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Overview
- Solve complex technical puzzles and be challenged to rapidly adapt and innovate in a continuously changing IT field.
- Cyber security jobs are in high demand and there is an increase in the number of specialities within this IT area. Graduate from UniSQ workplace-ready with sound knowledge of cyber security principles and policy.
- Learn to design, install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain networks and their operating systems, including Linux and Windows.
- Explore interface networks with wide area networks (WANs) and become familiar with solving problems in computer networks, VoIP, video conferencing, and network services.
- Put your studies into practice through an industry-based project or work experience during a final-year capstone course.
Career outcomes
Upon graduation, you can find work as a:
- network engineer or network security engineer
- network analyst
- cyber security engineer
- data security officer
- business information security analyst
- IT system security analyst
- ethical hacker to test systems for vulnerabilities
- IoT security specialist
- network administrator.
Professional accreditation
The Bachelor of Information Technology degree is accredited at professional level by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) and, through the Seoul Accord, is recognised in other countries. The Seoul Accord is a multi-lateral agreement that allows ACS accreditation to be recognised by other countries who are members of the Accord.
Have loved studying
I am very interested in network security, and have loved studying the courses related to this field. I plan on working as an Information Technology Security Consultant when I finish my degree.
Dheeraj- IT
What you'll study
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Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for detailed recommended enrolment patterns and course availability.
Relevant degrees for this major
Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Information Technology
Become a leader in a technology-driven world by combing business insight with digital expertise. Build your professional identity while gaining skills decision making, teamwork and complex problem solving. Benefit from practical experience and industry collaboration, positioning you to become a confident, adaptable leader in the modern workforce.
Bachelor of Information Technology
Become an effective problem solver and innovator across a wide range of industries with a qualification in information technology. Master technical skill, connect with industry partners and put your knowledge into practice with an industry-based project during your final year.
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