BSc (Hons) in Information Technology

About this course

The BSc (Hons) in Information Technology is a four-year degree from the Faculty of Information Technology at Horizon Campus. It runs over eight semesters with 120 credits, and learning materials are delivered through a paperless virtual learning environment. The first two years cover IT fundamentals, programming, discrete mathematics, data structures and algorithms, systems analysis and design, object oriented programming, operating systems, computer networks, information architecture and web development, and human-computer interaction. Year three adds mobile application development, systems administration, software project management, network programming and information assurance, with optional modules such as cloud computing, computer animation and e-commerce. In the final year students complete a final year project and an internship, with optional modules including nature inspired algorithms and intelligent systems. The campus says the curriculum was developed with industry experts and lists roles such as software developer, IT consultant, project manager and cybersecurity specialist across technology, finance, healthcare, education and government.