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Course snapshot

Domestic snapshot

  • Start Date

    March, July

  • Duration

    3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

  • Location

    Gold Coast, Online

  • Placement

    Yes  Learn more

  • Course abbreviation

    BInfTech

  • Course code

    3002111

  • Credit points

    288

  • Equivalent units

    24

  • Scholarships

  • Indicative fee

Please note, some locations may not have all intake periods available. See the full availability details for further information.

International snapshot

  • Start Date

    March, June, October

  • Duration

    3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

  • Location

    China - Guangxi UST, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port Moresby, Perth, Sydney
    Only the Digital Interaction and the User Experience and Software Development majors are available to Sydney, Melbourne and Perth students.

  • Placement

    Yes  Learn more

Please note, some locations may not have all intake periods available. See the full availability details for further information.

Overview

If IT is your passion, our Bachelor of Information Technology immerses you in a field that is driving our world forward.

If you dream of developing amazing software, designing multimedia experiences or creating tomorrow’s smart systems, this degree provides the technical, analytical and creative skills you need. Study on-campus or online and take advantage of optional internship units that add hands-on, real-life experience.

Tailor your studies through the choice of a major in big data technologies; networks and cybersecurity; digital interaction and the user experience; or software development – you’ll have the opportunity to put that theory into practice through a professional placement of 312 hours as part of your course.

Whether as a programmer, designer, web developer, systems analyst, database administrator, project manager, ICT network professional or technical support personnel, the Bachelor of Information Technology is the beginning of what could be an amazing future.

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“The degree really refined my areas of interest. I saw how it could offer a fantastic way to pivot and be flexible, and to be confident in making those kinds of decisions.”

The Southern Cross Model is a game-changer in higher education study.

Our students now engage in shorter, six-week unit structures designed around immersive and interactive learning experiences. The shorter unit structure gives students a greater sense of momentum as they achieve milestones quickly, resulting in increased student success rates, and course and teacher satisfaction. Lectures are a thing of the past - students will be engaged in active, interactive and discussion-based learning.

On-campus students experience a variety of teaching approaches including lectures, tutorials, online activities and video-linked or podcast virtual classes.

Our online study option is highly interactive and may include a combination of podcast or video-linked lectures, electronic study materials, workshops, online discussion forums and virtual classes.

The method of teaching and assessment may vary from unit to unit.

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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 (GA).

Course Learning Outcome

GA1: Intellectual rigour

Apply specialised knowledge and skills appropriate to a specified IT professional role to solve a range of specific problems.

GA2: Creativity

Apply broad theoretical and technical core ICT knowledge and skills to solve a range of practical problems.

GA3: Ethical practice

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.

GA4: Knowledge of a discipline

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.

GA5: Lifelong learning

Reflect on, assess and self-regulate own learning capabilities and performance to develop skills for ongoing professional development.

GA6: Communication and social skills

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.

GA7: Cultural competence

Demonstrate the ability to effectively participate in and reflect upon self and team activities in achieving a common ICT goal.

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.

Students undertake professional placement as part of their course for a total 312 hours. Internship positions vary depending on each student's discipline area, placement firm size and industry. Recent roles undertaken by internship students include software quality assurance coordinator, IT support officer, network support officer, software development and various other management and IT roles in private and government sectors.

Students choose a major from the following:

Big Data Technologies: Provides students with the skills needed to investigate Big Data and solve real-world business problems through the application of modern data analytics tools.

Digital Interaction and the User Experience: Students develop the skills to design and develop multimedia resources and interactive programs that support a great user experience. Students develop an ability to select and use multimedia resources that facilitate engagement and usability.

Networks and Cybersecurity: Students gain the skills needed to develop, implement, manage and secure enterprise networks and systems.

Software Development: Students acquire the skills to efficiently develop and maintain high quality software systems and to participate in and manage software projects.

Please note Sydney, Melbourne and Perth students may choose from the Big Data Technologies, Digital Interaction and the User Experience or Software Development majors.

