Bachelor of Information Technology - Industry Scholarship Program
Swinburne University of Technology
The Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) is one of Australia's most prestigious IT degrees. It has been designed in partnership with leading Australian companies and aims to maximise students' employability potential and provide future leaders in Australia's bourgeoning IT industry. Students spend 40 weeks gaining direct experience in industry by working with 2 of Swinburne's sponsoring partners. Placements may be completed with organisations such as Deloitte, KPMG, Melbourne Water, National Australia Bank, Newcrest Mining, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Seek, Siemens, Simplot, Infoready, Fenick Software, Bakers Delight, JDLF, SMS Management & Technology or Unico Computer Systems. Students also receive a tax-free industry-funded scholarship totalling approximately $40,000. Students develop technical skills in database and programming, with an emphasis placed on business analysis and problem-solving, business process management, business analytics, project management, the management of information systems (IS) in organisations, the provision of IS services, social networking in organisations, and mobile business and connectivity. The course also includes business units aimed at developing managerial and leadership skills.
Eligibility
Applicants must: successfully complete the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent; or complete or partially complete an approved tertiary qualification (including Certificates, Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas, Associate Degrees and Degrees).
Further details
Application must be made through VTAC by selecting the Bachelor of Information Technology (VTAC code 3400234311) as a preference. Under certain circumstances, some students (e.g. Non-Year 12) may apply directly to Swinburne. As part of the application process, all short-listed applicants will be required to attend an interview.
Closing date | End September |
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Frequency | Annual |
Duration | years |
Student type | Australian |
Gender | Co-Ed |
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For international students | |
Level of study | Undergraduate / VET |
Field of studys | Computing and information technology |