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Course snapshot

Domestic snapshot

  • Start Date

    March, July

  • Duration

    4 years full-time; 8 years part-time

  • Location

    Gold Coast, Online

  • Placement

    Yes  Learn more

  • Course abbreviation

    BInfTech,BBusEnt

  • Course code

    3207200

  • Credit points

    384

  • Equivalent units

    32

  • 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

    February, June

  • Duration

    4 years full-time

  • Location

    Gold Coast

  • Placement

    Yes  Learn more

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

Overview

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.

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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.

Critically evaluate and apply practical and responsible business and enterprise solutions from a range of related disciplines to both inform and justify critical decisions.

GA2: Creativity

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.

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.

Develop and apply recognised ethical frameworks to influence responsible business behaviours within an organisational context.

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.

Demonstrate and apply in-depth and responsible discipline-specific knowledge and skills within a local, regional and global perspective.

GA5: Lifelong learning

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.

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.

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.

GA7: Cultural competence

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.

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. 

Students will choose one Information Technology major and one Business and Enterprise specialisation or major.

Majors available in the Bachelor of Information Technology include:

  • Software Development
  • Digital Interaction and the User Experience
  • Networks and Cybersecurity
  • Big Data Technologies.

Majors available in the Bachelor of Business and Enterprise include:

  • Entrepreneurship and Innovation
  • International Business
  • Marketing
  • Tourism and Event Management
  • Aviation Management.

Specialisations available in the Bachelor of Business and Enterprise include:

  • Accounting
  • Financial Services.

 

Location Teaching period
Gold CoastTerm  1, Term  3
OnlineTerm  1, Term  3
Location Teaching period Annual Fees CRICOS
Gold CoastTerm  1, Term  3$33,184 ($4,148 per unit)113598C

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 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.

The Bachelor of Information Technology is fully accredited by the Australian Computer Society at Professional Level.

The Accounting specialisation is accredited by CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
 
The Financial Services specialisation is accredited by the Treasury's Financial Adviser Standards (FAS). For information on how to become a registered financial adviser in Australia, please visit the FAS website
 

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

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

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.

Course requirements

To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Information Technology, Bachelor of Business and Enterprise, students must complete the equivalent of 32 units (384 credit points) comprising:
  • 1 Business and Enterprise Specialisation in either Accounting or Financial Services (168 credit points),
  • 10 Information Technology core units (120 credit points) and
  • 1 Information Technology Major (96 credit points).
       OR
  • 10 Information Technology core units (120 credit points),
  • 1 Information Technology Major (96 credit points),
  • 6 Business and Enterprise core units (72 credit points) and
  • 1 Business and Enterprise Major (96 credit points).
Exit Awards
 
Students may be eligible to exit with a Diploma of Information Technology after completing the equivalent of 8 units (84 credit points), as per the Diploma of Information Technology Schedule of Units.
 
 
 

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

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
BUSN1004Starting a Business
Term1,3,5
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
MelbourneN/A
Term1,3,5
Online
Term1,3,5
Term1,5
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term1,3
PerthN/A
Term1,3,5
SydneyN/A
Term1,3,5
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
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
Term1,3,5
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
BUSN1007The Interconnected World
Summer Term
Term2,4
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
MelbourneN/A
Summer Term
Term2,4
Online
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term2,4
PerthN/A
Summer Term
Term2,4
SydneyN/A
Summer Term
Term2,4
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

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
LEGL1003Introduction to Business Law
Dual Term2
Term1,3,5
12
LocationDomesticInternational
China - TUSTN/A
Dual Term2
Gold Coast
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
MelbourneN/A
Term1,3
Online
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
PerthN/A
Term1,3
SydneyN/A
Term1,3
Business and Enterprise Major Unit
BUSN1008Business Practice and Impact
Term2,4
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term2,4
Term2,4
MelbourneN/A
Term2,4
Online
Term2,4
Term2,4
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term4
PerthN/A
Term2,4
SydneyN/A
Term2,4
BUSN1006Solving Wicked Problems
Term1,3,5
12
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term1
Gold Coast
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
MelbourneN/A
Term1,3
Online
Term1,3,5
Term1
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term1,3
PerthN/A
Term1,3
SydneyN/A
Term1,3
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
Business and Enterprise Major Unit

