The course aims to produce graduates who are able to apply, in the context of any organisation, the knowledge and skills required of: information professionals in business units who integrate packaged systems rather than develop systems from first principles information technology professionals who develop systems from first principles network specialists who build, maintain and administer complex network systems, or computing specialists for technical research careers.

Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level. The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.0 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 500-549 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 60-78 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 50-57; or CAE: 169-175.