CG99 Bachelor of Information Technology (Co-op)

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete the core structure
  2. Complete 1 major
  3. Complete 1 minor
Core Structure
Number of units: 8 Total credit points: 48

You are to complete an industry work placement, a major, a minor, 3 elective units and 8 core units.

You will undertake a twelve-week, full-time industry work placement. The maximum duration may be extended to six months if the job is part-time.

You can choose one of the following majors:

  • Application Development involves using tools, techniques, and programming languages to develop systems. In this major, you will study concepts such as the architectural design of an application including how to break up an application and distribute its components across a networked system, and the development of mobile and internet applications. You will gain skills in software development, including the ability to design, implement, and manage applications using programming languages, tools, and techniques that support scalable and modular system design.
  • Business Data Analytics will help you gain knowledge of enterprise analysis concepts. You will use various tools and techniques to study the business environment and contribute to the development of IT applications to support business goals. You will gain data modelling, visualisation, and analysis skills that will help you identify and manage the changes needed to introduce an information system into an organisation.
  • Cyber Security will develop your understanding of information, networks, and system security issues and develop skills to detect and prevent different types of security attacks. You will also develop skills in digital forensics in the investigation of eCrime activities.
  • Artificial Intelligence will develop your understanding of intelligent systems and how data‑driven and computational techniques can be used to address complex real‑world problems. In this major, you will study core areas such as machine learning, deep learning, data analytics, computer vision, and natural language processing, including how AI models are designed, trained, evaluated, and deployed.
    You will gain practical skills in developing AI‑enabled applications using contemporary programming languages, tools, and frameworks, and learn how AI systems support decision‑making across a range of organisational and industry contexts. The major also develops awareness of ethical, legal, and societal considerations associated with the responsible deployment of artificial intelligence, preparing graduates for a rapidly evolving industry where AI skills are increasingly in demand.

You can choose one of the following minors provided it is not the same as your major:

  • Animation and Motion Graphics. This minor develops your skills in animation, motion graphics, 3D computer graphics and 3D character design. You will work with industry-standard software tools such as Autodesk Maya, Adobe After Effects and Adobe Photoshop.
  • Application Development. You will develop skills in developing user interfaces using front-end frameworks (e.g. those based on JavaScript) and building server-side functionality using back-end programming languages such as Java.
  • Business Data Analytics. You will develop skills to determine and specify ICT and business requirements using techniques such as Business Process Modelling.
  • Artificial Intelligence. You will develop your practical skills in developing AI‑enabled applications using contemporary programming languages, tools, and frameworks.
  • Cyber Security. Develops your understanding of information, networks and system security issues and develops your skills to detect and prevent different types of security attacks.
  • Emerging Technologies. You will study concepts such as artificial intelligence, data science and blockchain technologies.
  • Entrepreneurship. ICT professionals benefit from understanding entrepreneurship. Everything we buy, whether a product or service, is evidence of entrepreneurial endeavour. From understanding consumer or business needs, you will acquire skills that will contribute to the successful development, launch and management of innovative ideas that add value to future users.
  • ICT Management. The introduction of ICT systems requires organisations to change. ICT managers are required to help organisations manage such changes. If you study this minor, you will acquire skills to contribute to ICT cyber security, knowledge and change management.
  • Interactive Media Development. This minor includes units of study in web application development, game design and game development. You will develop skills with industry-standard software tools such as Adobe Dreamweaver and Unity.
  • Mathematics. By studying mathematics at university, you will develop skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, modelling, scholarship, analysis and research. Analytical and quantitative skills are sought after by a wide range of employers. A sound knowledge of mathematics is important in science, economics, medicine and engineering. Mathematics is required for decision making and quantitative activities in commerce, industry and education. Successful companies and organisations know their competitive edge depends on the analytical and quantitative skills of their workforce, and therefore seek employees with sound mathematics training.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
COIT11222 Programming Fundamentals
COIT11226 Systems Analysis
COIT11238 Networked Infrastructure Foundations
COIT11239 Professional Communications Skills for ICT
COIT11237 Database Design & Implementation
COIS12036 Human-Computer Interaction
COIT11223 Information Technology and Society
COIT12208 ICT Project Management

You might be required to enrol in some units in online mode depending on the campuses. Term 3 units are not offered on some campuses. If you want to study in Term 3 on the campus at which a unit is not available, you will need to enrol in online mode.

