Bachelors of Information Technology / Business

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Griffith University Gold Coast Campus

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Information Technology / Bachelor of Business at Griffith is a dynamic double‑degree that blends tech‑savvy with business sense — perfect for someone who’s just as comfortable writing code as negotiating strategy. Students learn how to build and manage information systems and understand the commercial, organisational and strategic context behind them — setting them up to be versatile, well‑rounded professionals.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1
In your first year, you begin by laying the foundations in both IT and business. On the IT side you’ll take courses such as Introduction to Information Systems and Transition to IT, giving you an early grasp of how information systems work and what goes into managing them. Alongside that, business units like Management in a Global Environment help you understand organisational basics and global business dynamics.

Year 2
Year two lets you dig deeper: in IT you might take courses such as Databases and Information Systems Management, learning to design, structure and oversee data systems and how they support real-world business operations. On the business side, units such as Introduction to Accounting and Foundations of Economics give you financial and economic literacy — essential tools if you aim to make data-driven business decisions or manage resources.

Year 3 (and beyond)
As you progress, you'll get the chance to work on integrated projects that reflect real-world challenges. For instance, you might do an IT Project Management course, or study Global Strategic Management from the business side — enabling you to plan, lead and deliver IT/business solutions in realistic settings. Along the way you’ll also explore electives and possibly specialise — giving you flexibility depending on whether you lean more toward coding and systems, or business strategy and leadership.

Focus Areas
Networks & security, software and systems development, business strategy & management, data‑driven decision‑making.

Learning Outcomes
Be ready to build and manage information systems, understand business operations and strategy, and confidently bridge the gap between tech and business.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)
This degree gives you both technical and commercial skills — combining IT proficiency with business know‑how. It’s tailored for people who may want to lead digital projects, work as business analysts, or even launch their own tech-enabled businesses.

Reputation (Employability Rankings)
With Griffith’s strong standing among global universities for both business and technology courses, this dual degree is taken seriously by employers. Graduates are known to enjoy a broad range of career paths — from software and systems roles to strategic business positions — which means you’re not boxed into one narrow path, but keep lots of exciting doors open.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

If you join the Bachelor of Information Technology/Bachelor of Business at Griffith University, you’ll spend your time working on real‑world problems — not just bookish theory. From your first years, you’ll use actual labs and technology environments to build software or design systems, while simultaneously learning how businesses operate, make decisions and innovate. Because this is a double degree, you graduate with both strong technical skills and business sense — which makes you able to jump straight into roles that demand both, or even start your own IT‑driven business someday.

Here’s how the degree gives you real‑world, hands‑on learning opportunities:

You study in purpose-built labs — including the Big Data Visualisation Lab, plus virtual‑reality, augmented‑reality, robotics and “Cyber Range” facilities — giving you exposure to cutting‑edge IT tools and environments used in industry.
The curriculum includes “Work Integrated Learning” components: placements and industry‑linked projects where you apply what you’ve learned in real business or IT contexts.
You get to pick a major in IT (like Software Development, Networks & Security or Information Systems) and a major in Business (from a wide array, like Marketing, Management, Entrepreneurship, International Business, Logistics, etc.), letting you shape a path that reflects both your technical and business interests.
Through projects like business data analysis, systems design and web / software development, you practise solving real problems — for businesses or organisations — using modern technologies while considering business constraints and opportunities.
Because the degree bridges IT and business, you train not only as a developer or systems specialist, but as someone who understands markets, management, clients and strategic challenges — that’s powerful if you want to work in consulting, management or start-ups.

Progression & Future Opportunities

If you choose to do the Bachelor of Information Technology / Bachelor of Business at Griffith University — that’s a great decision. Graduates with this double degree regularly move into solid, in-demand roles. Many end up working as software or business‑analysts, systems or network administrators, IT consultants, or in business development / management positions.

Here’s what this means for you:

Most comprehensive skillset — you’ll combine technical IT understanding (software development, systems, networks/security or information systems) with business knowledge (management, analytics, marketing, supply‑chain, etc.). That makes you versatile: you can work at the intersection of tech and business, which employers love.
Support for employability while you study — Griffith offers an “Industry Mentoring Program,” helping you build networks, get guidance and make industry contacts even before graduation. There’s also career counselling, career planning resources, and a “Career Readiness” program to help you prepare for job‑search, interviews and the transition to workplace.
Good employment outcomes & starting salary potential — for combined business & management courses at Griffith, many graduates find full‑time work soon after graduation, and the average salary is around AUD 57,000 per year (for relevant cohorts).
Wide choice of business majors → many career paths — depending on what business major you choose (e.g. Business Analytics, International Business, Logistics & Supply Chain, Management, Marketing and more), you could become a business or data analyst, work in global business operations, supply‑chain or logistics management, marketing/market research, or even launch your own start‑up / entrepreneurial venture.
Accredited technical qualification — On the IT side: if you pick certain majors (Networks & Security, Software Development, Information Systems), you are being primed for industry‑level certifications and your degree is aligned with professional standards — a good foundation if you want long‑term credibility in IT.

Further Academic Progression:
After finishing this double bachelor, you also have good options if you want to study further. You could go for a masters (for example a Master’s in Information Technology, Data Science, Cybersecurity, or a specialised business master such as MBA or more advanced business‑analytics/management degrees). That additional qualification can deepen your expertise (especially if you want senior roles in IT leadership, consulting, strategy or management) or let you pivot into niche areas like cybersecurity, advanced data analytics, or business‑strategy and leadership.