The Information Technology program aims to equip graduates for a professional career in Information Technology. The core courses in this program provide the student with a solid grounding in the core body of IT knowledge and skills as defined by the Australian Computer Society (ACS). Major courses in all three years of the program allow students to choose an area of major in preparation for employment or further study.
A career in Information Technology (IT) is fast-paced, challenging and dynamic. 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 exist as Developer Programmer, Analyst Programmer, Web Developer, Database Administrator, Network Administrator, Software Engineer, ICT Support Technician, ICT Customer Support Officer, ICT Support Engineer, ICT Systems Test Engineer, Information Analyst, Data Analyst, Project Management Support Officer, Business Analyst Support Officer, Requirements Definition or Management Support Officer.
Duration | 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time |
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Credit Points that Must be Earned | 144 |
Number of Units Required | CQUniversity uses the concept of credits to express the amount of study required for a particular course and individual units. The number of units varies between courses. Units in undergraduate courses normally consist of 6 points of credit or multiples thereof (e.g. 12, 18, 24). |
Expected Hours of Study | One point of credit is equivalent to an expectation of approximately two hours of student work per week in a term. |
Course Type | Undergraduate Award |
Qualification (post nominal) | BIT |
AQF Level | Level 7: Bachelor Degree |
Course Fees |
Indicative Year - 2025
Indicative Year - 2024
Indicative Year - 2023
Indicative Year - 2022
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Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
Rank Threshold | SR 65 | ATAR 65 |
Domestic students
Prerequisites: English (4, SA)
International students
Refer to international student page
Interim Awards | CG36 - Diploma of Information and Communications Technology CA99 - Associate Degree of Information Technology |
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Exit Awards | CG36 - Diploma of Information and Communications Technology CA99 - Associate Degree of Information Technology |
Accreditation |
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No Residential School for this course.
Not applicable |
Year | Number of Students |
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2024 | 634 |
2023 | 613 |
2022 | 561 |
2021 | 447 |
2020 | 539 |
Please note that in some instances there may be similarities between course, entry and inherent requirements.
If you experience difficulties meeting these requirements, reasonable adjustments may be made upon contacting accessibility@cqu.edu.au. Adjustment must not compromise the academic integrity of the degree or course chosen at CQUniversity or the legal requirements of field education.
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Course Learning Outcomes | |||||||
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Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning | |||||||
2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge | |||||||
3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas | |||||||
4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence | |||||||
5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas | |||||||
6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship | |||||||
7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | |||||||
8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | |||||||
KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology | |||||||
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity | |||||||
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner |
Course Learning Outcomes | |||||||
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Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning | |||||||
2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge | |||||||
3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas | |||||||
4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence | |||||||
5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas | |||||||
6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship | |||||||
7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | |||||||
8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | |||||||
KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology | |||||||
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity | |||||||
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner |
Course Learning Outcomes | |||||||
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Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning | |||||||
2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge | |||||||
3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas | |||||||
4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence | |||||||
5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas | |||||||
6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship | |||||||
7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | |||||||
8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | |||||||
KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology | |||||||
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity | |||||||
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner |
Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
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Students should note that they may be required to take some courses in the Distance Education Mode depending on the campus of their study.
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
COIS12036 | Human-Computer Interaction | |
COIT11222 | Programming Fundamentals | |
COIT11223 | Information Technology and Society | |
COIT11226 | Systems Analysis | |
COMM11003 | Career Communications | |
COIT11237 | Database Design & Implementation | |
COIT12208 | ICT Project Management | |
COIT11238 | Networked Infrastructure Foundations |
Number of units: 7 | Total credit points: 48 |
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Students should note that they may be required to take some courses in the Distance Education Mode depending on the campus of their study.
