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Bachelor of Information Technology (BITC) - BIT

QTAC code (Australian and New Zealand applicants): Toowoomba campus: 903741; Online: 903745; Springfield campus: 923741

CRICOS code (International applicants): 007490J

 On-campusOnline
Start:Semester 1 (February)
Semester 2 (July)
Semester 1 (February)
Semester 2 (July)
Semester 3 (November)
Campus:Springfield, Toowoomba -
Fees:Commonwealth supported place
Domestic full fee paying place
International full fee paying place
Commonwealth supported place
Domestic full fee paying place
International full fee paying place
Standard duration:3 years full-time, up to 6 years part-time 

Notes

The Information Technology Management major and Networking and Security major are available at Springfield campus.

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Contact us

Future Australian and New Zealand students  Future International students  Current students 

Freecall (within Australia): 1800 269 500
Phone (from outside Australia): +61 7 4631 5315
Email: study@usq.edu.au  

Phone: +61 7 4631 5543
Email: international@usq.edu.au 

Freecall (within Australia): 1800 007 252
Phone (from outside Australia): +61 7 4631 2285
Email usq.support@usq.edu.au 

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Professional accreditation

The Bachelor of Information Technology program (except the Data Analytics major) is accredited at professional level by the and, through the Seoul Accord, is recognised in other countries.
The Data Analytics major is currently undergoing the accreditation process by the Australian Computer Society.

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Program aims

The Bachelor of Information Technology is a vocationally-oriented program which emphasises problem solving through the use of information technology. This program focuses on the effective analysis development and management of information and communication technologies in organisations.

The program’s foundation is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills in key areas of IT as well as professionally relevant knowledge, qualities and skills in such areas as problem solving, project management, teamwork, communication and ethics.

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Program objectives

The objectives of the Bachelor of Information Technology are to enable graduates to:

  • apply principles of information technology

  • apply problem-solving skills and use information technology for problem solving as an individual or within a team

  • think critically, constructively and logically about project management principles and tools to plan project completions

  • communicate clearly and coherently to present relevant knowledge and ideas to a range of audiences

  • identify, collect, analyse and manage information for a broad range of information technology issues and challenges

  • demonstrate an understanding of ethical standards and socially responsible information technology practices.


Major objectives

Applied Computer Science major

On completion of the Applied Computer Science major, graduates should be able to:

  • display detailed knowledge of and be competent in the fundamentals of structured programming, and the application of basic algorithms and data structures

  • evaluate the difference between the major programming language paradigms, and be able to select the paradigm best suited to solve a problem

  • demonstrate sound knowledge of operating systems principles and display familiarity with various modern operating systems

  • demonstrate a sound knowledge of web technology and techniques both at the client and the server side

  • design and implement web-based user interfaces in accordance to technical, stylistic, and open access standards

  • evaluate and apply methods for planning and managing large software projects, including design, development and maintenance aspects

  • demonstrate detailed knowledge of the fundamental principles of database systems and be able to apply these using database software.


Data Analytics major

On completion of the Data Analytics major, graduates should be able to:

  • capture manage and analyse large volumes of data (big data) both structured and unstructured using appropriate techniques and technologies

  • effectively communicate information and knowledge obtained from large volumes (big data) in appropriate formats for the intended audience

  • analyse large volumes of data in a critical ethical and professional manner.


Information Systems Development major

On completion of the Information Systems Development major, graduates should be able to:

  • demonstrate an understanding of the electronic business framework for areas such as marketing, supply chains and mobile commerce

  • demonstrate an ability to design and analyse business systems including database design and use, network architectures, organisation and human-computer interaction issues

  • demonstrate abilities with object-oriented development of systems, particularly Internet applications and enterprise systems in .NET and Java

  • demonstrate expertise with the Oracle (SQL) environment.


Information Technology Management major

On completion of the Information Technology Management major, graduates should be able to:

  • demonstrate knowledge of the electronic business framework for areas such as marketing, supply chains and mobile commerce

  • demonstrate an ability to design and analyse business systems including database design and use, network architectures, organisation and human-computer interaction issues

  • demonstrate an understanding of information systems security and control issues

  • recognise the importance of IT service management and demonstrate understanding of the important best practice frameworks

  • identify information needs appropriate to their area of specialisation, and apply the techniques required to gather and interpret such information

  • demonstrate skills in the analysis and determination of technological issues at management level.


