Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology
Overview
This course has a flexible structure allowing you to choose from a set of specialisations comprising software technology, network technology, games technology, business analysis and business systems. You can choose two minor streams of study from many options available in business, social science and science disciplines, or you can choose to add additional advanced IT studies. This course is ideal if you are seeking a broad ICT course with flexible outcomes, or if you have not yet decided which area of ICT to specialise in.
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| Duration | 3 Year/s (Term 4 intake is only available to students progressing from Diploma of Information Technology (Unilink).) | ||
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| Course code | I030 | ||
| CRICOS code | 067096M | ||
| Fees* | A$21,750 (annual for 2013)* |
*The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students studying on-campus in Australia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.
Course in detail
Course description
The Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) program is a three-year course of study that combines studies in software development, business information systems and computer networks. The program has a flexible structure allowing students to choose from a number of computing majors, minors and advanced minors. Computing majors are available in the areas of Software Technology, Business Analysis, Business Systems, Network Technology and Games Technology.
Eligible students will be able to select from any minor offered by any faculty of the university and approved advanced minors offered by the Faculty of Information and Communication and Technologies. The flexibility of this undergraduate course provides enhanced credit arrangements for students articulating from TAFE diplomas. Special arrangements for students with a TAFE diploma or advanced diploma may be found on the Swinburne Credit Transfer Database.
Course structure
This program has a flexible degree structure providing students with a wider and flexible choice in combining studies from different disciplines to add breadth to their degree or more advanced studies to add depth their degree.
For the I030 Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology program students must complete 300 credit points, normally 24 units of 12.5 credit points each, comprised of:
- One Major selected from the BICT Majors, normally 16 units of study (200 credit points)
- Eight elective units (100 cp) from ICT or other disciplines
- HIT0004 Careers in the Curriculum (0 credit points)
Additionally the following rules apply:
- A Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology Major is composed of 12 core units and four options units
- No more than 10 units (125 credit points) at Stage 1
- The not-for-credit unit, HIT0004 Careers in the Curriculum, is compulsory
- The same unit cannot be counted more than once. Where there are overlaps in units, the 300 credit points of study must be made up of units as determined by the Program Co-ordinator
- Electives may comprise of free electives or a combination of one or more minors from ICT or other faculties' Professional Majors
A major will normally include the requisite foundation units, have a clearly identifiable professional outcome and satisfy any relevant external professional-body accreditation requirements. Majors in BICT are:
Minors
Minors are a prescribed set of units that may broaden a student’s learning, such as a set of units from different disciplines, typically derived as a subset of a major. Minors contain no elective choice and are made up of four units (50 cps). Minors can be taken from any discipline, including Electives Plus minors. Credit cannot be given for any minor which contains more than two units of study in common with any other minor, co-major or major that student is undertaking. Minors in ICT are:
Minors are a prescribed set of units that may broaden a student’s learning, such as a set of units from different disciplines, typically derived as a subset of a major. Minors contain no elective choice and are made up of four units (50 cps). Minors can be taken from any discipline, including Electives Plus minors. Credit cannot be given for any minor which contains more than two units of study in common with any other minor, co-major or major that student is undertaking. Minors in ICT are:
Advanced Minors
Advanced minors are a prescribed set of units that may deepen a student’s learning in a particular specialist area of ICT. Advanced minors contain no elective choice and are made up of four units (50 cps). Advanced minors in ICT are:
Advanced minors are a prescribed set of units that may deepen a student’s learning in a particular specialist area of ICT. Advanced minors contain no elective choice and are made up of four units (50 cps). Advanced minors in ICT are:
- Business Analysis and Knowledge Management Advanced Minor
- Information Systems Implementation Advanced Minor
- Advanced Networking Advanced Minor
- IT Security Advanced Minor
- Enterprise Programming Advanced Minor
- Games Programming Advanced Minor
- Advanced Programming Advanced Minor
- Advanced Software Engineering Advanced Minor
- Artificial Intelligence Advanced Minor
- Information Systems Strategic Thinking Advanced Minor
- Social Networking Minor
Careers in the Curriculum
In addition to the above, all Swinburne undergraduate students must complete a compulsory unit of study, Careers in the Curriculum. Careers in the Curriculum is an innovative unit designed to assist Swinburne students to enhance their employability and career prospects.
In addition to the above, all Swinburne undergraduate students must complete a compulsory unit of study, Careers in the Curriculum. Careers in the Curriculum is an innovative unit designed to assist Swinburne students to enhance their employability and career prospects.
Careers in the Curriculum has been developed by Swinburne Careers and Employment who provide advice and feedback on completing job applications and undergoing interviews, directed at obtaining graduate employment. Careers in the Curriculum is a one semester compulsory unit usually undertaken in second year.
Students will not incur a HECS-HELP or fee debt as the cost will be met by the university as part of an initiative to enhance students' employability skills.
Part-time students (domestic students only)
Students studying part-time should refer to the general timetable for availability. Please note, not all units will be available in the evening or in every semester.
Students studying part-time should refer to the general timetable for availability. Please note, not all units will be available in the evening or in every semester.
Graduate outcomes
Aims and objectives
The main aim of the course is to provide graduates with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to be an ICT professional with particular skills in a chosen area. Graduates will be prepared for immediate professional employment, or further studies at honours or postgraduate level.
Students completing the Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology will possess:
- The skills necessary for working in a development team on a small scale project
- An understanding of the process of software or systems development
- Skills in requirements analysis, systems analysis and design
- Skills in developing software in Java, C or VB.NET
- The communication and management skills required to manage projects successfully
- An understanding of the social, legal and ethical issues confronting the information and communication technology professional
- Knowledge of and experience in database, data communications, web development and information systems
Career opportunities
There is a large number of job roles available for those with software development qualifications and experience including enterprise systems application developer, quality assurance analyst, project manager, multimedia developer, systems architect, business requirements analyst, technical writer, application integration specialist, user interface analyst, contract manager, data warehouse architect, data mining specialist and help desk manager.
Course experience
Swinburne Abroad
Swinburne offers International Exchange Programs as well as other Education Abroad Programs to help internationalise your degree. International Exchange is an academic program allowing you to study at a Swinburne Partner Institution for one or two semesters during your degree. Swinburne's Partner Institutions offer many relevant subjects as well as a secure base to explore a different culture.
Your studies while on exchange can be credited towards your Swinburne degree, provided they are relevant and approved by Swinburne. For further information visit the Swinburne Abroad website.
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
To assess eligibility for entry to Swinburne, visit the Academic Entry Requirements page.
English language requirements
Swinburne College English for Academic Purposes Certificate: EAP 5 Advanced: 70%; OR, obtaining a minimum IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0; OR, a TOEFL (Paper-based) minimum score of 550 (with Test of Written English (TWE) score of 5); OR, a TOEFL (Internet-based) minimum score of 79, with no individual band below 18. Refer to the English Language Requirements website for further information.
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Course fees*
A$21,750 (annual for 2013)*The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students studying on-campus in Australia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.
Scholarships
A range of scholarships is available to international students, visit our Scholarship Page for details.Find out more
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