- 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 2012 entry: OP-18 / Rank-63
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 2012: 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 a minimum of 24 courses including all core and required courses listed below, and electives.
- Complete no more than 10 introductory level courses, including core courses.
- (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.
- When enrolling, refer to the Study Plan.
Program structure
Core courses (2)
Required courses (16)
BUS101
BUS102
BUS103
BUS104
BUS106
BUS108
ICT210
ICT211 Communication and Thought
ICT220 Database Design
ICT221 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
ICT301 Telecommunications and Networks
ICT310 Software Development 1
ICT311 Advanced Network Topics, Management and Security
ICT320 Object-Oriented Analysis and Design
ICT321 Software Development 2
ICT351 Database Programming
Elective courses (6)
Select 6 advanced level elective courses 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
Cross Institutional Study
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)
Choose one (1) course in your first semester and one (1) course in your second semester.
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Globalisation, Development and Indigenous Peoples | |||
| COR110 Communication and Thought | |||
| COR111 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship |
Required courses (16)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS101 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| BUS102 Applied Research Methods | |||
| BUS103 Economics for Business | |||
| BUS104 Business Law and Ethics | |||
| BUS106 Management and Organisational Behaviour | |||
| BUS108 Accounting for Business | |||
| ICT210 Introduction to Informatics | |||
| ICT211 Analysis and Project Management | |||
| 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 |
Elective courses (6)
Select 6 advanced level elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).