- 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
Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology
Award abbreviation: BICT
QTAC code: 012091 **
OP / Rank for 2013 entry: OP-18 / Rank-62
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Study mode: on campus
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C
Fee type 2013: Commonwealth supported places, fee paying 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.
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 the development and architecture of software systems, from initial planning and design through to actual programming, team management and associated business issues. Tasks include constructing networks; creating software packages; creation, management and deployment of databases; and networking, telecommunications and integration of diverse systems in business contexts. Internships with IT companies offer structured industry experience.
Career opportunities
Business systems analysis, information and communication technology support, network engineering, systems architecture / integration, database programming, web programming.
Professional recognition
Students and graduates are eligible to become members of the Australian Computer Society.
Accreditation
This program is fully accredited (Professional) with the Australian Computer Society.
Enquiries
- Contact Student Administration for application and admission information
- Contact the Faculty of Arts and Business for program advice
Program Leader
Associate Professor Don Kerr
Tel: +61 7 5459 4860
Email: Dkerr@usc.edu.au
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 2 core courses.
- Complete 6 required introductory (100 level) courses.
- Complete 10 required advanced (200/300 level) courses.
- Complete 6 elective courses, 4 must be advanced (200/300 level) courses.
- Complete no more than 10 introductory level courses, including core courses.
- Complete no more than 6 courses from the School of Communication, School of Social Sciences or Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
- Register any selected Majors or 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.
- When enrolling, refer to the Study Plan.
Program structure
Core courses (2)
COR109 ICT Project Management
COR110 Communication and Thought
COR111 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
Introductory courses (6)
BUS101 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
BUS102 Applied Research Methods
BUS103 Introduction to Economics
BUS104 Business Law and Ethics
BUS106 Management and Organisational Behaviour
BUS108 Accounting for Business
Advanced courses (10)
ICT211 Introduction to Informatics
ICT220 Database Design
ICT221 Telecommunications and Networks
ICT301 Software Development 1
ICT310 Advanced Network Topics, Management and Security
ICT311 Object-Oriented Analysis and Design
ICT320 Software Development 2
ICT321 Database Programming
ICT351 Architecture and Systems Integration
ICT352 ICT Professional Practice
Elective courses (6)
Select 6 elective courses, 4 must be advanced (200/300 level) courses.
Up to 6 electives may be from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
These electives may include the following from the School of Business:
Industry Studies
Internship
ICT Industry Project
TOTAL UNITS 288
Study Plan
The Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology Study Plan is for students commencing in the current semester.
Core courses (2)
Complete 2 core courses
Select 2 core courses from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Public Health Practicum | |||
| COR110 Communication and Thought | |||
| COR111 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship |
Introductory courses (6)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS102 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| BUS103 Introduction to Economics | |||
| BUS104 Business Law and Ethics | |||
| BUS101 Management and Organisational Behaviour | |||
| BUS106 Applied Research Methods | |||
| BUS108 Accounting for Business |
Advanced courses (10)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICT211 Introduction to Informatics | |||
| ICT310 Database Design | |||
| ICT311 Object-Oriented Analysis and Design | |||
| ICT220 Software Development 2 | |||
| ICT221 Telecommunications and Networks | |||
| ICT301 Software Development 1 | |||
| ICT320 Advanced Network Topics, Management and Security | |||
| ICT321 Database Programming | |||
| ICT351 Architecture and Systems Integration | |||
| ICT352 ICT Professional Practice |
Elective courses (6)
Select 6 elective courses, 4 must be advanced (200/300 level) courses.
Up to 6 electives may be from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).