Bachelor of Information Technology

The Bachelor of Information Technology (CRICOS Course Code: 116514K) is a full time degree that allows student to major in any of the following areas:

• Cyber Security and Networking
• Software Development 

The degree aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills required for careers in business organisations, government agencies and the not-for-profit sector in Information Technology.  The course uses strategies that enable students to develop problem-solving and decision-making skills relevant and indeed vital in the business environment for IT professionals. On completion, graduates may develop careers in the private and public sectors, as Cybersecurity architects or consultants, Network Administrators, or Software Development Specialists.

Information Technology (IT) is a rapidly growing field offering secure positions for individuals with at least a bachelor’s degree in IT-related fields. BIT is consistently listed as one of the most popular degrees studied in Australia by both domestic students and international students

Networking, Cyber Security, and Software Development are central elements in information technology with significant growth potential in demand. NAPS’ BIT offers an excellent choice for students wishing to pursue a career in IT.

IT professionals enjoy a continuously increasing demand for their services due to the ever-increasing growth and advancements such as social networks and mobile applications and Artificial Intelligence.   The NAPS BIT offers students an excellent opportunity to prepare for a secure future.

The Degree comprises 24 subjects studied over 6 trimesters with 4 subjects per trimester. Each trimester will comprise 13 weeks of face-to-face classes, and one-week end of session exam period. Each trimester, therefore, is contained within a 14-week block While there will be three trimesters per year, the third or summer trimester will be optional.

Why Choose IT?

Information Technology (IT) is a rapidly growing field that offers secure positions for individuals with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in an IT-related field. It covers the full spectrum of computer technology and business, and includes the support, administration, and design of telecommunications and computer systems. It also encompasses software and hardware used in the creation, storing and access of information. The Bachelor’s in Information Technology is consistently listed as one of the most popular degrees studied in Australia by both domestic students and international students  with some studies listing it as one of the top 6 most popular areas studied by international students. This is due in part to the ever-growing importance of computer technology in modern society and the corresponding need for experts to manage the many aspects of the technology.

In Australia and globally, IT professionals enjoy a continuously increasing demand for their services due to the industry’s compound annual growth rate by device (2011-2016) constant evolution with advancements such as social networks and mobile applications,  The growth is consistent across all the areas chosen for the majors in the course. Cyber Security and Networking, and Software Development are central elements in information technology with significant growth potential in demand.

Learning Outcomes

The course introduces students to the foundations of computer technology and programming fundamentals and the role of IT in business organisations, and builds up students’ knowledge and cognitive skills in more complex areas of IT. The objective of the course is to train students for professional careers in IT able to work effectively in an organisation and able to demonstrate awareness of the ethical, professional and social issues related to the practice of their profession.  These objective shapes the learning outcomes of the course. On completion of the course, students should be able to:

• demonstrate an ability to apply IT concepts and methods in industry contexts
• research and evaluate IT solutions to real world problems, while ensuring alignment with business needs and industry standards;
• develop, communicate and help deliver IT services to a diverse audience, ensuring they meet system and user needs;
• apply sound judgment, effective management, and collaborative skills in a professional IT context with both a local and global outlook;
• demonstrate core professional obligations, ethics and social responsibilities in a professional IT context; and
• evaluate and recommend emerging IT technologies to deliver creative and human centred IT solutions.