Location Teaching period
Gold CoastTerm  1, Term  3
OnlineTerm  1, Term  3
Location Teaching period Annual Fees CRICOS
Gold CoastTerm  1, Term  3$25,000 ($3,125 per unit)019840D
China - Guangxi USTTerm  1N/AN/A
MelbourneTerm  1, Term  3, Term  5$25,000 ($3,125 per unit)086031D
PerthTerm  1, Term  3, Term  5$25,000 ($3,125 per unit)086031D
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyTerm  1, Term  3, Term  5N/AN/A
SydneyTerm  1, Term  3, Term  5$25,000 ($3,125 per unit)086031D

Tuition fees are in Australian dollars, and are subject to change, including annual increases over the duration of a course. Annual tuition fee is based on completing 8 units per year. In addition students are required to pay OSHC for the duration of their visa in advance. Non-tuition fee covers textbooks, stationery and excursions.

Career Outcomes

Graduates can look forward to good employment prospects as a software developer, user-experience designer and developer, web or app developer, systems analyst, data analyst or network analyst.

This course has full professional accreditation by the Australian Computer Society (ACS). ACS accreditation is awarded to an institution and its programs after a rigorous evaluation of their capacity to produce graduates who have the knowledge and skills required of an ICT professional.

Requirements

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.

Entry requirements

Applicants will not be considered for admission on the basis of having fully or partially completed a Certificate III (AQF Level 3) or a Certificate IV (AQF Level 4).

Language requirements

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

CategoryScore
Overall6.0
Listeningminimum 5.5
Readingminimum 5.5
Speakingminimum 5.5
Writingminimum 5.5

Credit for prior learning

Candidates who have completed an Associate Degree of Information Technology or equivalent may be granted advanced standing for up to sixteen (16) units.

Candidates who have completed a Diploma of Information Technology or equivalent may be granted advanced standing for up to eight (8) units.

CountryScore
Austria AMC3.5
Bangladesh HSC3.4
Brazil SSLC7.9
Canada High School OSSD49
Chile PSU6.1, overall 600-649
China Gao Kao441
Colombia CB (NAT)75, overall 300-349
Denmark USSLE6
France FB11
German Abitur3.2
Hong Kong HKDSE13
India CBSE (best 4)7.5 in external exam
India CISCE67
India Higher Secondary School Certificate (best 4)74 academic subjects
Indonesia SMA8
International Baccalaureate24
Japan USSLC3.8
Korea, Republic of, CSAT298
Malaysia ICSSUEC68
Malaysia STPM4, in 3 A levels
Nepal Higher Secondary Education Certificate68
Nepal Proficiency Certificate80
Norway GPA1.3
Pakistan HSSC Humanities and Science streams73
Pakistan HSSC Pre-Eng and Pre-Med streams30
Papua New Guinea HSC (best 5)2.5 pass Eng & Math
Peru OCSE16.3
Phillipines NSAT87
Russia FCCSE4.2
Saudi Arabia MESSLC80
Singapore SCGCE15
Spain SSSD7.9
Spain STBPU7.3
Sri Lanka GCE4
Sweden SSLC12.6
Taiwan GSAT51
Taiwan Senior High School Certificate84
Thailand CSE(Matayom 6) 1.8
Turkey HSD3.8 (4 subjects)
UK Board GCE A Levels12.5
USA SAT & ACTSAT 1370, ACT 19
Vietnam (in 4 subjects)7.5 Average

Course requirements

To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Information Technology, students must complete the equivalent of 24 units (288 credit points) comprising:

  • 10 core units (120 credit points),
  • 1 major (96 credit points), and
  • 6 equivalent elective units (72 credit points).

Exit awards

Students may be eligible to exit with an Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology after completing 4 units (48 credit points) as specified in the Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology exit requirements.

Students may be eligible to exit with a Diploma of Information Technology after completing the equivalent of 8 core units (96 credit points).

Students may be eligible to exit with an Associate Degree of Information Technology after completing 16 units (192 credit points) as specified in the Associate Degree of Information Technology course structure.

Other things to consider

As part of our commitment to admissions transparency, the University provides a snapshot of how students were admitted to their courses and the profile of students studying with us here.

There are different pathways into an undergraduate degree.

Whether you are returning to study after some time or you have just finished school and you need some extra academic preparation before embarking on a degree, Southern Cross University offers two excellent, fee-free academic preparation programs that develop the skills you need to be successful at university.

SCU College also offers a range of one-year Diplomas that provide extra academic support as you commence university. Diplomas are a great pathway to a degree and may also prepare you for diverse paraprofessional roles.

Learn more

Credit for Prior Learning, also referred to as ‘Advanced Standing’ or Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL), is the process of looking at your prior study and/or experience to assess if you can be awarded academic credit or gain entry to a course on the basis of your existing knowledge and skills.

