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Innovation, digital communication and technical abilities are essential skills for business operations in our technology-driven world.
The Bachelor of Information Technology, Bachelor of Business and Enterprise develops these qualities, combining information technology skills with business management principles.
You will gain an understanding of contemporary, responsible business practices, and the critical role technology plays in robust business functions, as well as the technical ability to build infrastructure and systems. You can choose to major in a range of subjects from both information technology and business disciplines. You may also elect to specialise in accounting or financial services.
This double degree is a pathway to multiple career options, from software development to international business, networking and cybersecurity to marketing, data science to entrepreneurship and beyond.
Innovation, digital communication and technical abilities are essential skills for business operations in our technology-driven world.
The Bachelor of Information Technology, Bachelor of Business and Enterprise develops these qualities, combining information technology skills with business management principles.
You will gain an understanding of contemporary, responsible business practices, and the critical role technology plays in robust business functions, as well as the technical ability to build infrastructure and systems. You can choose to major in a range of subjects from both information technology and business disciplines. You may also elect to specialise in accounting or financial services.
This double degree is a pathway to multiple career options, from software development to international business, networking and cybersecurity to marketing, data science to entrepreneurship and beyond.
Current Southern Cross students – to access your official course details for the year you started your degree, please visit the handbook.
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
Students who have completed an Associate Degree of Information Technology or equivalent may be granted advanced standing for up to sixteen (16) units.
Students who have completed a Diploma of Information Technology or equivalent may be granted advanced standing for up to eight (8) units.
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Overall | 6.0 |
| Listening | minimum 5.5 |
| Reading | minimum 5.5 |
| Speaking | minimum 5.5 |
| Writing | minimum 5.5 |
Students will choose one Information Technology major and one Business and Enterprise specialisation or major.
Majors available in the Bachelor of Information Technology include:
Majors available in the Bachelor of Business and Enterprise include:
Specialisations available in the Bachelor of Business and Enterprise include:
Domestic students
| Location | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| Gold Coast | Term 1, Term 3 |
| Online | Term 1, Term 3 |
International students
Applications for this course are made directly to Southern Cross University via our online application service.
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Information Technology Core Units | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ISYS1001 | Web Development I | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| COMP1002 | Foundations of Computing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PROG1001 | Programming I | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ISYS1005 | Systems Analysis and Design | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ISYS1002 | Cybersecurity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| COMP1001 | Data Communications and Networks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| EDUC1001 | Language and Learning in your Discipline | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PROG2007 | Programming II | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ISYS1004 | Contemporary Issues in Information Technology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| DATA2001 | Database Systems | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Business and Enterprise Core Units | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BUSN1004 | Starting a Business | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LEGL1003 | Introduction to Business Law | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BUSN1007 | The Interconnected World | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BUSN1006 | Solving Wicked Problems | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BUSN1008 | Business Practice and Impact | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BUSN2001 | Professional Development for the Workplace | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Note 1: | This unit replaces STAT1001 Statistical Analysis in the Big Data Technologies Major when students select the Financial Services Specialisation. |
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Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes.
| Course Learning Outcome |
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Apply specialised knowledge and skills appropriate to a specified IT professional role to solve a range of specific problems. Critically evaluate and apply practical and responsible business and enterprise solutions from a range of related disciplines to both inform and justify critical decisions. |
Apply broad theoretical and technical core ICT knowledge and skills to solve a range of practical problems. Apply knowledge and skills creatively in devising innovative, effective and responsible solutions to challenges related to a business or enterprise. |
Model well-developed socially-responsible and ethical behaviour that demonstrates awareness of social and cultural inequalities that may arise in the performance of professional IT tasks. Develop and apply recognised ethical frameworks to influence responsible business behaviours within an organisational context. |
Apply broad theoretical and technical core ICT knowledge and skills to solve a range of practical problems. Apply specialised knowledge and skills appropriate to a specified IT professional role to solve a range of specific problems. Demonstrate and apply in-depth and responsible discipline-specific knowledge and skills within a local, regional and global perspective. |
Reflect on, assess and self-regulate own learning capabilities and performance to develop skills for ongoing professional development. Demonstrate autonomy, responsibility and accountability for ongoing learning in business and enterprise settings. |
Apply academic and technical communication skills to clearly and coherently present relevant knowledge and ideas in a variety of mediums to other ICT professionals, clients, users, the public and other stakeholders. Prepare and deliver, individually and/or in a team, well developed and justified discipline-specific advice through both written and oral communication. Investigate and identify a broad range of responsible leadership practices in the management of people and self. |
Demonstrate the ability to effectively participate in and reflect upon self and team activities in achieving a common ICT goal. Demonstrate responsible cultural competence in local, national, and international settings as applied in business and social situations. Model well-developed socially-responsible and ethical behaviour that demonstrates awareness of social and cultural inequalities that may arise in the performance of professional IT tasks. |
Assessment may be in the form of essays, reports, audio or video presentations, online quizzes, case analyses or problem resolutions, software development projects and examinations.
On-campus students experience a variety of teaching approaches including lectures, tutorials, online activities and video-linked or podcast virtual classes. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit.
Our online study option is highly interactive and strives to promote collaboration and a sense of community. Students may receive a combination of podcast or video-linked lectures, electronic study materials, workshops, online discussion forums and virtual classes. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit.
Graduates gain the professional skills to run their own business or to pursue career opportunities ranging from marketing, product management, investment, and finance to software development, user-experience design, web and application development, systems analysis, big data for AI, or networking and cybersecurity.
You can choose to undertake two 7-week (225 hour) internship placements to get practical experience and build professional networks.
There are opportunities to intern abroad to expand your global experience.
The Bachelor of Information Technology is fully accredited by the Australian Computer Society at Professional Level.
Accreditation is being sought for the Accounting specialisation from CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
Accreditation is being sought for the Financial Services specialisation from The Treasury.
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