Program Overview

The world is undergoing an information explosion at the same time business is becoming more competitive. People with the skills to help businesses and society innovate are in demand.

In the Bachelor of Information Technology, you’ll acquire foundational skills in programming, data storage and modelling, networking and cybersecurity. You’ll develop broad and coherent knowledge and skills from an area of information technology – such as software design and construction, applied data modelling and analysis, or security problem detection and mitigation – and learn how to apply that knowledge to solve real-world problems. And you’ll learn how to relate your knowledge and skills in information technology to a broader societal context, and make sound decisions regarding ethical and security concerns.

Major: Cyber Security
With one third of Australian businesses having already been the victims of cybercrime and the cost of cyber attacks estimated to exceed $1 billion per year, cybersecurity experts are in demand to deal with threats to or vulnerabilities in computers, data, networks and programs.

The Cyber Security major will provide you with the foundational knowledge you’ll need to create and manage an effective cybersecurity environment for commercial, private and industrial applications. It emphasises concepts, insights and skills that will enable you to increase data security, provide data assurance and protect privacy.

The Artificial Intelligence major will develop your understanding of the capabilities and limitations of AI systems. You’ll consider ethical and legal questions about AI systems, and learn about core AI techniques and the business context in which they operate. You’ll have many opportunities to undertake practical hands-on experience developing and assessing AI-solutions for business, ensuring you have the essential knowledge and skills needed for an IT career working with AI systems.