Learn more

The Early Offer program allows Year 12 students to secure a place in a Southern Cross University undergraduate degree before Year 12 results are released. It’s designed to remove some of the pressure from Year 12 and provide a pathway directly into university study that is not based solely on Year 12 results.

Learn more


Course structure

Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.

Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.

Current Students should select their units by checking the Handbook for the year of their enrolment as these may be different.

View Student Handbook

Unit CodeUnit TitleAvailableCredit pointsNotes

Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award

First Year

EDUC1001Language and Learning in your Discipline
Term1,3,5
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Brisbane - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term5
Coffs Harbour
Term1,3
Term1,3
Gold Coast
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Hayman Island - Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Lismore
Term1
Term1
MelbourneN/A
Term1,3,5
Melbourne - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Online
Term1,3,5
Term1
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term1
PerthN/A
Term1,3,5
SydneyN/A
Term1,3,5
Sydney - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
ISYS1001Web Development I
Term1,5
12
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term1
Gold Coast
Term1,5
Term1,5
MelbourneN/A
Term1,5
Online
Term1,5
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term1,5
PerthN/A
Term1,5
SydneyN/A
Term1,5
COMP1002Foundations of Computing
Term2
12
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term2
Gold Coast
Term2
Term2
MelbourneN/A
Term2
Online
Term2
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term2
PerthN/A
Term2
SydneyN/A
Term2
COMP1001Data Communications and Networks
Term2
12
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term2
Gold Coast
Term2
Term2
MelbourneN/A
Term2
Online
Term2
Term2
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term2
PerthN/A
Term2
SydneyN/A
Term2
PROG1001Programming I
Term3,5
12
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term5
Gold Coast
Term3,5
Term3,5
MelbourneN/A
Term3,5
Online
Term3,5
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term3,5
PerthN/A
Term3,5
SydneyN/A
Term3,5
ISYS1002Cybersecurity
Term3,5
12
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term5
Gold Coast
Term3,5
Term3,5
MelbourneN/A
Term3,5
Online
Term3,5
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term3,5
PerthN/A
Term3,5
SydneyN/A
Term3,5
ISYS1005Systems Analysis and Design
Term4
12
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term4
Gold Coast
Term4
Term4
MelbourneN/A
Term4
Online
Term4
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term4
PerthN/A
Term4
SydneyN/A
Term4
ISYS1004Contemporary Issues in Information Technology
Term4
12
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term4
Gold Coast
Term4
Term4
MelbourneN/A
Term4
Online
Term4
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term4
PerthN/A
Term4
SydneyN/A
Term4

Second Year

DATA2001Database Systems
Term1,5
12
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term5
Gold Coast
Term1,5
Term1,5
MelbourneN/A
Term1,5
Online
Term1,5
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term1,5
PerthN/A
Term1,5
SydneyN/A
Term1,5
Anti-requisitesCSC00228 Database Systems I or DATA2001 Database Systems
PROG2007Programming II
Term1,4
12
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term1
Gold Coast
Term1,4
Term1,4
MelbourneN/A
Term1,4
Online
Term1,4
Term1
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term1,4
PerthN/A
Term1,4
SydneyN/A
Term1,4
Pre-requisitesPROG1001 - Programming I
Elective Unit
Elective Unit
BUSN3003Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Dual Term4
Term2,3,5
12
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term5
China - TUSTN/A
Dual Term4
Gold Coast
Term2,3,5
Term2,3,5
MelbourneN/A
Term3,5
Online
Term2,3,5
Term2,3,5
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port Moresby
Term5
Term3,5
PerthN/A
Term3,5
SydneyN/A
Term3,5
PROG2004Object Oriented Programming
Term3,5
12
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term5
Gold Coast
Term3,5
Term3,5
MelbourneN/A
Term3,5
Online
Term3,5
N/A
PerthN/A
Term3,5
SydneyN/A
Term3,5
Pre-requisitesPROG2007 - Programming II
Anti-requisitesCSC10210 - Object Oriented Program Development
PROG2002Web Development II
Term4
12
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term4
Gold Coast
Term4
Term4
MelbourneN/A
Term4
Online
Term4
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term4
PerthN/A
Term4
SydneyN/A
Term4
Elective Unit