Networking and Security major

On completion of the Networking and Security major, graduates should be able to:

  • design, install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain networks and their operating systems

  • install, configure and manage network, system, user, and security services

  • demonstrate acquired skills in development of new systems to operate networks

  • interface networks with wide area networks such as the Internet and newer network architectures

  • demonstrate sound knowledge of the operating systems that are used to provide services on networks, including at least Linux and Windows

  • demonstrate detailed knowledge of the fundamental principles of database systems and be able to apply these using database software.


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Australian Qualifications Framework

The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is a single national, comprehensive system of qualifications offered by higher education institutions (including universities), vocational education and training institutions and secondary schools. Each AQF qualification has a set of descriptors which define the type and complexity of knowledge, skills and application of knowledge and skills that a graduate who has been awarded that qualification has attained, and the typical volume of learning associated with that qualification type.

This program is at AQF Qualification Level 07. Graduates at this level will have broad and coherent knowledge and skills for professional work and/or further learning.

The full set of levels criteria and qualification type descriptors can be found by visiting .

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Program Information Set

View USQ’s admission criteria, student profiles and a summary of all offers made under via the QTAC website.

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Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission, applicants must satisfy the following requirements:

  • Have achieved a minimum Overall Position (OP) 16, tertiary entrance rank 66 or equivalent qualification.^
  • English Language Proficiency requirements for Category 2.


Applicants are advised to also address the following:

  • expectations: English. Data Analytics major - Mathematics A or equivalent.

  • Recommended Prior ¾«¶«´«Ã½app:
    Applied Computer Science major and Networking and Security major - Mathematics A* (4, SA) or equivalent.
    Data Analytics major - Mathematics B* (4, SA) or equivalent.


*Open Access College has courses available via Tertiary Preparation Program which will allow students to up-skill in Mathematics prior to entry.

All students are required to satisfy the applicable .

If students do not meet the English language requirements they may apply to study a ¾«¶«´«Ã½app-approved . On successful completion of the English language program, students may be admitted to an award program.

^

These are determined by the ¾«¶«´«Ã½app for specific programs each Semester. The 2019 OP and tertiary entrance ranks are based on agreed QTAC schedules which assess formal study at Year 12 or , tertiary, preparatory, professional or vocational qualifications or work experience, as detailed in the QTAC Assessment of Qualifications Manual and QTAC Assessor Guidelines.

Special admissions may help you get into the program of your choice by increasing your Selection Rank. The additional points don't apply to all applicants or all programs. Please read the information about USQ's carefully to find out what you may be eligible for.

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Program fees

Commonwealth supported place

A Commonwealth supported place is where the Australian Government makes a contribution towards the cost of a students' higher education and students pay a , which varies depending on the courses undertaken. Students are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via the .

Commonwealth Supported students may be eligible to defer their fees through a Government loan called .

Domestic full fee paying place

Domestic full fee paying places are funded entirely through the full fees paid by the student. Full fees vary depending on the courses that are taken. Students are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via the

Domestic full fee paying students may be eligible to defer their fees through a Government loan called provided they meet the residency and citizenship requirements.

Australian citizens, Permanent Humanitarian Visa holders, Permanent Resident visa holders and New Zealand citizens who will be resident outside Australia for the duration of their program pay full tuition fees and are not eligible for .

International full fee paying place

International students pay full fees. Full fees vary depending on the courses that are taken and whether they are studied on-campus, via distance education/online. Students are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via the .

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Program structure

The Bachelor of Information Technology is comprised of 24 units as below. Students may not complete more than 10 first-year level courses in the Bachelor of Information Technology.

Area of study  Number of units 
Core Courses

8 core courses comprising:
  • 5 common courses

  • 3 major specific courses*#


*Students taking the Information System Development major or Information Technology Management major should choose the additional core approved courses from the defined list.
#Students taking the Applied Computer Science major, Data Analytics or Networking and Security major must take the nominated list of courses ( , and ) as the three additional core approved courses.
 
8 units 
Bachelor of Information Technology major (select one):
  • Applied Computer Science

  • Data Analytics

  • Information Systems Development

  • Information Technology Management

  • Networking and Security.


 
8 units 
Plus one of the following:
  • 1 x 8-unit second major or

  • 2 x 4-unit minors or

  • 1 x 4-unit minor and 4 elective units.




Students may complete a second major or up to two minors from other USQ undergraduate programs subject to pre-requisite requirements and approval of the Program Coordinator.

 
8 units 
Total  24 units 

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Required time limits

Students have a maximum of 9 years to complete this program.

