Program summary

Program title: Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology
Award abbreviation: BICT
QTAC code: 012091 **
OP/Rank for 2011 entry: OP-18 / Rank-64
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C
Fee type 2011: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 288
USC program code: BU381
CRICOS code: 048930F. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.

** Students may choose to complete the core and foundation courses at either the USC Noosa Centre or on campus. The remainder of the degree is completed on campus. The option to study at Noosa is not available to international students on a Student Visa.

Highlights

• Small class sizes allow high levels of staff–student interaction
• Internships provide structured industry experience with well-known companies
• Australia’s strong ICT industry has experienced long-term employment growth

An essential role in almost all organisations, ICT professionals are well-placed to drive business innovation.

This program has a practical focus and offers specialisations in many information and communication technology areas. You learn every phase of developing and architecting a software system, from initial planning and design through to actual programming, team management and associated business issues. Tasks include: constructing networks; creating software packages; the creation, management and deployment of databases; and networking, telecommunications and integration of diverse systems. Internships offer industry experience with successful information technology companies.

Career opportunities

Business systems analysis, information and communication technology support, network engineering, systems architecture/integration, database programming, web programming.

Professional recognition

Accredited with the Australian Computer Society, of which students and graduates are eligible to become members.

Study Plan

This Study Plan is valid from Study Period 1, 2011.

For students who commenced study in this program prior to Study Period 1, 2011:

• Find the Student Handbook for the semester in which you commenced.
• Select the program in which you are enrolled.
• Either scroll down to the Program Structure, or select the Recommended Enrolment Pattern link.

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

• Meet the Maths prerequisites for entry to advanced statistics and maths courses in Year 1 of the Bachelor of Software Engineering. This is necessary so that you will be able to cope with the advanced simulation and mathematical modelling courses required for the industry studies component of the degree.
• Complete a minimum of 24 courses including all core and required courses listed below, and electives.
• (Optional) Use Electives to complete a minor.
• Register any selected Minors with Student Administration.

Program notes

• Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
• Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
• As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
• Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.

Program structure

Core courses: (2) Complete 2 core courses – ONE in your first Semester and ONE in your second semester

Select 2 core courses from:

Required courses: (16)

Industry Studies options - domestic students *

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:

• industry certification courses eg Microsoft certification (3 streams: programming, knowledge management, networking in 3 levels: practitioner, engineer, trainer)
• CISCO Certified Networking Engineer
• internship (structured industry experience)
• courses from other universities (cross-institutional enrolment)
• courses from private providers

* Subject to final approval.

Elective courses: (6)
Select 6 courses from any faculty (Science, Health and Education, Arts and Social Sciences or Business).

TOTAL UNITS 288

The University attempts to ensure this information is accurate and up-to-date. However, the University reserves the right to discontinue or vary program/course information at any time without notice.

Enquiries

How to apply

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

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