Bachelor of Information Technology (Professional Practice)

This course may be completed as per the recommended structure taking 3 years plus a summer or completed in 4 years without summer enrolments. The Bachelor of Information Technology (Professional Practice) is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) and is a highly innovative course with a real edge for those looking to work in IT. An internship is embedded within the course which gives you the opportunity to undertake 1600 hours of paid work in and internship with IBM or Kyndryl allowing you to develop relationships and establish networks for future employment or mentorship opportunities. Our close partnership with IBM has recently seen us win the Award for Excellence in Student Engagement at the Engagement Australia 2020 Excellence Awards. In the final two years of the course you will be employed on a paid internship worth more than $47000.This course offers core subjects in first year to help you build a strong foundation in information technology in addition to the required technical and problem solving skills and in second and third year you may purse an interest area in either software development or cloud and mainframe. To help you balance your study load subjects are offered across semester 1 and 2 as well as throughout summer. With the opportunity of employment at IBM or another of our industry sponsors our unique course is designed to ensure you are industry ready when you graduate as an ACS accredited professional.*Students must meet graduate recruitment requirements and be eligible to work in Australia. The Federation University Co-operative Model will accelerate your career by putting you at the heart of education and industry. Federation Co-op creates a direct connection between students and employers, via paid placements, career preparation and workplace skill development, supported by a leader in student support, skills development and social equity. More details: https://study.federation.edu.au/course/DCI5