Information Technology

IT professionals work with computer hardware and software, including the screen you're looking at, the network you're connected to, and the software you're using right now. If you're interested in a career in computing, this is the degree for you.

• The Bachelor of Information Technology will prepare you for a career working with computers and information, where you'll apply technical skills to solve problems, support innovation, and improve communication between people.
• Choose to complete one or two majors, or an extended major. Majors cover topics relevant to computer hardware, software, and user experience. Majors are also optional – if you prefer, you can study a mix of courses.
• Complete a range of compulsory courses that will build your core knowledge about software and hardware. You'll study topics including software engineering, design, mathematics, information systems, and more.
• Benefit from a program developed through strong industry consultation with our Industry Advisory Board. The board is made up of multinational companies including Boeing, Microsoft, Virgin, Accenture and SAP, as well as smaller local startups.

The following is a list of majors available in the Bachelor of Information Technology.

Computer Systems and Networks

The Computer Systems and Networks major will teach you how software is controlled on one or many computers, including security, networking and operating systems. It's a very technical major and you'll need strong conceptual and programming skills to do well. Courses focus on programming, computer architecture, computer networks, operating systems, distributed computing and systems security, as well as a variety of distributed software applications (internet applications, mobile computing, embedded computing and ubiquitous computing).

Enterprise Information Systems (Dual Major)

Enterprise information systems power businesses and organisations. The Enterprise Information Systems major provides you with a strong foundation in designing enterprise-wide and multi-enterprise information systems. You'll also study a range of business electives. During your studies, you'll not only learn how to create large, effective and efficient information systems, but also how to incorporate business process and management knowledge into the system's development in order to maximise the system's performance.

Software Design

Software designers create and manage software applications including games and a number of different tools and systems used by individuals and organisations. These applications, tools and systems are often a part of large and complex ICT networks. Courses in this major focus on topics including programming, software engineering, and the software process, as well as software applications involving Internet design, human-computer interaction, algorithms, data structures, and concurrency.

Software Information Systems

Information systems are integral to almost every organisation in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. In this major you'll develop the skills to design and build the information systems used everywhere in modern life: in retail, banking, healthcare, transport, education, entertainment, science and engineering. The courses in this major span the lifecycle of information systems, including data acquisition, modelling, storage, retrieval, transformation, presentation, and analytics. By the final year of your program, you'll be capable of creating reliable, secure, scalable and user-friendly information systems.

User Experience Design

New technologies only succeed if they work for people. User Experience (UX) designers are the people who ensure the design of software, websites, or technologies meets their intended use – from commercial software to personal fitness apps to games, and everything in between. The User Experience Design major is for anyone who wants to work in the multi-skilled field of human-centred design. UX designers work across all sectors of ICT, where their combination of people skills, creativity and technical abilities are in demand. Courses in this major focus on design skills and creativity, programming, and prototyping in different media. Design skills are consolidated in Design Computing studio courses.

All international applicants need to meet the minimum entry score for admission into this program.

If you’re currently studying year 12 (or equivalent) in Australia or New Zealand, you need to meet this program’s minimum OP or Rank score.

If you’re currently completing your senior schooling elsewhere, you need to meet this program’s minimum equivalent international entry score.

Prerequisites

Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) English and Mathematics B.

English Proficiency

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6

International students are eligible to apply for a number of scholarships and prizes. These may be offered by the University, the Australian Government, foreign governments, or private organisations.