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Look around, Information Technology (IT) is everywhere - your TV, laptop, gaming system, mobile phone, watch, music, movies, kitchen, car, bank and your next gig tickets. It is changing the way we live, learn, work and even socialize.

If you are interested in driving this exciting revolution, within a truly globalized and fast changing industry, then the ANU Bachelor of Information Technology is for you.

You will get a strong grounding in computing fundamentals to tackle the progressive nature of IT. With IT being an intrinsic part of all industries, knowledge of software development and information systems is highly sought after by the best employers.

This degree can also be taken as a flexible double with almost any other degree at ANU.

Career Options

Graduates from ANU have been rated as Australia's most employable graduates and among the most sought after by employers worldwide.

The latest Global Employability University Ranking, published by the Times Higher Education, rated ANU as Australia's top university for getting a job for the fourth year in a row.

Employment Opportunities

All large and small organizations, both public and private, need people to work on their IT systems, or want staff with other professional training who have advanced IT skills.

IT students typically work as programmers, network administrators/managers, systems or business analysts, and web designers/developers. Rewarding career opportunities in technology and management are available to students with this degree plus 3 - 5 years work experience.

The career options for combined degree students are wide and varied with IT skills adding a real competitive advantage.

All students who complete the BInfTech degree are eligible for professional membership of the Australian Computer Society provided they complete a major in Information Systems or Software Development.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion, students will be able to:

1. Analyze well defined problems, and design, implement and evaluate solutions that demonstrate an understanding of the systems context in which software is developed and operated including economic, social, historical, sustainability and ethical aspects.

2. Recognize connections and recurring themes, including abstraction and complexity, across the discipline.

3. Adapt to new environments and technologies, and to innovate.

4. Demonstrate an operational understanding of the foundations of computer science including programming, algorithms, logic, architectures and data structures.

5. Communicate complex concepts effectively with diverse audiences using a range of modalities.

6. Work effectively within a team in order to achieve a common goal.

7. Demonstrate commitment to professional conduct and development that recognizes the social, legal and ethical implications of their work, to work independently, and self- and peer-assess performance.