Course summary
The Bachelor of Information Technology at Southern Cross University is designed to provide knowledge and skills required for students who wish to be employed in the information and communication technology (ICT) industry. The program focuses on the development of web-based business information systems. Students undertake studies in programming, systems analysis and design, multimedia development and usage, database development, networking and communications theory, computer security and technology management.
Students also study issues confronting the ICT industry including employer obligations, employee rights, impacts on society, and future directions of the industry.
The University offers the ‘Women in Technology’ program which provides dedicated support for women entering this industry. Throughout the year, social events with a networking focus are held for female students. The program has a coordinator who acts as an advocate for the students, offering support and advice for women entering this industry.
Information Systems: Students gain the skills needed to design, develop, implement and manage information systems and also provides students with a realistic understanding of the roles of information technology in organisations.
Software Development: Students develop the skills needed to efficiently develop and maintain high quality software systems and also provides students with the knowledge to participate in and manage software projects.
User experience: Gives students the skills needed to effectively and efficiently design and develop multimedia resources and interactive multimedia programs that support a great user experience. Students develop an ability to select and use multimedia resources that facilitate engagement and usability for users.
Additional majors: University-wide majors are also available in this course.
Unit availabilities are published for each study period and may vary from year to year. Sydney and Melbourne students can only study the Information Systems and Software Development majors.
Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
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Intellectual rigour | Critically evaluate, analyse and synthesise a straight forward issue or theory from an IT discipline area to arrive at a conclusion / decision with justification. |
Creativity | Develop and create effective solutions to straight forward problems from an IT discipline area. |
Ethical practice | Describe and apply a recognised ethical framework to analyse behaviour in an IT discipline or workplace/organisation. Apply IT discipline based knowledge and skills in situations that require autonomy and well-developed responsible behaviour. |
Knowledge of a discipline | Demonstrate an understanding and application of research, analytical and technical skills in a broad business IT discipline. |
Lifelong learning | Reflect on, assess and self-regulate own learning capabilities and performance. |
Communication and social skills | Prepare and deliver well developed IT discipline advice, knowledge and ideas orally for a business and public context. Prepare and deliver well developed and justified, IT discipline advice using written communications suitable for business and public contexts. Investigate and identify a broad range of leadership practices in the management of people and self. Demonstrate the ability to effectively participate in and reflect upon self and team activities in general business situations. |
Cultural competence | Demonstrate and apply in-depth IT discipline specific knowledge and skills with a global perspective. |
Students can undertake optional internship units. Internship positions vary depending on each student's discipline area, placement firm size and industry. Recent roles undertaken by internship students include software quality assurance, coordinator, IT support officer, network support officer, software development and various other management and IT roles in private and government sectors.
Course overview
Course code
3002111
Course abbreviation
BInfTech
Credit points
288
Equivalent units
24
Domestic duration
3 years full-time; 6 years part-time
International duration
3 years full-time
Availability details
Domestic
Location | Session | UAC code | QTAC code |
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Gold Coast | 1 | 332161 | 052361 |
Online | 1 | N/A | N/A |
Domestic fees
International
Location | Session | Annual Fees | CRICOS |
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Gold Coast | 1 | $24,000 ($3,000 per unit) | 019840D |
China - Guangxi UST | 3 | N/A | N/A |
Melbourne | 1 | $25,600 ($3,200 per unit) | 086031D |
Perth | 1 | $25,600 ($3,200 per unit) | 086031D |
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port Moresby | 1 | N/A | N/A |
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Enga | 1 | N/A | N/A |
Sydney | 1 | $25,600 ($3,200 per unit) | 086031D |
Course requirements
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
Requirements
To be awarded the Bachelor of Information Technology, students must complete 288 credit points comprising:
- all ten (10) core units; and
- one eight (8) unit major; and
- six (6) elective units
Exit Awards
Students can choose to exit with the Associate Degree of Information Technology if 16 units are completed and they meet the requirements of the Associate Degree.