Third Year

PROG2005Programming Mobile Systems
Term1,5
12
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term1
Gold Coast
Term1,5
Term1,5
MelbourneN/A
Term1,5
Online
Term1,5
Term1
PerthN/A
Term1,5
SydneyN/A
Term1,5
Elective Unit
PROG2003Cloud Systems Development
Term2
12
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term2
Gold Coast
Term2
Term2
MelbourneN/A
Term2
Online
Term2
N/A
PerthN/A
Term2
SydneyN/A
Term2
Pre-requisitesPROG2004 - Object Oriented Programming OR CSC10210 - Object Oriented Program Development
Elective Unit
ISYS3007Information Technology Project A
Term1,3
12
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term1
Gold Coast
Term1,3
Term1,3
MelbourneN/A
Term1,3
Online
Term1,3
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term1,3
PerthN/A
Term1,3
SydneyN/A
Term1,3
Pre-requisites96 credit points in named units in the Bachelor of Information Technology AND PROG2007 - Programming II] AND DATA2001 - Database Systems
Anti-requisitesISYS3002 - Computing Project I: Analysis and Design OR ISYS3005 - Information Technology Project
Elective Unit
ISYS3008Information Technology Project B
Summer Term
Term2,4
12
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term2
Gold Coast
Term2,4
Term2,4
MelbourneN/A
Summer Term
Term2,4
Online
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term2,4
PerthN/A
Summer Term
Term2,4
SydneyN/A
Summer Term
Term2,4
Pre-requisitesISYS3007 - Information Technology Project A
Anti-requisiteshave completed ISYS3003 - Computing Project II: Development and Implementation OR ISYS3005 - Information Technology Project
ISYS3001Managing Software Development
Summer Term
Term4
12
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term4
Gold Coast
Term4
Term4
MelbourneN/A
Summer Term
Term4
Online
Summer Term
Term4
Summer Term
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term4
PerthN/A
Summer Term
Term4
SydneyN/A
Summer Term
Term4

Unit CodeUnit TitleAvailableCredit pointsNotes

Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award

First Year

EDUC1001Language and Learning in your Discipline
Term1,3,5
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Brisbane - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term5
Coffs Harbour
Term1,3
Term1,3
Gold Coast
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Hayman Island - Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Lismore
Term1
Term1
MelbourneN/A
Term1,3,5
Melbourne - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Online
Term1,3,5
Term1
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term1
PerthN/A
Term1,3,5
SydneyN/A
Term1,3,5
Sydney - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
ISYS1001Web Development I
Term1,5
12
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term1
Gold Coast
Term1,5
Term1,5
MelbourneN/A
Term1,5
Online
Term1,5
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term1,5
PerthN/A
Term1,5
SydneyN/A
Term1,5
COMP1002Foundations of Computing
Term2
12
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term2
Gold Coast
Term2
Term2
MelbourneN/A
Term2
Online
Term2
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term2
PerthN/A
Term2
SydneyN/A
Term2
COMP1001Data Communications and Networks
Term2
12
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term2
Gold Coast
Term2
Term2
MelbourneN/A
Term2
Online
Term2
Term2
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term2
PerthN/A
Term2
SydneyN/A
Term2
PROG1001Programming I
Term3,5
12
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term5
Gold Coast
Term3,5
Term3,5
MelbourneN/A
Term3,5
Online
Term3,5
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term3,5
PerthN/A
Term3,5
SydneyN/A
Term3,5
ISYS1002Cybersecurity
Term3,5
12
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term5
Gold Coast
Term3,5
Term3,5
MelbourneN/A
Term3,5
Online
Term3,5
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term3,5
PerthN/A
Term3,5
SydneyN/A
Term3,5
ISYS1005Systems Analysis and Design
Term4
12
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term4
Gold Coast
Term4
Term4
MelbourneN/A
Term4
Online
Term4
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term4
PerthN/A
Term4
SydneyN/A
Term4
ISYS1004Contemporary Issues in Information Technology
Term4
12
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term4
Gold Coast
Term4
Term4
MelbourneN/A
Term4
Online
Term4
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term4
PerthN/A
Term4
SydneyN/A
Term4