Third 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
Business and Enterprise Major Unit
Information Technology Major Unit
BUSN2001Professional Development for the Workplace
Term2,5
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term2,5
Term2,5
MelbourneN/A
Term2,5
Online
Term2,5
Term2
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port Moresby
Term5
Term2,5
PerthN/A
Term2,5
SydneyN/A
Term2,5
Anti-requisitesSPRT3001 - Professional Preparation
Information Technology Major Unit
Business and Enterprise Major Unit
Information Technology Major Unit
Business and Enterprise Major Unit

Fourth Year

Information Technology Major Unit
Information Technology Major Unit
Information Technology Major Unit
Business and Enterprise Major Unit
Information Technology Major Unit
Business and Enterprise Major Unit
Information Technology Major Unit
Business and Enterprise Major Unit

Unit CodeUnit TitleAvailableCredit pointsNotes

Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award

First Year

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
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
Term1,3,5
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
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
ACCT1002Financial Accounting
Dual Term2
Term1,3
12
LocationDomesticInternational
China - TUSTN/A
Dual Term2
Gold Coast
Term1
Term1
MelbourneN/A
Term1,3
Online
Term1,3
Term1
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term1
PerthN/A
Term1,3
SydneyN/A
Term1,3
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
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

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
FINC2005Principles of Financial Planning
Term1
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term1
Term1
Online
Term1
N/A
ECON1001Economics for Decision Making
Dual Term2
Term2,4
12
LocationDomesticInternational
China - TUSTN/A
Dual Term2
Gold Coast
Term2,4
Term2,4
MelbourneN/A
Term2,4
Online
Term2,4
Term2,4
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term2
PerthN/A
Term2,4
SydneyN/A
Term2,4
FINC2006Ethics and Professionalism
Term2
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term2
Term2
Online
Term2
Term2
LEGL1003Introduction to Business Law
Dual Term2
Term1,3,5
12
LocationDomesticInternational
China - TUSTN/A
Dual Term2
Gold Coast
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
MelbourneN/A
Term1,3
Online
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
PerthN/A
Term1,3
SydneyN/A
Term1,3
ACCT2001Taxation
Term1,3
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term1,3
Term1,3
MelbourneN/A
Term1,3
Online
Term1,3
Term1,3
PerthN/A
Term1,3
SydneyN/A
Term1,3
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
LAWS2001Company Law
Term4,5
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term4,5
Term4,5
MelbourneN/A
Term4
Online
Term4
Term4
PerthN/A
Term4
Pre-requisitesMust have completed or be currently enrolled in LEGL1003 - Introduction to Business Law OR LEGL2007 - Principles of Contract Law
Anti-requisitesNot available for students admitted to an LLB course.
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

Third 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
FINC2002Behavioural Finance and Client Relationships
Term1
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term1
Term1
Online
Term1
N/A
Information Technology Major Unit
Information Technology Major Unit
Information Technology Major Unit
Information Technology Major Unit
FINC2007Insurance and Risk Management
Term4
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Online
Term4
N/A
Co-requisitesFINC3003 - Estate Planning

Fourth Year

Information Technology Major Unit
ACCT2007Finance for Business
Dual Term4
Term1,4
12
LocationDomesticInternational
China - TUSTN/A
Dual Term4
Gold Coast
Term1,4
Term1,4
MelbourneN/A
Term1,4
Online
Term1,4
Term1,4
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term4
PerthN/A
Term1,4
SydneyN/A
Term1,4
Information Technology Major Unit
FINC3001Investments and Portfolio Management
Term2,5
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term2,5
Term2,5
MelbourneN/A
Term2
Online
Term2
Term2
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term2
PerthN/A
Term2
SydneyN/A
Term2
Pre-requisitesACCT2007 - Finance for Business
Information Technology Major Unit
FINC2004Superannuation and Retirement Planning
Term3
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term3
Term3
Online
Term3
N/A
Information Technology Major Unit
FINC3003Estate Planning
Term4
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Online
Term4
Term4
Pre-requisitesACCT2001 - Taxation AND FINC2004 - Superannuation and Retirement Planning AND FINC3001 - Investments and Portfolio Management
Co-requisitesFINC2007 - Insurance and Risk Management
Enrolment restrictionsStudents MUST complete all of the specified pre-requisites to enrol in this unit.