Schedule of units
Course progressions
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment
Title | Level of learning | Note | |
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Year 1, Session 1
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COM00207 - Communication in Organisations | Introductory | ||
CSC00240 - Data Communications and Networks | Introductory | ||
ISY10209 - Web Development I | Introductory | ||
MNG10247 - Managing Organisations | Introductory | ||
Year 1, Session 2 | |||
CSC71001 - Programming I | Introductory | ||
ISY00243 - Systems Analysis and Design | Intermediate | ||
ISY10212 - Contemporary Issues in Information Technology | Introductory | ||
CMP71001 - Cybersecurity | Introductory | ||
Year 2, Session 1 | |||
CSC72001 - Database Systems | Intermediate | ||
CSC72003 - Programming II | Intermediate | ||
Major unit 1 OR Elective unit | |||
Elective unit | |||
Year 2, Session 2 | |||
Major unit 2 OR Elective unit | |||
Major unit 3 OR Elective unit | |||
MNG00314 - Entrepreneurship and Innovation | Advanced | ||
Major unit 4 OR Elective unit | |||
Year 3, Session 1 | |||
ISY10221 - Computing Project I: Analysis and Design | Advanced | ||
Major unit 5 OR Elective unit | |||
Elective unit | |||
Elective unit | |||
Year 3, Session 2 | |||
ISY10222 - Computing Project II: Development and Implementation | Advanced | ||
CMP73010 - Managing Software Development | Advanced | ||
Major unit 6 OR Elective unit | |||
Elective unit |
Title | Level of learning | Note | |
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Year 1, Session 1 | |||
COM00207 - Communication in Organisations | Introductory | ||
CSC00240 - Data Communications and Networks | Introductory | ||
ISY10209 - Web Development I | Introductory | ||
MNG10247 - Managing Organisations | Introductory | ||
Year 1, Session 2 | |||
CSC71001 - Programming I | Introductory | ||
ISY00243 - Systems Analysis and Design | Intermediate | ||
ISY10212 - Contemporary Issues in Information Technology | Introductory | ||
CMP71001 - Cybersecurity | Introductory | ||
Year 2, Session 1 | |||
CSC72001 - Database Systems | Intermediate | ||
CSC72003 - Programming II | Intermediate | ||
Elective unit | |||
Elective unit | |||
Year 2, Session 2 | |||
CSC10217 - Web Development II | Advanced | ||
CSC72002 - Object Oriented Programming | Intermediate | ||
Elective Unit | |||
MNG00314 - Entrepreneurship and Innovation | Advanced | ||
Year 3, Session 1 | |||
ISY10221 - Computing Project I: Analysis and Design | Advanced | ||
CSC73010 - Programming Mobile Systems | Advanced | ||
Elective unit | |||
Elective unit | |||
Year 3, Session 2 | |||
ISY10222 - Computing Project II: Development and Implementation | Advanced | ||
CMP73010 - Managing Software Development | Advanced | ||
CSC73001 - Cloud Systems Development | Advanced | ||
Elective unit |
Title | Level of learning | Note | |
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Year 1, Session 1 | |||
COM00207 - Communication in Organisations | Introductory | ||
CSC00240 - Data Communications and Networks | Introductory | ||
ISY10209 - Web Development I | Introductory | ||
MNG10247 - Managing Organisations | Introductory | ||
Year 1, Session 2 | |||
CSC71001 - Programming I | Introductory | ||
ISY00243 - Systems Analysis and Design | Intermediate | ||
ISY10212 - Contemporary Issues in Information Technology | Introductory | ||
CMP71001 - Cybersecurity | Introductory | ||
Year 2, Session 1 | |||
ISY00324 - Visual Resources for Interactive Applications | Intermediate | ||
CSC10214 - Designing the User Experience | Intermediate | ||
CSC72003 - Programming II | Intermediate | ||
CSC72001 - Database Systems | Intermediate | ||
Year 2, Session 2 | |||
ISY00325 - Audio-Video Resources for Interactive Applications | Intermediate | ||
CSC10215 - Developing the User Experience | Advanced | ||
Elective unit | |||
MNG00314 - Entrepreneurship and Innovation | Advanced | ||
Year 3, Session 1 | |||
ISY10221 - Computing Project I: Analysis and Design | Advanced | ||
Elective unit | |||
Elective unit | |||
Elective unit | |||
Year 3, Session 2 | |||
ISY10222 - Computing Project II: Development and Implementation | Advanced | ||
CMP73010 - Managing Software Development | Advanced | ||
Elective unit | |||
Elective unit |
Title | Level of learning | Note | |
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Year 1, Session 2 |
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CSC71001 - Programming I | Introductory | ||
ISY00243 - Systems Analysis and Design | Intermediate | ||
ISY10212 - Contemporary Issues in Information Technology | Introductory | ||
CMP71001 - Cybersecurity | Introductory | ||
Year 2, Session 1 |
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CSC00240 - Data Communications and Networks | Introductory | ||
COM00207 - Communication in Organisations | Introductory | ||
ISY10209 - Web Development I | Introductory | ||