Second Year

DATA2001Database Systems
Term1,5
12
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term5
Gold Coast
Term1,5
Term1,5
MelbourneN/A
Term1,5
Online
Term1,5
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term1,5
PerthN/A
Term1,5
SydneyN/A
Term1,5
Anti-requisitesCSC00228 Database Systems I or DATA2001 Database Systems
PROG2007Programming II
Term1,4
12
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term1
Gold Coast
Term1,4
Term1,4
MelbourneN/A
Term1,4
Online
Term1,4
Term1
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term1,4
PerthN/A
Term1,4
SydneyN/A
Term1,4
Pre-requisitesPROG1001 - Programming I
Elective Unit
ISYS2001Resources for User Interaction
Term2
12
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term2
Gold Coast
Term2
Term2
MelbourneN/A
Term2
Online
Term2
Term2
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term2
PerthN/A
Term2
SydneyN/A
Term2
Anti-requisites ISY00324 - Visual Resources for Interactive Applications OR ISY00325 - Audio-Video Resources for Interactive Applications
Elective Unit
BUSN3003Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Dual Term4
Term2,3,5
12
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term5
China - TUSTN/A
Dual Term4
Gold Coast
Term2,3,5
Term2,3,5
MelbourneN/A
Term3,5
Online
Term2,3,5
Term2,3,5
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port Moresby
Term5
Term3,5
PerthN/A
Term3,5
SydneyN/A
Term3,5
ISYS3001Managing Software Development
Summer Term
Term4
12
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term4
Gold Coast
Term4
Term4
MelbourneN/A
Summer Term
Term4
Online
Summer Term
Term4
Summer Term
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term4
PerthN/A
Summer Term
Term4
SydneyN/A
Summer Term
Term4
PROG2006Designing the User Experience
Term4
12
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term4
Gold Coast
Term4
Term4
MelbourneN/A
Term4
Online
Term4
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term4
PerthN/A
Term4
SydneyN/A
Term4

Third Year

PROG2001Developing the User Experience
Term1,5
12
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term1
Gold Coast
Term1
Term1
MelbourneN/A
Term1
Online
Term1
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term1,5
PerthN/A
Term1
SydneyN/A
Term1
Elective Unit
ISYS3004User Experience Evaluation and Analysis
Term2
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term2
Term2
MelbourneN/A
Term2
Online
Term2
Term2
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term2
PerthN/A
Term2
SydneyN/A
Term2
Elective Unit
ISYS3007Information Technology Project A
Term1,3
12
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term1
Gold Coast
Term1,3
Term1,3
MelbourneN/A
Term1,3
Online
Term1,3
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term1,3
PerthN/A
Term1,3
SydneyN/A
Term1,3
Pre-requisites96 credit points in named units in the Bachelor of Information Technology AND PROG2007 - Programming II] AND DATA2001 - Database Systems
Anti-requisitesISYS3002 - Computing Project I: Analysis and Design OR ISYS3005 - Information Technology Project
Elective Unit
ISYS3008Information Technology Project B
Summer Term
Term2,4
12
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term2
Gold Coast
Term2,4
Term2,4
MelbourneN/A
Summer Term
Term2,4
Online
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term2,4
PerthN/A
Summer Term
Term2,4
SydneyN/A
Summer Term
Term2,4
Pre-requisitesISYS3007 - Information Technology Project A
Anti-requisiteshave completed ISYS3003 - Computing Project II: Development and Implementation OR ISYS3005 - Information Technology Project
Elective Unit

Unit CodeUnit TitleAvailableCredit pointsNotes

Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award

First Year

EDUC1001Language and Learning in your Discipline
Term1,3,5
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Brisbane - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term5
Coffs Harbour
Term1,3
Term1,3
Gold Coast
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Hayman Island - Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Lismore
Term1
Term1
MelbourneN/A
Term1,3,5
Melbourne - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Online
Term1,3,5
Term1
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term1
PerthN/A
Term1,3,5
SydneyN/A
Term1,3,5
Sydney - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
ISYS1001Web Development I
Term1,5
12
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term1
Gold Coast
Term1,5
Term1,5
MelbourneN/A
Term1,5
Online
Term1,5
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term1,5
PerthN/A
Term1,5
SydneyN/A
Term1,5
COMP1002Foundations of Computing
Term2
12
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term2
Gold Coast
Term2
Term2
MelbourneN/A
Term2
Online
Term2
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term2
PerthN/A
Term2
SydneyN/A
Term2
COMP1001Data Communications and Networks
Term2
12
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term2
Gold Coast
Term2
Term2
MelbourneN/A
Term2
Online
Term2
Term2
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term2
PerthN/A
Term2
SydneyN/A
Term2
PROG1001Programming I
Term3,5
12
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term5
Gold Coast
Term3,5
Term3,5
MelbourneN/A
Term3,5
Online
Term3,5
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term3,5
PerthN/A
Term3,5
SydneyN/A
Term3,5
ISYS1002Cybersecurity
Term3,5
12
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term5
Gold Coast
Term3,5
Term3,5
MelbourneN/A
Term3,5
Online
Term3,5
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term3,5
PerthN/A
Term3,5
SydneyN/A
Term3,5
ISYS1005Systems Analysis and Design
Term4
12
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term4
Gold Coast
Term4
Term4
MelbourneN/A
Term4
Online
Term4
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term4
PerthN/A
Term4
SydneyN/A
Term4
ISYS1004Contemporary Issues in Information Technology
Term4
12
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term4
Gold Coast
Term4
Term4
MelbourneN/A
Term4
Online
Term4
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term4
PerthN/A
Term4
SydneyN/A
Term4

