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Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology
  • 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 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability

Introductory courses (6)

BUS101 Applied Research Methods
BUS102 Introduction to Economics
BUS103 Business Law and Ethics
BUS104 Management and Organisational Behaviour
BUS106 Accounting for Business
BUS108 Introduction to Informatics

Advanced courses (10)

ICT211 Database Design
ICT220 Telecommunications and Networks
ICT221 Software Development 1
ICT301 Advanced Network Topics, Management and Security
ICT310 Object-Oriented Analysis and Design
ICT311 Software Development 2
ICT320 Database Programming
ICT321 Architecture and Systems Integration
ICT351 ICT Professional Practice
ICT352 ICT Project Management

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:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Introductory courses (6)
CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
BUS102 Introduction to Economics
BUS103 Business Law and Ethics
BUS104 Management and Organisational Behaviour
BUS101 Applied Research Methods
BUS106 Accounting for Business
BUS108 Introduction to Informatics
Advanced courses (10)
CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
ICT211 Database Design
ICT310 Object-Oriented Analysis and Design
ICT311 Software Development 2
ICT220 Telecommunications and Networks
ICT221 Software Development 1
ICT301 Advanced Network Topics, Management and Security
ICT320 Database Programming
ICT321 Architecture and Systems Integration
ICT351 ICT Professional Practice
ICT352 ICT Project Management
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).

 

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