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Bachelor of Information Technology

Provider:
Asia Pacific International College (APIC)
Course Code:
BIT
CRICOS Code:
108728G
Qualification Level:
Bachelor, Undergraduate
Course Area:
Information Technology
Duration:
3-Year
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Course Fees:
AUD 45,600 - 52,800 Per Course
Delivery Mode:
On Campus, Online Delivery
Target:
Domestic, International
Intake:
February, June, October
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Course Overview

The BIT is designed to develop skills and knowledge that will allow graduates to enter the field of information technology. The course provides a solid base in all of the key foundational and important areas of IT, and also provides the opportunity for students to specialise and develop deep knowledge within specific areas. The BIT has been designed to meet the current and growing skill shortage in IT, particularly in the areas of computer networking and cyber security. Students may select advanced units covering key aspects of computer networks and security and graduate with a specialisation in this area. The networking units within the BIT have been designed to ensure graduates have both the knowledge and skills to design and configure large scale enterprise networks. These units also prepare students to be ready to undertake the Cisco Certificate Network Associate exam (CCNA 200-301), that forms a key part of the Cisco set of industry certifications. The cyber security units enable students to understand the latest technologies and trends in cyber defensive strategies and ensure graduates are able to design network systems that are resilient to cyber threats.


Course Structure

The Bachelor of Information Technology consists of the following 24 units of competency:

Compulsory Units:

  1. BIS1001 Foundations of Information Systems 
  2. BIS1002 Data and Information Management 
  3. BIS1003 Introduction to Programming 
  4. BIS2001 IT Infrastructure and Networking 
  5. BIS2002 Systems Analysis and Design 
  6. BIS2003 IS Project Management
  7. BIS2005 Enterprise Architecture 
  8. BUS1001 Professional Development and Business Communication
  9. BUS2003 Sustainability and Ethics

Advanced Level Units: (for General Stream)

  1. BIS2004 Object Oriented Programming 
  2. BIS2006 Management of Information Systems
  3. BIS3001 Data Analytics for Business 
  4. BIS3002 eCommerce & eBusiness Applications 
  5. BIS3004 IS Security and Risk Management 
  6. BIS3005 Cloud Computing

Specialised Units: (for Computer Networks & Security Stream)

  1. BIS3004 IS Security and Risk Management 
  2. BIS3005 Cloud Computing
  3. ICT3050 Routing and Switching 
  4. ICT3051 Enterprise Networking
  5. ICT3052 Digital Forensics 
  6. ICT3053 Cyber Defence

Capstone Units:

  1. ICT3054 IT Capstone Industry Project A 
  2. ICT3055 IT Capstone Industry Project B

Elective Units:

  1. BUS1002 Fundamentals of Management 
  2. BUS1003 Mathematics and Statistics 
  3. BUS1004 Foundations of Accounting 
  4. BUS1006 Introduction to Business Law 
  5. BUS1007 Finance 
  6. BUS2004 Human Resource Management 
  7. BUS2008 Strategic Planning

Note: student who chose to specialise will not need to complete the advanced level units.

Entry Requirement

Admission Requirements
Academic Entry Requirements
Bachelor Degrees (AQF Level 7) 

Applicants must have successfully completed: 
  • Year 12 in Australia with a minimum ATAR of 65; OR 
  • the equivalent to an Australian Year 12 at a recognised overseas institution with an equivalent minimum ATAR of 65 OR 
  • a Certificate IVor higher awarded by a recognised higher education/vocational; OR 
  • a General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (GCE A) with three or more C Grades; OR 
  • a Global Assessment Certificate with an average Grade of 65% or higher; OR 
  • an International Baccalaureate. 
Applicants who do not meet the formal entry requirements may be considered on a case by case basis.
Language Requirement
English Language Requirements
All applicants from a non-English speaking background applying to any AQF Level 7 qualification at APIC must satisfy the following additional English language requirements:

IELTS Academic: overall band score of 6.0 or higher with no band below 5.5 in writing and speaking; OR
IBT (Internet-based TOEFL): Overall score of 65 with a writing section minimum of 21 and speaking 18; OR
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE):Total score of 169 or over and with no band below 162 in writing and speaking; OR
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): Total score of 169 or over and with no band below 162 in writing and speaking ; OR
PTE Academic Module with a minimum score of 50 with a writing and speaking minimum score of 42.
Applicants who do not meet APIC’s English proficiency requirements can be made a conditional offer with a requirement to complete an approved intensive English language course and meet the required standard prior to their commencing their APIC award course.
IELTS Score (Minimum) IELTS Academic: overall band score of 6.0 or higher with no band below 5.5 in writing and speaking
TOEFL-IBT Score (Minimum) IBT (Internet-based TOEFL): Overall score of 65 with a writing section minimum of 21 and speaking 18;
PTE Score (Minimum) PTE Academic Module with a minimum score of 50 with a writing and speaking minimum score of 42.
CAE Score (Minimum) Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): Total score of 169 or over and with no band below 162 in writing and speaking

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this qualification may seek employment as:

  • Solutions Architect
  • Network Designer
  • Data Engineer
  • Software Developer
  • ICT Security Officer
  • Cybersecurity Analyst 

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