Second Year

DATA2001Database Systems
Term1,5
12
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term5
Gold Coast
Term1,5
Term1,5
MelbourneN/A
Term1,5
Online
Term1,5
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term1,5
PerthN/A
Term1,5
SydneyN/A
Term1,5
Anti-requisitesCSC00228 Database Systems I or DATA2001 Database Systems
PROG2007Programming II
Term1,4
12
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term1
Gold Coast
Term1,4
Term1,4
MelbourneN/A
Term1,4
Online
Term1,4
Term1
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term1,4
PerthN/A
Term1,4
SydneyN/A
Term1,4
Pre-requisitesPROG1001 - Programming I
COMP2006Switching and Wireless Networks
Term2
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term2
Term2
Online
Term2
Term2
Elective Unit
COMP2005Routing and WAN Technologies
Term3
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term3
Term3
Online
Term3
N/A
Elective Unit
COMP2004Systems Security and Operation
Term4
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term4
Term4
Online
Term4
N/A
Elective Unit

Third Year

COMP2003Securing Networks
Term1
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term1
Term1
Online
Term1
Term1
Enrolment informationIt is strongly recommended that you are familiar with basic computer operations, e.g. installing software, downloading and uploading files, creating and zipping folders.
Elective Unit
ISYS1003Cybersecurity Management
Term2
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term2
Term2
Online
Term2
Term2
Pre-requisitesISYS1002 - Cybersecurity
Elective Unit
ISYS3007Information Technology Project A
Term1,3
12
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term1
Gold Coast
Term1,3
Term1,3
MelbourneN/A
Term1,3
Online
Term1,3
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term1,3
PerthN/A
Term1,3
SydneyN/A
Term1,3
Pre-requisites96 credit points in named units in the Bachelor of Information Technology AND PROG2007 - Programming II] AND DATA2001 - Database Systems
Anti-requisitesISYS3002 - Computing Project I: Analysis and Design OR ISYS3005 - Information Technology Project
COMP2001Network Management
Term3,5
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term3
Term3
Online
Term3,5
N/A
ISYS3008Information Technology Project B
Summer Term
Term2,4
12
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term2
Gold Coast
Term2,4
Term2,4
MelbourneN/A
Summer Term
Term2,4
Online
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term2,4
PerthN/A
Summer Term
Term2,4
SydneyN/A
Summer Term
Term2,4
Pre-requisitesISYS3007 - Information Technology Project A
Anti-requisiteshave completed ISYS3003 - Computing Project II: Development and Implementation OR ISYS3005 - Information Technology Project
Elective Unit

