Overview
What is information technology?
Information technology is the design, development and management of computer hardware, software and systems. It also covers the administration and support of networks and databases in a business context. Qualified IT professionals perform essential functions within businesses, from ensuring staff have functioning computers, to building and maintaining complex software systems, networks or apps.
Information technology is a rapidly growing field, with computers and digital services embedded into our lives. Businesses are looking to adapt and evolve to keep up with this fast-changing industry. This makes graduates of information technology degrees in high demand around the world, with many opportunities in a wide range of sectors.About the course
Our three-year undergraduate degree in Information Technology at Charles Sturt University Study Centres will give you practical experience and expert knowledge needed to succeed in this fast-moving industry. Teaching involves industry-standard hardware and software methods and techniques. You will learn essential problem solving skills, and develop your creativity to find innovative solutions to complex challenges.
Studying the Bachelor of Information Technology at Charles Sturt gives you the opportunity to gain a degree that is professionally accredited by Australian Computer Society (ACS). This will give you a level of expertise that will make you stand out in the graduate job market.
Career opportunities
Over recent decades the ICT sector in Australia has continued to grow. Despite this growth in opportunities, the number of ICT domestic graduates has fallen. As a result of this IT skills gap, employers in Australia are increasingly looking to recruit international graduates from Australian Universities and professionals from overseas.
A number of international graduates from Charles Sturt University Study Centres are now living and working in full-time permanent positions in Australia. Employers include Dell, Google and a range of other software and web development businesses.
As a graduate of IT, you could gain access to a range of commercial and technical sector jobs, such as:
- applications analyst
- cyber security analyst
- data analyst
- IT consultant
- software engineer.
Accreditation
The CSU Study Centres Bachelor of Information Technology degree has Australian Computer Society (ACS) professional level accreditation (the highest level possible).
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Organisations and Management
- Human Computer Interaction
- Project Preparation
- IT Project
- Organisational Behaviour
- Operations Management
- IT Infrastructure Management
- Wireless Networks
- Virtualisation Technologies
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
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IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6
PTE Academic PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90. 50
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Informatics & Information Sciences General Engineering & Technology Cyber Security View 25 other Masters in Cyber Security in AustraliaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 60
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6
PTE Academic PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90. 50
Other requirements
General requirements
- CRICOS Code: 045878G
Examples of previous studies that we may take into consideration:
- NSW Higher School Certificate, Victorian Certificate of Education or interstate equivalent
- International equivalents of Year 12
- International Baccalaureate Diploma
- Completed, or partially completed, course from a university or college
- Approved foundation studies program certificate
Tuition Fee
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International
29696 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 29696 AUD per year and a duration of 36 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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