Bachelor of Information Technology

2023 course information for Domestic Students
2023 course information for International Students

updated 6:01 AM on Fri, 26 May

Domestic snapshot

International snapshot

IELTS
View full English language requirements
ATAR
70
Duration
3 years full-time; 6 years part-time
3 years full-time; 6 years part-time
Location
Gold Coast, Online
China - Guangxi UST, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port Moresby, Perth, Sydney
Start date
March, July, October
February, June, October
Course code
3002111
Course abbreviation
BInfTech
Credit points
288
Equivalent units
24
CRICOS
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Fees
Commonwealth supported
Fees
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Please note, some locations may not have all intake periods available. See the full availability details for further information.

Course overview

Information technology is not just a pathway to your future; your degree could help you shape the future. Technology is everywhere, affects everyone and is never still. If IT is your passion, our Bachelor of Information Technology immerses you in a field that is driving our world forward.

If you dream of developing amazing software, designing multimedia experiences or creating tomorrow’s smart systems, this degree provides the technical, analytical and creative skills you need. Study on campus or online and take advantage of optional internship units that add hands-on, real-life experience.

Tailor your studies through the choice of a major in big data technologies; networks and cybersecurity; digital interaction and the user experience; or software development.

Whether as a programmer, designer, web developer, systems analyst, database administrator, project manager, ICT network professional or technical support personnel, the Bachelor of Information Technology is the beginning of what could be an amazing future.

Information technology is not just a pathway to your future; your degree could help you shape the future. Technology is everywhere, affects everyone and is never still. If IT is your passion, our Bachelor of Information Technology immerses you in a field that is driving our world forward.

If you dream of developing amazing software, designing multimedia experiences or creating tomorrow’s smart systems, this degree provides the technical, analytical and creative skills you need. Study on campus or online and take advantage of optional internship units that add hands-on, real-life experience.

Tailor your studies through the choice of a major in big data technologies; networks and cybersecurity; digital interaction and the user experience; or software development.

Whether as a programmer, designer, web developer, systems analyst, database administrator, project manager, ICT network professional or technical support personnel, the Bachelor of Information Technology is the beginning of what could be an amazing future.

Current Southern Cross students – to access your official course details for the year you started your degree, please visit the handbook.

Entry requirements

See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.

Applicants will not be considered for admission on the basis of having fully or partially completed a Certificate III (AQF Level 3) or a Certificate IV (AQF Level 4).

Credit for prior learning

Candidates who have completed an Associate Degree of Information Technology or equivalent may be granted advanced standing for up to sixteen (16) units.

CountryScore
Austria AMC3.5
Bangladesh HSC3.4
Brazil SSLC7.9
Canada High School OSSD49
Chile PSU6.1, overall 600-649
China Gao Kao441
Colombia CB (NAT)75, overall 300-349
Denmark USSLE6
France FB11
German Abitur3.2
Hong Kong HKDSE13
India CBSE (best 4)7.5 in external exam
India CISCE67
India Higher Secondary School Certificate (best 4)74 academic subjects
Indonesia SMA8
International Baccalaureate24
Japan USSLC3.8
Korea, Republic of, CSAT298
Malaysia ICSSUEC68
Malaysia STPM4, in 3 A levels
Nepal Higher Secondary Education Certificate68
Nepal Proficiency Certificate80
Norway GPA1.3
Pakistan HSSC Humanities and Science streams73
Pakistan HSSC Pre-Eng and Pre-Med streams30
Papua New Guinea HSC (best 5)2.5 pass Eng & Math
Peru OCSE16.3
Phillipines NSAT87
Russia FCCSE4.2
Saudi Arabia MESSLC80
Singapore SCGCE15
Spain SSSD7.9
Spain STBPU7.3
Sri Lanka GCE4
Sweden SSLC12.6
Taiwan GSAT51
Taiwan Senior High School Certificate84
Thailand CSE(Matayom 6) 1.8
Turkey HSD3.8 (4 subjects)
UK Board GCE A Levels12.5
USA SAT & ACTSAT 1370, ACT 19
Vietnam (in 4 subjects)7.5 Average

Language requirements

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows

CategoryScore
Overall6.0
Listeningminimum 5.5
Readingminimum 5.5
Speakingminimum 5.5
Writingminimum 5.5

About the course

Students choose a major from the following:

Big Data Technologies: Provides students with the skills needed to investigate Big Data and solve real-world business problems through the application of modern data analytics tools.

Digital Interaction and the User Experience: Students develop the skills to design and develop multimedia resources and interactive  programs that support a great user experience. Students develop an ability to select and use multimedia resources that facilitate engagement and usability.

Networks and Cybersecurity: Students gain the skills needed to develop, implement, manage and secure enterprise networks and systems.

Software Development: Students acquire the skills to efficiently develop and maintain high quality software systems and to participate in and manage software projects.

Please note Sydney, Melbourne and Perth students may choose from the Big Data Technologies, Digital Interaction and the User Experience or Software Development majors.

