Bachelor of Information Technology
Course Overview
The Bachelor of Information Technology offers a broad understanding of the concepts and practices of information technology and information systems, supported by related areas in data science and technology management. The course focuses on preparing students for the challenges of IT careers in the modern business environment, specifically preparing students for roles in programming, software development, network administration, web development, business analysis, database administration and systems administration. It aims to equip students with the decision-making and critical analysis skills required in systems and data management, as well as a variety of functional areas in business development and project management. There is a particular emphasis on the development of professional and personal skills to underpin success in business. This prepares students to apply their professional knowledge and skills in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) within an industry of their choice.
Course Structure
This qualification may be structured as follows:
Trimester One
- BUS100 Professional Communication Skills
- ICT100 Foundations of Information Systems
- ICT101 Discrete Mathematics for IT
- ICT102 Introduction to Programming
Trimester Two
- ICT103 Systems Analysis and Design
- ICT104 Program Design and Development
- ICT106 Data Communication and Networks
- BUS105 Business Statistics
Trimester Three
- ICT200 Database Design and Development
- ICT204 Project Management
- ICT205 Cyber Security
- IT / General Elective
Trimester Four
- ICT201 Computer Organisation and Architecture
- ICT203 Human Computer Interaction
- IT / General Elective
- IT Elective
Trimester Five
- ICT272 Web Design and Development
- ICT301 Information Technology Project 1
- ICT370 Data Analytics
- IT Elective
Trimester Six
- ICT302 Information Technology Project 2
- ICT303 Professional Ethics in Computing
- IT / General Elective
- IT Elective
Students may choose electives from the following:
- ICT274 E-commerce
- ICT275 Innovation and Technology Management
- ICT304 Enterprise Systems and Architecture
- ICT371 Artificial Intelligence
- ICT372 Mobile Computing
- ICT373 Cloud Computing
- ACC100 Introduction to Accounting
- ACC101 Introduction to Financial Accounting
- ACC200 Introduction to Management Accounting
- BUS101 Introduction to Business Law
- BUS104 Introduction to Marketing
- BUS300 Business Ethics and Sustainability
- BUS302 Entrepreneurship
- BUS304 Consumer Behaviour
- FIN200 Corporate Financial Management
- FIN201 Investment Management
- FIN203 Banking and Finance
- MGT100 Introduction to Management
- MGT200 Organisational Behaviour
- MGT201 Cross Cultural Management
- MGT202 The Learning Organisation
- MGT203 Operations Management
- MGT300 Logistics Management
- MGT301 Change Management
- MGT302 Strategic Management
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Academic Entry Requirements | Higher School Certificate or equivalent with 70% minimum (comparable to an ATAR of 70) or overseas equivalent. |
| Minimum Age to Apply | KOI does not enrol students under 18 years of age. |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | Minimum overall score of 6.0 with no band less than 5.5 |
Career Opportunities
Potential career outcomes include:
- ICT Project Officer
- ICT Business Development Officer
- ICT Business Analyst
- Systems Analyst
- Web Developer
- Development Programmer
- Software and Application Programmer
- Software Engineer
- Database Administration and Support Officer
- Systems Administration and Support Officer
- Network Administration and Support Officer
- ICT Support Technician
- ICT Customer Support Officer
Internship or Work Placement
KOI joined forces with Australian Internships for the Financial Scholarship – Professional Internship Program. Students are offered an opportunity to gain professional work experience aligned to their studies and gain a competitive edge in today’s job market with a fully customised internship.