Honours is also available
The Bachelor of Information Technology course has recently undergone a major course review where input was received from industry partners, academic staff and past students. The course now contains a core of eight subjects, a relevant IT major (eight subjects) and the opportunity to complete a minor of four subjects in any discipline area (including IT) plus four free electives. This course will provide you with essential skills for the workplace.
The employment rate for graduates of this course is very high. Graduates may find employment as computing professionals in both the commercial and technical sectors of the computing industry. Employers might be in industry, commerce, small business, large financial enterprises, public utilities, government, education or welfare.
Graduates may also find careers in secondary and further education or go on to postgraduate research.
The Australian Computer Society (ACS) accredits courses in Information Technology to verify that they meet professional standards in terms of content, staff skills, teaching facility and quality assurance. CSU has the highest level of accreditation, that is, accreditation at the professional level.
Charles Sturt University is also a Regional Cisco Networking Academy that provides students with the hands-on experience necessary to succeed in the network industry.
To make sure you are experienced using the equipment and techniques found in the workplace our facilities include:
The course places particular importance on practical experience, and all teaching involves industry standard hardware, software, methods and techniques, in addition to relevant industry site visits. Students are encouraged to seek relevant paid work experience in vacations.
In their final year project, students investigate, design and implement a substantial computer application to address a practical real world problem.
Applicants who have successfully completed the University’s CSU Connect bridging program will be guaranteed entry into this degree course (for study by distance education only). Inquiries regarding this program should be directed to the Charles Sturt University Contact Centre on 1800 334 733.
The Bachelor of Information Technology is available through the CSU Study Centres Melbourne and Sydney for international students only.
For more information about the benefits of studying at a CSU Study Centre visit www.csu.edu.au/international
CSU offers a joint TAFE/University study program available through Albury-Wodonga and Wagga Wagga campuses.
Students will graduate with three nationally recognised qualifications: Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking) (ICA40405), Diploma of Information Technology (Networking) (ICA50405) and the Bachelor of Information Technology.
More information about the TAFE program.
To graduate students must complete 192 points (the equivalent of 24 standard subjects).
For students completing the TAFE integrated program, this comprises the credit package of 128 points for Albury-Wodonga TAFE study completed concurrently and 64 points completed during enrolment in the Bachelor degree course.
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This online course brochure is for prospective students. If you are a currently enrolled student, please consult the Charles Sturt University handbook