Bachelor of Information Technology at Charles Sturt University ::

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CSU’s Bachelor of Information Technology is designed to equip graduates with the skills and attributes required to be effective and efficient information technology professionals.

Honours is also available

About the course

The Bachelor of Information Technology has recently undergone a major course review where input was received from industry partners, academic staff and past students. This course will provide you with essential skills for the workplace.

The core component covers principles fundamental to the information systems and computing discipline such as databases, data communications, analysis and design and project work plus emerging directions that prepare students to undertake an IT major from a specified list.

International students may study the Bachelor of Information Technology through CSU regional campuses or the CSU Study Centre Sydney or Melbourne.

For more information about the benefits of studying at a CSU Study Centre visit www.csu.edu.au/international

Where it will take you

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.

Your course is recognised by industry

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.

The latest facilities

To make sure you are experienced using the equipment and techniques found in the workplace our facilities include:

extensive computing facilities
laboratories networked to a variety of different types and sizes of computers
internet access available at each computer
study materials for many subjects are available online

Practical experience

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.

Graduation requirements

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.

TAFE integrated program

CSU offers a joint TAFE-University study program available through Albury-Wodonga and Wagga Wagga campuses for domestic students only.

Students will graduate with three nationally recognised qualifications: Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking) (ICA404 ), Diploma of Information Technology (Networking) (ICA504 ) and the Bachelor of Information Technology.

More information about the TAFE program.

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Bachelor of Information Technology

Study through	Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Wagga Wagga
Study mode and normal course duration	3 years full-time on campus 6 years part-time on campus 6 years distance education
Fee information	Australian & New Zealand students Commonwealth supported places International students On campus (onshore) fees 352KB [PDF] Distance education (offshore) fees 318KB [PDF]
Commence study in	Session 1 Session 2
Admission rank cut-offs	67.95
CRICOS registered	012006F (Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Wagga Wagga) 045878G (Study Centre - Melbourne) 045878G (Study Centre - Sydney)

How to apply

Choose your preferred method. Make note of the admission code as you will need this to complete your application. More information on application closing dates.

Apply through UAC	Full-time on campus study only Admission code: Albury-Wodonga - 212731 Bathurst - 212737 Wagga Wagga - 212734
Apply through VTAC	Full-time on campus study only Admission code: Albury-Wodonga - 13651
Apply online	Australian and New Zealand students Admission code: Distance education - EBIT On campus part-time - Albury-Wodonga - PBIA Bathurst - PBIT Wagga Wagga - PBIW	International students Admission code: On campus - Albury-Wodonga - IBBT Bathurst - IBBA Wagga Wagga - IBBW Distance education - JBIT
Mail your application	Australian and New Zealand students Download an Application for Admission form 260KB [PDF] International students Download an application form
Recruitment agent	International students Contact a Recruitment agent in your country who can answer your questions about CSU as well as help on campus international students through the student visa application process. Note: Recruitment agents for CSU may not be available in every country.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted into the course, prospective students need to indicate their likelihood of success through:

previous studies
and
other attainments and experience.

Previous studies

Previous studies include:

the NSW Higher School Certificate or interstate /overseas equivalent;
the International Baccalaureate Diploma;
a completed or part completed course of a university, college of advanced education or other accredited tertiary institution;
a completed or part completed course of a TAFE college or other accredited post-secondary institution (including TAFE Tertiary Preparation Certificate);
an approved Foundation Studies program certificate;
completion of undergraduate subjects as an Associate Student with the University or through another University, or Open Universities Australia.

NSW and interstate school leavers are normally selected on the basis of their Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) or interstate equivalent. You may also be admitted on the basis of a strong performance in subjects relevant to your course preferences.

Currently no secondary school subjects are prerequisites for admission to particular CSU courses however some courses assume a certain level of knowledge. This will be specified in the course information if applicable.

English language proficiency

Applicants will be deemed to have sufficient English proficiency if they:

have completed all their formal studies in one or more of the following countries; or
were born in one of the following countries and have completed at least one qualification in one of those countries; or
have completed senior secondary study or at least one year of full-time University study in one of the following countries: American Samoa, Australia, Canada, Fiji, Ireland, Kenya, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, United Kingdom, USA, Zambia
or
have successfully completed one year of full-time (or part-time equivalent) post-secondary study at an affiliate institution of the University, with English as the medium of instruction and assessment.

All other applicants must explicitly demonstrate proficiency.

Acceptable tests for English proficiency

Any of the following results, attained within the last two years, can be used to demonstrate English proficiency:

an Academic IELTS (International English Language Testing System) overall score of at least 6.0, and with no score below 5.5;
a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) paper-based score of 550 and TWE of 5.0;
a TOEFL computer-based score of 213 and Essay Rating of 5;
a TOEFL internet-based score of 80 for undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs, and 90 for postgraduate research candidates with a minimum score of 25 in the writing section.
a Combined Universities Admission Test (CULT) overall score of at least 65;
a C pass in English at the GCE ‘A’ level examinations in either Singapore or the United Kingdom;
completion of the International Baccalaureate diploma with English A2 at higher or sub. Level;
a C pass in ‘Use of English’ in the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE);
completion of the UNSW Foundation Studies Certificate with a C pass in ‘Use of English’;
completion of an AQF Certificate IV (including English for Academic Purposes);
successful completion of at least one year of study in a course at Associate Diploma or Diploma level on the Register of Australian Tertiary Education;
a score of 155 in the verbal component of the STAT test;
a Pass grade in the Uniworld English College English for Tertiary Entrance course; or
IRI Diploma of English.

An applicant who does not otherwise meet the University’s requirements may be admitted on the recommendation of the Dean of the appropriate faculty.

Attainment and experience

You may also be admitted to a course based on other attainments and experience. These may include:

voluntary or paid work experience;
performance in tests and examinations conducted by professional recognised bodies;
participation in continuing education programs and/or staff development programs conducted by adult education agencies, consultancies, professional bodies or employers;
completion of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT).

Internet access

CSU places great emphasis on services to its students. It is a leader in the provision of online services and, in particular, the use of the internet in the support of teaching, administration and communications with students.

The online environment is so integrated into all aspects of student life and the learning experience at CSU that the University now assumes that all on campus and distance education students at CSU will have ongoing access to an internet connected computer capable of communicating with CSU online systems.

Students enrolled in Information Technology subjects (i.e. with an ITC subject code) may be required to have additional hardware and/or software that is deemed essential for the completion of the learning activities in that subject.