Bachelor of Information Technology (Business Systems)

Degree Level Undergraduate

Years

Australian students

Start Date
February
July

Campus
Mawson Lakes

Duration
3 year(s) full-time

Program Code
LBCP

SATAC Code
434901 (Internal)

Study as
Full-time or part-time

Fees
Commonwealth Supported

Entry Requirements
Selection Rank (Internal): 61.55 (for 2015)
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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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This plan has no further intakes, please view our full suite of Bachelor of Information Technology (LBCP) programs here. Continuing students: refer to transition document emailed on 21/09/14.

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
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Systems Analysis, Design and Project Management	INFS 2035	9
Management Principles	BUSS 1054	4.5
Information Technology Business Practice	INFS 3071	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Web Engineering	INFT 2061	4.5
Interface Design, Interaction and Experience	INFT 1004	4.5
Mobile Commerce	COMP 2030	4.5
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 4
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Information Technology Strategy and Management	INFS 3065	4.5
Enterprise Systems	INFT 3024	4.5
ICT Project	INFT 3025	9	Note(s): 1
OR
Industry Placement I	INFT 4026	9	Note(s): 1
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Information Technology Driven Business Transformation	INFS 3072	4.5
Information Security Management	INFS 3070	4.5
Contemporary Issues in Information Systems	INFS 3068	4.5
Business Intelligence and Analytics	INFS 4018	4.5

Rules & notes

Rules

1. The program consists of: Core courses in information technology (67.5 units); Specialisation through a business information systems major (36 units); An elective course (4.5 units) that can be selected from a list of approved University-wide elective courses.

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

Notes

1. Places for the ICT Specialist Industry Project will be limited and students will be selected based on academic merit and an interview process. Students should enrol in ICT Project if they are not offered a place in ICT Specialist Industry Project.

2. The program is available at the Mawson Lakes Campus, however some courses are also offered at City West and Magill.

3. The program can be studied full-time and part-time internal, and part-time external (first two years only).

4. The elective course can be selected from any School within the University.