Bachelor of Information Technology
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Year | 2015 course information |
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Award granted | Bachelor of Information Technology |
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Campus | Offered at Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong) |
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Cloud Campus | Yes |
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Duration | 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
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CRICOS course code | 053993D Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong) |
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Deakin course code | S326 |
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Course sub-headings
Course overview
The Bachelor of Information Technology is available as a single degree in the School of Information Technology, and as a combined degree with Business Information Systems.
This course provides a thorough grounding in the basic skills of computing, such as cloud computing, IT security, interactive media or programming. At the same time the program provides the theoretical understanding and experience necessary to enable graduates to keep abreast of this rapidly changing field.
You will not only develop a thorough knowledge of the discipline, its theoretical underpinnings and its technical skills, but also develop a body of experience, build useful systems and lead project teams. Through the study of a core set of information technology units common to all Bachelor of Information Technology degrees at Deakin University and the selection of a variety of IT major sequences and elective studies (both IT course-grouped and units from other disciplines) you can tailor your studies to your own interests and specific career aspirations.
An honours year is available for high-achieving students upon completion of this degree.
Units in the course may include assessment hurdle requirements.
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Information Technology is professionally accredited with the Australian Computer Society (ACS).
Career opportunities
You may find employment in roles such as network officer or manager, IT security officer or manager, object-oriented and procedural programmer, database and web designer and manager, project manager, consultant or system analyst.
Equipment requirements
Students must have access to a suitable computer and a network connection. Information about the hardware and software requirements may be obtained from the School of Information Technology's website www.deakin.edu.au/sebe/it, or by telephone 03 9244 6699.
Course rules
The course comprises a total of 24 credit points, which must include the following:
- 9 core IT units (which includes a compulsory Work Placement unit)
- minimum of 16 SIT Course Grouped Units
- completion of SIT010 Safety Induction Program (0 credit-point compulsory unit)
- at least one IT Major Sequence
- 9 electives (which may be used to complete a second major study)
- level 1 - maximum of 10 credit points
- levels 2 and 3 - minimum of 14 credit points over both levels
- level 3 - minimum of 6 credit points of which at least 4 must be SIT units
Major sequences
Refer to the details of each major sequence for availability.
Students must complete at least one major from the following areas:
Cloud Computing
Game Development
Interactive Media Design
Mobile and Apps Development
Programming
Security
Course structure
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Core Units
SIT010 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SIT101 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SIT103 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SIT104 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SIT105 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SIT202 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SIT223 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SIT302 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SIT306 | Unit description is currently unavailable ^ |
SIT374 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
Note: SIT010 is a 0 credit point safety induction unit.
^ available from 2016 (offered in Trimester 1, trimester 2, trimester 3)
Students should consult their enrolment officer to ensure their course plan meets the course rules detailed above.
Details of major sequences
Game Development - unit set code MJ-S000042
Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online), Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
The game development major sequence provides you with the necessary foundation of skills and knowledge to develop modern computer game software. You will learn how to structure and develop solutions to the complex problems faced by professional game developers, using industry standard programming languages, libraries and development environments to create a range of games and virtual environments.
SIT151 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SIT190 | Unit description is currently unavailable ** |
SIT204 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SIT153 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SIT354 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SIT255 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SIT353 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
**NOTE: students who have completed Mathematical Methods 3 and 4 or equivalent may choose to replace SIT190 with an elective unit
Details of major sequences
Programming - unit set code MJ-S000062
Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online), Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
This sequence equips you with the skills to develop and implement modern computer software on different types of computing platforms, from mobile devices to high performance servers. Graduates will be able to implement complex software, databases and networks in real-world, rapidly changing environments.
SIT102 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SIT232 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SIT221 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SIT203 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SIT321 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SIT323 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
Details of major sequences
Mobile and Apps Development - unit set code MJ-S000061
Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online)
Development and increased use of mobile devices and applications are shaping and changing the way businesses operate and interact with their customers. This major sequence gives you the knowledge
to thrive in the fast-growing field and the skills required to develop profitable apps. You will acquire the capacity to build marketable apps; develop apps for business; and plan, develop and manage app projects.
SIT102 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SIT120 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SIT206 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SIT207 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SIT305 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SIT313 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
Details of major sequences
Cloud Computing - unit set code MJ-S000063
Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
Cloud Computing is a significant development in the IT industry that is having a major impact on how software solutions are developed, deployed, and delivered over the web. In completing the Cloud Computing major you will undertake a study of the concepts and technologies of cloud computing to build the necessary expertise to work effectively in this field, both by exploiting public cloud infrastructure options and through the construction of private cloud infrastructure.
SIT113 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SIT182 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SIT272 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SIT277 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SIT340 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SIT382 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
Details of major sequences
Security - unit set code MJ-S000041
Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online), Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
Gain practical and theoretical knowledge in this critical aspect of IT, with an emphasis on understanding and assessing the need for IT security in a working environment, knowledge of the security solutions available, as well as understanding the business, ethical and legal implications of risk management. You will learn in a leading-edge study environment and graduate as a qualified IT professional.
SIT182 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SIT192 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SIT281 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SIT284 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SIT382 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SIT384 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
Details of major sequences
Interactive Media Design - unit set code MJ-S000043
Burwood (Melbourne)
Combining both technical IT and creative skills, this major cuts across traditional disciplines, allowing you to develop a package of complementary skills that extend the core studies in IT into the design and development of interactive media. You will learn how to design and author multimedia information, create electronic documents, design and manipulate databases and information systems, and develop in-demand interactive media project management skills.
SIT161 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SIT162 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SIT253 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SIT264 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SIT361 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SIT365 | Unit description is currently unavailable |