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The Bachelor of Information Technology is an award at AQF Level 7. It is a tightly integrated specialist degree with both a theoretical and practical focus that prepares graduates for careers in information technology. There is an emphasis on career-focused learning and developing technological understanding and skills that are in high demand worldwide.
The degree first develops the core knowledge and understanding required by all IT professionals and then provides for a choice of specialist study in two high-demand areas of Information Technology - Application Development and Cyber Security.
The Subject Learning Outcomes (SLOs) scaffold to develop the Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) and together these learning outcomes progressively ensure the GBC Graduate Attributes and ensure graduates meet the requirements of IT professionals as expressed through the Seoul Accord, the ACS Core Body of Knowledge for IT Professionals, and the Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA).
To satisfy the requirements of the Bachelor of Information Technology, a student must successfully complete 300 credit points, or 24 subjects. The Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) is a specialist degree with both a theoretical and practical focus that aims to develop technological understanding and skills that are in high demand worldwide.
Course duration: | 3 years full-time 6 years part-time |
Course fee: | $54,000 |
Campus Location: | Level 2, Suite 4B, 5A, 5B & 6A, 1-17 Elsie Street, Burwood NSW 2134 |
Delivery Mode: | Full-time Part-time Face-to-Face Online Other (include details) |
Next Semester date: | Click here for important dates |
AQF Level | 7 |
Number of Subjects:24 | Number of core subjects20 |
Credit points per subject:12.5 | Number of elective subjects4 |
Full Course Credit Points:300 |
Year Semester | Subject Code | Subject Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Core or Elective |
Year 1
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ICT102 | Introduction to Programming | None | 12.5 | Core |
ICT103 | Database Systems | None | 12.5 | Core | |
ICT104 | Mathematics for Computing | None | 12.5 | Core | |
STA101 | Business Statistics | None | 12.5 | Core | |
Year 1Semester 2 |
ICT106 | Object Oriented Programming | ICT102 - Introduction to Programming | 12.5 | Core |
ICT107 | System Analysis and Design | None | 12.5 | Core | |
ICT108 | Introduction to Computer Networks | None | 12.5 | Core | |
COM101 | Business Communications | None | 12.5 | Core | |
Year 2
|
ICT202 | Operating Systems | ICT102 - Introduction to Programming | 12.5 | Core |
ICT203 | Introduction to Cyber Security | None | 12.5 | Core | |
Year 2
|
ICT205 | IT Project Management | None | 12.5 | Core |
ICT206 | ICT Governance and Ethics | None | 12.5 | Core |
Subject Code | Subject Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points |
ICT211 | Web Design and Development | ICT102 - Introduction to Programming | 12.5 |
ICT212 | Human Computer Interaction | ICT211 - Web Design and Development | 12.5 |
ICT311 | Mobile Application Development | ICT106 | 12.5 |
ICT312 | Selected Topics in Application Development | None | 12.5 |
ICT313 | Cloud Application Development | ICT106 | 12.5 |
ICT314 | Advanced Web Application Development | ICT212 | 12.5 |
ICT318 | Capstone Project 1 – Application Development | At least 200 credit points including ICT211, ICT212, ICT205 | 12.5 |
ICT319 | Capstone Project 2 – Application Development | ICT318 | 12.5 |
Subject Code | Subject Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points |
ICT221 | Information Security | None | 12.5 |
ICT222 | Cyber Security Management | ICT203 - Introduction to Cyber Security | 12.5 |
ICT321 | Digital Forensics | ICT221 - Information Security and ICT222 - Cyber Security Management | 12.5 |
ICT323 | Ethical Hacking | ICT221 - Information Security and ICT222 - Cyber Security Management | 12.5 |
ICT324 | Cyber Security Analytics | Prior study equivalent ICT321 and ICT323 | 12.5 |
ICT325 | Network and Security | ICT221 - Information Security and ICT222 - Cyber Security Management | 12.5 |
ICT328 | Capstone Project 1 – Cyber Security | At least 200 credit points including ICT203, ICT206, ICT221, ICT222 | 12.5 |
ICT329 | Capstone Project 2 – Cyber Security | ICT328 | 12.5 |
IT Elective – Students must complete two IT electives. An IT elective can be any IT subject offered by GBC that is not specified as core in your specialisation. Elective choice must comply with the limits on subject level (maximum 137.5 credit points (11 subjects) at 100 level) and any subject pre-requisites must be met. (Not all possible IT elective subjects will be offered in a given semester and the timetable may further restrict elective choice.)” and “. |
Open Elective – Students must complete two open electives. An open elective can be any subject offered by GBC that is not specified as core in your specialisation. Elective choice must comply with the limits on subject level (maximum 137.5 credit points (11 subjects) at 100 level) and any subject pre-requisites must be met. (Not all possible open elective subjects will be offered in a given semester and the timetable may further restrict elective choice.)” |
Graduates of this course will have the experience to perform a range of professions within the fields of accounting and finance. These include:
Domestic Students | Band 2 in EAL/D |
Test | Threshold requirement |
IELTS | overall 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each module |
TOEFL-Internet based test | Listening-11 Speaking-17 Reading-12 Writing-20 Overall-60 |
Cambridge CAE | Overall score of 55 |
PTE Academic | Overall score of 50 (with 42 or more in all communicative scores) |
Applicants may apply for RPL in cases where they can demonstrate significant experience and/or knowledge of the course or subject for which they are applying for RPL credit.