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Core courses

Course  Semester of offer
Distance/Online 
Semester of offer
Toowoomba campus 
Semester of offer
Springfield campus 
  1, 2, 3  1, 2  1, 2, 3 
 
  1, 2, 3  1, 2  1, 2 
  1, 2, 3  1, 2  1, 2 
 

Compulsory courses per major:*

Applied Computer Science major, Data Analytics major and Networking and Security major

Course  Semester of offer
Distance/Online 
Semester of offer
Toowoomba campus 
Semester of offer
Springfield campus 
 
  1, 2  1, 2  1, 2 
 

Information Systems Development major and Information Technology Management major

Course  Semester of offer
Distance/Online 
Semester of offer
Toowoomba campus 
Semester of offer
Springfield campus 
Select 3 courses from the following: 
  1, 2, 3  1, 2  1, 2 
   
 
  1, 2, 3  1, 2 
 
  1, 2, 3  1, 2 
+  1, 2, 3  1, 2  1, 2 
 
 
  1, 2, 3 
  1, 2, 3 
  1, 2 
  1, 2, 3  1, 2 

Footnotes
+Students who have successfully completed LAW1101 Introduction to Law should not complete .
*Please note: Students undertaking a double major with either Applied Computer Science, Data Analytics or Networking and Security as one of the majors must complete , and as their optional core courses.

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Major studies

All students in the Bachelor of Information Technology must complete at least one major study. A major study is a set of courses that make up a coherent, in-depth study of a specific discipline.

Specific majors

In this section:

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Double Major Studies

Students may choose to complete two majors from the Bachelor of Information Technology or they may choose to complete a second 8-unit major from the undergraduate degree programs in the area of Business, Law or Sciences. Alternately they may choose a major from the undergraduate degree programs in another area at the ¾«¶«´«Ã½app of Southern Queensland. A program in which there is a first and second major is known as a 'double major'. Where a second major from another program contains less than 8 units, students must complete extra elective units, chosen from undergraduate courses offered at the ¾«¶«´«Ã½app of Southern Queensland to ensure that their program contains 24 units in total. The sets of courses that make up each major in the Bachelor of Information Technology are summarised in the following tables:

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Applied Computer Science major

Course  Semester of offer
Distance/Online 
Semester of offer
Toowoomba campus 
Semester of offer
Springfield campus 
   
   
 
  1, 2  1, 2  1, 2 
CSC3400 Database Systems ^ 
CSC3403 Comparative Programming Languages *   
 
   

Footnotes
^In 2020 students should complete instead of CSC3400 Database Systems.
*In 2020 students should complete instead of CIS3403 .

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Data Analytics major

Course  Semester of offer
Distance/Online 
Semester of offer
Toowoomba campus 
Semester of offer
Springfield campus 
 
 
     
 
  1, 2  1, 2  1, 2 
CSC3400 Database Systems^ 
  1, 2, 3  1, 2 
 

Footnotes
^In 2020 students should complete instead of CSC3400 Database Systems .

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Information Systems Development major

Course  Semester of offer
Distance/Online 
Semester of offer
Toowoomba campus 
Semester of offer
Springfield campus 
  2, 3 
  1, 3 
 
   
   
 
   
   

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Information Technology Management major

Course  Semester of offer
Distance/Online 
Semester of offer
Toowoomba campus 
Semester of offer
Springfield campus 
  2, 3 
  1, 3 
  1, 3 
 
 
 
  2, 3 
   

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Networking and Security major

Course  Semester of offer
Distance/Online 
Semester of offer
Toowoomba campus 
Semester of offer
Springfield campus 
 
  1, 2  1, 2  1, 2 
CSC3400 Database Systems ^ 
 
 
 
   
 

Footnotes
^In 2020 students should complete instead of CSC3400 Database Systems.

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Minor Studies

A minor study is a coherent group of four units of courses that provides students with an appropriate breadth of study in their program. All students, except those undertaking a second major, must complete a 4-unit minor study. Students who wish to take a minor study not listed in the recommended minors must obtain permission from the Faculty of Business, Education, Law and Arts. Before undertaking any course, the pre-requisite courses must be completed or exempted.

Please note:

When students select a minor(s), courses will only count towards that minor(s) if they have not already counted towards another selected major or minor. Not all minors are available on-campus at all campuses. Students may choose courses from those listed in the section of this Handbook. Enrolment requirements must be satisfied for any course selected.

