Bachelor of Information Technology

The world is undergoing an information explosion at the same time business is becoming more competitive. People with the skills to help businesses innovate and better serve their customers are incredibly valuable.

This flagship IT course allows you to specialise in two key areas of IT through the choice of five majors: Cyber Security, Data Science, Information Systems and Business Analysis, Software Technology or Web Design and Development. Having skills across multiple fields will give you a competitive edge.

Key Features

• This course meets the standard for the professional level of the Australian Computer Society.
• The Cyber Security major provides you with the knowledge you need to create an effective cyber security environment for commercial, private and industrial applications.
• The Data Science major provides you with the robust analytical skills necessary for a successful career in data science.
• The Information Systems and Business Analysis major provides you with the skills to manage data, information and knowledge resources within an organisation.
• The Software Technology major develops your practical skills in information systems, programming and software engineering for a career in computer software development.
• The Web Design and Development major delivers sound training in the latest web technologies, addressing both front-end and back-end aspects.
• You'll undertake a project in your final year to practice your knowledge and skills in a software development life cycle.
• Your learning is enhanced by our location in one of Australia's leading high-tech precincts.

Suitable For

If you want to understand how to manage data, information and knowledge resources. If you want to develop your computer skills to build, use and understand systems, or if you want to learn about the latest web technologies that are relevant to build client-server web applications.

Professions

• Business analyst
• Cloud researcher
• Communication systems analyst
• Database administrator
• End-user support and training
• IT sales or marketing
• IT or management consultant
• Programmer
• Project leader
• Systems analyst
• Systems development manager
• Systems engineer
• Web designer
• Web producer

What You'll Study

Part of what makes Macquarie future focused is that we allow you the freedom to explore your interests across a range of areas, rather than lock you in to a single, narrow field. So follow your passions and tailor your course to your needs and interests.

Units

Units are what we call subjects. Most full-time students take four units – each worth a fixed number of credit points – per session.

Entry Requirements

For students from overseas, Macquarie uses an international selection rank to determine the minimum eligibility requirement for each undergraduate course. This rank has been converted into equivalent scores for various recognised international high school qualifications and university entrance examinations, including global qualifications like the International Baccalaureate (IB) and GCE A-Levels.

English Language Requirements

All applicants for undergraduate coursework studies at Macquarie University are required to provide evidence of proficiency in English.

You may satisfy the English language requirements if you have completed:

• Senior secondary studies equivalent to the NSW HSC
• One year of Australian or comparable tertiary study in a country of qualification

Alternative entry

At Macquarie, we are all about success. With our International Academic Entry Program, we recognise your individual strengths, interests, and personal circumstances. If you have not achieved the overall score required for your program, but demonstrate particular strength in relevant subjects, we may consider you for alternative entry.

Course Fees

International fee-paying
AUD $37,500
Indicative annual fee
Fee per credit point AUD $1,562.50

The indicative annual fee displayed is based on completing a standard full time study load. Fees may increase each year. For courses longer than one year in duration, you will pay the fee that is current for the year that you enrol in the unit.