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  • CRICOS Course Code – 114038E
  • Course ID – CRS1401461
  • AQF level – 7
  • Mode of Study – Blended
  • Outcome – Bachelor of Information Technology

The Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) is designed to position graduates as professional software developers. It has been designed to provide a thorough understanding and application of fundamental principles of Information Technology, such as problem investigation, requirements elicitation, solution design, software implementation, and deployment. Graduates of this course will have the opportunity and ability to engage in Information Technology projects, where they can practice their professional and technical abilities.

Students are encouraged to bring your own device (BYOD) for studying.

What You Will Study

The Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) is designed to position graduates as professional software developers. It has been designed to provide a thorough understanding and application of fundamental principles of Information Technology such as problem investigation, requirements elicitation, solution design, software implementation, and deployment. Graduates of this course will have the opportunity and ability to engage with Information Technology projects where they can practice their professional and technical abilities.

The Bachelor of Information Technology has been designed to create professionals equipped with the toolkit they need to tackle today’s most pressing issues in developing complex information systems and software applications for businesses and organisations, provide an understanding of theoretical and technological advances in modern software development while addressing ethical, cultural, and sustainability requirements. Innovative and creative software development permeate the course, representing areas of knowledge where graduates will have substantial awareness and highly developed skills.

Students have the opportunity to study current trends and predict future ones in the area of innovative software design patterns and their associated technologies. A double subject Capstone subject will enable students to assure Graduate Attributes, and synthesise all skills and knowledge in an applied task. Some students will engage in their own entrepreneurial venture and others will apply their skills to industry based projects.

The core consists of foundation studies in first year such as professional communication, system analysis, programming and networking, Databases, Human Computer Interaction and the role of IT in Society. Whilst beginning to build their technical IT knowledge students also develop important professional skills and, in line with AIAT’s vision and values, an understanding of the role that IT plays in global citizenship.

Additional core courses in second year enable students to study digital innovation and entrepreneurship and service delivery and management in organisations. They will develop an understanding of how IT plays a key role in the transformation of existing organisations and how they can apply their skills to the creation of new business ventures.

The major and extended major in software development is designed to give students strong technical skills across a broad range of application areas. They will learn how to apply analytical techniques to complex problems in order to generate user requirements and solution ideas. Through the use of a range of modern tools and processes, they will learn to create designs for software solutions that consider user requirements and the need to create systems that are reliable and secure. Using a range of programming languages, tools, development, and engineering methods they will build and test software applications and systems for multiple platforms including web and cloud applications, enterprise and distributed systems.

In the extended major students will have the opportunity to develop further specialist skills in the areas of the Internet of Things, Vision Systems, Business Intelligence and mobile applications. A two-semester final year Capstone project allows students to apply a broad range of skills to a significant project.

Course Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the BIT, students will be able to:

  • Use discipline knowledge, critical thinking, information gathering, innovative problem solving skills and judgement to analyse complex problems.
  • Use contemporary methods and tools to design software solutions which meet user requirements including the need for security and reliability and which take account of legal, ethical, social and cultural issues and the potential benefits and risks associated with new technologies.
  • Apply contemporary processes, advanced tools, languages and best practices to build, test and assure software solutions.
  • Use innovative thinking, advanced technologies and client focused service delivery models to contribute to the transformation of existing organisations and the creation of new business ventures.
  • Communicate effectively using appropriate interpersonal, intercultural, professional, and technical communication skills and develop appropriate written reports and oral presentations for a variety of audiences.
  • Work independently and as a member of a team utilising appropriate project management processes to deliver solutions to complex problems.
  • Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, ethical conduct and commitment to sustainability and social responsibility as a professional and citizen in a global context.
  • Reflect on personal performance, learning, and self-management as a basis for continuing professional and personal development and lifelong learning.

Course Duration

The Bachelor of Information Technology is a 3-year full-time course (or equivalent part-time). It is normally delivered over 6 study periods (2 study periods per year). Each study period consists of 12 teaching weeks plus a mid-study period break of 1 week and 2 assessment weeks.

Full-time students will normally enroll in 4 subjects per study period (8 subjects per year).

Please allocate 10 hours per week for each subject. This includes 3 contact hours face-to-face on campus, plus 7 hours for personal/private study, totaling 40 hours per week for full-time study.

Students undertaking blended learning mode will attend lectures/seminars on campus. They will also submit assignments and complete some collaborative work online.

Total Course Hours
Contact Hours864
Personal Study Hours2496
Total Course Hours3360

Course Structure

The Bachelor of Information Technology is an undergraduate qualification consisting of 24 subjects (240 credit points), taught face to face in English, which normally takes three years of full-time study or part-time equivalent. The course structure consists of:
  • 12 core IT subjects including 2 capstone project subjects, and
  • an IT major of 8 subjects, and
  • either 4 minor subjects or an extended IT major of 4 subjects.
To be awarded the Bachelor of Information Technology with a specialisation in Software Development, students must complete 24 subjects (240 credit points) which must include the 12 core subjects and the software development major of 8 subjects listed below. The maximum duration to complete the course is 8 years.

