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Bachelor of Information Technology International | 2018
Testamur Title of Degree: | Bachelor of Information Technology International |
Abbreviation: | BITInt |
UOW Course Code: | 368 |
CRICOS Code: | N/A |
Total Credit Points: | 144 |
Duration: | 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn/Spring |
Delivery Mode: | On-campus (Face-to Face) |
Delivery Campus / UAC Code: | Wollongong/ 754320 |
Overview
The Bachelor of Information Technology International has a common core structure that offers graduates skills required for any IT professional such as: organisational area in IT, database management, programming, information system analysis and design, communication and networks, security, eBusiness, project management, web-based technology, and professional practice in IT. In particular this degree offers students opportunities for an international learning experience.
Entry Requirements & Credit Arrangements
Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder
Course Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to demonstrate:
CLO | Description | ||||||
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1 | Demonstrate broad and coherent theoretical knowledge of information technologies and the ability to apply this knowledge to solve a range of practical problems. | ||||||
2 | Perform analysis and design of innovative systems to solve a range of problems. | ||||||
3 | Acquire, synthesis and integrate information within a complex professional setting. | ||||||
4 | Think critically and creatively to identify better system solutions within business contexts | ||||||
5 | Function and work collaboratively with others to solve information technology problems achieving a common goal. | ||||||
6 | Apply informed professional judgements regarding ethical and responsible decision making with consideration of related social responsibilities. | ||||||
7 | Reflect upon work practices, tools and frameworks for ongoing professional development. | ||||||
8 | Attain international exposure through learning experiences, work-integrated learning, and professional practice through a project whilst in-country overseas, and apply international perspectives in their future professional practice. |
Course Structure
Continuation in the Bachelor of Information Technology International will normally be dependent on the student achieving a WAM of at least 75 in each year of study. Students who do not meet the required average will be transferred to the equivalent Bachelor of Information Technology degree.
To qualify for award of the degree, the Bachelor of Information Technology International, candidates must complete:
1. The following core subjects:
Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
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CSIT111 | Programming Fundamentals | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
CSIT113 | Problem Solving | 6 | Autumn |
CSIT114 | System Analysis | 6 | Autumn |
CSIT115 | Data Management and Security | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
CSIT121 | Object Oriented Design and Programming | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
CSIT127 | Networks and Communications | 6 | Spring |
CSIT128 | Introduction to Web Technology | 6 | Spring |
CSIT221 | International Project | 6 | To be advised. |
CSIT214 | IT Project Management | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
ISIT204 | Principles of eBusiness | 6 | Spring |
ISIT219 | Knowledge and Information Engineering | 6 | Autumn |
CSIT226 | Human Computer Interaction | 6 | Spring |
MATH223 | Mathematics for Information Technology | 6 | Autumn |
ISIT224 | Management Information Systems | 6 | Spring |
CSIT314 | Software Development Methodologies | 6 | Autumn |
CSIT321 | Project | 12 | Annual, Spring 2018/Autumn 2019 |
2. At least 24 credit points, including CSIT221 International Project, completed overseas at an approved partner institution, for example Singapore Institute of Management or INTI Malaysia.
3. To be awarded with a major, a candidate must satisfactorily complete the core plus four (4) subjects (24 cp) listed for that major. Alternatively students can complete no major and complete 24 credit points of 300-level CSCI or ISIT subjects (not listed above). 12 credit points can be 200-level CSCI or ISIT subjects.
4. 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.
5. A maximum of 60 credit points of first year subjects.
6. The remaining credit points can be taken from the School of Computing and Information Technology Subject List or the General Schedule.
The Faculty encourages the development of ICT skills and knowledge in the workplace through industry placement. Completion of ISIT200 Industry placement, which is a minimum of a single 8-week period approved industry placement, assessed in the form of written reports, is highly recommended to all students.
Majors
Candidate enrolled in this degree may choose to major in:
Students may also combine any two of the above majors as a double major (excluding the computing major). To be awarded with a double major, candidates must ensure that four of the subjects selected must 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 be also be counted towards a second major.
e- Business
All of the core subjects, plus the four subjects listed below:
Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
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OPS 200 | Management and Electronic Business | 6 | Autumn |
ISIT208 | Strategic Systems Management | 6 | Spring |
ISIT306 | Strategic eBusiness Solutions | 6 | Autumn |
ISIT332 | Business Process Management | 6 | Spring |
Social and Digital Innovation
All of the core subjects, plus the four subjects listed below:
Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
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ISIT203 | Social Informatics | 6 | Spring |
ISIT313 | Corporate Responsibility and IT | 6 | Autumn |
ISIT333 | Social Media and the Workplace | 6 | Autumn |
ISIT343 | Programming for Social Innovation | 6 | Spring |
Network Design and Management
All of the core subjects, plus the four subjects listed below:
Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
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ISIT212 | Corporate Network Planning and Design | 6 | Autumn |
ISIT302 | Corporate Network Management | 6 | Autumn |
CSCI322 | Systems Administration | 6 | Spring |
ISIT328 | Corporate Network Security | 6 | Spring |
Web Design and Development
All of the core subjects, plus the four subjects listed below:
Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
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ISIT307 | Backend Web Programming | 6 | Autumn |
ISIT207 | Frontend Web Programming | 6 | Spring |
ISIT315 | Web Modelling | 6 | Spring |
ISIT312 | Big Data Management | 6 | Spring |
Professional Recognition/Accreditation
The Bachelor of Information Technology is accredited by the Australian Computer Society as meeting the requirements for membership.
Other Information
For further information email: eis@uow.edu.au or Academic Program Director