The Bachelor of Information Technology is accredited by Australian Computer Society (ACS). KOI’s BIT degree satisfies the requirements of knowledge and skills of an ICT professional by ACS. The students will graduate with a degree recognised in Australia and around the world. Further information is available from ACS: Click Here
All KOI courses are accredited by TEQSA (Tertiary Education and Quality Standards Agency) and consistent with the AQF (Australian Qualifications Framework). TEQSA regulates qualifications in the Australian education system.
This means that KOI is recognised as providing its students with quality education for the courses on offer in line with Australia’s Higher Education Standards.
The first two trimesters of the Bachelor of Information Technology provide the underpinning knowledge and skills needed to successfully attempt the higher level subjects in the remaining trimesters.
The subjects in shaded boxes must be studied in the order they are presented as they provide pre-requisite knowledge for other subjects. The remaining subjects (core and elective) have a recommended trimester, but may be studied in other available trimester slots to suit individual student preferences, provided pre-requisites have been completed.
Students may choose any elective subjects from the list following the Course Overview, provided the subject is offered in the trimester they wish to study it and they have met the relevant pre-requisites.
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 Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate current, comprehensive, coherent and connected knowledge.
2. Command the skills for adaptable, lifelong learning to grow in knowledge and skill throughout their lives.
3. Display initiative and responsibility in their professional activities and exercise judgement in planning, problem solving and decision-making
4. Attain an appreciation of diversity in an evolving world.
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Subject Credit Points
Exit Pathways
CAREER OPTIONS
*Advancement in these roles generally requires additional certification or training
PATHWAY TO FURTHER STUDIES
Graduates of the Bachelor in Information Technology will be eligible to apply for admission into a number of postgraduate qualifications in Australia and overseas. Graduates may also apply to study the Masters of Information Technology with KOI. Graduates will also satisfy Australian Computing Society’s requirements of knowledge and skills of an ICT professional.
STUDENT PROFILE
The table in the pop-up window here gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students at KOI. It provides data on students that commenced Bachelor of Information Technology study and passed the census date in the most relevant recent intake period for which data are available, including those admitted through all offer rounds, across all Australian campuses, and international students studying in Australia.
ATAR PROFILE
The table in the pop-up window here gives ATAR profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in Trimester 1, 2023
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
General admission criteria apply to the course.
1. Students commencing in T322 click here
2. Students commenced in T221 or earlier, click here
BUS100 | Professional Communication Skills |
ICT100 | Foundations of Information Systems |
ICT101 | Discrete Mathematics for IT |
ICT102 | Introduction to Programming |
ICT103 | Systems Analysis and Design (ICT100) |
ICT104 | Program Design and Development (ICT102) |
ICT106 | Data Communication and Networks |
BUS105 | Business Statistics |
ICT200 | Database Design and Development (ICT103) |
ICT204 | Project Management (ICT103) |
ICT205 | Cyber Security (ICT106) |
IT / General Elective |
ICT201 | Computer Organisation and Architecture (6 subjects completed) |
ICT203 | Human Computer Interaction (6 subjects completed) |
IT / General Elective | |
IT Elective |
ICT272 | Web Design and Development (ICT104, ICT200) |
ICT301 | Information Technology Project 1 (Pre-req: ICT204, Co-req: ICT272) Second-last trimester ONLY (ICT302 must be enrolled in a consecutive trimester) |
ICT370 | Data Analytics (BUS105) |
IT Elective |
ICT302 | Information Technology Project 2 (ICT301) Last trimester ONLY |
ICT303 | Professional Ethics in Computing (12 subjects completed) |
IT / General Elective | |
IT Elective |
Electives: Provided that pre-requisites have been met, and the subject is offered in the trimester, students may choose any electives from the list below. (Pre-requisite shown in brackets.)
Information Technology Electives
ICT274 E-commerce
ICT275 Innovation and Technology Management (6 subjects completed)
ICT304 Enterprise Systems and Architecture (ICT103 & ICT204)
ICT371 Artificial Intelligence (ICT104 & 12 subjects completed)
ICT372 Mobile Computing (ICT272 & ICT205)
ICT373 Cloud Computing (ICT106)
Accounting Electives
ACC100 Introduction to Accounting
ACC101 Introduction to Financial Accounting (ACC100)
ACC200 Introduction to Management Accounting (ACC100)
Business Electives
BUS101 Introduction to Business Law
BUS104 Introduction to Marketing
BUS300 Business Ethics and Sustainability (BUS100 & MGT100)
BUS302 Entrepreneurship (BUS104)
BUS304 Consumer Behaviour (BUS104)
Finance Electives
FIN200 Corporate Financial Management
FIN201 Investment Management (FIN200)
FIN203 Banking and Finance (FIN200)
Management Electives
MGT100 Introduction to Management
MGT200 Organisational Behaviour
MGT201 Cross Cultural Management (MGT100)
MGT202 The Learning Organisation (MGT200)
MGT203 Operations Management
MGT300 Logistics Management (BUS100 & MGT100)
MGT301 Change Management (MGT200)
MGT302 Strategic Management (MGT200)