Bachelor of Information Technology Murdoch University

Overview

If you love the idea of a career in computing, artificial intelligence and machine learning, software development, games and game engine development, virtual and augmented reality or information systems, The Bachelor of Information Technology from Murdoch University the qualification you need.

Designed by world-class academics in close consultation with industry advisors, this course offers you an excellent step toward launching your career.

In this course, you will learn to solve complex real-world IT problems and you will explore the theory, methods and systems used in the information technology industry, from mobile apps and virtual reality, artificial intelligence and machine learning, practical software engineering to corporate website architecture and global information systems. 

You can choose a double major within this IT course or combine this course with another major or degree to specialise in two areas of study, giving you a competitive edge. For example, you might choose to add a business or a law degree to this Bachelor of Information Technology degree. The course structure would enable you to acquire strong analytical, research, design and technology skills combined with a very strong background in software design and programming.

You can choose to major in a range of subject areas, including:

• Computer Science

• Business Information Systems

• Cyber Security and Forensics

• Internetworking and Network Security

• Games Technology

You can even choose a double major within the IT course or combine this course with another major or degree to specialise in two areas of study. For example, you might choose to add a business or a law degree.

The course structure would enable you to acquire strong analytical, research, design and technology skills combined with a very strong background in software design and programming.

3 reasons to study Information Technology at Murdoch  

• This course has been designed in collaboration with our industry advisors and clients, so there is an emphasis on solving complex multi-disciplinary and real-world IT problems.

• Get the kind of technical, problem solving and professional skills, knowledge and experience that will help you with any IT career in a rapidly-changing world.

• Learn from information technology experts and industry advisors as they share their experience and insights from a range of perspectives.

Your future career

With a Bachelor of Information Technology, you could find work with government agencies, non-governmental organisations (known as NGOs), not-for-profit organisations, and various industry sectors like: consultancies; games; resources and mining; legal, banking and financials; health; education; simulations including vehicle simulations; aerospace, defence and security. There are opportunities in practically every industry or sector, in roles such as:

• Software Developer

• Programmer

• Data Analyst

• AI expert

• Software Engineer

• Games and Game Engine Designer and Developer

• Cyber Security Professional

• Business Analyst

• Software Tester

• Systems Designer

• Network Manager

• Information Systems Manager

• Consultant