Information Technology
Bachelor of Information Technology - BInfTech
About the Course
What is Information Technology?
Information Technology (IT) is integral to everything we do. Our use of
Information Technology drives innovation and assists us to solve problems in
areas such as medical research, climate change, the environment, and business.
It has a significant impact upon the creative industries and in the development
of new products and services. information Technology covers everything from
designing software and managing information systems to training.
Career Opportunities
Flinders Information Technology degree has scientific and technical depth, but
also includes study in areas such as management, communications and aspects of
human behaviour and this is appreciated by potential employers. The degree is
both highly technical and people-orientated, offering a diverse range of career
opportunities.
Flinders graduates have been successful in finding employment with:
- government agencies such as the Bureau of Statistics and DSTO
- IT companies such as Oracle and Motorola
- major businesses such as QANTAS and Telstra
IT skills are marketable anywhere in the world. Flinders graduates are employed locally, interstate and overseas.
Graduates may be employed in most areas of society such as:
- the public service
- commerce
- hospitals
- industry
- universities
- the media
Our graduates are working throughout Australia and internationally with
leading organisations such as:
- EDS
- IBM
- Motorola
- CSC
- KAZ Technology Services
- DSTO
- Department of Defence - Defence Signals Directorate
- SA Government
- KPMG
The list of possible jobs (and associated titles) is constantly increasing, along with the expanding use of Information Technology worldwide. A recent Flinders graduate works as an “ATM agent” for one of the major banks. You might find work in such areas as:
- software engineering
- applications development
- customer support and service
- computer systems support
- network management
- database administration
- web-site development
While the unrealistic hype of the dot com explosion in recent years has now gone, the demand for professionals in the area of Enterprise IT continues to grow steadily as even the most conservative of organisations move common business activities on-line. For instance this is clearly evident in the tourism and the financial sectors.
Flinders graduates are employed undertaking research with the latest
technologies, developing solutions for business and working with industry to
integrate the latest IT technologies to help deliver on business goals. And the
best part is that Information Technology innovation is happening so fast that
you may begin your career using technology that is not yet developed.
Information Technology
job opportunities
and salaries jump.
To find out more about the jobs this degree can lead to, go to the Your Career section of the Flinders' graduate careers website.
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Combining Degrees
Information Technology / Commerce (Finance or Accounting)
4 years Full-time (or equivalent Part-time)
Successful Bachelor of Information Technology applicants nominate the combined program at enrolment. Applicants are also advised to list the Bachelor of Commerce degree as a preference in case they do not meet the cut-off score for the Information Technology degree. Applicants must apply via SATAC.
Information Technology / Business
4 years Full-time (or equivalent Part-time)
Applicants who are offered a place in Information Technology will be given the
option of taking up the combined degrees program at enrolment, providing they
also meet the cut-off score for the Bachelor of Business.
Information Technology / Engineering (Software)
5 years Full-time (or equivalent Part-time)
Applicants who are offered a place in Information Technology will be given the
option of taking up the combined degrees program at enrolment, providing they
also meet the cut-off score and the pre-requisites for the
Bachelor of Engineering (Software Engineering).
Information Technology / Innovation and Enterprise (Science & Technology)
Add just one year to your full-time study program
If you want to boost your business, management, enterprise and communication skills and undertake a concentrated period of practical work experience, consider combining
Information Technology with the Bachelor of Innovation and Enterprise (Science and Technology) (BIE).
You'll graduate with two degrees. More importantly, you'll increase your immediate attractiveness to employers and your potential to become a business leader. You will need to apply for both the Bachelor of Information Technology and the BIE via SATAC.
Information Technology / Laws and Legal Practice
6 years Full-time (or equivalent Part-time)
Applicants must apply for the Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice via SATAC.
What Will I Study?
The course provides professional training in all areas associated with the analysis, design, implementation, integration, maintenance and management of systems involving the application of IT. You'll take a mixture of core topics and electives and be involved with extensive practical work. You also can take part in industry-relevant project work.
