Bachelor of Information Technology (Cyber Security)

The program of study will culminate in the awarding of the Bachelor of Information Technology (Cybersecurity) degree. To satisfy the requirements for the degree, students must successfully complete a total of 240 credit points or 24 units. The course learning outcomes for the BIT (Cybersecurity) are designed to ensure that students understand and apply a comprehensive knowledge of theoretical and technical concepts to pursue IT-related careers, particularly in the fields of database management, networking, security, and software development.Graduates will be able to assess the impact of information technology on both business and society, apply accumulated IT expertise to create practical solutions for real-world challenges within a team context, use IT tools to collect, refine, and improve data with the goal of identifying opportunities and addressing real-world challenges, and demonstrate initiative and sound judgment in applying IT knowledge and skills ethically and responsibly across various projects.The BIT (Cybersecurity) course structure and content have been meticulously aligned with the accreditation requirements of the Australian Computer Society (ACS). This alignment ensures that our graduates are prepared for roles such as ICT Business Analysts, ICT Managers, Software and Applications Programmers, ICT Security Specialist, and Systems Analysts as per the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZESCO).[116986M]