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
COIT11134 | Object Oriented Programming | |
COIT12200 | Software Design & Development | |
COIT13229 | Applied Distributed Systems | |
COIT13230 | Application Development Project | |
COIT13234 | Mobile Software Development | |
COIT13235 | Enterprise Software Development | |
COIT12207 | Internet Applications |
Number of units: 7 | Total credit points: 48 |
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Students should note that they may be required to take some courses in the Distance Education Mode depending on the campus of their study.
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
COIS12073 | Enterprise Systems | |
COIT12203 | Workflow Analysis & Management | |
COIT13231 | Enterprise Analysis and Modelling | |
COIT13232 | Business Analysis Project | |
HRMT11010 | Organisational Behaviour | |
COIT12205 | Knowledge Management Principles | |
COIS13013 | Business Intelligence |
Number of units: 7 | Total credit points: 48 |
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Students should note that they may be required to take some courses in the Distance Education Mode depending on the campus of their study.
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
COIT13146 | System and Network Administration | |
COIT12201 | Electronic Crime and Digital Forensics | |
COIT12202 | Network Security Concepts | |
COIT13236 | Cyber Security Project | |
COIT12206 | TCP/IP Principles and Protocols | |
COIT11134 | Object Oriented Programming | |
COIT13229 | Applied Distributed Systems |
Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
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Students should note that they may be required to take some courses in the Distance Education Mode depending on the campus of their study.
8 Electives
Rules governing electives:
Network Security and Business Analysis students please note:
To satisfy university rules students will need to take at least three Level 3 electives.
Application Development students please note:
To satisfy university rules students will need to take at least one Level 3 elective.
Students are advised to seek advice from a Program Advisor regarding their elective courses.
Internship Opportunity
Students in the Bachelor of Information Technology are able to apply for an internship. To qualify for the internship, students need to undertake BUSN19024 Professional Practice Preparation as an elective, and this course will prepare you for working with the internship host.
To qualify for an internship students must be in good academic standing, successfully pass the CQUniversity English Language Placement test and complete an interview with the internship host.
For more information contact Shehan Thampapillai s.thampapillai@cqu.edu.au from the CQUniversity International Services Division.
Please note students may be able to undertake the internship in place of doing their discipline capstone course.
Other Recommended Electives
Available units | ||
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Students may choose to do any of the following: | ||
COIT12204 | Web Site Development | |
BUSN19024 | Graduate Employability Skills | |
COIS11011 | Foundations of Business Computing |
Computing Requirements
You will need access to a computer for your studies. Access to the Internet and email is required. Hardware and software specifications change, so if you are purchasing a computer for your studies, you should purchase the best quality and highest capacity (RAM, hard drive, monitor) that you can afford.
Recommended Study Schedule
A recommended study schedule for this course can be obtained from your course advisor. Students may determine their own schedules based on credit transfers and personal study requirements. It is important to note that full-time students usually enrol in 4 units per term and part-time students usually enrol in 2 units per term.
Please note: students must check to see when and where a unit is offered before enrolling. See the unit availability section in this handbook for details.
For Course Planners please refer to the following website https://www.cqu.edu.au/study/future-students/your-journey/enrol/course-planners
CQ18 Bachelor of Information Technology – Application Development major
Year 3, Term 2
You are to complete one of the following two streams: Internship or Project. Both streams require you to complete a capstone unit (COIT13239 or COIT13230) in your last term of study.
Internship: If you choose the internship stream, you will generally spend 32 hours per week for 10 consecutive weeks, with an internship host organisation applying the knowledge you have gained over the course of your study before returning to campus to complete assessments. Internships cannot be taken at your current employer, or in any other host organisation where a conflict of interest may arise.
To be eligible for the internship, you must pass all of your other units on your first attempt, apply for the internship, and undergo a series of interviews with prospective host organisations. You will be enrolled in the unit COIT13239 Undergraduate ICT Internship once you have secured a host organisation. Due to accreditation requirements, you cannot be awarded credit for this unit based on your previous study or work experience.
Some units are offered in all three teaching terms to assist you in completing all of your other units before your internship. You are advised to consult course advisers at the beginning of each term regarding the units you intend to take to ensure you can complete the course within the shortest possible time.
