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- As a constantly evolving industry,
a degree in IT will offer you an exciting future.
Because when you study IT,
you'll learn to shape the way we work, socialise,
communicate and entertain.
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- So, you're probably wondering, why study IT at ACU?
Career outcomes are an important consideration
when looking for a degree and ACU graduates get jobs.
In Australia, we're first for graduate employment
and second for graduate employer satisfaction.
We're also ranking the top 2% of universities worldwide.
Related to our high graduate employment
is our accreditation.
When you study the Bachelor of IT with us,
you'll be gaining a qualification that is accredited
by the Australian Computer Society,
is highly regarded by industry.
Our course don't just teach you technique skills,
it teach you essential skills such as communication,
teamwork, critical thinking.
Which are vital in our workplace.
This means by the time you're ready to graduate,
you'll be a well-rounded IT professional,
ready to hit the ground running.
In the classroom, you'll be learning from
an excellent range of academics.
Our lecturers are active in industry and research.
So they're bringing the latest information
and techniques into class.
This means that right from your first semester,
you're learning the skills
that the employers are looking for.
You will also get the support you need to thrive.
One of the biggest benefits of studying with us
is our approach to classes.
In IT, we have moved away from traditional lectures
and tutorials.
Instead, you'll be learning interactive workshops
and hands-on labs that encourage in-depth class discussions.
This means you get one-on-one support from your lecturers
and can form friendships and the networks
with your fellow students.
Once you graduate, a degree in IT opens the door
to a huge range of careers.
The skills you'll be learning with us
are highly transferable and are continuously developing.
And we're here to support you every step of the way
to help you reach your goals.
IT specialists can be self-employed
or you could work for a large organization
in the public or private sector.
As for our graduates, they have pursued careers in areas
such as Cybersecurity and the Internet of Things,
data science and AI, data analytics,
applications development and the game design
and the development.
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The IT courses we offer include.
The Bachelor of Information Technology,
Bachelor of Information Technology/
Bachelor of Business Administration,
Bachelor of Commerce with a major and a minor
in data analytics,
Diploma in Information Technology,
Master of Information Technology.
It's important to notice that our offerings
do vary across campuses.
So make sure you check out what's available
at your preferred campus.
Now let me tell you a bit more about the ways
you can study IT with us.
Bachelor of information Technology.
The Bachelor of Information Technology is a three-year
full-time degree or equivalent part-time.
By studying this ACS-accredited degree,
you'll dwell into exciting and the challenging areas
like Cybersecurity, game design
and applications development.
And that you'll gain wider skills in fields,
such as data science and the data analytics.
Skills that are highly desired by employers
in a range of current and emerging industries.
You'll have the option to study business electives too.
Bachelor of Information Technology/ Bachelor of Business
Administration.
This double degree is a four years full-time
or equivalent part-time.
I think this is an excellent option
because combining business administration with IT,
will give you an important edge in the market place.
And with only one extra year of study,
you'll graduate with two sought-after degrees.
You'll have the business skills to manage people,
money and the markets.
As well as an in-depth knowledge of IT.
Bachelor of Commerce with data analytics
major and the minor.
Bachelor of Commerce is three years full-time
or equivalent part-time.
If you're after flexibility, this one is for you.
You can opt to include IT as a part of a business degree
and major in any area offered by commerce,
from accounting to marketing.
And then you can add data analytics
as either a major or minor to complete your degree.
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- Whether it's undertaking on-the-job work placements
and projects through our community engagement
and IT internship programs or participating in simulations,
international study tours
or attending industry guest lectures,
we're here to help you launch your tech career
through our professional experience programs.
When you undertake community engagement,
you'll work with a not-for-profit organization
and gain a deeper understanding of how
social enterprises operate.
You will participate for 35 to 70 hours
and receive 10 credit points.
When you take part in a professional experience placement,
you'll be taking what you're learning in class
and applying it to the real world of work.
You'll complete 105 hours of work experience
in an IT-focused organization
and gain 10 credit points towards your degree.
We'll help arrange your placement with organizations
such as CISCO or Capgemini or you can always
opt to source your own placement
if you have an eye on a particular organization.
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We have a range of overseas opportunities
you can take advantage of in the future.
Whether it's studying at our Rome Campus
or working virtually on assessments
with your peers internationally,
you'll be exposed to global trends in IT.
Our staff have connections worldwide
and our partner institutions provide many opportunities
to study overseas as part of your degree.
Through the New Colombo Plan,
we offer international study tours to destinations
such as Malaysia or the Philippines.
On these tours you'll meet with leaders
from a diverse range of global organizations.
From Clean Tech in Silicon Valley
through to Lendlease and Austrade.
And you could even meet
with the Australian High Commissioner.
We also offer two units of study
during the July uni break at our Rome Campus,
bringing together students from across all of our campuses.
And don't forget, we offer many scholarships
to help you along the way.
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- If you're worried, you won't get
into your preferred course, don't panic.
That's why we offer a range of entry and pathway programs.
Pathway programs can act as a stepping stone
into your chosen degree.
At ACU, we offer foundation, certificate
and diploma programs which once completed
can be used to gain entry
into a range of bachelor's degrees.
We also have articulation agreements
with TAFEs and colleges.
So you might be able to use credit from those courses
to get into ACU.
It's important to note that not all ACU degrees
have pathway programs.
So make sure you check out what's relevant
for your desired course.
You may also wish to explore our entry programs
and adjustment factors.
These are a way of boosting your chance of success
with your first application.
And are often based on your personal background,
such as if you went to school in a regional area,
experienced financial hardship,
or identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
We also offer programs for veterans and elite athletes
and performers.
And if you're in year 12,
you should check out ACU Guarantee,
our early offer program that assesses you for entry
to ACU based on your year 11 results.
You can head to our website for more information
about these programs.
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- As a university, we've grown rapidly
over the past few years.
But our classes are the perfect size.
You won't get lost in the crowd.
Your lecturers will know your name,
they're here to support and mentor you.
And you'll make great friends and strong networks.
If you're a full-time student,
you'll typically be studying three to four days a week.
Remember, as a student dedicating 40 hours
each week to study, this is your full-time job.
If you're a part-time student,
it will be more like one or two days each week.
The number of days you spend on campus each week
will depend on how your units are timetabled.
As a full-time student you might be able to
fit it all into three days
or you might have classes across more days.
We know timetables are important to you,
which is why ACU has just introduced
a new timetabling system to help you secure the classes
that suit you best.
Now here's what you need to know about assessments.
Each unit of study has a maximum of three assessments
per semester.
All of your assessments will focus on
applying your knowledge to real-world activities.
If the unit has a final exam,
it's counted as part of the three assessments.
The format of these assessments depends on the unit
and your lecturer will let you know in class.
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If later on you want to further your career,
change jobs or upskill,
we have a selection of postgraduate courses
you could be interested in.
For example, we offer the Master of IT,
Master of Business Administration,
Master of Professional Accounting,
Master of Occupational Health, Safety
and Environmental Management.
Thank you for joining us today.
Don't forget you can always find more information online
at our events, in our course guides
or by contacting AskACU.
Good luck with your journey to university.
We hope to welcome you to ACU soon.
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