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Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology

QTAC Code: 012091
OP/Rank for 2004 Entry: OP-14 / Rank-69
Award Abbreviation: BICT
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Total Units: 288
Recommended Prior Study: English and Maths
Campus: Sippy Downs
CRICOS Code: 048930F

Program Structure

Core Courses

2 required courses:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship

Business Foundation Courses

1 required course:
BUS108 Introduction to ICT
Plus - choose 5 courses from:
BUS101 Applied Research Methods
BUS102 Economics for Business
BUS103 Business Law and Ethics
BUS104 Managing the Organisation
BUS105 Marketing Theory and Practice
BUS106 Introductory Accounting*
BUS107 Accounting for Non-Accountants*

* NB: Students must choose either BUS106 Introductory Accounting or BUS107 Accounting for Non-Accountants.
Advanced Courses

12 required ICT courses:
ICT210 ICT Analysis and Project Management
ICT211 Database Design
ICT220 Telecommunications and Networks
ICT221 Java Programming 1
ICT310 Object-oriented Analysis and Design
ICT311 Java Programming 2
ICT320 Database Programming
ICT321 Architecture and Systems Integration
ICT341 Industry Studies 1**
ICT342 Industry Studies 2**
ICT343 Industry Studies 3**
ICT344 Industry Studies 4**

** Select 1 or more of the following types of courses, subject to the approval of the Head of Information Systems in the Faculty of Business:

  1. Industry certification courses eg:
    Microsoft certification (3 streams: programming, KM, networking in 3 levels: practitioner, engineer, trainer)
    CISCO Certified Networking Engineer
  2. Internship (structured industry experience)
  3. Courses from other universities (cross-institutional enrolment)
  4. Courses from private providers
A Minor

Choose a minor (4 courses) from any faculty ( Business, Arts and Social Sciences or Science)

Course Substitution: The GO (Global Opportunities) Program

As part of their USC program, students may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider

Program Requirements and Notes

  1. No more than 10 introductory level courses are to be completed, including Core Courses, in the Bachelor of Business.
  2. Refer to the Academic Rules.
  3. Refer to Explanation of Terms.
  4. Refer to Recommended Enrolment Pattern.

Enquiries

Faculty of Business
Tel: +61 7 5430 1221; Email: businessfaculty@usc.edu.au