- Program summary
- Program overview
- Career opportunities
- Special features
- Advanced standing, recognition of prior learning, credit and articulation
- Program structure
- Program requirements and notes
- Enquiries
- Recommended enrolment patterns
Program summary
QTAC code: 012201
OP/Rank for 2008 entry: OP-18/ Rank-62
Award abbreviation: BSoftEng
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Fee type: Commonwealth supported places, domestic fee-paying places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 288
Prerequisite: Year 12 Maths C
Recommended prior study: English
CRICOS code: 058897G
Program overview
This program is for students aiming to join the growing software development industry. The structure is similar to the BICT, but with more emphasis on topics related to programming and reduced business content.
You will build systems in multiple languages, and will learn the entire software development process from initial planning and design through to actual implementation. In addition to hands-on software development through systems analysis design and programming, the program covers topics relevant to senior software engineers, such as project management, and underlying theories.
The architectural design of new systems is included, along with technologies for integrating legacy technologies into new software. Specialised software design and creation tools are introduced, allowing you to develop systems more efficiently and work within a wider range of development environments. The program also expands beyond core development to topics such as operating systems, networks, databases and telecommunications, which are crucial to the construction of many modern n-tier systems.
Classes are small with practical, hands-on learning, and business relevance is a key focus of the program.
Career opportunities
- analyst programming
- computer programming
- games programming
- network engineering
- software engineering
- systems analysis
- systems architecture/integration
Special features
- latest range of IT courses
- internships provide structured industry experience with well-known and successful IT companies
Program structure
Core courses
Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Introductory courses
6 required courses:
BUS102 Economics for Business
BUS104 Managing the Organisation
BUS108 Introduction to Information and Communication Technology
MTH202 Calculus and Algebra
MTH212 Discrete Mathematics
SCI202 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics
Software engineering major courses
12 required 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 #
# Industry Studies courses will be in the area of software engineering, and must be approved by the industry studies coordinator. It is recommended that students discuss their options with the industry studies coordinator to assist in choosing industry studies courses, a minor or electives which best match the student's career aspirations.
Minor/elective courses
Select 4 advanced courses, which may comprise a 4-course minor. All electives may be chosen from the faculties of Arts and Social Sciences, Business or Science.
Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) Program
As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
Program requirements and notes
- Entrants must be able to meet the Maths prerequisites for entry to advanced statistics and maths courses in Year 1 of the Bachelor of Software Engineering. This is necessary so that they will be able to cope with the advanced simulation and mathematical modelling courses required for the industry studies component of the degree.
- You must complete a minimum of 24 courses including core courses, in the Bachelor of Software Engineering.
- Refer to the Academic Rules.
- Refer to explanation of terms.
- Refer to recommended enrolment patterns.
How to apply
Apply for an undergraduate program.
Enquiries
Faculty of Business
Tel: +61 7 5430 1221
Email: businessfaculty@usc.edu.au