Domestic students

Location Teaching period
Gold CoastTerm  1, Term  3, Term  5
OnlineTerm  1, Term  3, Term  5

International students

Location Teaching period Annual Fees CRICOS
Gold CoastTerm  1, Term  3, Term  5$29,360 ($3,670 per unit)019840D
China - Guangxi USTTerm  1N/AN/A
MelbourneTerm  1, Term  3, Term  5$32,160 ($4,020 per unit)086031D
PerthTerm  1, Term  3, Term  5$32,160 ($4,020 per unit)086031D
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyTerm  1, Term  3, Term  5N/AN/A
SydneyTerm  1, Term  3, Term  5$32,160 ($4,020 per unit)086031D

Tuition fees are in Australian dollars, and are subject to change, including annual increases over the duration of a course. Annual tuition fee is based on completing 8 units per year. In addition students are required to pay OSHC for the duration of their visa in advance. Non-tuition fee covers textbooks, stationery and excursions.

Only Digital Enterprise and Software Development majors are available to Sydney, Melbourne and Perth students.

How to apply

Where and when do you want to study?

Applications for this course are made directly to Southern Cross University via our online application service.

Australian/Domestic students

International students studying in Australia

International students studying online or outside of Australia

China - Guangxi UST
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port Moresby
Term 3 June 2023Term 5 October 2023
View domestic application details View international application details

Course requirements

To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Information Technology, students must complete the equivalent of 24 units (288 credit points) comprising:

Exit awards

Students may be eligible to exit with an Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology after completing 4 units (48 credit points) as specified in the Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology exit requirements.

Students may be eligible to exit with an Associate Degree of Information Technology after completing 16 units (192 credit points) as specified in the Associate Degree of Information Technology course structure.


Course structure


Schedule of units

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes

Core Units

COMP1002Foundations of Computing
EDUC1001Language and Learning in your Discipline
ISYS1002Cybersecurity
ISYS1001Web Development I
ISYS1005Systems Analysis and Design
PROG1001Programming I
PROG2007Programming II
COMP1001Data Communications and Networks
ISYS1004Contemporary Issues in Information Technology
DATA2001Database Systems

Majors

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
ISYS2001Resources for User Interaction
PROG2006Designing the User Experience
PROG2001Developing the User Experience
ISYS3004User Experience Evaluation and Analysis
ISYS3001Managing Software Development
BUSN3003Entrepreneurship and Innovation
ISYS3007Information Technology Project A
ISYS3008Information Technology Project B

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
PROG2004Object Oriented Programming
PROG2002Web Development II
PROG2005Programming Mobile Systems
PROG2003Cloud Systems Development
ISYS3001Managing Software Development
BUSN3003Entrepreneurship and Innovation
ISYS3007Information Technology Project A
ISYS3008Information Technology Project B

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
COMP2003Securing Networks
COMP2001Network Management
ISYS1003Cybersecurity Management
COMP2006Switching and Wireless Networks
COMP2005Routing and WAN Technologies
COMP2004Systems Security and Operation
ISYS3007Information Technology Project A
ISYS3008Information Technology Project B

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
ACCT3003Business Analytics and Big Data
STAT1001Statistical Analysis
STAT2003Data Collection and Quantitative Analysis
PROG2008Computational Thinking
ISYS2002Data Wrangling and Advanced Analytics
INFO2001Storytelling and Data Visualisation
ISYS3007Information Technology Project A
ISYS3008Information Technology Project B

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
Below are suggested elective units. Other Faculty of Science and Engineering or University-wide electives may be taken as elective units on approval by your Course Coordinator.
BUSN2001Professional Development for the Workplace
BUSN3005Internship A
BUSN3006Internship B

Electives from IT

ISYS2001Resources for User Interaction
PROG2006Designing the User Experience
PROG2001Developing the User Experience
ISYS3004User Experience Evaluation and Analysis
PROG2004Object Oriented Programming
PROG2005Programming Mobile Systems
PROG2003Cloud Systems Development
PROG2002Web Development II
PROG2008Computational Thinking
COMP2006Switching and Wireless Networks
COMP2005Routing and WAN Technologies
COMP2004Systems Security and Operation
COMP2003Securing Networks
COMP2001Network Management
ISYS1003Cybersecurity Management
STAT1001Statistical Analysis
ACCT3003Business Analytics and Big Data
ISYS2002Data Wrangling and Advanced Analytics
INFO2001Storytelling and Data Visualisation

Electives from Science and Engineering

CIVL1002Humanitarian Projects
MECH3004Electro-Mechanical and Robotics Technology
MECH4004Control Systems and Automation
GENG1003Introduction to Geographic Information Systems


Course progressions

Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.

Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment

Browse uni-wide elective units by selecting Uni-wide elective in the advanced filter of the Unit search.

