Here is what the Bachelor of Information Technology pathway to Honours qualification offered by Flinders University covers and who it is designed for.
Get equipped with all the technical and practical skills for a rewarding long-term career in a range of information technology related fields. The IT industry is an exciting innovator and helps solve problems in business, commerce, defence, medical research, climate change and the environment. Tailor your studies to suit your interests. This degree is accredited by the Australian Computer Society at the professional level and is recognised internationally under the Seoul Accord. Students completing this degree will have the opportunity to undertake a one year honours degree in the fourth year.
The Bachelor of Information Technology pathway to Honours has been designed to provide a strong foundation in both the theoretical and the practical aspects of information technology and information systems management. It contains a strong, practical understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and the ability to critically analyse and evaluate complex information and solve problems. It also provides an awareness of social, economic, cultural, and environmental aspects of information technology and preparation for future management roles as an information technologist.
This degree will appeal to applicants who have the goal of completing an Honours year in Information Technology. It provides the foundations that will underpin ongoing professional development, preparing graduates for further study or for a career in a computing related field or in other areas where the range of skills and knowledge acquired is needed or desirable. On completion of the Honours year, students will be able to apply research skills appropriate to postgraduate research or advanced industrial investigation.
This degree also offers specialisations in the following six areas Business & Information Systems (SATAC code 245451), Data Analytics (SATAC code 245461), Digital Forensics(SATAC code 245471), Game Development (SATAC code 245481), Machine Learning (SATAC code 245501) and Network & Cybersecurity Systems (SATAC code 245511).
Your career
Upon completion of this degree students will be able to competently use professional skills and knowledge in the systematic development of complex information systems and demonstrate a broad understanding of the information technology discipline. Students will be able to apply skills and knowledge in a professionally responsible manner and communicate effectively with other information technology professionals and the wider global community using a wide range of communication technologies.
This degree prepares graduates for employment in IT, an area of continual growth and has become integral to all areas of life including medical research, business The environment. Potential occupations may include application support analyst, business intelligence consultant and graduate developer; potential employers may include software developers, customer support and service and webs ite developers.