I chose to study at Swinburne as I was very impressed with the BIT course and its intergrated Industry-Based Learning. Having completed two IBL placements as part of the course, I entered the workforce as a more focused and mature graduate. I was well prepared for the work environment and had a good grasp of what I wanted to achieve in my career.
The BIT allowed me to adapt to many different roles in the IT industry and provided me with the confidence to give anything a go.
Kate Rowell
Bachelor of IT graduate
Systems Analyst,
Deloitte Consulting
Course Description
Swinburne's Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) is one of Australia's most prestigious IT degrees offering students state-of-the-art skills in Business Information Technology. The course has been developed by the Faculty of Information and Communication Technologies in partnership with many of Australia's top companies and aims to prepare highly capable students for future leadership roles in IT management. To date, the BIT degree has one of the highest employment rates of all IT courses in Australia.
Students admitted to the degree receive an industry-funded scholarship of approximately $33,500 paid over the 3 years of the course (tax free), and undertake Industry Based Learning (IBL), two 20-week periods working with Swinburne's industry partners. The degree runs in fast-track mode, covering all course work and industry placements over a 3 year period.
The focus of the BIT is on the development and use of IT applications that offer solutions to real-world business problems. Students gain both technical and business knowledge by covering a broad range of subject areas in business and information technology.
Drawing on this vast knowledge base, BIT graduates are well equipped to meet industry requirements for information technology specialists, particularly in management and leadership roles, and have the capacity to adapt to a variety of workplace conditions. Such qualities are highly sought after by employers
Professional Recognition
The Swinburne Bachelor of Information Technology is recognised and accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) at the highest level. Graduates may apply for ACS professional membership.
Entry Requirements
Successful completion of an appropriate Victorian Year 12 or its equivalent.
2008 VCE prerequisites: Units 3 & 4 - a study score of at least 20 in English (any) and at least 25 in Mathematics (any). Admission to the degree is based on academic results and an interview to assess the applicant’s potential for leadership, teamwork and communication skills.
If your results are substantially better than you anticipated, but you were not selected for an initial interview, please contact us on the details supplied below.
For entry in 2009, students with an ENTER of 97+ will receive in addition to the scholarship a tuition fee waiver (Higher Education Loan Programme HELP) for the duration of their degree.
Application Procedure
Bachelor of Information Technology
1. Apply through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC)
online at www.vtac.edu.au listing the Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) as a course preference (course code 34311); and
2. Submit the Application for Interview and Admission Form directly to the Swinburne Faculty of Information and Communication Technologies
Mail to:
Manager, Industry Based Learning
Faculty of ICT
PO Box 218 Hawthorn
Victoria 3122
OR Email to:
jbaldwin@swin.edu.au
3. Interviews will be held on Friday 21 November and Monday 24 November 2008 and early January 2009.
4. Change of Preference
A limited number of 2nd round interviews will also be conducted on Monday 5 January 2009 for applicants who have nominated the BIT at Change of Preference.
Contact
All enquiries should be directed to:
Jennifer Baldwin
Manager, Industry Based Learning
Ph: (+61 3) 9214 8442
Fx: (+61 3) 9819 0823
Email:jbaldwin@swin.edu.au
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Courses in Information Technology
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