Bachelor of Information Technology/Bachelor of Business
The University of Newcastle
CRICOS provider number: 00109J TEQSA provider ID: PRV12056
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
Information technology (IT) is all about developing, building and maintaining software technology systems to meet the challenges faced by business and society. We train IT graduates to be technically savvy, creative and flexible.
Our majors are designed to meet industry's evolving IT needs. You can focus on business technology and design and manage large and complex software systems critical for big corporations and government. You’ll be equipped to develop cloud-computing solutions or specialise in IT security.
Learn how to manage people and finances, propose new business opportunities and market your product. Prepare yourself for a leadership role with this unique package of capabilities.
Areas of study
Study one of three Business majors: Business technology, Leadership and management, or International business. All students will complete the ICT Professional major as part of the Bachelor of Information Technology.
Accounting, business analysis, databases and information management, finance, human computer interaction, human resources, international business risk, law, marketing, microeconomics for business decisions, programming, project management, systems analysis and design, systems and network administration, web technologies.
Career opportunities
Business data analyst, information analyst, ICT advisor, business analyst, project manager, IT project manager, chief information officer, software developer.
Professional recognition
This program has been professionally accredited by the Australian Computer Society. Graduates of the Bachelor of Information Technology will be eligible to apply for membership with the Australian Computer Society.
The Newcastle Business School is accredited with the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, earned by fewer than 5% of the world's business programs.
Practical experience
Students have the opportunity to undertake industry placement. This career-ready placement opportunity allows students to gain hands-on experience in the industry, creating graduates who are prepared for immediate and productive employment.
You will work with a team of students to complete a major IT project, with the opportunity to find and develop a project with an industry partner.
Honours
Available as an additional year (or part-time equivalent) to meritorious students in either business or information technology.
Fees and charges
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: Refer to 483000 Bachelor of Information Technology and 482201 Bachelor of Business.
Recommended studies: Refer to 483000 Bachelor of Information Technology and 482201 Bachelor of Business.
We strongly encourage you to enrol in bridging courses. NUPrep Bridging provides free academic preparation and support short courses, available on campus or online, to complete before beginning your degree.
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Applicants with higher education study
If you have completed or partially completed higher education studies, your grade point average can be converted into a selection rank for admission into our undergraduate programs.
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
If you completed or partially completed competency-based vocational education and training (such as TAFE, a private Registered Training Provider, or vocational studies undertaken in high school), this can be used to determine your eligibility for admission.
Completion of studies at an AQF Level 4 (Cert IV) or higher Guarantees Entry into many of our undergraduate programs.
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Applicants with work and life experience
If you do not have an ATAR (or equivalent) or formal qualification, Newcastle University provides a range of pathways toward your preferred degree. Regardless of your age or experience, there is a place for you.
Advanced standing
If you have completed prior studies at another higher education institution or registered training organisation, you may be eligible to receive credit towards your undergraduate degree. Please note that you must apply for admission before applying for credit.
Further information
View all details of this course on the University of Newcastle website.
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ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2023)
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- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
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Honours
Applicants should note that under the revised Australian Qualifications Framework some programs are four-year programs available with direct entry. Other programs are three-year Bachelor degree programs. Meritorious students have the option to apply for an additional one-year end-on component after graduation. Check the course descriptions carefully.