CourseBachelor Honours DegreeBInfoTech(Hons)

C3703 Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)

Faculty of Information Technology

Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) (C3703) is a 1 years full-time, 48-credit-point, bachelor honours degree course from the Faculty of Information Technology, taught at Clayton. Map your units semester by semester with the MonMap planner.

Credit points: 48
Duration: 1 years full time; 2 years part time
Campus: Clayton; On campus

This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Course structure

Part A Coursework studies24 credit points

You must complete the following unit (6 credit points) and 18 credit points of elective units from Level 4 or Level 5 units approved by the faculty honours coordinator.

A maximum of one (6 credit point) Level 3 FIT unit or a unit offered by another faculty can be selected with the approval of the honours coordinator. Suitable units can be identified using the browse units tool in the Handbook.

FIT4005IT research and innovation methodsNo reviews yet6 cp

Part B. Research studies24 credit points

You must complete the following units

The handbook's description of this structure

This course consists of a combination of coursework and research. In the coursework component you will develop advanced theoretical and/or technical knowledge of information technology and research methodologies appropriate to your topic. In the research component you will plan and execute a research project under the individual guidance of an academic supervisor.

This course comprises 48 points: Part A. Coursework (24 points) and Part B. Research (24 points)

Units are 6 points unless otherwise indicated.

Part A. Coursework studies (24 points)

You must complete:

a. the following unit:

FIT4005 Research methods in information technology

b. three elective units (18 points)* from level 4 or level 5 units approved by the faculty honours coordinator.

You may be permitted to do one elective unit (6 points) in selected topics (you will enrol in FIT4008 Reading unit), with permission from the thesis supervisor and honours coordinator.

* A maximum of one unit (6 points) may be selected from units offered by other faculties with the approval of the honours coordinator.

Part B. Research studies (24 points)

You must complete:

FIT4441 Honours thesis part 1
FIT4442 Honours thesis part 2
FIT4443 Honours thesis part 3
FIT4444 Honours thesis final

Learning outcomes

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework and Monash Graduate Attributes.

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:

1
demonstrate a critical understanding of specialised topics in information technology, including historical, cultural, social, legal, and ethical dimensions, and explain their relevance to research and professional practice.
2
design, plan, conduct and manage an independent research project, applying appropriate problem-solving strategies.
3
evaluate, justify, and apply research methodologies relevant to information technology, demonstrating awareness of their strengths, limitations, and contexts of use.
4
critically analyse, synthesise and evaluate relevant literature to identify gaps, trends, and implications.
5
evaluate key factors influencing a research project, drawing evidence-based conclusions.
6
effectively document and communicate research processes and outcomes, using well-structured written reports and oral presentations.
7
demonstrate independent learning and analytical thinking in addressing complex research challenges.

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Progression to further studies

Successful completion of this course may provide a pathway toward a Monash master's by coursework degree, and if admitted you may be eligible for credit.

Successful completion of this course may also provide a pathway to a graduate research degree.

Other information

This is a prestigious program of coursework and research in information technology for high achieving students who have completed a relevant undergraduate degree. You will undertake research methodology training and carry out an independent research project on your selected topic, working closely with a supervisor who will provide you with individual guidance and academic counselling. The course offers a pathway to higher level research in information technology.

Contacts

Academic Coordinator: Associate Professor Roberto Martinez Maldonado

Common questions

How long is Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)?

1 years full time, 48 credit points. At 24 credit points a semester, that is 2 semesters of full-time study.

Where can I study Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)?

At Clayton.

How do I plan my Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) units?

Open the course in the MonMap planner. It lays out your semesters, checks prerequisites as you drag units in, and tracks the credit points each requirement still needs.

Course details

Qualification: Bachelor Honours Degree
AQF level: Level 8
Credit points: 48
Full time: 1 Years
Part time: 2 Years

Faculty: Faculty of Information Technology
CRICOS code: 119546M
Abbreviation: BInfoTech(Hons)
Award title: Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)
Handbook years: 20262027