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Career outcomes

Our computer science and IT graduates have pursued careers as:

  • systems analysts
  • database administrators
  • information systems managers
  • IT support technicians
  • systems project managers
  • programmers
  • software engineers
  • web specialists
  • game or simulation developers
  • cyber security analysts
  • data scientists/data analysts
  • network support professionals
  • AI and machine learning engineers
  • cloud solutions architects
  • digital ethics or tech policy advisors
  • user experience (UX) designers
  • systems infrastructure architects
  • tech-for-good/social impact technologists
  • IT strategy and innovation consultants
  • software and applications developers
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About computer science and IT

Prepare for a career in a cutting-edge booming industry. With us, you’ll explore exciting and challenging areas like cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. And you’ll gain vital skills in fields such as data science, computer science and data analytics – skills that are highly desired by employers in a range of industries.

Delve into exciting areas

Our computer science and IT degrees arm you with professional knowledge and technical know-how across areas such as data science and analytics, programming, artificial intelligence, cyber security, game design, application development and emerging technologies, such as cloud computing, digital twins and quantum computing.

Flexibility for the future

Businesses of all kinds are increasingly adopting and adapting technology to suit their specific needs. When you choose our Bachelor of Information Technology, you’ll be able to study business electives or even combine your degree with a Bachelor of Business. And, as a result, you’ll graduate with a better understanding of how you can help your organisation develop the solutions to meet their technological challenges.

Gain a competitive edge

Lead innovation, solve complex challenges, and thrive in high-growth roles across the global tech landscape. Accelerate your career with a future-focused vertical double degree that combines both a Bachelor of Computer Science and a Master of Data Science, completed in just four years full-time. You’ll also be empowered to develop solutions that address real-world problems and deliver meaningful social impact across industries and communities.

Professional recognition

Our IT degrees are co-designed with Cisco Network Academy and contain Microsoft Office Specialist and Certified Fundamental certifications built into the units – so you’ll graduate with a professional edge. We're also accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS).

Meet our students and staff

Student profile

Sayan Kaiser

Bachelor of Information Technology student

“ACU provides a wide range of opportunities for students, such as volunteer and professional work placement experiences. My university experience was one of the best things. I came across wonderful people and most of all an atmosphere which always welcomed me with open arms, recognised hard work, and at the same time gave a quality education.”

Staff profile

Niusha Shafiabady

Head of Discipline of the Department of Information Technology

Professor Niusha Shafiabady the Head of Discipline of the Department of Information Technology- Peter Faber Business School at Australian Catholic University, North Sydney Campus, Australia. She is the Director of Women in AI for Social Good Lab

She invites research applications focusing on the Industry and Community Applications of:

  • Machine Learning
  • Data Analytics
  • Intelligent Modelling
  • Expert System Design
  • Computational Optimisation

Professor Shafiabady is an internationally recognised expert in the field of Computational Intelligence with many years of professional experience in both academia and industry. She is the inventor of a computational optimisation algorithm and has developed Ai-Labz which is a simple Computational Intelligence predictive analysis tool. She has published many research articles in high-ranking journals, supervised many HDR candidates and is the recipient of several awards and credentials.

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