Unit CodeUnit TitleAvailableCredit pointsNotes

Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award

First Year

EDUC1001Language and Learning in your Discipline
Term1,3,5
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Brisbane - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term5
Coffs Harbour
Term1,3
Term1,3
Gold Coast
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Hayman Island - Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Lismore
Term1
Term1
MelbourneN/A
Term1,3,5
Melbourne - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Online
Term1,3,5
Term1
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term1
PerthN/A
Term1,3,5
SydneyN/A
Term1,3,5
Sydney - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
ISYS1001Web Development I
Term1,5
12
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term1
Gold Coast
Term1,5
Term1,5
MelbourneN/A
Term1,5
Online
Term1,5
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term1,5
PerthN/A
Term1,5
SydneyN/A
Term1,5
COMP1002Foundations of Computing
Term2
12
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term2
Gold Coast
Term2
Term2
MelbourneN/A
Term2
Online
Term2
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term2
PerthN/A
Term2
SydneyN/A
Term2
COMP1001Data Communications and Networks
Term2
12
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term2
Gold Coast
Term2
Term2
MelbourneN/A
Term2
Online
Term2
Term2
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term2
PerthN/A
Term2
SydneyN/A
Term2
PROG1001Programming I
Term3,5
12
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term5
Gold Coast
Term3,5
Term3,5
MelbourneN/A
Term3,5
Online
Term3,5
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term3,5
PerthN/A
Term3,5
SydneyN/A
Term3,5
ISYS1002Cybersecurity
Term3,5
12
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term5
Gold Coast
Term3,5
Term3,5
MelbourneN/A
Term3,5
Online
Term3,5
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term3,5
PerthN/A
Term3,5
SydneyN/A
Term3,5
ISYS1004Contemporary Issues in Information Technology
Term4
12
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term4
Gold Coast
Term4
Term4
MelbourneN/A
Term4
Online
Term4
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term4
PerthN/A
Term4
SydneyN/A
Term4
ISYS1005Systems Analysis and Design
Term4
12
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term4
Gold Coast
Term4
Term4
MelbourneN/A
Term4
Online
Term4
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term4
PerthN/A
Term4
SydneyN/A
Term4

Second Year

DATA2001Database Systems
Term1,5
12
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term5
Gold Coast
Term1,5
Term1,5
MelbourneN/A
Term1,5
Online
Term1,5
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term1,5
PerthN/A
Term1,5
SydneyN/A
Term1,5
Anti-requisitesCSC00228 Database Systems I or DATA2001 Database Systems
PROG2007Programming II
Term1,4
12
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term1
Gold Coast
Term1,4
Term1,4
MelbourneN/A
Term1,4
Online
Term1,4
Term1
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term1,4
PerthN/A
Term1,4
SydneyN/A
Term1,4
Pre-requisitesPROG1001 - Programming I
STAT1001Statistical Analysis
Term2,4
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term2,4
Term2,4
MelbourneN/A
Term2,4
Online
Term2,4
Term2
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term2
PerthN/A
Term2,4
SydneyN/A
Term2,4
Elective Unit
ACCT3003Business Forecasting
Term3
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term3
Term3
MelbourneN/A
Term3
Online
Term3
Term3
PerthN/A
Term3
SydneyN/A
Term3
Elective Unit
STAT2003Data Collection and Quantitative Analysis
Term4
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term4
Term4
Lismore
Term4
Term4
MelbourneN/A
Term4
Online
Term4
N/A
PerthN/A
Term4
SydneyN/A
Term4
PROG2008Computational Thinking
Term4
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term4
Term4
MelbourneN/A
Term4
Online
Term4
N/A
PerthN/A
Term4
SydneyN/A
Term4

Third Year

INFO2001Storytelling and Data Visualisation
Term1
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term1
Term1
MelbourneN/A
Term1
Online
Term1
Term1
PerthN/A
Term1
SydneyN/A
Term1
Elective Unit
ISYS2002Data Wrangling and Advanced Analytics
Term2
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term2
Term2
MelbourneN/A
Term2
Online
Term2
Term2
PerthN/A
Term2
SydneyN/A
Term2
Elective Unit
ISYS3007Information Technology Project A
Term1,3
12
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term1
Gold Coast
Term1,3
Term1,3
MelbourneN/A
Term1,3
Online
Term1,3
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term1,3
PerthN/A
Term1,3
SydneyN/A
Term1,3
Pre-requisites96 credit points in named units in the Bachelor of Information Technology AND PROG2007 - Programming II] AND DATA2001 - Database Systems
Anti-requisitesISYS3002 - Computing Project I: Analysis and Design OR ISYS3005 - Information Technology Project
Elective Unit
ISYS3008Information Technology Project B
Summer Term
Term2,4
12
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term2
Gold Coast
Term2,4
Term2,4
MelbourneN/A
Summer Term
Term2,4
Online
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term2,4
PerthN/A
Summer Term
Term2,4
SydneyN/A
Summer Term
Term2,4
Pre-requisitesISYS3007 - Information Technology Project A
Anti-requisiteshave completed ISYS3003 - Computing Project II: Development and Implementation OR ISYS3005 - Information Technology Project
Elective Unit


Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes

Core Units

COMP1002Foundations of Computing
EDUC1001Language and Learning in your Discipline
ISYS1002Cybersecurity
ISYS1001Web Development I
ISYS1005Systems Analysis and Design
PROG1001Programming I
PROG2007Programming II
COMP1001Data Communications and Networks
ISYS1004Contemporary Issues in Information Technology
DATA2001Database Systems