Browse shared majors and their units at Shared majors

Unit CodeUnit TitleAvailableNotes

Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award

First Year

EDUC1001Language and Learning in your Discipline
Term1,3,5
LocationDomesticInternational
Brisbane - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Gold Coast
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Hayman Island - Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
MelbourneN/A
Term1,3,5
Melbourne - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Online
Term1,3,5
Term1
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term1
PerthN/A
Term1,3,5
SydneyN/A
Term1,3,5
Sydney - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
ISYS1001Web Development I
Term1,5
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term1
Gold Coast
Term1,5
Term1,5
MelbourneN/A
Term1,5
Online
Term1,5
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term1
PerthN/A
Term1,5
SydneyN/A
Term1,5
COMP1002Foundations of Computing
Term2,4
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term2
Gold Coast
Term2,4
Term2,4
MelbourneN/A
Term2,4
Online
Term2,4
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term2
PerthN/A
Term2,4
SydneyN/A
Term2,4
Enrolment informationNo assumed knowledge. This unit is designed for students to enter IT study with no prior knowledge.
COMP1001Data Communications and Networks
Term2
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term2
Gold Coast
Term2
Term2
MelbourneN/A
Term2
Online
Term2
Term2
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term2
PerthN/A
Term2
SydneyN/A
Term2
PROG1001Programming I
Summer Term
Term3,5
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term5
Gold Coast
Term3,5
Term3,5
MelbourneN/A
Summer Term
Term3,5
Online
Term3,5
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term3,5
PerthN/A
Summer Term
Term3,5
SydneyN/A
Summer Term
Term3,5
ISYS1002Cybersecurity
Term3,5
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term5
Gold Coast
Term3,5
Term3,5
MelbourneN/A
Term3,5
Online
Term3,5
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term3,5
PerthN/A
Term3,5
SydneyN/A
Term3,5
ISYS1005Systems Analysis and Design
Summer Term
Term4
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term4
Gold Coast
Summer Term
Term4
Summer Term
Term4
MelbourneN/A
Summer Term
Term4
Online
Summer Term
Term4
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term4
PerthN/A
Summer Term
Term4
SydneyN/A
Summer Term
Term4
ISYS1004Contemporary Issues in Information Technology
Summer Term
Term4
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term4
Gold Coast
Summer Term
Term4
Summer Term
Term4
Melbourne
Summer Term
Summer Term
Term4
Online
Summer Term
Term4
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Summer Term
Term4
Perth
Summer Term
Summer Term
Term4
Sydney
Summer Term
Summer Term
Term4

Second Year

DATA2001Database Systems
Term1,5
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term5
Coomera
Term1
Term1
Gold Coast
Term1,5
Term1,5
MelbourneN/A
Term1,5
Online
Term1,5
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term1,5
PerthN/A
Term1,5
SydneyN/A
Term1,5
Pre-requisitesISYS1005 - Systems Analysis and Design
Anti-requisitesCSC00228 - Database Systems I
Enrolment informationPre-requisite does not apply to 3007016 - Bachelor of Technology Education OR 3207322 - Bachelor of Technology/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) students
PROG2007Programming II
Term1,4
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term1
Coomera
Term1
Term1
Gold Coast
Term1,4
Term1,4
Melbourne
Term1,4
Term1,4
Online
Term1,4
Term1
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term1,4
Perth
Term1,4
Term1,4
Sydney
Term1,4
Term1,4
Pre-requisitesPROG1001 - Programming I
BUSN3003Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Dual Term4
Summer Term
Term3,5
LocationDomesticInternational
China - TUSTN/A
Dual Term4
Coomera
Term3
Term3
Gold Coast
Term3,5
Term3,5
MelbourneN/A
Summer Term
Term3,5
Online
Term3,5
Term3
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term3
PerthN/A
Summer Term
Term3,5
SydneyN/A
Summer Term
Term3,5
Enrolment informationStudents will be expected to have completed and passed introductory units in business and/or tourism including accounting, marketing and management from School of Business and Tourism or similar units from other discipline areas or institutions
Option Unit
PROG2004Object Oriented Programming
Term3,5
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term5
Coomera
Term3
Term3
Gold Coast
Term3,5
Term3,5
Melbourne
Term3,5
Term3,5
Online
Term3,5
N/A
Perth
Term3,5
Term3,5
Sydney
Term3,5
Term3,5
Pre-requisitesPROG2007 - Programming II
Anti-requisitesCSC10210 - Object Oriented Program Development
Option Unit
PROG2002Web Development II
Term2,4
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term2,4
Coomera
Term4
Term4
Gold Coast
Term4
Term4
Melbourne
Term2,4
Term2,4
Online
Term2,4
Term2
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term2,4
Perth
Term2,4
Term2,4
Sydney
Term2,4
Term2,4
Pre-requisitesISYS1001 - Web Development I AND (CSC00228 - Database Systems I OR DATA2001 - Database Systems) AND (ISY00245 - Principles of Programming OR PROG2007 - Programming II)
Option Unit

