The Bachelor of Information Technology at Kaplan Business School (KBS) is designed for students who want to develop both technical IT capability and an understanding of how technology is applied to business problems. The course covers programming, information systems, databases, networks, cyber security, IT project management and emerging areas such as artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Key benefits include:

• Combines technical information technology knowledge with business-oriented applications.
• Develops programming skills, including Python and more advanced programming concepts.
• Covers cyber security, databases, information networks and information systems.
• Provides elective opportunities in areas such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, digital forensics, web development, mobile development and penetration testing.
• Includes an IT Capstone subject, allowing students to apply their knowledge to a substantial technology-based project.
• Every IT student at KBS is eligible for free membership of the Australian Computer Society.
• Students may be able to receive recognition of prior learning for previous academic study.
• Successful graduates may be eligible to progress to KBS master's programmes or relevant postgraduate study at another Australian higher education provider.

Programme Structure and Subjects / Topics

The programme contains 24 subjects: 10 core subjects, 7 IT electives and 7 IT or Business electives.

Level 100 core subjects:

• TEC100 – Introduction to Information Technology
• TEC101 – Professional Practice and Communication in IT
• TEC102 – Programming in Python
• TEC103 – Information Systems in Business
• TEC104 – Database Design and Management
• TEC105 – Information Networks
• TEC106 – IT Project Management
• TEC108 – Cyber Security.

Level 200 core subject:

• TEC207 – Service and Operations Management in IT

Level 200 IT electives include:

• TEC201 – Data Visualisation in R
• TEC202 – Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in IT
• TEC203 – UX and Design Thinking
• TEC204 – Digital Forensics
• TEC205 – Bitcoin
• TEC206 – Intermediate Programming.

Level 300 core subject:

• TEC307 – IT Capstone

Level 300 IT electives include:

• TEC301 – Machine Learning Applications
• TEC302 – Website Development
• TEC303 – Mobile Development
• TEC304 – Advanced Programming
• TEC305 – Algorithms and Data Structures
• TEC308 – Penetration Testing.

Students can also select Business electives. KBS states that IT subjects use the TEC prefix and other subject codes refer to Business electives. The precise Business-elective offering is subject to the current Bachelor of Business subject list and trimester availability.

Several subjects have prerequisites. For example:

• TEC106 requires TEC103.
• TEC108 requires TEC103 and TEC105.
• TEC201 and TEC202 require TEC102.
• TEC204 requires TEC108.
• TEC206 requires TEC102.
• TEC301 requires TEC102 and TEC104.
• TEC304 requires TEC206.
• TEC308 requires TEC102 and TEC108.
• TEC307 can only be completed in the final or penultimate trimester.

Disciplines / Specialisations

The qualification is a Bachelor of Information Technology rather than a separately named specialist degree.

The curriculum provides elective study across areas including:

• Programming
• Information systems
• Database management
• Information networks
• IT project management
• Cyber security
• Artificial intelligence and machine learning
• Data visualisation
• Digital forensics
• UX and design thinking
• Website development
• Mobile development
• Advanced programming
• Algorithms and data structures
• Penetration testing.

Programme Highlights

• AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification.
• CRICOS code 110277M.
• 3-year standard duration.
• 24 subjects across 9 trimesters.
• 10 core subjects, 7 IT electives and 7 IT or Business electives.
• Five listed campus locations: Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney.
• Five standard starting months: March, May, July, September and November.
• Strong coverage of programming, databases, networks and cyber security.
• Emerging technology subjects include artificial intelligence, machine learning, digital forensics and penetration testing.
• IT Capstone provides an opportunity to consolidate technical learning.
• Free Australian Computer Society membership is available to every IT student at KBS.

Career Outcomes

KBS identifies potential career outcomes including:

• Network Analyst
• Web Designer
• Cyber Intelligence Specialist
• Programmer.

Latest Updates / Special Requirements

The current KBS course information confirms that the Bachelor of Information Technology is a CRICOS-registered AQF Level 7 qualification with a 3-year standard duration.

The latest published 2026/2027 subject-offering document was updated in June 2026. It confirms that subject availability varies by trimester and that some units are offered every trimester, while others are offered in alternate or specific trimesters.

For example, TEC102, TEC103, TEC105, TEC108 and TEC307 are listed as every-trimester subjects, while some electives such as TEC202, TEC203, TEC204, TEC302, TEC303, TEC304, TEC305 and TEC308 are scheduled only at particular times of the academic year.

International Student Visa Requirements

International students undertaking this CRICOS-registered programme generally require an Australian Student visa (subclass 500).

KBS's international application process states that, after acceptance of the offer and payment of the required fees, the student receives an electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE), after which they can proceed with the Australian student visa application.

The Department of Home Affairs requires Student visa applicants to satisfy the applicable requirements, which can include:

• Valid enrolment and Confirmation of Enrolment.
• Genuine Student requirement.
• English-language requirements where applicable.
• Financial capacity where required by the application checklist.
• Health requirements.
• Character requirements.
• Appropriate Overseas Student Health Cover.
• Compliance with Student visa conditions.

For English tests taken on or after 7 August 2025, the current Department of Home Affairs minimum Student visa scores include:

• IELTS Academic or General Training: 6.0
• PTE Academic: 47
• TOEFL iBT: 67
• C1 Advanced: 161
• OET: 1210
• LanguageCert Academic: 61
• CELPIP General: 7
• MET: 53.