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Electives/Approved courses

Students not completing a double major must select 4 units of elective courses from courses offered at undergraduate level in the area of Business, Law or Sciences or, with the approval of the Faculty of Business, Education, Law and Arts, from other undergraduate courses offered at the ¾«¶«´«Ã½app of Southern Queensland. Pre-requisite enrolment requirements must be satisfied for any course selected.

CSC1402 will not be approved as an elective.

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IT requirements

For information technology requirements please refer to the . Students completing either the Applied Computer Science major or the Networking and Security major will be required to install the Linux operating system as well as a Microsoft Windows operating system. A Linux installation DVD, together with instructions, is available from the USQ Bookshop.

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Other program requirements

Students must maintain good standing in this program. Please refer to the .

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Articulation

Students enrolled in the joint Diploma of Information Technology/Bachelor of Information Technology must complete the Diploma at TAFE Queensland before continuing enrolment at USQ.

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Exit points

Students not wishing to complete the Bachelor of Information Technology may be permitted to exit with the Diploma of Information Technology (DITC) if they have completed 8 courses as follows:

  • at least 2 core courses from the Bachelor of Information Technology

  • 6 other courses from the Bachelor of Information Technology.


Please note that students who exit with the Diploma of Information Technology (DITC) may need to undertake further study to be eligible for membership of the .

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Credit

Candidates for admission to the Bachelor of Information Technology program may be eligible for up to 16 units of credit on the basis of successful completion of relevant, equivalent undergraduate study from a recognised university or institution offering equivalent study. Credit approved in this program will not automatically apply to other programs offered by USQ. Claims for credit for previous study should be submitted prior to or at the time of enrolment. Each claim will be assessed on individual merit in line with USQ policy.

Note: Where credit is granted, maximum and minimum duration will be adjusted in the same proportion as credit, e.g. where 8 units of credit is granted, maximum time will be 6 years and minimum time will be 4 semesters.

Recommended enrolment patterns

In this section:

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Recommended Enrolment Patterns

Students are able to enrol in any offered mode of a course (on-campus, external or online), regardless of the program mode of study they enrolled in.

Students should plan their enrolment making sure that they have fulfilled all core, major, minor and elective requirements as shown in the program structure information. Enrolment requirements must be satisfied before enrolling in a course.

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Recommended Enrolment Pattern - Applied Computer Science

Students are able to enrol in any offered mode of a course (on-campus, external or online), regardless of the program mode of study they enrolled in.


CourseYear of program and semester in which course is normally studiedEnrolment requirements
On-campus
(ONC)
External
(EXT)
Online
(ONL)
YearSemYearSemYearSem

Year 1

11, 211, 2
11, 211, 2
Elective/second major course1111
1121
11, 211, 2, 3Enrolment is not permitted in if MGT1200 has been previously completed.
Elective/second major course1222
11, 211, 2
1222Pre-requisite: or Students must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: GDTI or GCSC or GCEN or METC or MCOT or MCTE or MCOP or MPIT or MCTN

Year 2

Elective/second major course21, 231, 2, 3
Elective/second major course2131
2141Pre-requisite: or Students must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: GDTI or GCSC or GCEN or METC or MCOT or MCTE or MCOP or MPIT or MCTN
2131
2242Pre-requisite: or Students must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: GDTI or GCEN or METC or MCOT or MCTE or MCOP or MPIT or MCTN or BSED
2242Pre-requisite: or Students must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: GDTI or GCSC or GCEN or METC or MCOT or MCTE or MCOP or MPIT
2232Pre-requisite: or or have experience using Linux systems or students must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: GDTI or GCSC or GCEN or METC or MCOT or MCTE or MCOP or MPIT
Elective/second major course2241

Year 3

CSC3403 Comparative Programming Languages*3151
CSC3400 Database Systems^3151
3161
Elective/second major course3162
3252Pre-requisite:
3261Pre-requisite: Students must have satisfactorily completed Business Analysis and at least 16 courses including seven BITC core courses other than this course.
Elective/second major course3252
Elective/second major course3262

Footnotes
*In 2020 students should complete instead of CIS3403 .
^In 2020 students should complete instead of CSC3400 Database Systems .

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Recommended Enrolment Pattern – Data Analytics

Students are able to enrol in any offered mode of a course (on-campus, external or online), regardless of the program mode of study they enrolled in.