Third Year

PROG2005Programming Mobile Systems
Term1,5
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term1
Coomera
Term1
Term1
Gold Coast
Term1,5
Term1,5
Melbourne
Term1,5
Term1,5
Online
Term1,5
Term1
Perth
Term1,5
Term1,5
Sydney
Term1,5
Term1,5
Pre-requisitesCSC10210 - Object Oriented Program Development OR PROG2004 - Object Oriented Programming
ISYS3001Managing Software Development
Term1,4
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term4
Coomera
Term4
Term4
Gold Coast
Term1,4
Term1,4
Melbourne
Term1
Term1,4
Online
Term1,4
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term4
Perth
Term1
Term1,4
Sydney
Term1
Term1,4
Pre-requisitesPROG2007 - Programming II AND DATA2001 - Database Systems OR CSC00228 - Database Systems I
PROG2003Cloud Systems Development
Term2,5
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term2
Coomera
Term2
Term2
Gold Coast
Term2
Term2
Melbourne
Term2,5
Term2,5
Online
Term2,5
N/A
Perth
Term2,5
Term2,5
Sydney
Term2,5
Term2,5
Pre-requisitesPROG2004 - Object Oriented Programming OR CSC10210 - Object Oriented Program Development
Option Unit
ISYS3007Information Technology Project A
Term1,3,5
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term1
Coomera
Term3
Term3
Gold Coast
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Melbourne
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Online
Term1,3,5
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term1,3
Perth
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Sydney
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Pre-requisites96 credit points in named units in the Bachelor of Information Technology AND PROG2007 - Programming II] AND DATA2001 - Database Systems
Anti-requisitesISYS3002 - Computing Project I: Analysis and Design OR ISYS3005 - Information Technology Project
Enrolment informationThis unit should be completed in the second-last Term of a student's program.
Option Unit
ISYS3008Information Technology Project B
Summer Term
Term2,4
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term2
Coomera
Summer Term
Term4
Summer Term
Term4
Gold Coast
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
Melbourne
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
Online
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term2,4
Perth
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
Sydney
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
Pre-requisiteshave completed ISYS3007 - Information Technology Project A
Anti-requisiteshave completed ISYS3003 - Computing Project II: Development and Implementation OR ISYS3005 - Information Technology Project
Enrolment informationThis unit should be completed in the last Term of a student's program, and immediately after ISYS3007 - Information Technology Project A
Option Unit

Unit CodeUnit TitleAvailableNotes

Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award

First Year

EDUC1001Language and Learning in your Discipline
Term1,3,5
LocationDomesticInternational
Brisbane - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Gold Coast
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Hayman Island - Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
MelbourneN/A
Term1,3,5
Melbourne - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Online
Term1,3,5
Term1
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term1
PerthN/A
Term1,3,5
SydneyN/A
Term1,3,5
Sydney - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
ISYS1001Web Development I
Term1,5
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term1
Gold Coast
Term1,5
Term1,5
MelbourneN/A
Term1,5
Online
Term1,5
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term1
PerthN/A
Term1,5
SydneyN/A
Term1,5
COMP1002Foundations of Computing
Term2,4
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term2
Gold Coast
Term2,4
Term2,4
MelbourneN/A
Term2,4
Online
Term2,4
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term2
PerthN/A
Term2,4
SydneyN/A
Term2,4
Enrolment informationNo assumed knowledge. This unit is designed for students to enter IT study with no prior knowledge.
COMP1001Data Communications and Networks
Term2
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term2
Gold Coast
Term2
Term2
MelbourneN/A
Term2
Online
Term2
Term2
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term2
PerthN/A
Term2
SydneyN/A
Term2
PROG1001Programming I
Summer Term
Term3,5
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term5
Gold Coast
Term3,5
Term3,5
MelbourneN/A
Summer Term
Term3,5
Online
Term3,5
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term3,5
PerthN/A
Summer Term
Term3,5
SydneyN/A
Summer Term
Term3,5
ISYS1002Cybersecurity
Term3,5
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term5
Gold Coast
Term3,5
Term3,5
MelbourneN/A
Term3,5
Online
Term3,5
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term3,5
PerthN/A
Term3,5
SydneyN/A
Term3,5
ISYS1005Systems Analysis and Design
Summer Term
Term4
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term4
Gold Coast
Summer Term
Term4
Summer Term
Term4
MelbourneN/A
Summer Term
Term4
Online
Summer Term
Term4
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term4
PerthN/A
Summer Term
Term4
SydneyN/A
Summer Term
Term4
ISYS1004Contemporary Issues in Information Technology
Summer Term
Term4
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term4
Gold Coast
Summer Term
Term4
Summer Term
Term4
Melbourne
Summer Term
Summer Term
Term4
Online
Summer Term
Term4
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Summer Term
Term4
Perth
Summer Term
Summer Term
Term4
Sydney
Summer Term
Summer Term
Term4

