Bachelor of Information Technology - Dean's Scholars Program

Overview

• Study in a specialty area such as business process management, data warehousing, digital environments, enterprise systems, network systems, software engineering, or web technologies.
• Graduate accredited by the Australian Computer Society, internationally recognised by the Seoul Accord.
• Develop a major project in your final year to showcase your learning and build your portfolio.
• Opportunity for 6 or 12 months paid industry placement during your course through the Cooperative Education Program.

Details

About this program

The Dean’s Scholars Program provides an enriched course of study for current Year 12 students (or those returning from a gap year) who obtain a high level of achievement in their studies. The Dean’s Scholars Program is the only scholarship and development program of its kind in Queensland, offering outstanding students a scholarship to complete studies in information technology, opportunities to access valuable industry exposure, international exchange programs, and mentoring.

The Program is designed for Australian and international students with an OP 1 or 2 (or equivalent) with outstanding academic ability, leadership potential and active involvement in their school and local community.

If you are accepted into the Dean's Scholars Program, your scholarship will give you a real head start. Opportunities include:

• company site visits with major industry players
• an annual leadership dinner
• industry and professional association networking events
• access to leadership and professional development opportunities
• registration for senior academic, peer and industry mentoring
• early access to leading research in your field.

You'll also receive up to $6,000 per year for the full-time duration of your undergraduate degree.

You'll be encouraged to participate in an exchange program as part of your scholarship experience.

Professional recognition

You will qualify for professional accreditation and employment in the field relevant to the specialisations chosen.

Units

Design your own degree

The Bachelor of Information Technology provides you with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge to become an effective professional. The 24-unit degree comprises:

• 8 core units - 4 introductory units in first semester to introduce you to the breadth of information technology and its relationship to modern society. Then there are 4 advanced units spread over the rest of your degree program to develop your professional skills in preparation for your career
• 4 breadth units (intermediate level units) - these units give you broad technical experience across a range of fields in information technology. They also give you an introduction to choose the specialisation you wish to focus on
• 4 specialisation units (advanced level units) - these units allow you to focus on your chosen area of study, or you may choose to continue to broaden your information technology skills. This option allows you to study across a selection of study areas rather than focusing on one specialisation
• 8 optional units - these units allow you to customise your degree by studying in another professional discipline (for example, business, health, or science). Or you may choose to gain further depth in other areas of information technology.

Your course

Year 1

In your first semester you will explore how information technology has changed the world and what the possibilities are for the future. You will look at the details of information, computing and communication technologies to understand how they work. You will take part in hands-on projects developing small information technology systems.

Core units for Year 1:

• Impact of IT
• Emerging Technology
• Industry Insights
• Building IT Systems.

In Semester 2 you will undertake three breadth units and one optional unit.

Year 2

In your second year you will take part in a collaborative team setting, working on small projects that integrate the skills you learnt during Year 1. You will also start studying more advanced units in your chosen field of specialisation.

Core unit for Year 2:

• Scalable Systems Development.

Throughout Year 2 you will undertake one breadth unit, two specialisation units and four optional units.

Year 3

In third year you will be able to undertake workplace experience opportunities offered by the Faculty, while earning credit towards your degree. You will continue studying in your area of specialisation. In your final semester you will develop a major project, which will showcase what you have learnt during your degree and provide you with a key part of your portfolio when seeking a job.

Core units for Year 3:

• Professional Practice in IT
• The Business of IT
• IT Capstone Project.

Throughout Year 3 you will undertake two specialisation units and three optional units.

Entry requirements

Minimum academic requirements

Did you complete secondary school in Australia?

Course fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.

International students will have one-third of their tuition fees paid by the faculty for the undergraduate and honours programs.

Students are responsible for all other costs associated with their program.
 

Scholarships and financial support

You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.

These scholarships are available for this course:

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