Programme Overview: The Bachelor of Information Technology is a business technology-oriented programme with a high practical component. The programme aims to produce graduates who have a good grasp of the fundamental principles and theory of Information Technology, together with independent learning skills, and familiarity with technologies commonly used in business and industry. The aim of the programme is to combine employability with the academic base required for further study at post-graduate level. This is a three year study programme with part-time options available. Programme Outline: This programme includes computer programming in .Net and Java along with other modern languages needed for software development in an Internet enabled environment. Further areas of study include project management, data networks and communication, databases and analysis and design for software applications. The degree has a special capstone project undertaken by all students in their third year of study which provides them with the practical industry-based experience of working in a team environment to produce a full-scale Information Technology solution.

Bachelor of Information Technology graduates will have acquired detailed knowledge and skills in selected areas of ICT and become ICT professionals. Graduate opportunities include Programmer, Team Leader, Systems Analyst, Software Developer, Web Developer, Website Administrator, Helpdesk Supervisor, Computer Trainer, Networks, Database or Systems Administrator. Further Study Options: Continue to study to gain a Graduate Diploma in Information Technology - Level 7. Graduates will have acquired detailed knowledge and skills in selected areas of ICT and become ICT professionals.