Second Year

DATA2001Database Systems
Term1,5
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term5
Coomera
Term1
Term1
Gold Coast
Term1,5
Term1,5
MelbourneN/A
Term1,5
Online
Term1,5
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term1,5
PerthN/A
Term1,5
SydneyN/A
Term1,5
Pre-requisitesISYS1005 - Systems Analysis and Design
Anti-requisitesCSC00228 - Database Systems I
Enrolment informationPre-requisite does not apply to 3007016 - Bachelor of Technology Education OR 3207322 - Bachelor of Technology/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) students
PROG2007Programming II
Term1,4
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term1
Coomera
Term1
Term1
Gold Coast
Term1,4
Term1,4
Melbourne
Term1,4
Term1,4
Online
Term1,4
Term1
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term1,4
Perth
Term1,4
Term1,4
Sydney
Term1,4
Term1,4
Pre-requisitesPROG1001 - Programming I
Option Unit
ISYS2001Resources for User Interaction
Term2,4
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term2
Coomera
Term2
Term2
Gold Coast
Term2,4
Term2,4
Melbourne
Term2,4
Term2,4
Online
Term2,4
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term2
Perth
Term2,4
Term2,4
Sydney
Term2,4
Term2,4
Anti-requisites ISY00324 - Visual Resources for Interactive Applications OR ISY00325 - Audio-Video Resources for Interactive Applications
Option Unit
BUSN3003Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Dual Term4
Summer Term
Term3,5
LocationDomesticInternational
China - TUSTN/A
Dual Term4
Coomera
Term3
Term3
Gold Coast
Term3,5
Term3,5
MelbourneN/A
Summer Term
Term3,5
Online
Term3,5
Term3
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term3
PerthN/A
Summer Term
Term3,5
SydneyN/A
Summer Term
Term3,5
Enrolment informationStudents will be expected to have completed and passed introductory units in business and/or tourism including accounting, marketing and management from School of Business and Tourism or similar units from other discipline areas or institutions
ISYS3001Managing Software Development
Term1,4
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term4
Coomera
Term4
Term4
Gold Coast
Term1,4
Term1,4
Melbourne
Term1
Term1,4
Online
Term1,4
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term4
Perth
Term1
Term1,4
Sydney
Term1
Term1,4
Pre-requisitesPROG2007 - Programming II AND DATA2001 - Database Systems OR CSC00228 - Database Systems I
PROG2006Designing the User Experience
Term1,4
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term4
Coomera
Term1,4
Term1,4
Gold Coast
Term4
Term4
Melbourne
Term4
Term4
Online
Term1,4
Term1
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term4
Perth
Term4
Term4
Sydney
Term4
Term4
Pre-requisitesISYS1001 - Web Development I AND one of (ISYS2001 - Resources for User Interaction OR ISY00324 - Visual Resources for Interactive Applications)
Co-requisitesISY00324 - Visual Resources for Interactive Applications OR ISY00325 - Audio-Video Resources for Interactive Applications OR ISYS2001 - Resources for User Interaction
Enrolment informationIt is strongly recommended that you have fundamental knowledge in programming concepts as contained in CSC00235 - Applications Development, ISY00245 - Principles of Programming, or similar.

Third Year

PROG2001Developing the User Experience
Term1,5
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term1
Coomera
Term1
Term1
Gold Coast
Term1
Term1
Melbourne
Term1
Term1
Online
Term1,5
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term1
Perth
Term1
Term1
Sydney
Term1
Term1
Pre-requisitesPROG2006 - Designing the User Experience
Option Unit
ISYS3004User Experience Evaluation and Analysis
Term2,5
LocationDomesticInternational
Coomera
Term2
Term2
Gold Coast
Term2
Term2
Melbourne
Term2
Term2
Online
Term2,5
Term2
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term2
Perth
Term2
Term2
Sydney
Term2
Term2
Pre-requisitesPROG2006 - Designing the User Experience
Enrolment informationIt is recommended that you have completed PROG2001 - Developing the User Experience.
Option Unit
ISYS3007Information Technology Project A
Term1,3,5
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term1
Coomera
Term3
Term3
Gold Coast
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Melbourne
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Online
Term1,3,5
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term1,3
Perth
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Sydney
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Pre-requisites96 credit points in named units in the Bachelor of Information Technology AND PROG2007 - Programming II] AND DATA2001 - Database Systems
Anti-requisitesISYS3002 - Computing Project I: Analysis and Design OR ISYS3005 - Information Technology Project
Enrolment informationThis unit should be completed in the second-last Term of a student's program.
Option Unit
ISYS3008Information Technology Project B
Summer Term
Term2,4
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term2
Coomera
Summer Term
Term4
Summer Term
Term4
Gold Coast
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
Melbourne
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
Online
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term2,4
Perth
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
Sydney
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
Pre-requisiteshave completed ISYS3007 - Information Technology Project A
Anti-requisiteshave completed ISYS3003 - Computing Project II: Development and Implementation OR ISYS3005 - Information Technology Project
Enrolment informationThis unit should be completed in the last Term of a student's program, and immediately after ISYS3007 - Information Technology Project A
Option Unit