Application Development Major
Number of units: 8 Total credit points: 54

Application Development involves using tools, techniques, and programming languages to develop systems. In this major you will study concepts such as the architectural design of an application including how to break up an application and distribute its components across a networked system, and the development of mobile and internet applications. You will become an advanced, enterprise-ready developer.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
COIT11134 Object Oriented Programming
COIT12200 Software Design & Development
COIT13229 Applied Distributed Systems
COIT13234 Mobile Software Development
COIT13235 Enterprise Software Development
COIT12207 Internet Applications
COIT13243 Professional Practice in ICT
COIT13238 Industry Work Placement

You will undertake a twelve-week, full-time industry work placement. The maximum duration may be extended to six months if the job is part-time.

You might be required to enrol in some units in online mode depending on the campuses. Term 3 units are not offered on some campuses. If you want to study in Term 3 on the campus at which a unit is not available, you will need to enrol in online mode.

A placement cannot be guaranteed as it is subject to your acceptance by a host organisation and your placement cannot be taken at any host organisation where a conflict of interest may arise.

Artificial Intelligence Major
Number of units: 8 Total credit points: 54

Artificial Intelligence involves using data, statistical thinking, and intelligent technologies to solve complex problems and generate meaningful insights. In this major you will study concepts such as the foundations of AI and how intelligent systems are designed and applied, the role of data science and statistics in understanding and interpreting information, and the use of computer vision for analysing images and visual data. You will also explore how AI is reshaping modern software development practices and gain hands-on experience applying these skills through a capstone project in a real-world context. You will become a confident, work-ready professional equipped to contribute to AI-driven solutions across industries such as healthcare, agriculture, business, government, and technology.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
STAT11048 Essential Statistics
COIT12213 Applied Artificial Intelligence
COIT12209 Data Science
COIT12204 AI-Assisted Software Development
COIT13244 Advanced Artificial Intelligence
COIT13242 Artificial Intelligence for Vision Analytics
COIT13243 Professional Practice in ICT
COIT13238 Industry Work Placement

You will undertake a twelve-week, full-time industry work placement. The maximum duration may be extended to six months if the job is part-time.

You might be required to enrol in some units in online mode depending on the campuses. Term 3 units are not offered on some campuses. If you want to study in Term 3 on the campus at which a unit is not available, you will need to enrol in online mode.

A placement cannot be guaranteed as it is subject to your acceptance by a host organisation and your placement cannot be taken at any host organisation where a conflict of interest may arise.

Business Data Analytics Major
Number of units: 8 Total credit points: 54

The Business Data Analytics major will help you gain knowledge of enterprise analysis concepts. You will use various tools and techniques to study the business environment and contribute to the development of IT applications to support business goals. You will gain data modelling, visualisation, and analysis skills to become an expert in identifying and managing the changes needed to introduce an information system into an organisation.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
COIT11240 Dashboard Design and Visualisation
COIS12073 Enterprise Systems
COIT12203 Workflow Analysis & Management
COIT12209 Data Science
COIT13231 Enterprise ICT Governance, Risk and Compliance
COIS13013 Business Intelligence
COIT13243 Professional Practice in ICT
COIT13238 Industry Work Placement

You will undertake a twelve-week, full-time industry work placement. The maximum duration may be extended to six months if the job is part-time.

You might be required to enrol in some units in online mode depending on the campuses. Term 3 units are not offered on some campuses. If you want to study in Term 3 on the campus at which a unit is not available, you will need to enrol in online mode.

A placement cannot be guaranteed as it is subject to your acceptance by a host organisation and your placement cannot be taken at any host organisation where a conflict of interest may arise.

