University of Wollongong

Course Details

Bachelor of Information Technology (Deans Scholar)

Course Description

The Bachelor of Information Technology (Dean's Scholar) offers a challenging and enriched educational experience for high-achieving students who want to perform above the level normally expected. As a Dean's Scholar student, you will also be encouraged to continue your studies through the completion of Honours and research programs. You will complete the normal course requirements for the degree, and receive special privileges as you study, such as accelerated learning and academic mentoring. You can major in: e-Business Network Design and Management Web Design and Development Social and Digital Innovation. The Bachelor of Information Technology provides foundation knowledge of organisational areas in IT, including: Database management and security Programming Human computer interaction Principles of eBusiness IT project management Management Information Systems Knowledge and Information Engineering. Places are limited each year. Current students who have achieved a weighted average mark (WAM) of 80 at the end of one year of full-time study in a relevant degree may apply to transfer to the Dean's Scholar degree. What you will study: You will be able to choose your major in your second year after studying a common core of subjects that links our computer science, IT and information systems degrees. Find your strengths and interests as you study the fundamentals of computer science and IT: programming, problem solving, network and communications, web technology, data management, system analysis, human–computer interaction, and project management. You’ll also complete a final-year capstone team project.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
3year

Career outcomes

Overview of careers: Analyst Animator Computer or Software Engineer Database Administrator Electronics Engineer Games or App Developer Investment Banker IT Consultant Network Architect or Engineer Programmer Security Engineer Web Designer or Developer.

Bachelor of Information Technology (Deans Scholar) University of Wollongong