Unit CodeUnit TitleAvailableNotes

Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award

First Year

EDUC1001Language and Learning in your Discipline
Term1,3,5
LocationDomesticInternational
Brisbane - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Gold Coast
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Hayman Island - Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
MelbourneN/A
Term1,3,5
Melbourne - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Online
Term1,3,5
Term1
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term1
PerthN/A
Term1,3,5
SydneyN/A
Term1,3,5
Sydney - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
ISYS1001Web Development I
Term1,5
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term1
Gold Coast
Term1,5
Term1,5
MelbourneN/A
Term1,5
Online
Term1,5
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term1
PerthN/A
Term1,5
SydneyN/A
Term1,5
COMP1002Foundations of Computing
Term2,4
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term2
Gold Coast
Term2,4
Term2,4
MelbourneN/A
Term2,4
Online
Term2,4
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term2
PerthN/A
Term2,4
SydneyN/A
Term2,4
Enrolment informationNo assumed knowledge. This unit is designed for students to enter IT study with no prior knowledge.
COMP1001Data Communications and Networks
Term2
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term2
Gold Coast
Term2
Term2
MelbourneN/A
Term2
Online
Term2
Term2
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term2
PerthN/A
Term2
SydneyN/A
Term2
PROG1001Programming I
Summer Term
Term3,5
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term5
Gold Coast
Term3,5
Term3,5
MelbourneN/A
Summer Term
Term3,5
Online
Term3,5
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term3,5
PerthN/A
Summer Term
Term3,5
SydneyN/A
Summer Term
Term3,5
ISYS1002Cybersecurity
Term3,5
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term5
Gold Coast
Term3,5
Term3,5
MelbourneN/A
Term3,5
Online
Term3,5
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term3,5
PerthN/A
Term3,5
SydneyN/A
Term3,5
ISYS1005Systems Analysis and Design
Summer Term
Term4
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term4
Gold Coast
Summer Term
Term4
Summer Term
Term4
MelbourneN/A
Summer Term
Term4
Online
Summer Term
Term4
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term4
PerthN/A
Summer Term
Term4
SydneyN/A
Summer Term
Term4
ISYS1004Contemporary Issues in Information Technology
Summer Term
Term4
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term4
Gold Coast
Summer Term
Term4
Summer Term
Term4
Melbourne
Summer Term
Summer Term
Term4
Online
Summer Term
Term4
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Summer Term
Term4
Perth
Summer Term
Summer Term
Term4
Sydney
Summer Term
Summer Term
Term4

Second Year

DATA2001Database Systems
Term1,5
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term5
Coomera
Term1
Term1
Gold Coast
Term1,5
Term1,5
MelbourneN/A
Term1,5
Online
Term1,5
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term1,5
PerthN/A
Term1,5
SydneyN/A
Term1,5
Pre-requisitesISYS1005 - Systems Analysis and Design
Anti-requisitesCSC00228 - Database Systems I
Enrolment informationPre-requisite does not apply to 3007016 - Bachelor of Technology Education OR 3207322 - Bachelor of Technology/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) students
PROG2007Programming II
Term1,4
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term1
Coomera
Term1
Term1
Gold Coast
Term1,4
Term1,4
Melbourne
Term1,4
Term1,4
Online
Term1,4
Term1
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term1,4
Perth
Term1,4
Term1,4
Sydney
Term1,4
Term1,4
Pre-requisitesPROG1001 - Programming I
COMP2006Switching and Wireless Networks
Term2,5
LocationDomesticInternational
Coomera
Term2
Term2
Gold Coast
Term2
Term2
Online
Term2,5
Term2
Pre-requisiteshave successfully passed the unit COMP1001 - Data Communications and Networks.
Option Unit
COMP2005Routing and WAN Technologies
Term3,5
LocationDomesticInternational
Coomera
Term3
Term3
Gold Coast
Term3
Term3
Online
Term3,5
N/A
Pre-requisiteshave successfully passed COMP1001 - Data Communications and Networks
Option Unit
COMP2004Systems Security and Operation
Term1,4
LocationDomesticInternational
Coomera
Term4
Term4
Gold Coast
Term4
Term4
Online
Term1,4
N/A
Pre-requisitesCOMP1001 - Data Communications and Networks
Option Unit

Third Year

COMP2003Securing Networks
Term1,4
LocationDomesticInternational
Coomera
Term1,4
Term1,4
Gold Coast
Term1
Term1
Online
Term1,4
Term1
Pre-requisiteshave successfully completed COMP1001 - Data Communications and Networks
Enrolment informationIt is strongly recommended that you are familiar with basic computer operations, e.g. installing software, downloading and uploading files, creating and zipping folders.
Option Unit
ISYS1003Cybersecurity Management
Summer Term
Term2
LocationDomesticInternational
Coomera
Term2
Term2
Gold Coast
Summer Term
Term2
Summer Term
Term2
Melbourne
Summer Term
Summer Term
Online
Summer Term
Term2
Term2
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port Moresby
Summer Term
Summer Term
Perth
Summer Term
Summer Term
Sydney
Summer Term
Summer Term
Pre-requisitesISYS1002 - Cybersecurity
Option Unit
ISYS3007Information Technology Project A
Term1,3,5
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term1
Coomera
Term3
Term3
Gold Coast
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Melbourne
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Online
Term1,3,5
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term1,3
Perth
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Sydney
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Pre-requisites96 credit points in named units in the Bachelor of Information Technology AND PROG2007 - Programming II] AND DATA2001 - Database Systems
Anti-requisitesISYS3002 - Computing Project I: Analysis and Design OR ISYS3005 - Information Technology Project
Enrolment informationThis unit should be completed in the second-last Term of a student's program.
COMP2001Network Management
Term3,5
LocationDomesticInternational
Coomera
Term3
Term3
Gold Coast
Term3
Term3
Online
Term3,5
N/A
Pre-requisitesCOMP1001 - Data Communications and Networks
ISYS3008Information Technology Project B
Summer Term
Term2,4
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term2
Coomera
Summer Term
Term4
Summer Term
Term4
Gold Coast
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
Melbourne
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
Online
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term2,4
Perth
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
Sydney
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
Pre-requisiteshave completed ISYS3007 - Information Technology Project A
Anti-requisiteshave completed ISYS3003 - Computing Project II: Development and Implementation OR ISYS3005 - Information Technology Project
Enrolment informationThis unit should be completed in the last Term of a student's program, and immediately after ISYS3007 - Information Technology Project A
Option Unit