Credit granted for prior learning will be recorded as 'credit granted through recognition of prior learning' on the student's academic record. Credit granted for prior learning will not exceed one third of the overall credit to be gained in the course upon successful completion.
The result of an RPL application will be communicated to the student in writing, and a record of the application and outcome will be kept.
Student cohort | Educational and other qualifications and skills required for entry | Alternative admission arrangements |
Australian School Leavers | Completion of NSW HSC or equivalent qualification with a minimum Band 2 in English Standard or English EAL/D and a Band 2 in Mathematics Standard 2 or any one of the following suggested quantitative subjects including Business Studies, Economics, Financial Studies , Physics, Chemistry, Biology or an equivalent approved subject.. Domestic students whose first language is not English are required to provide evidence of satisfying GBC’s English language requirement. |
Completion of at least 1 year of an approved tertiary qualification, which is equivalent to AQF Level 5 or higher. |
International students / Students Completing Secondary School Overseas |
Successful completion of a qualification equivalent to the NSW HSC with passing grades in Mathematics or an appropriate quantitative subject such as Business Studies, Economics, Financial Studies , Physics, Chemistry, Biology or an equivalent approved subject. Students whose first language is not English are required to provide evidence of satisfying GBC's English language requirement. The minimum overall standard required for overseas qualifications is listed in Table 1 below. If your qualification is not listed please contact Gateway Business College. |
Completion of at least 1 year of an approved tertiary qualification, which is equivalent to AQF Level 5 or higher. |
Special and/or alternative entry: non-school leavers (mature-age applicants and/or those who do not hold their HSC or equivalent) | Applicants without a formal qualification but with appropriate years of relevant work experience will be considered. | Skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training are assessed on a case-by-case basis. |
Special and/or alternative entry: articulation pathway admissions | Completion of at least 1 year of an approved tertiary qualification, which is equivalent to AQF Level 5 (Diploma) or higher. |
Note: | In addition to meeting any listed minimum overall score, applicants must have passing grades in Mathematics or an appropriate quantitative subject such as Business Studies, Economics, Financial Studies , Physics, Chemistry, Biology or an equivalent approved subject. All students whose first language is not English must provide evidence of satisfying GBC's English language requirement |
Generic Qualifications |
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma - successful completion with minimum score of 24 (minimum score of 4 in each of six subjects) Global Assessment Certificate (GAC) - successful completion with a minimum GPA of 2.3 GCE A Levels, Cambridge International Examinations or Edexcel GCE - Successful completion of GCE A-level with an aggregate of 4* Successful completion of at least one year of study in a NOOSR recognised bachelor degree and successful completion of High School studies. |
Australia | Completion of NSW HSC or equivalent qualification with a minimum Band 2 in English Standard or English EAL/D and a Band 2 in Mathematics Standard 2 or any one of the following suggested equivalent subjects including Business Studies, Economics, Finance, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Financial Studies. Domestic students whose first language is not English are required to provide evidence of satisfying GBC’s English language requirement. |
China | Successful Completion of Senior Secondary Unified Graduation Examination (Gao San or Senior Middle 3) with a minimum of 60% or successful Completion of the University Entrance Examination( Gao Kao) |
Hong Kong | Successful Completion of Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education** with a minimum aggregate score of 12 in top five subjects |
India | Successful Completion of Senior Secondary Certificate (10+ 2) with an overall of at least 60% or equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA). |
Indonesia | Successful Completion of Senior Secondary School Certificate of Graduation (SMU 3) with at least average score of 70%. |
Korea | Successful Completion of Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate with an average of at least 60% |
Malaysia | Successful completion of: STPM (Malaysian Higher School Certificate) with 2 'C' level passes, or Malaysian ICSS Exam (UEC) - completion of the Malaysian Independent Chinese Secondary Schools (ISCC) Unified Examination (UEC) / Senior Middle Three with a minimum score of 65% (OSSHGD) or Malaysian Matriculation Certificate (Matrikulasi) with a GPA of 2.0 for four subjects. |
Nepal | Successful Completion of a Senior School Certificate with an overall of at least 60% or grade point average of above 2.5 |
Pakistan | Successful completion of GCE Advanced levels* - minimum of 4 points calculated on an aggregate of 3 A /AS level subjects or Higher Secondary School Intermediate Certificate with a minimum grade average of 60% or better |
Philippines | Successful completion of the K-12 High School Diploma (academic track) with a minimum grade average of 70% in the final year (Grade 12) |
Singapore | Successful completion of the Singapore-Cambridge of GCE A-Level with an aggregate of 4* |
Taiwan | Successful Completion of the Taiwanese Senior High School Diploma or Senior Vocational School Diploma with an overall grade of 75% |
Thailand | Successful Completion of a Certificate of Secondary Education with Grade Point Average score of at least 2.0 |
Vietnam | Successful Completion of a Diploma of General Education or a Secondary Vocational school Certificate or Year 12 with an average grade of 7.0 or above |
Applicants will meet the requisite English language requirements if they are citizens of one of the countries listed below and have undertaken:
Australia | Lesotho | South Africa |
Botswana | Liberia | United Kingdom |
Canada | Malaysia | United States of America |
Fiji | New Zealand | Samoa |
China | Nigeria | Trinidad and Tobago |
Guyana | Papua New Guinea | Zambia |
Ireland | Philippines | Zimbabwe |
Jamaica | Singapore | Kenya |
Solomon Islands |