Cyber Security Major
Number of units: 8 Total credit points: 54

The Cyber Security major will develop your understanding of information, networks, and system security issues and develop skills to detect and prevent different types of security attacks. You will also develop skills in digital forensics in the investigation of eCrime activities.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
COIT12201 Electronic Crime and Digital Forensics
COIT12202 Network Security Concepts
COIT12206 TCP/IP Principles and Protocols
COIT11241 Cybersecurity Technologies
COIT13146 System and Network Administration
COIT13240 Applied Cryptography
COIT13243 Professional Practice in ICT
COIT13238 Industry Work Placement

You will undertake a twelve-week, full-time industry work placement. The maximum duration may be extended to six months if the job is part-time.

You might be required to enrol in some units in online mode depending on the campuses. Term 3 units are not offered on some campuses. If you want to study in Term 3 on the campus at which a unit is not available, you will need to enrol in online mode.

A placement cannot be guaranteed as it is subject to your acceptance by a host organisation and your placement cannot be taken at any host organisation where a conflict of interest may arise.

Application Development Minor
Number of units: 4 Total credit points: 24

Application developers need to be able to develop using both front end languages such as HTML and CSS and back end languages such as Java.

If you are a Cyber Security Major, Artificial Intelligence or Business Data Analytics Major, you could take this minor to develop skills in areas such as Internet applications and Enterprise software development.

This minor is not available to you if you are an Application Development Major.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
COIT11134 Object Oriented Programming
COIT12200 Software Design & Development
COIT12207 Internet Applications
COIT13235 Enterprise Software Development

You might be required to enrol in some units in online mode depending on the campuses. Term 3 units are not offered on some campuses. If you want to study in Term 3 on the campus at which a unit is not available, you will need to enrol in online mode.

Artificial Intelligence Minor
Number of units: 4 Total credit points: 24

If you are a Cyber Security Major, Application Development or Business Data Analytics Major, you could take this minor to develop your skills in developing AI‑enabled applications using contemporary programming languages, tools, and frameworks.

This minor is not available to you if you are an Artificial Intelligence Major.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
STAT11048 Essential Statistics
COIT12204 AI-Assisted Software Development
COIT12213 Applied Artificial Intelligence
COIT13244 Advanced Artificial Intelligence

You might be required to enrol in some units in online mode depending on the campuses. Term 3 units are not offered on some campuses. If you want to study in Term 3 on the campus at which a unit is not available, you will need to enrol in online mode.

Business Data Analytics Minor
Number of units: 4 Total credit points: 24

Business analysts need to be able to determine and specify ICT and business requirements using techniques such as Business Process Modelling.

If you are an Application Development Major, Artificial Intelligence or Cyber Security Major, you could take this minor to develop skills in areas such as enterprise systems. This minor is not available to you if you are undertaking the Business Data Analytics Major.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
COIT11240 Dashboard Design and Visualisation
COIS12073 Enterprise Systems
COIT12203 Workflow Analysis & Management
COIT13231 Enterprise ICT Governance, Risk and Compliance

You might be required to enrol in some units in online mode depending on the campuses. Term 3 units are not offered on some campuses. If you want to study in Term 3 on the campus at which a unit is not available, you will need to enrol in online mode.

Cyber Security Minor
Number of units: 4 Total credit points: 24

If you are an Application Development Major, Artificial Intelligence or a Business Data Analytics Major, you could take this minor to develop your understanding of information, networks, and system security issues and develop skills to detect and prevent different types of security attacks.

This minor is not available to you if you are undertaking the Cyber Security Major.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
COIT11241 Cybersecurity Technologies
COIT12202 Network Security Concepts
COIT12206 TCP/IP Principles and Protocols
COIT13146 System and Network Administration

You might be required to enrol in some units in online mode depending on the campuses. Term 3 units are not offered on some campuses. If you want to study in Term 3 on the campus at which a unit is not available, you will need to enrol in online mode.

Emerging Technologies Minor
Number of units: 4 Total credit points: 24

In this minor you will study concepts such as artificial intelligence, data science and blockchain technologies. This minor is available to all majors. 

You must complete a total of four units. This includes two compulsory units and two optional units.