Unit CodeUnit TitleAvailableNotes

Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award

First Year

EDUC1001Language and Learning in your Discipline
Term1,3,5
LocationDomesticInternational
Brisbane - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Gold Coast
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Hayman Island - Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
MelbourneN/A
Term1,3,5
Melbourne - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Online
Term1,3,5
Term1
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term1
PerthN/A
Term1,3,5
SydneyN/A
Term1,3,5
Sydney - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
ISYS1001Web Development I
Term1,5
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term1
Gold Coast
Term1,5
Term1,5
MelbourneN/A
Term1,5
Online
Term1,5
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term1
PerthN/A
Term1,5
SydneyN/A
Term1,5
COMP1002Foundations of Computing
Term2,4
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term2
Gold Coast
Term2,4
Term2,4
MelbourneN/A
Term2,4
Online
Term2,4
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term2
PerthN/A
Term2,4
SydneyN/A
Term2,4
Enrolment informationNo assumed knowledge. This unit is designed for students to enter IT study with no prior knowledge.
COMP1001Data Communications and Networks
Term2
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term2
Gold Coast
Term2
Term2
MelbourneN/A
Term2
Online
Term2
Term2
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term2
PerthN/A
Term2
SydneyN/A
Term2
PROG1001Programming I
Summer Term
Term3,5
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term5
Gold Coast
Term3,5
Term3,5
MelbourneN/A
Summer Term
Term3,5
Online
Term3,5
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term3,5
PerthN/A
Summer Term
Term3,5
SydneyN/A
Summer Term
Term3,5
ISYS1002Cybersecurity
Term3,5
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term5
Gold Coast
Term3,5
Term3,5
MelbourneN/A
Term3,5
Online
Term3,5
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term3,5
PerthN/A
Term3,5
SydneyN/A
Term3,5
ISYS1004Contemporary Issues in Information Technology
Summer Term
Term4
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term4
Gold Coast
Summer Term
Term4
Summer Term
Term4
Melbourne
Summer Term
Summer Term
Term4
Online
Summer Term
Term4
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Summer Term
Term4
Perth
Summer Term
Summer Term
Term4
Sydney
Summer Term
Summer Term
Term4
ISYS1005Systems Analysis and Design
Summer Term
Term4
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term4
Gold Coast
Summer Term
Term4
Summer Term
Term4
MelbourneN/A
Summer Term
Term4
Online
Summer Term
Term4
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term4
PerthN/A
Summer Term
Term4
SydneyN/A
Summer Term
Term4

Second Year

DATA2001Database Systems
Term1,5
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term5
Coomera
Term1
Term1
Gold Coast
Term1,5
Term1,5
MelbourneN/A
Term1,5
Online
Term1,5
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term1,5
PerthN/A
Term1,5
SydneyN/A
Term1,5
Pre-requisitesISYS1005 - Systems Analysis and Design
Anti-requisitesCSC00228 - Database Systems I
Enrolment informationPre-requisite does not apply to 3007016 - Bachelor of Technology Education OR 3207322 - Bachelor of Technology/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) students
PROG2007Programming II
Term1,4
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term1
Coomera
Term1
Term1
Gold Coast
Term1,4
Term1,4
Melbourne
Term1,4
Term1,4
Online
Term1,4
Term1
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term1,4
Perth
Term1,4
Term1,4
Sydney
Term1,4
Term1,4
Pre-requisitesPROG1001 - Programming I
STAT1001Statistical Analysis
Term2,4
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term2,4
Term2,4
MelbourneN/A
Term2,4
Online
Term2,4
Term2
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term2
PerthN/A
Term2,4
SydneyN/A
Term2,4
Anti-requisitesMAT00115 Statistics I AND MAT00116 Statistics II
Option Unit
ACCT3003Business Analytics and Big Data
Term3
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term3
Term3
MelbourneN/A
Term3
Online
Term3
N/A
Pre-requisitesSTAT1001 - Statistical Analysis
Option Unit
STAT2003Data Collection and Quantitative Analysis
Term4
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term4
Gold Coast
Term4
Term4
Lismore
Term4
Term4
Melbourne
Term4
Term4
National Marine Science Centre Coffs Harbour
Term4
Term4
Online
Term4
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term4
Perth
Term4
Term4
Sydney
Term4
Term4
Pre-requisites Complete STAT1002 - Scientific Data Management and Analysis OR STAT1001 - Statistical Analysis
PROG2008Computational Thinking
Summer Term
Term4
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Summer Term
Term4
Summer Term
Term4
Melbourne
Term4
Term4
Online
Summer Term
Term4
Summer Term
Perth
Term4
Term4
Sydney
Term4
Term4
Pre-requisiteshave completed PROG2007 - Programming II
Enrolment informationAssumed knowledge: Basic geometry, algebra, basic computer skills