Unit CodeUnit TitleAvailableCredit pointsNotes

Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award

First Year

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
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
Term1,3,5
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
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
ACCT1002Financial Accounting
Dual Term2
Term1,3
12
LocationDomesticInternational
China - TUSTN/A
Dual Term2
Gold Coast
Term1
Term1
MelbourneN/A
Term1,3
Online
Term1,3
Term1
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term1
PerthN/A
Term1,3
SydneyN/A
Term1,3
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
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

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
LEGL1003Introduction to Business Law
Dual Term2
Term1,3,5
12
LocationDomesticInternational
China - TUSTN/A
Dual Term2
Gold Coast
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
MelbourneN/A
Term1,3
Online
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
PerthN/A
Term1,3
SydneyN/A
Term1,3
ACCT2002Financial Reporting
Term2,4
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term2,4
Term2,4
MelbourneN/A
Term2,4
Online
Term2,4
Term4
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term2
PerthN/A
Term2,4
SydneyN/A
Term2,4
Pre-requisitesACCT1002 - Financial Accounting
ECON1001Economics for Decision Making
Dual Term2
Term2,4
12
LocationDomesticInternational
China - TUSTN/A
Dual Term2
Gold Coast
Term2,4
Term2,4
MelbourneN/A
Term2,4
Online
Term2,4
Term2,4
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term2
PerthN/A
Term2,4
SydneyN/A
Term2,4
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
ACCT2001Taxation
Term1,3
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term1,3
Term1,3
MelbourneN/A
Term1,3
Online
Term1,3
Term1,3
PerthN/A
Term1,3
SydneyN/A
Term1,3
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
LAWS2001Company Law
Term4,5
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term4,5
Term4,5
MelbourneN/A
Term4
Online
Term4
Term4
PerthN/A
Term4
Pre-requisitesMust have completed or be currently enrolled in LEGL1003 - Introduction to Business Law OR LEGL2007 - Principles of Contract Law
Anti-requisitesNot available for students admitted to an LLB course.

Third Year

ACCT2007Finance for Business
Dual Term4
Term1,4
12
LocationDomesticInternational
China - TUSTN/A
Dual Term4
Gold Coast
Term1,4
Term1,4
MelbourneN/A
Term1,4
Online
Term1,4
Term1,4
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term4
PerthN/A
Term1,4
SydneyN/A
Term1,4
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
ACCT3001Advanced Taxation
Term2,4
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term4
Term4
MelbourneN/A
Term2
Online
Term2,4
Term2
PerthN/A
Term2
SydneyN/A
Term2
Pre-requisitesACCT2001 - Taxation
Enrolment informationIt is strongly recommended that you have an ability to read and navigate Australian Income Tax legislation and other taxation legislation in Australia.
Information Technology Major Unit

ACCT2003Management Accounting
Term3,5
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term3
Term3
MelbourneN/A
Term3
Online
Term3,5
Term3
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term3
PerthN/A
Term3
SydneyN/A
Term3
Pre-requisitesACCT1002 - Financial Accounting
ACCT3004Auditing
Term1,3,5
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term3,5
Term3
MelbourneN/A
Term1,3
Online
Term1,3,5
Term1
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term3
PerthN/A
Term1,3
SydneyN/A
Term1,3
Pre-requisitesACCT2002 - Financial Reporting
ISYS2005Information Systems for Accounting
Term1,4
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term1
Term1
MelbourneN/A
Term4
Online
Term1,4
Term1,4
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term4
PerthN/A
Term4
SydneyN/A
Term4
Information Technology Major Unit

Fourth Year

Information Technology Major Unit

Information Technology Major Unit
Information Technology Major Unit

FINC3001Investments and Portfolio Management
Term2,5
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term2,5
Term2,5
MelbourneN/A
Term2
Online
Term2
Term2
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term2
PerthN/A
Term2
SydneyN/A
Term2
Pre-requisitesACCT2007 - Finance for Business
Information Technology Major Unit

Information Technology Major Unit

ACCT3002Advanced Management Accounting
Term2,4
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term2,4
Term2,4
MelbourneN/A
Term4
Online
Term4
Term4
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term2
PerthN/A
Term4
SydneyN/A
Term4
Pre-requisitesACCT2003 - Management Accounting
Information Technology Major Unit



Note 1:

This unit replaces STAT1001 Statistical Analysis in the Big Data Technologies Major when students select the Financial Services Specialisation.

