Accreditation with Australian Qualification Framework
All KOI courses qualify under the Australian Qualification Framework, a national policy that is recognised both in Australia and internationally, which regulates qualifications under the Australian education and training system. This means that KOI is identified as providing its students with recognised quality education for the courses on offer.
The Course Overview – can be used to view the course structure and sequence in which subjects should be studied. All subjects named in the Course Overviews are core subjects and must be studied to satisfy the requirements of the particular award.
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.
Bachelor of Information Technology (098239M)
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.
CAREER OPTIONS
- 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
*Advancement in these roles generally requires additional certification or training
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
General admission criteria apply to the course.
Course Overview
First trimester
| BUS100 | Professional Communication Skills |
| ICT100 | Foundation of Information Systems |
| ICT102 | Introduction to Programming |
| ICT101 | Foundation Mathematics for IT |
Second trimester
| ICT103 | Systems Analysis and Design (ICT100) |
| ICT104 | Program Design and Development (ICT102) |
| ICT106 | Data Communication and Networks |
| BUS105 | Business Statistics |
Third trimester
| ICT200 | Database Design and Development (ICT103) |
| ICT204 | Project Management (ICT103) |
| ICT205 | Cyber Security (ICT106) |
| Elective |
Fourth trimester
| ICT201 | Computer Organisation and Architecture |
| ICT203 | Human Computer Interaction (ICT200) |
| ICT272 | Web Design and Development (ICT103, ICT104 and ICT200) |
| ICT275 | Innovation and Technology Management |
Fifth trimester
| ICT304 | Enterprise Systems and Architecture (ICT103, ICT204) |
| ICT370 | Data Analytics (BUS105) |
| ICT301 | Information Technology Project 1 (ICT104, ICT272) |
| Elective |
Sixth trimester
| ICT373 | Cloud Computing (ICT106) |
| ICT303 | Professional Ethics in Computing |
| ICT302 | Information Technology Project 2 (ICT301, ICT204) |
| Elective |
Electives: Provided 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
ICT 274 E-commerce
ICT 372 Mobile Computing (ICT272, ICT205)
ICT 371 Artificial Intelligence (ICT104, 48 Credit Points)
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
BUS102 Introduction to Microeconomics
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)
FIN202 Financial Institutions (FIN200)
Management Electives
MGT100 Introduction to Management
MGT200 Organisational Behaviour
MGT300 Logistics Management (BUS100, MGT100)
MGT301 Change Management (MGT200)
MGT201 Cross Cultural Management (MGT100)
MGT202 The Learning Organisation (MGT200)
MGT302 Strategic Management (MGT200)