Year 1

Study Period Subject Code Subject Name Subject Type / Major Pre/Co-requisites Mode of Delivery Credit Points
1 COM101 Professional Communication Skills for ICT Core NA F2F 10
1 NET101 Networked Infrastructure Foundations Core NA F2F 10
1 PRO101 Programming Fundamentals Core NA F2F 10
1 Elective Elective NA F2F 10
2 SYS101 Systems Analysis and Design Core NA F2F 10
2 COM102 Information Technology and Society Core COM101 F2F 10
2 DAT101 Database Design and Implementation Core NA F2F 10
2 Elective Elective NA F2F 10

Year 2

Study Period Subject Code Subject Name Subject Type / Major Pre/Co-requisites Mode of Delivery Credit Points
3 ENG201 Human-Computer Interaction Core PRO101 and SYS101 F2F 10
3 COM203 Information Technology Entrepreneurship and Innovation Core COM102 F2F 10
3 PRO204 Web Application Development Major: SD PRO102 and DAT101 and ENG201 F2F 10
3 Elective Elective NA F2F 10
4 COM204 IT Service Delivery and Management Core NA F2F 10
4 ENG204 Software Design and Development Major: SD DAT101 and ENG202 F2F 10
4 SYS202 ICT Project Management Core / Elective SYS101 F2F 10
4 Elective Elective NA F2F 10

Year 3

Study Period Subject Code Subject Name Subject Type / Major Pre/Co-requisites Mode of Delivery Credit Points
5 ENG303 Cloud Computing for Smart Applications Major: SD NET101 F2F 10
5 CAP301 Final Project A (Analysis and Design) Core All level 200 Core and Major subjects F2F 10
5 PRO305 Introduction to the Internet of Things Major: SD / Elective ENG203 and PRO102 F2F 10
5 Elective Elective NA F2F 10
6 PRO307 Enterprise Software Development Major: SD ENG203 F2F 10
6 DAT302 Applications of Business Intelligence Major: SD DAT101 and COM204 F2F 10
6 CAP302 Final Project B (Implementation) Core / Elective CAP301 F2F 10
6 Elective Elective NA F2F 10

Career Outcomes

In general, IT specialists are sought after in nearly every business or organisation and in a range of employment fields from finance, medicine, arts, education, the military, manufacturing to high-tech business. Job opportunities include:

  • Developer Programmer
  • Analyst Programmer
  • Web Developer
  • Software Engineer
  • ICT Support Technician
  • ICT Support Engineer
  • ICT Systems Test Engineer
  • Information Analyst Officer

Course Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Information Technology Course Entry Requirements
Course:Bachelor of Information Technology
Minimum age criteria: all applicantsTo be eligible for admission, the applicant must be at least 18 years of age on the course commencement date.
Applicants with higher education study: (bridging or enabling course)A completed or partly completed qualification at AQF level 5 (Diploma) or above from an Australian higher education institution or an equivalent overseas higher education qualification.
Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study:A completed Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification at AQF Level 4 (Certificate IV) or above from an Australian vocational education institution or an equivalent overseas vocational education qualification.
Applicants with work and life experience:
  • a Special Tertiary Admission Test (STAT) percentile rank or equivalent, or
  • a completed foundation studies or preparatory program that is recognised for admission purposes.
Applicants with recent secondary education:Completion of an Australian Year 12 secondary education qualification with a minimum ATAR of 60 or equivalent qualification from an overseas institution.
Assumed knowledge: all applicantsIt is assumed the applicant has studied mathematics or a related subject in the final year of secondary education or equivalent. If they do not have the subject knowledge, they are encouraged to participate in support activities provided by AIAT.
Additional admission criteria for international students:

Applicants must meet the English Language requirements set out in AIAT’s Admission Procedure:

  • Completed two years or more of study in Australia; or
  • Successful completion of an Australian Year 12 program; or
  • Completion of an English language course approved by AIAT from a registered English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) provider; or
  • Achievement of minimum requirements in an approved English language test no more than 24 months before AIAT commencement, including:
    • IELTS (Academic) Overall 6.0 (min. score of 5.5 for each subscale)
    • TOEFL paper-based score of 550 (min. 4.5 TWE)
    • TOEFL iBT score of 60 (min.18 in writing)
    • PTE score of 50 (no skill score < 42)
    • CAE Level B2 (169)
Special entry pathway: (exceptional circumstances)

Applicants may be eligible for special entry in exceptional circumstances as per AIAT’s Admissions Policy.

Special Entry: Applicants whose study has been impacted by circumstances like disability, illness, or family disruption will be given special consideration based on the evidence they provide. Eligible applicants may demonstrate suitability through:

  • Written or numerical tasks
  • An interview
  • A written assignment demonstrating relevant knowledge
  • A statement from a previous institution
  • Other requested evidence
Applicants with Indigenous Australian background:Applicants are required to confirm their Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander heritage for priority admission and scholarship access. For support during the application process, they may contact the Director of Learning and Teaching.
Additional Note: Assessment of admission requirements follows AIAT’s Admissions Policy and Procedures. Meeting minimum criteria does not guarantee a course place.

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