MNG10247 - Managing Organisations | Introductory | ||
Year 2, Session 2 |
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Major unit 1 OR Elective unit | |||
Major unit 2 OR Elective unit | |||
MNG00314 - Entrepreneurship and Innovation | Advanced | ||
Major unit 3 OR Elective unit | |||
Year 3, Session 1 |
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CSC72003 - Programming II | Intermediate | ||
CSC72001 - Database Systems | Intermediate | ||
Major unit 4 OR Elective unit | |||
Elective unit | |||
Year 3, Session 2 |
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ISY10221 - Computing Project I: Analysis and Design | Advanced | ||
CMP73010 - Managing Software Development | Advanced | ||
Major unit 5 OR Elective unit | |||
Elective unit | |||
Year 4, Session 1 |
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ISY10222 - Computing Project II: Development and Implementation | Advanced | ||
Major unit 6 OR Elective unit | |||
Elective unit | |||
Elective unit |
Title | Level of learning | Note | |
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Year 1, Session 2 |
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CSC71001 - Programming I | Introductory | ||
ISY00243 - Systems Analysis and Design | Intermediate | ||
ISY10212 - Contemporary Issues in Information Technology | Introductory | ||
CMP71001 - Cybersecurity | Introductory | ||
Year 2, Session 1 |
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COM00207 - Communication in Organisations | Introductory | ||
CSC00240 - Data Communications and Networks | Introductory | ||
ISY10209 - Web Development I | Introductory | ||
MNG10247 - Managing Organisations | Introductory | ||
Year 2, Session 2 |
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CSC73001 - Cloud Systems Development | Advanced | ||
MNG00314 - Entrepreneurship and Innovation | Advanced | ||
Elective unit | |||
Elective unit | |||
Year 3, Session 1 |
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CSC72003 - Programming II | Intermediate | ||
CSC72001 - Database Systems | Intermediate | ||
Elective unit | |||
Elective unit | |||
Year 3, Session 2 |
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ISY10221 - Computing Project I: Analysis and Design | Advanced | ||
CMP73010 - Managing Software Development | Advanced | ||
CSC10217 - Web Development II | Advanced | ||
CSC72002 - Object Oriented Programming | Intermediate | ||
Year 4, Session 1 |
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ISY10222 - Computing Project II: Development and Implementation | Advanced | ||
CSC73010 - Programming Mobile Systems | Advanced | ||
Elective unit | |||
Elective unit |
Title | Level of learning | Note | |
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Year 1, Session 2 |
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CSC71001 - Programming I | Introductory | ||
CMP71001 - Cybersecurity | Introductory | ||
ISY10212 - Contemporary Issues in Information Technology | Introductory | ||
ISY00243 - Systems Analysis and Design | Intermediate | ||
Year 2, Session 1 |
|||
COM00207 - Communication in Organisations | Introductory | ||
MNG10247 - Managing Organisations | Introductory | ||
CSC00240 - Data Communications and Networks | Introductory | ||
ISY10209 - Web Development I | Introductory | ||
Year 2, Session 2 |
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ISY00325 - Audio-Video Resources for Interactive Applications | Intermediate | ||
Elective unit | |||
Elective unit | |||
MNG00314 - Entrepreneurship and Innovation | Advanced | ||
Year 3, Session 1 |
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CSC72001 - Database Systems | Intermediate | ||
CSC72003 - Programming II | Intermediate | ||
CSC10214 - Designing the User Experience | Intermediate | ||
ISY00324 - Visual Resources for Interactive Applications | Intermediate | ||
Year 3, Session 2 |
|||
ISY10221 - Computing Project I: Analysis and Design | Advanced | ||
CMP73010 - Managing Software Development | Advanced | ||
CSC10215 - Developing the User Experience | Advanced | ||
Elective unit | |||
Year 4, Session 1 |
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ISY10222 - Computing Project II: Development and Implementation | Advanced | ||
Elective unit | |||
Elective unit | |||
Elective unit |
Notes
Note 1: | Students must choose two advanced level units. |
Note 2: | Internship A and Internship B are both double-weighted units requiring a 16 unit pre-requisite including the Professional Development for the Workplace unit (MNG10476). Please be aware of this double-weighting if you are restricted in the number of electives you can select in your major. All internship placements must be approved by the Work Integrated Learning Coordinator, prior to commencement. |
Note 3: | MAT10251 is recommended for students who wish to enrol in the Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) after completing their degree. |