Sydney Campus, Southern Academy of Higher Education

Semester 1: March

Semester 2: June

Semester 3: October

Semester 1, Semester 2 and Semester 3

The aim of the BIT is to enable students to harness technology to help organisations gain the necessary insights, improve operations, make sound predictions, and achieve a competitive advantage in today's rapidly changing socio-technical environment

The Bachelor of Information Technology equips students with essential IT principles and practical skills relevant to today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape. The program covers areas such as systems analysis and design, database management, cybersecurity, networking, and emerging technologies, underpinned by foundational knowledge in mathematics, business, and communication.

Upon graduation, students will have developed strong technical abilities, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills, enabling them to design, implement, and manage IT solutions in diverse organisational settings. Graduates will be able to apply professional judgment to address complex information technology challenges and adapt to new technological advancements.
Successful completion of the Bachelor of Information Technology may provide a pathway to postgraduate programs offered by higher education institutions in Australia that require a Bachelor’s degree in IT or a related field as an entry requirement.

As part of their specialisation, SAHE graduates of the Bachelor of Information Technology will have the academic foundation to pursue professional certifications and memberships with relevant IT industry bodies, such as the Australian Computer Society (ACS).

• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of fundamental IT concepts and design principles, and utilise this understanding to evaluate, synthesise, and present data and knowledge effectively
• Apply evidence-based and theoretical IT knowledge to assess and design organisational processes and structures, devising effective and efficient solutions.

• Communicate theoretical and practical IT proposals and solutionscreatively and effectively, showcasing critical analysis, sound judgment, and independent thinking.

• Utilise IT knowledge and skills to make decisions that are effective, socially responsible, and inclusive, considering stakeholder perspectives and adhering to professional and industry standard

• Be able to communicate efficiently, both orally and in writing, to a wide variety of audiences;
• Be able to liaise, cooperate, and work effectively with others;
• Be able to identify and solve problems both creatively and in a structured and methodical way;
• Be able to understand and identify ethical problems and demonstrate ethical behaviour;
• Be able to critically analyse and compare various approaches to problems.

• IT Support Specialist
• Junior Systems Administrator
• Network Support Officer
• Database Assistant
• Help Desk Analyst
• Software Support Technician
• Technical Support Officer

• 3 years full-time, delivered face-to-face in a classroom setting across 6 semesters
• No work-based training component included
• Each semester spans 15 weeks (6 weeks of teaching, 1-week break, a further 6 weeks of teaching, followed by 2 weeks of examinations)
• Total of 24 units, with a standard full-time load of 4 units per semester
• Each unit involves 4 contact hours per week, including lectures, tutorials, and consultation sessions
• For every contact hour, students are expected to undertake a minimum of 2 hours of independent study (4 contact hours + 8 independent study hours = 12 hours total workload per unit, per week)
• A full-time study load equates to 4 units x 12 hours per unit = 48 hours per week
• Each unit is valued at 12 credit points (1 credit point per hour)
• 288 credit points are required to complete the program

All applicants (domestic and international) must be 18 or older at the time of enrolment to SAHE undergraduate programs.

All applicants (domestic and international) must be 18 or older at the time of enrolment to SAHE undergraduate programs.

Entry Requirements

Domestic Students

Domestic students must meet any one of the following minimum academic entry requirements to be eligible for admission to the Academy’s undergraduate programs:

• Completion of Year 12 Secondary Education with attainment of a minimum 60 ATAR or equivalent.

• Successful completion of approved higher education study, including approved preparation courses (e.g., Tertiary Preparation Program, Tertiary Orientation Program, or equivalent), 1 year of university studies, Certificate IV, or a Foundation Year Program through an accredited institution of higher education offered at:

  • Australian Universities

  • TAFE Institutes

  • Government approved Registered Training Organisations (RTO)

• Satisfactory completion of mathematics (Year 12 level or equivalent) subjects such as General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods, Specialist Mathematics, or any other Mathematics subject.

International Students

International students must meet any one of the following minimum academic entry requirements to be eligible for admission to the Academy’s undergraduate programs, in addition to meeting minimum English Language requirements:

• Completion of the secondary education qualification (national or international) equivalent to the NSW Higher School Certificate with attainment of a minimum 60 ATAR or equivalent.

• Approved higher education study, including approved preparation courses from Tertiary Preparation Program, Tertiary Orientation Program, or equivalent, or a Foundation Year Program through an accredited institution of higher education offered at:

  • Australian Universities

  • TAFE Institutes

  • Government approved Registered Training Organisations (RTO)

• Satisfactory completion of mathematics (Year 12 level or equivalent) subjects such as General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods, Specialist Mathematics, or any other Mathematics subject.

Entry Based on Employment Experience

Students may be admitted based on Recognition of Prior Learning or relevant employment history.
The Academy will assess those admission applications based on the professional skills, and duration and relevance of work experience. SAHE may require referee reports for entry based on criteria in this category.

Mature Age Applicants

Mature age applicants who do not meet the minimum entry requirements of the Academy may be eligible for admission if:

• They are 21 or older on 1 March of the year they intend to start study.

• Do not have an ATAR (or equivalent result) for admission to any program.

• Do not have a record of tertiary study.

Mature age applicants will be assessed on either recent academic achievement (e.g., Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)) or on recent work experience.
Decisions will also be based on skills and likelihood to succeed with tertiary study.
The offer will be made only if the Dean is assured the applicant has a reasonable expectation to succeed in the program on the basis of their portfolio submission.

For further details, please see the Admission Policy located in the Policy Library.

None, other than as specified in the entry requirements

Students may apply for recognition of prior learning in respect of study undertaken in the previous 5 years for learning relevant the degree. Students must fill out the recognition of Prior learning form and ensure all needed supporting evidence is provided.

The maximum amount of credit which normally applies for prior studies assessed as comparable and equivalent to the program is fixed. The actual credit granted may be less than the maximum possible if the prior studies do not match core units or are not assessed as comparable and equivalent. The prior study gained at and below Certificate IV levels is not considered comparable and equivalent.

For further details please see the Advanced Standing Policy located in the Policy Library.