Program Summary
Program Overview
Career Opportunities
Advanced Standing, Recognition of Prior Learning, Credit and
Articulation
Program Structure
Program Requirements and Notes
Enquiries
Recommended Enrolment Patterns
Program Summary
QTAC Code: 012091
OP/Rank for 2005 Entry: OP-17 / Rank-62
Award Abbreviation: BICT
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent
part-time
Total Units: 288
Recommended Prior Study: English and Maths
CRICOS Code: 048930F
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology prepares you for the dynamic Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry, which is projected to grow by 47 percent in Queensland over the next six years.
The first degree of its kind in Australia, the program has been
designed to produce work-ready graduates. The ICT industry has a
wide range of career opportunities, such as software and network
engineering, web programming, systems architecture and business
analysis.
In your first year of study you gain a theoretical background, and
in your second year you begin your 12-course major. This includes
four 'Industry Studies' courses, each of which is designed to
provide skills associated with a specific ICT career. The program
can also include industry certification courses with companies such
as Microsoft and Cisco.
Professional Membership
Students and
graduates may apply to the Australian Computer Society.
Career Opportunities
Knowledge and skills acquired through the Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology (BICT) are applicable in such sectors as commerce, industry, government, and education. Depending on the industry studies package and minor chosen, the types of careers that the BICT prepares graduates for include a business systems analyst, ICT help desk / support, network administrator / engineer, system architect / integrator, database administrator / programmer, web designer / programmer, analyst programmer, business programmer and software engineer.
Program Structure
Core Courses
2 required courses:
COR109 Communication and
Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
Business Foundation Courses
1 required course:
BUS108 Introduction to
ICT
Plus - select 5 courses from:
BUS101 Applied
Research Methods
BUS102 Economics for Business
BUS103 Business Law and Ethics
BUS104 Managing the Organisation
BUS105 Marketing Theory and Practice
BUS106 Introductory Accounting *
BUS107 Accounting for Non-Accountants *
Advanced Courses
12 required ICT courses:
ICT210 ICT Analysis
and Project Management
ICT211 Database Design
ICT220 Telecommunications and Networks
ICT221 Java Programming 1
ICT310 Object-oriented Analysis and Design
ICT311 Java Programming 2
ICT320 Database Programming
ICT321 Architecture and Systems Integration
ICT341 Industry Studies 1 #
ICT342 Industry Studies 2 #
ICT343 Industry Studies 3 #
ICT344 Industry Studies 4 #
# Select 1 or more of the following types of courses, subject to the approval of the Head of Information Systems in the Faculty of Business:
- Industry certification courses eg:
Microsoft certification (3 streams: programming, KM, networking in 3 levels: practitioner, engineer, trainer)
CISCO Certified Networking Engineer - Internship (structured industry experience)
- Courses from other universities (cross-institutional enrolment)
- Courses from private providers
A Minor
Select a minor (4 courses) from any faculty ( Science, Health and Education , Arts and Social Sciences or Business)
Course Substitution: The GO (Global Opportunities) Program
As part of their USC program, students may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
Program Requirements and Notes
- No more than 10 introductory level courses are to be completed, including Core Courses, in the Bachelor of Business.
- Refer to the Academic Rules.
- Refer to Explanation of Terms.
- Refer to Recommended Enrolment Patterns.
Enquiries
Faculty of Business
Tel: +61 7 5430 1221; Email: businessfaculty@usc.edu.au