Bachelor of Information Technology

ICT Industry Insights

The report from Deloitte Access Economics for the Australian Computer Society, Australia’s Digital Pulse (2017), emphasises the significant need of businesses across a diverse range of sectors for Information and Communications Technology (ICT) skills. In fact, there has been a boom in the growth of Australia’s ICT workforce in recent years. Thus, strong growth in the ICT workforce is expected to continue over the coming years. In general, the strong demand for ICT workers and skills is consistent with the significant role digital technologies will continue to play in driving Australia’s economic growth. The increasing digitisation of Australian businesses’ operations across all sectors of the economy has resulted in greater integration between ICT functions and broader business operations.

Kent’s Bachelor of Information Technology

Kent’s Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) is designed to help meet this future industry need. Kent also offers a Cyber Security specialisation in the Bachelor of Information degree. This specialisation was developed to meet the increasing demand within the sector for qualified ICT Security specialists. A recent case study published by the Australian Department of Industry, Innovation and Science, Meeting demand for cyber security expertise (2018), noted that the Cyber Security Growth Centre (AustCyber) has identified a critical shortage of skilled cyber security graduates. Specifically, it was estimated that Australian industry will need at least 11,000 additional workers over the next decade just to meet existing demand. As a result, cybersecurity has emerged as a vital, rapidly growing field of employment.
The Bachelor of Information Technology course is excellent for students who would like to broaden their Information Technology career prospects. In specific, it appeals to aspiring ICT professionals, as the knowledge gained and skills developed and practiced are in individual and small team learning environments, hence equipping graduates for roles in a business environment such as analyst programmer, web developer, database administrator, business analyst, software and applications programmer, systems analyst and ICT security specialist.

Course Overview

In Kent’s Bachelor of Information Technology, students will study 16 core units (6 credit points) plus; 1 Capstone Project unit (12 credit points, equivalent to 2 Units) and choose 6 elective units (6 credit points) from the management, marketing or accounting related disciplines to develop their overall business acumen. 

For those who choose to complete the Cyber Security specialisation within the Bachelor of Information degree, you will be required to study 6 Cyber Security units (6 credit points) in addition to the 16 core units (6 credit points) plus; 1 Capstone Project unit (12 credit points, equivalent to 2 Units) and will be encouraged to undertake projects relevant to that specialisation in the final year Capstone Project.

Professional Accreditation

Sydney and Melbourne Campus delivery of the Bachelor of Information Technology is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS). At this point in time, the delivery of the Course in Brisbane by Indus Institute Pty Ltd is not accredited by ACS. 

Why Study BIT?

Learning outcomes from the Kent Bachelor of Information Technology degree include:

• Information strategy, Business strategy and planning and Technical strategy and planning
• Business change implementation and Business change management
• Systems development and User experience
• Service design, Service transition and Service operation
• Communication skills
• Teamwork and self-management skills

*Please note – The Brisbane Campus is managed by Kent’s third party delivery provider, Indus Institute Pty Ltd (RTO 40811) and delivery in Brisbane is conducted by Indus on Kent’s behalf. Students studying in Brisbane will be Kent students for all purposes and will undertake the Kent course.