Majors

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
ISYS2001Resources for User Interaction
PROG2006Designing the User Experience
PROG2001Developing the User Experience
ISYS3004User Experience Evaluation and Analysis
ISYS3001Managing Software Development
BUSN3003Entrepreneurship and Innovation
ISYS3007Information Technology Project A
ISYS3008Information Technology Project B

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
PROG2004Object Oriented Programming
PROG2002Web Development II
PROG2005Programming Mobile Systems
PROG2003Cloud Systems Development
ISYS3001Managing Software Development
BUSN3003Entrepreneurship and Innovation
ISYS3007Information Technology Project A
ISYS3008Information Technology Project B

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
COMP2003Securing Networks
COMP2001Network Management
ISYS1003Cybersecurity Management
COMP2006Switching and Wireless Networks
COMP2005Routing and WAN Technologies
COMP2004Systems Security and Operation
ISYS3007Information Technology Project A
ISYS3008Information Technology Project B

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
ACCT3003Business Forecasting
STAT1001Statistical Analysis
STAT2003Data Collection and Quantitative Analysis
PROG2008Computational Thinking
ISYS2002Data Wrangling and Advanced Analytics
INFO2001Storytelling and Data Visualisation
ISYS3007Information Technology Project A
ISYS3008Information Technology Project B

Elective Units

Select 6 (72 credit points) university wide electives which may include the following units:
ERTH2004Career Development and Professional Practice
BUSN3005Internship A
BUSN3006Internship B
ENVR3003Internship Study

Why Information Technology at SCU

Graduate employment

86% of IT graduates are employed within four months of completing their courses

(Grad Outcome Survey 2017-2019)

Digital Enterprise Lab

Our Digital Enterprise Lab on-campus enables you to work on real-world projects

Professional accreditation

Australian Computer Society (ACS) accreditation for the Bachelor of Information Technology.

Fees and Scholarships

Domestic students

You are a domestic student if you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident, New Zealand citizen, or Australian humanitarian visa holder. Your course will either be a Commonwealth Supported Place or a full fee-paying place. This is noted in the course snapshot.

Commonwealth Supported Places:

In a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP), the Government pays some of your fees and you pay the rest as the Student Contribution Amount (SCA).

SCA is calculated per unit, not per course. Eligible students can defer the SCA through a HECS-HELP loan.

Full Fee-Paying Places:

A full fee-paying place is where you pay the full (unsubsidised) tuition fee for your course. Eligible students can defer the payment of their tuition fees through the FEE-HELP scheme (including employer-reserved places for The Hotel School courses).

Also known as SSAF, the Student Services and Amenities Fee is a compulsory fee for most students used to provide important services and amenities to students both on and off campus. It’s charged per unit, based on the unit’s credit point value. Eligible domestic students have the option of deferring this fee through the SA-HELP loan scheme. More about SSAF

Depending on your course, your costs could also include computer equipment and software, books, stationery, field trips, uniforms or other course-specific expenses such as art materials, musical equipment or travel for practicums, internships, vaccinations or industry experience.

Scholarships vary in amount, from a few hundred to several thousand dollars each year. Eligibility isn't limited to top-performing students or those facing financial challenges; there are opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds and with different accomplishments. This ensures that education remains accessible to all, changing lives and helping individuals achieve their goals for a brighter future.

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International Students

If you're an international student, you can find the annual course cost in Australian dollars (AUD$) on our International Courses and Fees page or on the web page for your course under fees.

Also known as SSAF, the Student Services and Amenities Fee is a compulsory fee for most students used to provide important services and amenities to students both on and off campus. It’s charged per unit, based on the unit’s credit point value. Eligible domestic students have the option of deferring this fee through the SA-HELP loan scheme. More about SSAF

Depending on your course, your costs could also include computer equipment and software, books, stationery, field trips, uniforms or other course-specific expenses such as art materials, musical equipment or travel for practicums, internships, vaccinations or industry experience.

Southern Cross University offers a range of scholarships designed to support you while you study, available for a variety of backgrounds and achievements. Scholarships range from a few hundred dollars a year to several thousand dollars a year. Southern Cross has also introduced Access25, a new initiative for 2025 to deliver a quality education combined with a straightforward tuition model, ensuring every international student has equal access.

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