This course will support students in launching a successful career in the information, communication and technology industries. It enables students to acquire valuable experience through a supervised paid industry placement, typically of three months duration. The placement is an opportunity for students to earn while they learn, put theory into practice, and develop industry networks. Accredited by the Australian Computer Society, students will have the choice to major in application development, business analysis, or cyber security as well as a comprehensive choice of minors reflecting emerging fields of IT. For more course information, visit Bachelor of Information Technology (Co-op).
Students may choose to exit the degree early after completing a number of units and graduate with an Associate Degree of Information Technology or Diploma of Information and Communications Technology.
Application development; business analysis; cyber security.
Students undertake a compulsory paid industry placement. The normal duration of the placement is three months. Students may need to travel to and arrange appropriate accommodation in the location of the placement. Prior to a work placement or internship, a prospective employer may require students to undertake health or security checks. For full course requirements, visit courses at CQUniversity.
For additional information about the admissions criteria for CQUniversity and for this course, refer to CQUniversity’s website.
English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C); Completion of Year 12 or attained age 17 years
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Application programmer; database administrator; ICT support technician; network administrator; systems administrator; systems analyst; web developer.
3 years Full time or 6 years Part time