Project: If you choose the project stream, you will apply the knowledge you gained over the course of your study in a simulated project environment. Capstone projects can be completed with your current employer if other students in your group are allowed to participate in that project. Approval from the unit coordinator is required before you and your group members commence work on the project.
To complete the project stream, you are to enrol in your discipline capstone project unit (COIT13230 Application Development Project) in your last term of study. You can complete two other units in this same term. Due to accreditation requirements, you cannot be awarded credit for this unit based on your previous study or work experience.
In certain circumstances, students complete their project before the last term of study. In this situation, approval should be sought from the Head of Course (Undergraduate ICT), and each request will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
CQ18 Bachelor of Information Technology – Business Analysis major
Year 3, Term 2
You are to complete one of the following two streams: Internship or Project. Both streams require you to complete a capstone unit (COIT13239 or COIT13232) in your last term of study.
Internship: If you choose the internship stream, you will generally spend 32 hours per week for 10 consecutive weeks, with an internship host organisation applying the knowledge you have gained over the course of your study before returning to campus to complete assessments. Internships cannot be taken at your current employer, or in any other host organisation where a conflict of interest may arise.
To be eligible for the internship you must pass all of your other units on your first attempt, apply for the internship, and undergo a series of interviews with prospective host organisations. You will be enrolled in the unit COIT13239 Undergraduate ICT Internship once you have secured a host organisation. Due to accreditation requirements, you cannot be awarded credit for this unit based on your previous study or work experience.
Some units are offered in all three teaching terms to assist you in completing all of your other units before your internship. You are advised to consult course advisers at the beginning of each term regarding the units you intend to take to ensure you can complete the course within the shortest possible time.
Project: If you choose the project stream, you will apply the knowledge you gained over the course of your study in a simulated project environment. Capstone projects can be completed with your current employer if other students in your group are allowed to participate in that project. Approval from the unit coordinator is required before you and your group members commence work on the project.
To complete the project stream, you are to enrol in your discipline capstone project unit (COIT13232 Business Analysis Project) in your last term of study. You can complete two other units in this same term. Due to accreditation requirements, you cannot be awarded credit for this unit based on your previous study or work experience.
In certain circumstances, students complete their project before the last term of study. In this situation, approval should be sought from the Head of Course and each request will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
CQ18 Bachelor of Information Technology – Cyber Security major
Year 3, Term 2
You are to complete one of the following two streams: Internship or Project. Both streams require you to complete a capstone unit (COIT13239 or COIT13236) in your last term of study.
Internship: If you choose the internship stream, you will generally spend 32 hours per week for 10 consecutive weeks, with an internship host organisation applying the knowledge you have gained over the course of your study before returning to campus to complete assessments. Internships cannot be taken at your current employer, or in any other host organisation where a conflict of interest may arise.
To be eligible for the internship you must pass all of your other units on your first attempt, apply for the internship, and undergo a series of interviews with prospective host organisations. You will be enrolled in the unit COIT13239 Undergraduate ICT Internship once you have secured a host organisation. Due to accreditation requirements, you cannot be awarded credit for this unit based on your previous study or work experience.
Some units are offered in all three teaching terms to assist you in completing all of your other units before your internship. You are advised to consult course advisers at the beginning of each term regarding the units you intend to take to ensure you can complete the course within the shortest possible time.
Project: If you choose the project stream, you will apply the knowledge you gained over the course of your study in a simulated project environment. Capstone projects can be completed with your current employer if other students in your group are allowed to participate in that project. Approval from the unit coordinator is required before you and your group members commence work on the project.
To complete the project stream, you are to enrol in your discipline capstone project unit (COIT13236 Cyber Security Project) in your last term of study. You can complete two other units in this same term. Due to accreditation requirements, you cannot be awarded credit for this unit based on your previous study or work experience.
In certain circumstances, students complete their project before the last term of study. In this situation, approval should be sought from the Head of Course and each request will be determined on a case-by-case basis.