
Practicum/Work Placement
| Not applicable |
Previous and Current Enrolments
| Year | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 1003 |
| 2023 | 613 |
| 2022 | 561 |
| 2021 | 447 |
| 2020 | 539 |
Inherent Requirements
There are Inherent Requirements (IRs) that you need to be aware of, and fulfil, to achieve the core learning outcomes of the units and course. IRs are the essential capabilities, knowledge, behaviours and skills that are needed to complete a unit or course.
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.
Examples are:
- Complying with academic and non-academic misconduct policies and procedures such as CQUniversity’s Student Charter, Student Misconduct Policy and Student Behavioural Misconduct Procedures and Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
- Demonstrating honesty and integrity in academic and professional practice.
Examples are:
- Being reflective with personal behaviours appropriate for professional performance and being positive and receptive to processing constructive supervisor/lecturer feedback or criticism.
- Interacting with people from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures in a calm and composed manner in difficult to deal with situations.
Examples are:
- Verbally communicating in the English language with accuracy, appropriateness and effectiveness.
- Actively participating in discussion activities related to the course.
- Using language that is appropriate to the context of the individual, group or workplace.
- Establishing rapport with clients in the delivery of ICT practice and responding appropriately to clients, supervisors and other professionals.
- Using appropriate facial expressions: eye contact, being mindful of space, time boundaries, a range of body movements and gestures.
- Recognising and interpreting non-verbal cues of others and responding appropriately during activities related to the course, as well as in the ICT practice environment.
- Competently and appropriately producing written assessment work in a logical, coherent manner, and with correct grammar and punctuation to the required academic standards.
- Expressing complex and detailed information and knowledge into a logical and legible report, in a timely manner that meets professional standards and clearly communicates the intended message.
- Accurately conveying and documenting information in a written form that meets legal and ICT practice requirements.
- Presenting in front of a range of stakeholders including fellow students, academics, and industry representatives.
Examples are:
- Conceptualising and using appropriate knowledge in response to academic assessment items.
- Applying theoretical knowledge, research evidence, policies and procedures in ICT practice.
- Constructing written text proficiently, in English, using appropriate vocabulary and conventions of speech, including being able to paraphrase, summarise and reference in accordance with appropriate academic conventions.
- Competently reading, writing and accurately interpreting information to convey language effectively in ICT projects and services.
- Producing accurate, concise and clear ICT documentation that meets professional and legal requirements.
Examples are:
- Accurately using a computer in a wide variety of ICT contexts.
- Perceiving colours, tones, motion and depth.
- Perceiving fine detail on a computer screen.
- Discerning an object from its background.
- Creating visual designs and artworks.
- Creating 3D models in a computer.
- Creating video recordings, animations and motion graphics.
- Creating and editing audio recordings.
- Creating and editing soundtracks that are synchronised with video, animation or motion graphics.
- Interacting with a computer through input devices such as a mouse or keyboard.
- Interacting with mobile devices through inputs such as buttons and a touchscreen.
Examples are:
- Actively participating in activities related to the course and professional experience.
- Performing with the required mental energy and endurance in performing ICT skills and services during set time frames.
- Showing persistence when learning a new concept and seeing it as a challenge to be solved rather than an insurmountable obstacle.
Examples are:
- Demonstrating the skills of collaborating with fellow students and colleagues, modifying and reflecting on practice during a project, or modifying and reflecting on work integrated learning in response to supervisor feedback.
- Rapidly building rapport with a client in order to engage them in project management practice, for example taking over a project mid-stream and successfully recovering troubled projects or gathering initial requirements from a client and negotiating project scope.
- Critically self-reflecting on situations that may/may not have gone well, and taking the learning point(s) from that situation.
- Interacting and engaging with individuals and groups in project management practice in a respectful and culturally competent manner in a wide variety of contexts.
- Positively recovering a project from serious problems or risk by means of superior negotiation, influencing and leadership skills to achieve the best possible outcome.
Examples are:
- Competently using a desktop operating system such as Microsoft Windows or Mac OS X.
- Having sufficient computer knowledge and skills to engage in the on-line learning environment that may include completing relevant on-line assessments and participating in on-line forums or responding to emails.
- Competently using a mobile operating system such as iOS or Android.
- Competently using digital media software tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud applications.
- Competently using productivity software such as Microsoft Office.
- Operating electronic devices such as a video camera, a scanner, a tablet computer or a mobile phone.
Core Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Application Development Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Business Analysis Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Network Security Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Course Structure
In order to complete this course, you must:
- Complete the core structure
Core Structure
| Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
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| Available units | ||
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| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| COIT11233 | Information and Communication Technology Foundations | |
| COIS12036 | Human-Computer Interaction | |
| COIS13064 | ICT Project Management | |
| COIT11222 | Programming Fundamentals | |
| COIT11223 | Information Technology and Society | |
| COIT11226 | Systems Analysis | |
| COIT12167 | Database Use and Design | |
| COMM11003 | Career Communications | |
Application Development Major
| Number of units: 7 | Total credit points: 48 |
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| Available units | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| COIT11134 | Object Oriented Programming | |
| COIT12200 | Software Design & Development | |
| COIT13224 | Internet Application Development | |
| COIT13229 | Applied Distributed Systems | |
| COIT13230 | Application Development Project | |
| COIT13234 | Mobile Software Development | |
| COIT13235 | Enterprise Software Development | |
Please note: COIT13230 is a 12 credit point course.