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes

Information Technology Core Units

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

Business and Enterprise Core Units

BUSN1004Starting a Business
LEGL1003Introduction to Business Law
BUSN1007The Interconnected World
BUSN1006Solving Wicked Problems
BUSN1008Business Practice and Impact
BUSN2001Professional Development for the Workplace

Information Technology Majors

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

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

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

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
STAT1001Statistical Analysis
ACCT3003Business Forecasting
PROG2008Computational Thinking
INFO2001Storytelling and Data Visualisation
ISYS2002Data Wrangling and Advanced Analytics
STAT2003Data Collection and Quantitative Analysis
ISYS3007Information Technology Project A
ISYS3008Information Technology Project B
Please refer to note 1 regarding MRKT2007 Digital Marketing Strategies Note 1
MRKT2007Digital Marketing Strategies Note 1

Business and Enterprise Majors

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
BUSN2005Airline Operations
LAWS2029Aviation Regulation and Law
MGMT3002Human Factors in Aviation
MGMT3003Airport Management
TOUR2005Aviation Management
TOUR2012Transport for Sustainability
BUSN2010Service Design Thinking
MRKT2007Digital Marketing Strategies

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
BUSN2003Intrapreneurship
BUSN2008Applied Social Entrepreneurship
BUSN2009The Founder's Journey
BUSN2010Service Design Thinking
MRKT2007Digital Marketing Strategies
BUSN3010Innovation Ecosystems
BUSN3009Entrepreneurial Finance
BUSN3011New Venture Creation

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
ACCT2007Finance for Business
LAWS2021International Business Law
MRKT2003Global Marketing
BUSN3002Sustainable Business Management
BUSN3004International Business
BUSN3001Competitive Strategy
BUSN3010Innovation Ecosystems
MRKT2007Digital Marketing Strategies

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
MRKT1001Marketing Principles
MRKT2001Consumer Behaviour
MRKT2003Global Marketing
MRKT2004Marketing Communications
MRKT2005Services Marketing
MRKT2007Digital Marketing Strategies
MRKT3001Strategic Marketing
MRKT3002Marketing Research

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
HOSP2007The Casino, Club and Hotel Environment
HOSP2001Event Planning
TOUR2008Event Operations
TOUR2001Sustainable Tourism
TOUR2010Tourist Behaviour and Interactions
TOUR2014Managing the Visitor Economy
TOUR1003Service Quality Management
MRKT2007Digital Marketing Strategies

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
ACCT1002Financial Accounting
ACCT2002Financial Reporting
ACCT2003Management Accounting
ACCT3001Advanced Taxation
ACCT3002Advanced Management Accounting
ACCT3004Auditing
ECON1001Economics for Decision Making
LAWS2001Company Law
LEGL1003Introduction to Business Law
STAT1001Statistical Analysis
ACCT2007Finance for Business
ISYS2005Information Systems for Accounting
FINC3001Investments and Portfolio Management
ACCT2001Taxation

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
ACCT2001Taxation
ACCT2007Finance for Business
ECON1001Economics for Decision Making
FINC2002Behavioural Finance and Client Relationships
FINC2007Insurance and Risk Management
FINC2004Superannuation and Retirement Planning
FINC2005Principles of Financial Planning
FINC3001Investments and Portfolio Management
FINC3003Estate Planning
LAWS2001Company Law
STAT1001Statistical Analysis
FINC2006Ethics and Professionalism
ACCT1002Financial Accounting
LEGL1003Introduction to Business Law

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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Fees and Scholarships

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.

More about scholarships

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