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Bachelor of Information Technology 

I050     


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Full-time Undergraduate 3 years full-time, including 2 x 20-week periods of Industry-Based Learning and 2 summer semesters. This course is not offered on a part-time basis. Hawthorn (Semester 1)

This course is one of Australia’s most prestigious IT degrees and aims to provide future leaders for the ICT industry. The course has been designed in partnership with leading Australian companies to equip you with the knowledge and skills to move quickly into senior ICT positions after graduation. You will spend 40 weeks gaining direct experience in the ICT industry by working with Swinburne’s industry partners. You will also receive a tax-free scholarship totalling approximately $39,000, to be paid in fortnightly instalments over the three-year course. You will develop skills and knowledge in business and systems analysis, business process management, programming, database and management.

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The program is sponsored by 20 of Australia's top organisations and all students receive an industry-funded scholarship paid over the three years of the course during their studies.
 
Students with an ENTER of 97 or above will receive a fee-waiver in addition to the scholarship. Students spend two 20-week periods working in a sponsor organisation, gaining a broad exposure to the use of IT in business. The grant of a scholarship does not create, on completion of the course, any employment obligation on the part of the student or contributing organisations.
 
The course is concerned with the acquisition, design, implementation and management of information systems in all types of organisations. The skills required of an information technology specialist include business analysis, requirements analysis, systems analysis, systems design, programming, database design and development, systems acquisition and implementation, and interpersonal communication skills, team skills and management. In addition to this IT-related skills and knowledge, the modern IT professional must be well versed in business fundamentals; in understanding the role and contribution of information systems in driving and enabling the achievement of business goals and objectives; and in managing the vital information systems resource in organisations. This degree has been designed to meet this need, and will produce graduates who are competent and knowledgeable in the discipline; possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills; and who are able to critically analyse business problems and develop creative and innovative enterprise solutions.
 
Throughout the program, students are exposed to a range of hardware and software to illustrate how technology can be used to solve typical business problems. By providing an infrastructure through which students can gain both technical knowledge and interpersonal skills, they can develop the abilities and skills important for effective participation and leadership in industry. To ensure students develop the teamwork skills required as an information technology professional, there is a strong emphasis on group work in both the curricular and extracurricular parts of the program. The Industry-Based Learning segments of the program also provide valuable experience within the commercial world, providing added exposure to the use of technology within industry.

Through a mix of university and Industry-Based Learning environments, this innovative course is designed to provide the future leaders in Australia's information technology industry. Students gain 'state-of-the-art' skills in analysis, design, programming and implementation of systems, and the management skills necessary to apply information technology in the modern business world.

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  • To provide an infrastructure through which students can gain both technical, analytical, and managerial knowledge and interpersonal skills and develop the abilities and skills important for effective participation and leadership in industry.
  • To ensure students develop the teamwork, interpersonal and communication skills required as an information technology professional.

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The course includes four standard semesters, two summer semesters and two 20-week periods of Industry-Based Learning. This provides a course that is essentially a four-year course completed in three calendar years.
 
According to the following rules, students complete at least 400 credit points made up of:
  • Information Technology Core Studies (175 credit points)
  • Programming Core Studies (12.5 credit points)
  • Business Core Studies (37.5 credit points)
  • Project Core Studies (12.5 credit points)
  • Industry-Based Learning (100 credit points)
  • Information Systems Specialist Electives (12.5 credit points)
  • Fifty credit points of electives, of which at least one must be chosen from ICT electives, with up to 37.5 credit points available in other discipline areas. 

Final Year Experience - Major Projects
As part of the Swinburne Model for Professional Learning, all students will undertake a professionally-focused final-year project as part of their degree.

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Recommended Study Sequence

Stage 1                

HIT3405 Business Process Modelling
Choose one of:
HIT3408 Information Systems Risk and Security or
HIT3413 Business Intelligence

Stage 2                
Semester 1     
 
Summer Semester        
HBSH200 Organisation Behaviour
       
Stage 3                
Semester 1
HIW052 Industry-Based Learning

Semester 2
HIT3424 Information Systems Management
HIT3044 Professional Issues in Information Technology
Elective
Elective
And choose one of:
HIT3416 Industry Project (Analytical) or   
HIT3427 Configuring Business Information Systems Solutions             

Electives
Choose four electives, of which at least one must be chosen from ICT Elective Studies and up to three electives from other non-ICT discipline areas.

