Bachelor of Information Technology
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Bachelor of Information Technology |
Abbreviation: |
BIT |
Home Faculty: |
Informatics |
Duration: |
3 years (6 full-time sessions) or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: |
144 |
Delivery Mode: |
Face-to-face |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn/Spring |
Location: |
Wollongong, SIM Singapore |
UOW Course Code: |
1807 |
UAC Code: |
754300 (eBusiness) |
CRICOS Code: |
061445K |
Overview
This degree is designed to provide graduates with the necessary knowledge and skills to be successful in the dynamic and changing world of Information Technology (IT).
The degree has three major studies: e-Business, Social Policy and Network Design and Management.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
Approximate UAI: 80
Assumed Knowledge: Any two units of English plus Mathematics
For entry requirements for students 21 and over or international students, please refer to the relevant prospectus.
Advanced Standing
Information about Approved Credit Transfer Arrangements with domestic providers is available at:
http://www.uow.edu.au/handbook/generalcourserules/UOW028672.html
Information about Approved Credit Transfer Arrangements with international providers is available at:
www.uow.edu.au/prospective/international/credit/
Course Requirements
A candidate must satisfactorily complete the following requirements to be eligible for a Bachelor of Information Technology:
1. Candidates must satisfactorily complete at least 144 credit points of subjects including:
a. the fourteen (14) core subjects (90cp) listed below;
Subjects |
Session |
Credit Points | |
ISIT100 |
Systems Analysis |
Autumn |
6 |
ISIT101 |
Web Programming 1 |
Autumn |
6 |
ISIT102 |
Information Systems |
Autumn |
6 |
ISIT105 |
Communications and Networks |
Spring |
6 |
ISIT111 |
Programming Concepts |
Autumn |
6 |
ISIT112 |
Database |
Spring |
6 |
ISIT114 |
Object Oriented Programming |
Spring |
6 |
MATH179 |
Business Mathematics |
Spring |
6 |
ISIT201 |
Information and Communication Security Issues |
Spring |
6 |
ISIT204 |
Principles of e-Business |
Autumn |
6 |
ISIT218 |
Systems Design and Human Computer Interaction |
Autumn |
6 |
ISIT301 |
Professional Practice and Ethics |
Spring |
6 |
ISIT311 |
Database Management Systems |
Autumn |
6 |
ISIT351 |
Information Technology Project |
Annual |
12 |
b. at least four (4) subjects (24cp) but up to eight (8) subjects (42cp) from the BIT electives lists;
c. at least two (2) subjects (12cp) but up to five (5) subjects (30cp) selected from the BIT options list;
2. To be awarded with a major, a candidate must satisfactorily complete the core plus four (4) subjects (24cp) listed for that major
3. To be awarded with a double major, candidates must ensure that four of the subjects selected satisfy the requirements of one major and that a separate set of four subjects satisfy the requirements of a second major, i.e. any subject counted towards one major cannot also be counted towards a second major.
4. A single 8-week period of approved industry placement, assessed in the form of written reports must be completed before graduation. It will normally be undertaken in the summer session at the end of second year.
Areas of Major Study
Candidates enrolled in this degree may choose to major in:
e-Business (code EBUS)
Social Policy (code SCPL)
Network Design and Management (code NTDM)
Suggested Program of Study
See http://www.uow.edu.au/informatics/sisat/prospective/index.html
e-Business (major study)
All of the core subjects plus the four subjects listed below:
Subjects |
Session |
Credit Points | |
ITCS206 |
Mark-up Languages |
Autumn |
6 |
ISIT208 |
Strategic Systems Management |
Spring |
6 |
ISIT306 |
Strategic e-Business Solutions |
Spring |
6 |
ISIT332 |
Business Process Management |
Spring 2009 |
6 |
Social Policy (major study)
All of the core subjects plus the four subjects listed below:
Subjects |
Session |
Credit Points | |
ISIT205 |
International Telecommunications Policy Issues |
Autumn |
6 |
ISIT203 |
Worldwide Networking |
Spring |
6 |
ISIT313 |
Information Management |
Spring |
6 |
ISIT326 |
Information Society and Knowledge Work |
Autumn |
6 |
Network Design and Management (major study)
All of the core subjects plus the four subjects listed below:
Subjects |
Session |
Credit Points | |
ECTE182 |
Internet Technology 1 |
Spring |
6 |
ISIT212 |
Corporate Network Planning and Design |
Spring |
6 |
ISIT302 |
Corporate Network Management |
Autumn |
6 |
CSCI322 |
Systems Administration |
Spring |
6 |
BIT Electives List
Subjects |
Session |
Credit Points | |
ISIT203 |
Worldwide Networking |
Spring |
6 |
ISIT205 |
International Telecommunications Policy Issues |
Autumn |
6 |
ITCS206 |
Mark-up Languages |
Autumn |
6 |
ISIT208 |
Strategic Systems Management |
Spring |
6 |
ISIT212 |
Corporate Network Planning and Design |
Autumn |
6 |
ISIT302 |
Corporate Network Management |
Autumn |
6 |
ISIT306 |
Strategic e-Business Solutions |
Spring |
6 |
ISIT326 |
The Information Society and Knowledge Work |
Autumn |
6 |
ISIT313 |
Information Management |
Spring |
6 |
ISIT332 |
Business Process Management |
Spring 2009 |
6 |
ECTE182 |
Internet Technology 1 |
Spring |
6 |
ECTE181 |
WWW Engineering |
Autumn |
6 |
ECTE283 |
Internet Technology 2 |
Spring |
6 |
ECTE281 |
Embedded Internet Systems |
Spring |
6 |
CSCI322 |
Systems Administration |
Spring |
6 |
BIT Options List
Subjects |
Session |
Credit Points | |
ACCY100 |
Accounting IA |
Autumn/Spring |
6 |
ACCY102 |
Accounting IB |
Spring |
6 |
ECON101 |
Macroeconomic Essentials for Business |
Autumn/Spring |
6 |
ECON111 |
Introductory Microeconomics |
Autumn/Spring |
6 |
MARK101 |
Marketing Principles |
Autumn/Spring |
6 |
MGMT102 |
Business Communications |
Spring |
6 |
MGMT110 |
Introduction to Management |
Autumn/Spring |
6 |
Professional Recognition
The Bachelor of Information Technology is accredited by the Australian Computer Society as meeting requirements for membership at a 'Professional level'.