Core topics include computer-related subjects such as database systems and software engineering and complementary business or communications subjects such as enterprise management, communication skills and industrial and organisational psychology. Java is the primary programming language used in the course but other languages are also covered. The design and implementation of internet services, web sites and database applications are covered in later year topics.
Electives can be chosen from three categories: those perceived to be directly relevant for IT professionals such as economics, commerce and legal studies; those that enable study to be continued in an area of interest such as languages or mathematics; those that provide an opportunity for broad-based education such as history, philosophy or theology.
In some cases topics offered by other institutions (including TAFE) can be included.
The full program of study, including topic descriptions, is set out in the Course rule and topic information for this degree.
Why Study Information Technology at Flinders?
What sets the Flinders degree apart is its comprehensive nature and emphasis on practical skills to meet the information needs of any modern enterprise. Most importantly, it is designed to give you the knowledge and expertise needed for a long-term career in IT, not simply the basic skills to get your first job.
The focus of the Flinders Information Technology awards is on the systematic analysis, design, implementation and management of Enterprise-wide information technology. This encompasses software, networks, web, database and internet services.
This award lays a solid foundation for the on-going professional development required for a successful career in such a rapidly changing area. This IT degree produces graduates who are flexible, adaptable to change, and able to take charge of those changes, whether their interests lie in network management, database administration, technical writing, software engineering, consulting, web-site management or something else again.
The course has scientific and technical depth, but also includes study in areas such as management, communications and aspects of human behaviour. This is appreciated by potential employers because they seek graduates who understand why enterprises invest in IT infrastructure and also how to successfully provide that infrastructure. The skills also assist graduates in the successful management of their careers.
The formal course aims are set out in the Course rule and topic information for this degree.
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Entry requirements
Australian Students
SATAC Code: 214201
There are no prerequisites, and no knowledge of computers is required.
Year 12 applicants must have qualified for SACE and obtained Recorded Achievement in at least five two-unit SACE Stage 2 subjects. Included among the five must be four HESS General subjects.
Applicants who have met the pre-requisite and have completed one of the
following are eligible to apply:
- SACE (Year 12) or interstate equivalent;
- International Baccalaureate (IB);
- TAFE/VET;
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT);
- Foundation Course/Bridging Program;
- Overseas qualifications;
- Tertiary Transfer (Grade Point Average - GPA); and
- Other access schemes are eligible to apply.
International Students
CRICOS Provider Code: 00114A
See the Why choose Flinders section for the following information about this and other Flinders courses:
- Tuition fees
- Course entry requirements
- English language requirements
- Australian visa and health cover requirements
- Scholarships Information for AusAID applicants
See the When and how to apply section for information about the application process and access to application forms.
Note: Australian qualifications are recognised in most countries, but students are advised to discuss their proposed programs with the professional registration authority and relevant professional associations in their home country before commencing studies.
Transferring Credit
Many students decide to come to university after completing a TAFE/VET
qualification. Flinders has a proud record of encouraging and supporting
students from a variety of different backgrounds and circumstances to consider
and compete a university degree.
Credit transfer arrangements are in place for applicants who have successfully completed certain TAFE courses. This credit could lighten your student load or possibly shorten the time required for degree completion by up to a full year in some cases (eg the TAFE Diploma in Information Technology).
Staff take great pleasure in seeing students with TAFE qualifications complete
their degree and move into interesting and fulfilling careers.
Students transferring from other tertiary degrees may also be eligible for credit.
Applications for credit will be considered on an individual basis, and application can be made through the normal channels of applying for status.
An Application for Credit form and relevant policies are available on the web.
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More on Information Technology
Professional Recognition
There is no mandatory professional accreditation in the Information Technology industry. The course is recognised by the Australian Computer Society.
Research Activities
This award relates to the School's research programs in the areas of:
- Embedded Systems
- Intelligent Systems, Imaging, and Robotics
- Knowledge Discovery and Management
- Interactive Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery
- Artificial Intelligence
- Data Visualisation
- Enterprise IT
- Advanced Information Semantics
- Software Patterns
Web Resources
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Further Information
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Last reviewed August 2006.
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