The Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems (BITS) focuses on delivering knowledge and skills in computer networking, application development and computer-based software to meet the current IT industry needs. The course ensures that graduates develop a broad and coherent body of knowledge in the underlying principles and concepts of information technology. It provides students with the opportunity to explore and identify critical IT industry demands and to understand how these demands are met.

The degree offers units across the complete spectrum of information technology and systems, including the study of hardware, software, networking, security, database and programming technologies and includes relevant cognitive, technical and communication skills. The course is designed to produce graduates who have a strong industry focus and who have demonstrated the full range of knowledge and skills gained through a relevant project in the Final year. It also prepares the candidate for IT industry certifications in the fields of networking, systems administration and programming.

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Duration	3 years (full time) or 2 years* (fast-track) Subject to meeting criteria and availability
Course Fee: Domestic	AUD $7,500 per semester
Course fee: International	AUD $7,500 per semester
Delivery Location	VIT City Campus, 123 Queen Street, Melbourne
Intake	February / July / November
Entry Requirements	We ensure that all accepted applicants are capable of completing their program of study. A range of criteria is used to determine applicant’s eligibility. Essential Criteria Successful completion of Australian Year 12 (e.g. VCE, VCAL) or equivalent. Age: 18 years or older at commencement of course. English: Australian Year 12 equivalent. Mathematics: Australian Year 11 equivalent.
Qualification Rule	144 Credit Points- 24 subjects (units) – including all core units must be successfully studied: Core Units: 13 Elective Units: 11 In addition to the core units, students can elect to specialise either the Networking or Application Development streams.


Units
Core units: Core units: Level 1
ITSU1001	Introduction to Computer Systems and Networking
ITAP1001	Software Development Fundamentals
ITDA1001	Database Fundamentals
ITSU1005	Design & Create Organisational Documentation
ITSU1003	IT Professional Practice
ITNE1001	Network Architecture
ITSA1001	Server Administration Fundamentals
ITAP1004	Website Development
Core units: Level 2
ITSU2004	Systems Analysis & Design
ITSU2006	Project Management
Core units: Level 3
ITSU3007	Manage IT Projects
ITSU3008	Project 1
ITSU3009	Project 2

ELECTIVE UNITS Stream 1 – NETWORKING Level 2
ITNE2002	Network & Information Security
ITNE2003	Install, Configure, Operate and troubleshoot Medium-Size Networks
ITNE2005	Develop a security Infrastructure for a Medium-Size Network
ITSA2003	Network Operating System and Configuration
ITSA2005	Planning and Implementing Server
ITSA2006	Server Virtualization
Level 3
ITNE3006	Design Network Infrastructure
ITNE3007	Advanced Routing
ITNE3008	Advanced Switching
ITNE3004	Wireless Communication and Networks
ITNE3013	Advanced Network and Infrastructure Security
Stream 2 – APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT Level 2
ITAP2002	Introduction to Windows Application Development
ITAP2003	Introduction to Web Application Development
ITAP2005	Java Programming Fundamentals
ITSU2010	Technical Documentation for Software Engineers
ITAP2008	Software Testing
ITAP2013	Software Engineering

Level 3
ITAP3006	Advanced Java Programming
ITAP3010	Developing Data Access Solutions
ITAP3011	Developing Windows Applications
ITAP3012	Developing Web Applications
ITAP3009	Software Analysis Design and Architecture

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