Bachelor of Information Technology
Box Hill Institute, TAFE VIC
Type of institution: TAFE Institute
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 02411J
This IT course has four majors: Cyber Security, Data Analytics and AI, Cloud Computing and IoT, and Software Engineering. In this degree, Youll find a major focus on industry engagement. In partnership with IT industry giants such as Cisco, AWS and Microsoft, we deliver a course based on current and future industry requirements.
Designed for
Applicants with Higher Education studyApplicants who have completed some of a higher education course, either at non-university higher education providers or university, are welcome to apply. Applicants seeking to transfer to Box Hill Institute from another education provider or applicants changing to a different course at Box Hill Institute can apply for advanced credits. All applications for advanced credits are assessed on an individual basis and are granted for subjects where the content and learning outcomes has been demonstrated through your completion of subjects.Interview: All applicants will be interviewed. You will be asked a series of questions relating to your suitability for the course. You are expected to demonstrate a clear understanding of career goals and an aptitude for the course of study, including any relevant industry experience. Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) StudyApplicants who have completed a VET course of study (a VET Certificate IV course as minimum) with ICT field of study focus at a public TAFE or other VET provider either recently or some time ago are welcome to apply. You may receive advanced credits for relevant subjects on the basis of your diploma studies.Applicants seeking to transfer to Box Hill Institute from another education provider or applicants changing to a different course at Box Hill Institute can apply for Advanced Credits. All applications for Advanced Credits are assessed on an individual basis and are granted for subjects where the content and learning outcomes has been demonstrated through your completion of subjects in your prior course.Interview: All applicants will be interviewed. You will be asked a series of questions relating to your suitability for the course. You are expected to demonstrate a clear understanding of career goals and an aptitude for the course of study, including any relevant industry experience. Applicants with recent secondary educationApplicants with recent secondary education are those whose admission is based primarily on completion of Year 12 undertaken at school, TAFE or other VET or higher education provider (this includes both Australian or overseas equivalent) that was completed (or will be) in the current year or within the previous two years.You can apply to study with us through direct entry if you have:successfully completed VCE, with a study score of at least 20 in Maths (any) and 20 in English (any).Additional consideration will be given for achievement in physics, chemistry, systems and technology, technological design and development and/or mathematics methods.Interview: All applicants will be interviewed. You will be asked a series of questions relating to your suitability for the course. You are expected to demonstrate a clear understanding of career goals and an aptitude for the course of study, including any relevant industry experience. Applicants with work and life experienceApplicants with work and life experience have left secondary education more than two years ago (i.e. applicants who are not classified as recent secondary education applicants) and have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then.‘Experience’ could include a combination of factors sufficient to demonstrate readiness for higher education. This includes mature age entry, professional experience, community involvement or work experience. Applicants are required to present evidence of current employment or experience in the ICT industry together with evidence of your ability to meet the demands of the program.Interview: All applicants will be interviewed. You will be asked a series of questions relating to your suitability for the course. You are expected to demonstrate a clear understanding of career goals and an aptitude for the course of study, including any relevant industry experience.
Structure
The course structure consists of 12 core units, 8 major specialist subjects and 4 electives from different specialisation or major streams, including cyber security, data analytics and AI, cloud computing and IoT, and software engineering. The details of the core units and elective units in each specialisation are shown at the end.
Subjects
- overview of cyber security
- introduction to cloud computing
- business management
- networking and routing basics
- computer architecture and operating systems
- systems analysis and design
- programming principles
- database management systems
- ethics in ict professional practice
- ict project management
- network security
- basic system security
- cyber security governance
- server systems administration
- introduction to data analytics
- statistical methods for data analysis
- data analytics and business intelligence
- machine learning and artificial intelligence
- introduction to iot
- developing iot applications
- cloud infrastructure and services
- mobile applications programming
- data structures and algorithms
- web technologies
- concurrent and distributed systems
- entrepreneurship and innovation
- ict capstone project
- design project in cyber security
- emerging technologies in cyber security
- computer forensics
- advanced system security
- data visualisation and analysis
- design project in data analytics and ai
- emerging technologies in analytics and ai
- data analytics and ai governance
- design project in cloud computing and iot
- emerging technologies in cloud computing and iot
- cloud computing and iot systems governance
- advanced iot systems
- design project in software engineering
- emerging technologies in software engineering
- advanced software engineering
- secure software engineering
- ict wil internship
Standard entry requirements
International students must have completed an Australian Year 12 or international equivalent with a pass.
Recognition
This course is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) and the qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 7 and Box Hill Institute Graduate Attributes. Successful completion will enable you to pursue higher education programs at other tertiary organisations.We have established articulation pathways to Honours and Masters programs at several Australian universities. Please contact us for more details.
Study pathways
Cyber Security EngineerCyber Security AnalystComputer Networking EngineerInternet/intranet Network AdministratorNetwork AnalystData Centre Engineer
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Nelson | Domestic: $51,696 International: $61,710 | No |
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