Bachelor of Information Technology

Our newly restructured information technology degree gives you the flexibility to complete stand-alone core subjects along with an in-depth specialisation of your choice. You may also enrol in electives from across the university, complementing your it studies to tailor your own unique study plan. 

• Throughout the program, you will develop strong communication, academic, programming and problem-solving skills – critical attributes for success in the IT sector. Your acquired skills will help you facilitate smooth communication with software developers in web design, systems modelling and user experience. The Federation University Co-operative Model will accelerate your career by putting you at the heart of education and industry. 
• Federation Co-op creates a direct connection between students and employers, via paid placements, career preparation and workplace skill development, supported by a leader in student support, skills development and social equity. Our industry stakeholders are excited about Federation Co-op as it addresses skill shortages by inviting them to collaborate on our courses, to identify the real skills that our students need to succeed in their chosen industry. Co-op means you can succeed wherever you start on your study journey. Federation has the know-how to deliver Co-op through our award-winning relationships with industry, including our 25+ year partnership with IBM, and our extensive research into the co-op model’s success in the USA, Canada and Europe for generations of students.
• Work and world ready graduates.  We prepare our students through mandatory career development units, so you will be ready to enter the workforce during your co-operative placements, and through transferable World Ready Skills, so you are workforce ready when you graduate, regardless of your background before going to uni.
• Real experience in your chosen profession. Every Co-op student completes a minimum of 60 days’ paid placement relevant to their course – contributing directly to course credits – either full time over one semester, part time over an extended period or in blocks embedded into your subjects. Co-op offers flexibility to suit our students’ commitments and course.
• Co-design, co-develop and co-delivered with industry. We work with employers, industry, students and alumni to co-design, co-develop and co-deliver a comprehensive set of structured, assessed Co-operative Experiential Learning activities.

Sample structure

• Sample structures are just one example of the many options available within your chosen course. Please contact IIBIT for further information on available options. Please note this is a sample structure only and is not to be used for enrolment purposes. To enroll, please Student Administration @IIBIT for your individual course structure. for your individual course structure or view our enrolment information page.

Pathways/Alternative Entry

• Credit will be considered if you have successfully completed higher education or TAFE studies. Advanced standing will be determined on an individual basis, depending on your eligibility for credit transfer, prior experience and qualifications. If you are seeking alternate entry into the Bachelor of Information Technology (Networking and Security) you can consider applying for the following programs: Diploma of Information Technology, Diploma of Digital Media Technologies, Foundation Access Studies Program (FAST) Program - designed to provide you an alternate entry into tertiary study. Enrol in single units (courses): ITECH1101 IT Problem Solving (Semester 1) and ITECH1103 Big Data And Analytics (Semester 2). Re-apply with credit to the Bachelor of Information Technology for the next semester. Students can progress to the Bachelor of Science (Honours) as a prelude to a higher degree in research or a professional qualification. Diploma of Information Technology (Higher Education)

Career opportunities include:  

• Applications Developer
• IT Consultant
• Integration Analyst
• Computer Engineer
• Multimedia Application Developer
• Multimedia Developer
• Network Engineer
• Network Manager
• Programmer
• Software Engineer
• Support Officer
• Systems Administrator
• Systems Analyst
• Systems Designer
• Systems Manager
• Team Leader
• Training Officer
• Web Designer
• Business Intelligence Officer
• Communications Officer
• Database Administrator Developer
• Computer Systems Engineer
• Data Warehouse Administrator
• Hardware Technician