卧龙岗大学

Our ability to conduct business online is increasingly an essential feature of any organisation's operations. It helps us to streamline business processes and open new markets for products and services. With eBusiness tools we can better manage internal processes such as financial and administration systems, and improve external processes such as sales and marketing, supplying goods and services, electronic transactions, and developing effective customer relationships.

This degree

The Bachelor of Information Technology provides foundation knowledge of organisational areas in IT, including:

Database management
Programming
Information systems analysis and design
Communications and networks
Security
eBusiness
Project management
Web-based technology
Professional practice in IT

You will be able to choose your major in your second year after studying a common core of subjects that links our computer science, IT and information systems degrees. Find your strengths and interests as you study the fundamentals of computer science and IT: programming, problem solving, network and communications, web technology, data management, system analysis, human–computer interaction, and project management. You’ll also complete a final-year capstone team project.

You can also choose to study a double degree with Engineering, Mathematics, Science, Creative Arts or Business. These programs of study will provide you with a broad experience of technology using various industry products from companies such as Microsoft, Apple, Oracle, SAP and Cisco.

What you will study

The subjects in this course provide you with an understanding of the organisational environment and a working knowledge of the technologies used successfully in the eBusiness environment. In your final year you will develop your own application as part of an annual student team project, developing solutions to real-world problems provided by our industry partners.

Why choose this course

The University of Wollongong has experts encompassing the entire breadth of the underlying sciences, IT, engineering and mathematical methodologies in the ICT industry. We have one of the strongest schools for building, deploying and managing the latest computing technologies and business computing systems.

Working closely with industry partners we ensure all programs remain relevant to industry trends and developments. Students study real-world projects and interact with and learn from industry professionals to ensure their career-readiness upon graduation.

Career opportunities

Auditor

Banker

Analyst

Financial controller

Accountant

Policy advisor

Business adviser

OHS officer

HR manager consultant

Stock broker

Insurance broker

Fund manager

Exporter/importer

Public relations coordinator

Market researcher

Advertising executive

Brand/product manager

Event manager