- 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 2012 entry: OP-18 / Rank-63
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 2012: 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 requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete a minimum of 24 courses including all core and required courses listed below, and electives.
- (Optional) Use Electives to complete a minor.
- Register any selected 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 [TabLink top Study Plan]Study Plan.
Program structure
Core courses (2)
COR109 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
COR110 Applied Research Methods
COR111 Economics for Business
Required courses (16)
BUS101 Business Law and Ethics
BUS102 Management and Organisational Behaviour
BUS103 Accounting for Business
BUS104 Introduction to Informatics
BUS106 Analysis and Project Management
BUS108 Database Design
ICT210 Telecommunications and Networks
ICT211 Software Development 1
ICT220 Advanced Network Topics, Management and Security
ICT221 Object-Oriented Analysis and Design
ICT301 Software Development 2
ICT310 Database Programming
ICT311 Architecture and Systems Integration
ICT320 ICT Professional Practice
ICT321 Communication and Thought
ICT351 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
Elective courses (6)
Select 6 advanced level elective courses 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
Cross Institutional Study
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)
Choose one (1) course in your first semester and one (1) course in your second semester.
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Business Law | |||
| COR110 Applied Crime Prevention | |||
| COR111 Criminal Law |
Required courses (16)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS101 Social Research | |||
| BUS102 World of Work: Your Pathway to Employment | |||
| BUS103 Business, Governance and Society | |||
| BUS104 Professional Ethics and Integrity Management | |||
| BUS106 Diversity, Crime and Justice | |||
| BUS108 Work Integrated Learning Project | |||
| ICT210 Work Integrated Learning Placement | |||
| ICT211 Criminal Profiling & Intelligence | |||
| ICT220 Homicide, Investigations & Forensic Science | |||
| ICT221 Youth Justice & Restorative Justice | |||
| ICT301 Professional Placement | |||
| ICT310 Crime Research Methods | |||
| ICT311 Working with Victims and Offenders | |||
| ICT320 International Justice and Human Rights | |||
| ICT321 Communication and Thought | |||
| ICT351 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship |
Elective courses (6)
Select 6 advanced level elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).