Business Analysis Major
| Number of units: 7 | Total credit points: 48 |
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| Available units | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| COIS12073 | Enterprise Systems | |
| COIT12203 | Workflow Analysis & Management | |
| COIT13231 | Enterprise Analysis and Modelling | |
| COIT13232 | Business Analysis Project | |
| HRMT11010 | Organisational Behaviour | |
| HRMT19020 | Perspectives on Organisational Change | |
| MGMT19114 | Strategic Management | |
Please note: COIT13232 is a 12 credit point course.
Network Security Major
| Number of units: 7 | Total credit points: 48 |
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| Available units | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| COIT13146 | System and Network Administration | |
| COIT12201 | Electronic Crime and Digital Forensics | |
| COIT12202 | Network Security Concepts | |
| COIT13147 | Networks | |
| COIT13152 | Operating Systems | |
| COIT13236 | Cyber Security Project | |
| LAWS11030 | Foundations of Business Law | |
Please note: COIT13236 is a 12 credit point course.
Elective
| Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
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8 Electives
Rules governing electives:
- electives may include general electives from other CQUniversity degrees;
- no more than 6 elective courses may be taken outside the Faculty of Arts, Business, Informatics and Education;
- no more than 2 electives may be Level 1 courses.
Recommended Information Technology Electives
| Available units | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students may choose to do any of the following: | ||
| COIS13013 | Business Intelligence | |
| COIT12204 | Web Site Development | |
| COIT13233 | Knowledge Management Foundations | |
| COIT13237 | Application Development with .NET | |
OR any course from the Bachelor of Information Technology majors as listed above provided all prerequisites have been met. Please seek advice from a Program Advisor.
More Details
Computing Requirements
You will need access to a computer for your studies. Access to the Internet and email is required. Hardware and software specifications change, so if you are purchasing a computer for your studies, you should purchase the best quality and highest capacity (RAM, hard drive, monitor) that you can afford.
Recommended Study Schedule
A recommended study schedule for this course can be obtained from your course advisor. Students may determine their own schedules based on credit transfers and personal study requirements. It is important to note that full-time students usually enrol in 4 units per term and part-time students usually enrol in 2 units per term.
Please note: students must check to see when and where a unit is offered before enrolling. See the unit availability section in this handbook for details.
For Course Planners please refer to the following website https://www.cqu.edu.au/study/future-students/your-journey/enrol/course-planners
CQ18 Bachelor of Information Technology – Application Development major
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 (COIT13239 or COIT13230) 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. Internships cannot be taken at your current employer, or in any other host organisation where a conflict of interest may arise.
To be eligible for the internship, you must pass all of your other units on 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. Due to accreditation requirements, you cannot be awarded credit for this unit based on your previous study or work experience.
Some units are offered in all three teaching terms to assist you in completing 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. Capstone projects can be completed with your current employer if other students in your group are allowed to participate in that project. Approval from the unit coordinator is required before you and your group members commence work on the project.
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. Due to accreditation requirements, you cannot be awarded credit for this unit based on your previous study or work experience.
In certain circumstances, students complete their project before the last term of study. In this situation, approval should be sought from the Head of Course (Undergraduate ICT), and each request will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
CQ18 Bachelor of Information Technology – Business Analysis major
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 (COIT13239 or COIT13232) 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. Internships cannot be taken at your current employer, or in any other host organisation where a conflict of interest may arise.
To be eligible for the internship you must pass all of your other units on 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. Due to accreditation requirements, you cannot be awarded credit for this unit based on your previous study or work experience.
Some units are offered in all three teaching terms to assist you in completing 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. Capstone projects can be completed with your current employer if other students in your group are allowed to participate in that project. Approval from the unit coordinator is required before you and your group members commence work on the project.
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. Due to accreditation requirements, you cannot be awarded credit for this unit based on your previous study or work experience.
In certain circumstances, students complete their project before the last term of study. In this situation, approval should be sought from the Head of Course and each request will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
CQ18 Bachelor of Information Technology – Cyber Security major
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 (COIT13239 or COIT13236) 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. Internships cannot be taken at your current employer, or in any other host organisation where a conflict of interest may arise.
To be eligible for the internship you must pass all of your other units on 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. Due to accreditation requirements, you cannot be awarded credit for this unit based on your previous study or work experience.
Some units are offered in all three teaching terms to assist you in completing 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. Capstone projects can be completed with your current employer if other students in your group are allowed to participate in that project. Approval from the unit coordinator is required before you and your group members commence work on the project.
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. Due to accreditation requirements, you cannot be awarded credit for this unit based on your previous study or work experience.
In certain circumstances, students complete their project before the last term of study. In this situation, approval should be sought from the Head of Course and each request will be determined on a case-by-case basis.