Third Year

ISYS2002Data Wrangling and Advanced Analytics
Term2,5
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term2
Term2
Melbourne
Term2
Term2
Online
Term2,5
Term2
Perth
Term2
Term2
Sydney
Term2
Term2
Pre-requisiteshave successfully passed ACCT3003 - Business Analytics and Big Data AND PROG2008 - Computational Thinking
Option Unit
INFO2001Storytelling and Data Visualisation
Term1,5
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term1
Term1
Online
Term1,5
Term1
Pre-requisiteshave successfully passed ACCT3003 - Business Analytics and Big Data AND PROG2008 - Computational Thinking
Option Unit
ISYS3007Information Technology Project A
Term1,3,5
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term1
Coomera
Term3
Term3
Gold Coast
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Melbourne
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Online
Term1,3,5
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term1,3
Perth
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Sydney
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Pre-requisites96 credit points in named units in the Bachelor of Information Technology AND PROG2007 - Programming II] AND DATA2001 - Database Systems
Anti-requisitesISYS3002 - Computing Project I: Analysis and Design OR ISYS3005 - Information Technology Project
Enrolment informationThis unit should be completed in the second-last Term of a student's program.
Option Unit
ISYS3008Information Technology Project B
Summer Term
Term2,4
LocationDomesticInternational
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term2
Coomera
Summer Term
Term4
Summer Term
Term4
Gold Coast
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
Melbourne
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
Online
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term2,4
Perth
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
Sydney
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
Pre-requisiteshave completed ISYS3007 - Information Technology Project A
Anti-requisiteshave completed ISYS3003 - Computing Project II: Development and Implementation OR ISYS3005 - Information Technology Project
Enrolment informationThis unit should be completed in the last Term of a student's program, and immediately after ISYS3007 - Information Technology Project A
Option Unit


Unit groups

Option Unit

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
Below are suggested elective units. Other Faculty of Science and Engineering or University-wide electives may be taken as elective units on approval by your Course Coordinator.
BUSN2001Professional Development for the Workplace
BUSN3005Internship A
BUSN3006Internship B

Electives from IT

ISYS2001Resources for User Interaction
PROG2006Designing the User Experience
PROG2001Developing the User Experience
ISYS3004User Experience Evaluation and Analysis
PROG2004Object Oriented Programming
PROG2005Programming Mobile Systems
PROG2003Cloud Systems Development
PROG2002Web Development II
PROG2008Computational Thinking
COMP2006Switching and Wireless Networks
COMP2005Routing and WAN Technologies
COMP2004Systems Security and Operation
COMP2003Securing Networks
COMP2001Network Management
ISYS1003Cybersecurity Management
STAT1001Statistical Analysis
ACCT3003Business Analytics and Big Data
ISYS2002Data Wrangling and Advanced Analytics
INFO2001Storytelling and Data Visualisation

Electives from Science and Engineering

CIVL1002Humanitarian Projects
MECH3004Electro-Mechanical and Robotics Technology
MECH4004Control Systems and Automation
GENG1003Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

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Learning outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes.

Course Learning Outcome

Apply specialised knowledge and skills appropriate to a specified IT professional role to solve a range of specific problems.

Apply broad theoretical and technical core ICT knowledge and skills to solve a range of practical problems.

Model well-developed socially-responsible and ethical behaviour in the performance of professional IT tasks.

Apply broad theoretical and technical core ICT knowledge and skills to solve a range of practical problems.

Apply specialised knowledge and skills appropriate to a specified IT professional role to solve a range of specific problems.

Reflect on, assess and self-regulate own learning capabilities and performance to develop skills for ongoing professional development.

Apply academic and technical communication skills to clearly and coherently present relevant knowledge and ideas in a variety of mediums to other ICT professionals, clients, users, the public and other stakeholders.

Demonstrate the ability to effectively participate in and reflect upon self and team activities in achieving a common ICT goal.


Assessment methods

Assessment may be in the form of essays, reports, audio or video presentations, online quizzes, case analyses or problem resolutions, software programs and examinations.

Teaching methods

On-campus students experience a variety of teaching approaches including lectures, tutorials, online activities and video-linked or podcast virtual classes. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit.

Our online study option is highly interactive and strives to promote collaboration and a sense of community. Students may receive a combination of podcast or video-linked lectures, electronic study materials, workshops, online discussion forums and virtual classes. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit.

Career opportunities

Graduates can look forward to good employment prospects as a software developer, user-experience designer and developer, web or app developer, systems analyst, data analyst or network analyst.

Professional placement

Students can undertake optional internship units. Internship positions vary depending on each student's discipline area, placement firm size and industry. Recent roles undertaken by internship students include software quality assurance coordinator, IT support officer, network support officer, software development and various other management and IT roles in private and government sectors.

Professional recognition

This course has full professional accreditation by the Australian Computer Society (ACS). ACS accreditation is awarded to an institution and its programs after a rigorous evaluation of their capacity to produce graduates who have the knowledge and skills required of an ICT professional.

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