Bachelor of Information Technology

Degree Level Undergraduate

Years

Australian students

Start Date
February
July

Campus
Mawson Lakes

Duration
3 year(s) full-time

Program Code
LBCP

SATAC Code
434041 (Internal)

Study as
Full-time or part-time

Fees
Commonwealth Supported

Entry Requirements
Selection Rank (Internal): 61.15 (for 2012)
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Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.

Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.

To be eligible for selection, applicants are required to have:

Completed the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE); and
- completed 200 credits of subjects;
- achieved a grade of C* or better in the Personal Learning Plan, 20 credits of literacy, 10 credits of numeracy and the Research Project at Stage 2;
- achieved a grade C- or better in an additional 60 credits at Stage 2;
- obtained a competitive ATAR.
* For Stage 2 subjects a grade of C- or better is required
Alternatively, applicants are required to have one of the following:
- Completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma;
- Completed or partly completed a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution;
- Completed a recognised diploma or associated diploma from TAFE or Certificate IV level course;
- Completed at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at the appropriate level;
- Qualified for Special Entry; or
- Completed University Foundation program;
OR

Completed one of the following professional courses:
- Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
- MCSE + Internet and Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD)
- Lotus Certified Professional (CLP)
- Novell Certified NetWare Engineer (CNE)
- Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA)
- Cisco Certified Networking Professional (CCNP)
Essential requirements for admission
Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None
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Aim

This program aims to provide a broad and fundamental understanding of the theory and practice of computers and information technology and prepares graduates for a professional career in computing and the software development and information services industry.

Content & Structure

The program consists of
Core courses in information technology science (67.5 units),
An Elective enrichment course (4.5 units)
A major (36 units) or two minors (2 x 18 units) to provide specialisation. There are four defined majors to provide (named) specialisations in Information Technology, however a student may take a combination of two IT minors from the list at the end of the program schedule, or a combination of an IT minor from the list at the end of the program schedule plus a minor from the list of minors provided by Schools from across the university.
A total of 108 units are required for the completion of the program.

What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Information Systems Professional Practice	INFS 1014	9
Problem Solving and Programming	COMP 1039	4.5
Information Technology Fundamentals	INFT 1016	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Web and Database Development	INFS 1019	9
Network Fundamentals	INFT 1012	4.5
Programming Fundamentals	COMP 1040	4.5
Generic Program
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Systems Analysis, Design and Project Management	INFS 2035	9
Data Structures	COMP 2012	4.5
Minor Course		4.5	Note(s): 3
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Web Engineering	INFT 2061	4.5
User Interfaces	INFT 1004	4.5
Minor Course		4.5	Note(s): 3
Minor Course		4.5	Note(s): 3
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 2
Minor Course		4.5	Note(s): 3
Minor Course		4.5	Note(s): 3
Minor Course		4.5	Note(s): 3
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
ICT Project	INFT 3025	9
Minor Course		4.5	Note(s): 3
Minor Course		4.5	Note(s): 3

Electives

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
Courses for the Software Development minor:
Operating Systems	EEET 3024	4.5
Agile Development with NET	COMP 3021	4.5
Software Development with C++	COMP 3023	4.5
Systems Architecture	COMP 3024	4.5
Courses for the Programming minor:
Software Development with C++	COMP 3023	4.5
Agile Development with NET	COMP 3021	4.5
Mobile Applications Development	COMP 4032	4.5
Computer Graphics	COMP 4015	4.5
Courses for the Entertainment Animation minor:
2D Computer Animation	INFT 2003	4.5
3D Computer Animation	INFT 3011	4.5
Introduction to Digital Media	INFT 1014	4.5
Introduction to Film and Television Production	INFT 1015	4.5
Courses for the Networking minor:
Information Technology Security	INFT 3015	4.5
Network Architecture	INFT 3019	4.5
Network Management	INFT 3020	4.5
Information Security Management	INFS 3070	4.5
Courses for the Mobile Development minor:
Mobile Enterprise Workshop	INFS 4017	4.5
Mobile Commerce	COMP 2030	4.5
Information Technology Business Practice	INFS 3071	4.5
Mobile Applications Development	COMP 4032	4.5
Courses for the Business Systems minor:
Information Technology Driven Business Transformation	INFS 3072	4.5
Enterprise Systems	INFT 3024	4.5
Business Intelligence and Enterprise Data Mining	INFS 4018	4.5
Information Technology Strategy and Management	INFS 3065	4.5
Courses for the Computer Science minor:
Database Technology	INFS 2011	4.5
Artificial Intelligence	COMP 2019	4.5
Discrete Mathematics	MATH 1043	4.5
Operating Systems	EEET 3024	4.5

Rules & notes

Rules

1. The program consists of: Core courses in information technology (67.5 units), Specialisation through either a major or two minors (36 units) An Elective course (4.5 units) that can be selected from a list of approved university wide Elective courses. The program consists of:

2. A total of 108 units are required for the completion of the program.

Notes

1. Program and course availability: The program is available at the Mawson Lakes Campus, however some courses are also offered at City West and Magill. The program can be studied full-time and part-time internal, and part-time external (first two years only).

2. The Elective course can be selected from any School within the University.

3. This program has four named IT specialisation schedules plus a generic schedule. In the generic schedule, the sequence of eight minor courses can consist of any two of the IT minors listed below OR a combination of an IT Minor from the list below and a published minor provided by a School within the University. Minors: Software Development Programming Entertainment Animation Mobile Development Networking Business Systems Computer Science