ICT Elective Studies
Other ICT electives may be taken subject to timetabling, prerequisites and permission of the program coordinator.
 
Other non-ICT electives may be taken subject to timetabling and prerequisites.

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Industry-Based Learning is a compulsory component of the Bachelor of Information Technology scholarship program. Students spend two 20-week periods working in a scholarship sponsors organisation. Industry-Based Learning will provide students practical experience to add to their academic studies, and is a proven advantage in the graduate job market. For further information about the program and placement visit: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/ict/ibl/industry/bit.php

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An honours program at Swinburne provides students who have a demonstrated academic ability with an opportunity to pursue their undergraduate studies to an advanced level: to deepen their intellectual understanding in their major area of study; and to develop their research skills. For further information, contact the Faculty of Information and Communication Technologies or visit http://www.swin.edu.au/ict/courses/undergrad/honours.html

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Swinburne offers International Exchange Programs as well as other Education Abroad Programs to help internationalise your degree. International Exchange is an academic program allowing you to study at a Swinburne Partner Institution for one or two semesters during your degree. Swinburne's Partner Institutions offer many relevant subjects as well as a secure base to explore a different culture. Your studies while on exchange can be credited towards your Swinburne degree, provided they are relevant and approved by Swinburne. For further information visit the Swinburne Abroad website.

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Graduates of the Bachelor of Information Technology will be well equipped to meet the requirements of both industrial and commercial organisations for information technology specialists.

Technical skills such as systems analysis and design and project management are sought after by industry, with good opportunities available for progressing into management and leadership positions.

Since the commencement of the course all BIT graduates have obtained relevant positions in IT-related fields and positions including: business analyst, team leader, software developer, systems analyst, project manager, security analyst, production manager, client service network consultant, and network coordinator.

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The course is acknowledged as being at the Professional Level (the highest level) with the Australian Computer Society (ACS).

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Swinburne expects that its graduates:
  • Are entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace, or community
  • Are capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas
  • Operate effectively in work and community situations
  • Are adaptable and manage change
  • Are aware of environments in which they will be contributing

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Successful completion of an appropriate Victorian Year 12 or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification. The course is primarily intended for high-achieving school leavers. Only Australian citizens or permanent residents are eligible to apply.

VCE prerequisites: Units 3 and 4 - a study score of at least 20 in English (any) and a study score of at least 20 in Mathematics (any).

Prior to selection into the course, all shortlisted candidates are required to attend a briefing session on the course and an interview. The briefing explains in detail about the course and is designed to ensure students enter the course with realistic expectations. Interviews are non-technical and assess the candidate's suitability for the course. Selection is based upon academic merit and interview.

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80.35

2012 Round 1 Clearly-In ATAR (CSP)

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Applicants with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be granted ‘credit’ and/or entry into the course with ‘advanced standing’. University policies apply and applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. For further information refer to ‘Swinburne Pathways: Credit Transfer Guide’ at: http://www.future.swinburne.edu.au/pathways//

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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Further details for students considering Higher Education courses: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/registrar/ind3.htm

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This program is sponsored by twenty of Australia's top organisations and all students receive an industry-funded scholarship of approximately $39,000 paid over the three years of the course (tax free) during their studies. Students with an ENTER of 97.00 or above will receive a fee-waiver in addition to the scholarship.
 
Students spend two twenty-week periods working in a sponsor organisation, gaining a broad exposure to the use of IT in business. The grant of a scholarship does not create, on completion of the course, any employment obligation on the part of the student or contributing organisations.
 
For information about Swinburne's fees visit: www.swinburne.edu.au/fees
 

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Step 1
Apply through VTAC
VTAC code: 34311 (CSP)

OR
Apply directly to Swinburne by submitting a Direct Application Form (the course code is I050)
(Please note that applicants who do not apply through VTAC must apply directly to Swinburne using this method. You do not need to complete both.)
 
Step 2
(Please note that this form needs to be submitted irrespective of the method of application used in Step 1.)

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Tel: 1300 ASK SWIN (1300 275 794)
Email: study@swinburne.edu.au
 

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