CourseYear of program and semester in which course is normally studiedEnrolment requirements
On-campus
(ONC)
External
(EXT)
Online
(ONL)
YearSemYearSemYearSem

Year 1

11, 211, 2
11, 211, 2
11, 211, 2
1121
11, 221, 2, 3Enrolment is not permitted in if MGT1200 has been previously completed.
1222Enrolment is not permitted in if has been previously completed.
Elective/second major course1212
1222Pre-requisite: or Students must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: GDTI or GCSC or GCEN or METC or MCOT or MCTE or MCOP or MPIT or MCTN

Year 2

31Pre-requisite:
2141
Elective/second major course2131
Elective/second major course2141
2232
2232Pre-requisite: or Students must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: GDTI or GCEN or METC or MCOT or MCTE or MCOP or MPIT or MCTN or BSED
Elective/second major course2242
Elective/second major course2242

Year 3

Elective/second major course3161
CSC3400 Database Systems^3151
3151
Elective/second major course3162
3252
3261Pre-requisite: Students must have satisfactorily completed Business Analysis and at least 16 courses including seven BITC core courses other than this course.
3252
Elective/second major course3262

Footnotes
^In 2020 students should complete instead of CSC3400 Database Systems .

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Recommended Enrolment Pattern - Information Systems Development

Students are able to enrol in any offered mode of a course (on-campus, external or online), regardless of the program mode of study they enrolled in.


CourseYear of program and semester in which course is normally studiedEnrolment requirements
On-campus
(ONC)
External
(EXT)
Online
(ONL)
YearSemYearSemYearSem
1111
11, 211
Core course1121
Core course1121
1212Enrolment is not permitted in if MGT1200 has been previously completed.
1212
Core course1222
Elective/second major course1222
2131
2131
Elective/second major course2141
Elective/second major course2141
2232Pre-requisite:
2232Pre-requisite: or Students must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: GDTI or GCSC or GCEN or METC or MCOT or MCTE or MCOP or MPIT or MCTN
Elective/second major course2242
2242Pre-requisite:
3151
3151
Elective/second major course3161
3161
3252Pre-requisite: and
Elective/second major course3252
Elective/second major course3262
Elective/second major course3262

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Recommended Enrolment Pattern - Information Technology Management

Students are able to enrol in any offered mode of a course (on-campus, external or online), regardless of the program mode of study they enrolled in.


CourseYear of program and semester in which course is normally studiedEnrolment requirements
On-campus
(ONC)
External
(EXT)
Online
(ONL)
YearSemYearSemYearSem
1111
1111
Core course1121
Core course1121
1212Enrolment is not permitted in if MGT1200 has been previously completed.
Core course1212
1222
Elective/second major course1222
2131
2131
Elective/second major course2141
Elective/second major course2141
2232
2232Pre-requisite: or Students must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: GDTI or GCSC or GCEN or METC or MCOT or MCTE or MCOP or MPIT or MCTN
Elective/second major course2242
2242
Elective/second major course3151
3151
3161
3161
Elective/second major course3252
3252Pre-requisite:
Elective/second major course3262
Elective/second major course3262

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Recommended Enrolment Pattern - Networking and Security

Students are able to enrol in any offered mode of a course (on-campus, external or online), regardless of the program mode of study they enrolled in.


CourseYear of program and semester in which course is normally studiedEnrolment requirements
On-campus
(ONC)
External
(EXT)
Online
(ONL)
YearSemYearSemYearSem

Year 1

11, 211, 2
11, 211, 2
Elective/second major course1122
1121
11, 211, 2, 3Enrolment is not permitted in if MGT1200 has been previously completed.
Elective/second major course1222
11, 211, 2
1222Pre-requisite: or Students must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: GDTI or GCSC or GCEN or METC or MCOT or MCTE or MCOP or MPIT or MCTN

Year 2

2131
2141
CSC3400 Database Systems^2141
2131
2232Pre-requisite: or Students must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: GDTI or GCEN or METC or MCOT or MCTE or MCOP or MPIT or MCTN or BSED
2232Pre-requisite: or or have experience using Linux systems or students must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: GDTI or GCSC or GCEN or METC or MCOT or MCTE or MCOP or MPIT
Elective/second major course2242
Elective/second major course2242

Year 3

3151Pre-requisite: or Students must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: GDTI or GCSC or GCEN or METC or MCOT or MCTE or MCOP or MPIT
Elective/second major course3151
Elective/second major course3161
Elective/second major course3162
3252
3252Pre-requisite: or Students must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: GDTI or GCSC or GCEN or METC or MCOT or MCTE or MCOP or MPIT
3261Pre-requisite: Students must have satisfactorily completed Business Analysis and at least 16 courses including seven BITC core courses other than this course.
Elective/second major course3262

Footnotes
^In 2020 students should complete instead of CSC3400 Database Systems .