Information Technology (IT)

Why study Information Technology (IT) in Australia?

Information Technology (IT) is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world. It’s an incredibly diverse, fast-paced industry, which is constantly changing and evolving. One of the top reasons to study information technology is the increase in job opportunities, with the Australian Department of Employment predicting that the demand for IT professionals will increase by 12.8% in 2018.

The largest growth can be seen in Australia’s state capital cities, such as Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane. Melbourne is Australia’s technology hub and home to more than half of the country’s top 20 tech companies, while the state of Victoria has over 8,000 IT businesses based there, including IBM, Microsoft, and Intel.

As for Sydney, salaries for IT professionals are among the highest in the country, and with 65% of Australia’s tech start-ups based in New South Wales, there are plenty of opportunities available for graduates. Brisbane also has a booming tech start-up scene and is fast becoming a competitive player in the global digital economy.

Not only do these cities offer great employment opportunities, but they are also among the best cities in the world for students. Melbourne is ranked the fifth best student city in the world (QS World University Rankings 2017), closely followed by Sydney in 13th place.

Pathway

Information technology is an incredibly diverse industry. That means you’re highly likely to be able to take your IT career in any number of directions. Information technology graduates can specialize in many areas, including:

• • Computer programming
  • Web development
  • Engineering and business analysis
  • Software engineering
  • Information security analysis
  • Applications development
  • Systems analysis
  • Systems design