Central Queensland University (CQU)

Bachelor of Information Technology (Co-op)

Information technology (IT) is fast-paced, challenging and dynamic. The Bachelor of Information Technology (Co-op) has been developed to provide you with the skills and knowledge necessary for a successful career in this growth industry.

Completing this course will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of a variety of key areas in IT and computer-based systems. The course includes an industry placement, typically of three months duration, following the successful completion of half of your course study, where you will gain real-world and hands-on experience within the industry.

Benefit from the flexibility to major in Application Development, Business Analysis or Cyber Security, and choose from an extensive range of elective courses so you can tailor your studies to suit your personal and professional needs.

You can also fast track your studies, by studying units in Term 3, so you can start your career sooner.

You may choose to exit the degree early after completing a number of units and graduate with an Associate Degree of Information Technology or Diploma of Information and Communications Technology.

Majors and Minors

Application Development major
Application Development involves using tools, techniques, and programming languages to develop systems. In this major, you will study concepts such as the architectural design of an application including how to break up an application and distribute its components across a networked system and the development of mobile and internet applications. You'll graduate an advanced, enterprise-ready developer.

Business Analysis major
With this major, you will delve into the world of enterprise analysis. You'll use a variety of tools and techniques for data modelling, visualisation, and analysis skills to become an expert in identifying and managing the changes needed to introduce an information system into an organisation.

Cyber Security major
In the evolving area of cyber security, you will develop your understanding of information, networks, and system security issues whilst cultivating your skills to detect and prevent different types of security attacks. Plus, your expertise will span to include digital forensics in the investigation of eCrime activities.

Animation and Motion Graphics minor
Enhance your technological creativity with skills in animation, motion graphics, 3D computer graphics and 3D character design using industry-standard software. 

Application Development minor
Tailor your studies with this minor to equip yourself with the foundational skills and knowledge for software design, internet applications and programming language. 

Business Analysis minor
An in-demand skillset, business analysis requires the ability to determine and specify ICT business requirements using data modelling. Tailor your studies with this minor to widen your employment options. 

Cyber Security minor
This minor introduces you to the skills needed to detect and prevent different types of cyber security attacks and the information, networks and systems at risk. 

Emerging Technologies minor
Available to pair with any major, this minor explores the main emerging technologies including artificial intelligence, data science and blockchain technologies.

Entrepreneurship minor
This minor allows you to explore the integration of your IT skillset with the successful development, launch and management of innovative ideas. 

ICT Management minor
The introduction of ICT systems requires organisations to change and this minor provides you with the foundations to contribute the change management. 

Interactive Media Development minor 
This minor is a comprehensive introduction to coding, web application development, game design and game development. Plus, increases your experience with industry-standard software tools. 

Mathematics minor
Information Technology combined with the mathematics minor provides you with a powerful foundation of analytical and quantitative skills for decision making.