Drive business innovation.
We live in an ICT age: computers, smartphones and networks are used by everyone, everywhere, as an enabler and driver of innovation. There is great demand for graduates who understand computing technology and create innovative solutions to help people and benefit organisations.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
- ^First year courses offered at Moreton Bay campus from Semester 1, 2020 subject to external accreditation for Moreton Bay campus offering.
- ^First year courses offered at Moreton Bay campus from Semester 1, 2020 subject to external accreditation for Moreton Bay campus offering.
We live in an ICT age: computers, smartphones and networks are used by everyone, everywhere, as an enabler and driver of innovation. There is great demand for graduates who understand computing technology and create innovative solutions to help people and benefit organisations.
If you enjoy problem solving, designing artificial worlds, or making ideas come to life, our Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology degree gives you the skills to work on the cutting-edge of technology.
On top of several core computing and business courses, choose whether you want to specialise in developing Web and Mobile apps, or in developing and using Information Systems to solve business problems for people. Gain hands-on experience with the internship course to work in an ICT company. Our program is fully accredited (Professional) with the Australian Computer Society and your skills translate across borders to give you the perfect qualification for a career in Australia or overseas.
Career opportunities
Business analyst, Systems analyst, information and communication technology specialist, systems architecture/integration, database programming, Web programming.
Membership
Australian Computer Society.
Accreditation
This program has accreditation (Professional) with the Australian Computer Society.
Program structure
Introductory courses (7) 84 units
BUS101 Exploring Business Research
BUS104 Discovering Management
COR109 Communication and Thought
ICT110 Introduction to Data Science
ICT112 Creative Problem Solving with Programming
ICT115 Introduction to Systems Design
ICT120 Introduction to Computer Networks
Developing and Graduate courses (5) 60 units
ICT211 Database Design
ICT310 Systems Analysis and Design
ICT342 ICT Industry Project
ICT351 ICT Professional Practice
ICT352 Project Management
PLUS select 1 major (8) 96 units from:
Information Systems
Web and Mobile Development
Elective courses (4) 48 units
The remaining elective* courses may be chosen from the undergraduate elective course options.
*Where there is overlap between required program courses and the major further electives will be required.
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 288
Recommended study sequences
- (Sippy Downs) Information Systems Major - Semester 1 commencement (February)
- (Sippy Downs) Information Systems Major - Semester 2 commencement (July)
- (Sippy Downs) Web and Mobile Development Major - Semester 1 commencement (February)
- (Moreton Bay) Information Systems Major - Semester 1 commencement (February)
- (Moreton Bay) Web and Mobile Development Major - Semester 1 commencement (February)
- (Moreton Bay) Information Systems Major - Semester 2 commencement (July)
- (Sippy Downs) Web and Mobile Development Major - Semester 2 commencement (July)
- (Moreton Bay) Web and Mobile Development Major - Semester 2 commencement (July)
Program requirements and notes
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 288 units as outlined in the Program Structure
- Complete no more than 10 introductory level (100 coded) courses
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
- 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 Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses