This degree has a real edge for those looking to work in IT. With the opportunity of employment with IBM* or another of our industry sponsors upon completion, our unique 'Earn As You Learn Program' is designed to ensure you are 'industry ready' when you graduate. You'll be paid a minimum of $35,500 in scholarship funding and paid employment throughout your studies. Or you might like to fast-track this degree in three years by working and/or studying during your summer semesters. Chances are, the contacts you make either at IBM or at our other industry sponsors may become your future colleagues, bosses or mentors. In fact, more than half of IBM's Ballarat workforce are graduates or students of FedUni. Your subjects will include Java programming, software engineering and project management.

Career Opportunities The Bachelor of Information Technology (Professional Practice) has been developed in conjunction with IBM® to produce graduates who have an appreciation of the culture of work as an entrepreneur and business IT professional. Graduates have a significant competitive advantage, having gained significant industry experience and an appreciation of the culture of work as an IT professional. You will have a wide variety of career opportunities in small, medium and large businesses, industry and government. Upon completion, you will graduate with one year's work experience, and the opportunity to apply for a position at IBM. Those students undertaking the Enterprise Computing stream may also be in a position to apply for graduate positions with alternative corporate employers based on completed work experience summer placements.