For those students wishing to study Cyber Security Major & Emerging Technologies Minor, there is a common unit: COIT11241 Cybersecurity Technologies. To replace this unit, students may complete COIT12209, COIT12212 or COIT12213.


For those students wishing to study Artificial Intelligence Major & Emerging Technologies Minor, there are 2 common units: COIT12209 Data Science & COIT12213 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence. To replace these units, students should complete COIT11241 & COIT12212.


For those students wishing to study Business Data Analytics Major & Emerging Technologies Minor, there is a common unit: COIT12209 Data Science. To replace this unit, students may complete COIT11241, COIT12212 or COIT12213.

 

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
COIT12211 Introduction to Blockchain Technologies
COIS13034 Cloud Based Smart Applications Management
Available units
Students must complete 2 from the following units:
COIT11241 Cybersecurity Technologies
COIT12209 Data Science
COIT12212 Cyber Security Management
COIT12213 Applied Artificial Intelligence

You might be required to enrol in some units in online mode depending on the campuses. Term 3 units are not offered on some campuses. If you want to study in Term 3 on the campus at which a unit is not available, you will need to enrol in online mode.

ICT Management Minor
Number of units: 4 Total credit points: 24

The introduction of ICT systems requires organisations to change. ICT managers are required to help organisations manage such changes. If you study this minor, you will acquire skills to contribute to ICT cyber security, knowledge and change management. This minor is available to all majors.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
COIS11011 Foundations of Business Computing
COIT12205 Knowledge Management Principles
COIT12212 Cyber Security Management
MGMT19128 Strategy and Change

You might be required to enrol in some units in online mode depending on the campuses. Term 3 units are not offered on some campuses. If you want to study in Term 3 on the campus at which a unit is not available, you will need to enrol in online mode.

Liberal Studies Minor
Number of units: 4 Total credit points: 24

This minor has been designed to support credit, articulation agreements, and transition arrangements. Among the four units in this minor, a maximum of one unit could be a level 1 unit, and at least one should be a level 3 unit, and the other two units can be either Level 2 or Level 3. Students cannot opt in to complete the Liberal Studies minor. Please contact Course Management for further information.

Mathematics Minor
Number of units: 4 Total credit points: 24

By studying mathematics at university, you will develop skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, modelling, scholarship, analysis and research. Analytical and quantitative skills are sought after by a wide range of employers. A sound knowledge of mathematics is important in science, economics, medicine and engineering. Mathematics is required for decision making and quantitative activities in commerce, industry and education. Successful companies and organisations know their competitive edge depends on the analytical and quantitative skills of their workforce, and therefore seek employees with sound mathematics training.

This minor is available to all majors.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
STAT11048 Essential Statistics
MATH11248 Algebra 1
MATH12226 Algebra 2
MATH13220 Advanced General Mathematics

You might be required to enrol in some units in online mode, depending on the campuses. Term 3 units are not offered on some campuses. If you want to study in Term 3 on the campus at which a unit is not available, you will need to enrol in online mode.

For those students wishing to study Artificial Intelligence Major & Mathematics Minor, there is a common unit – STAT11048 Essential Statistics. To replace this unit, students should complete MATH11247 Foundation Mathematics.

Bachelor of Information Technology (Co-op) Elective
Number of units: 3 Total credit points: 18

You can choose three electives:

  • Electives may include any unit from the Bachelor of Information Technology majors or minors provided all prerequisites have been met.
  • Students may also choose any unit from the list below provided all prerequisites have been met.

You might be required to enrol in some units in online mode depending on the campuses. Term 3 units are not offered on some campuses. If you want to study in Term 3 on the campus at which a unit is not available, you will need to enrol in online mode.

Available units
Students may choose to do any of the following:
MGMT11109 Introduction to Business
MRKT11029 Marketing Fundamentals
MGMT13151 Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Start-ups
MRKT13014 Marketing Innovation and New Product Development
DGTL11006 Coding Fundamentals
MMST12017 Game Design
DGTL13007 Game Development
DGTL11001 Foundations of Animation
DGTL12012 Motion Graphics and Visual Effects
MMST12019 3D Computer Graphics
DGTL13009 3D Character Design