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Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology

Drive business innovation as an ICT professional.

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.

CRICOS code
048930F
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Footnotes
  • Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
  • * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
  • Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
  • * Campus note: Students may choose to complete some of the core and foundation courses at either the USC Noosa Centre or at Sippy Downs. The remainder of the degree is completed at Sippy Downs. The option to study at Noosa is not available to international students on a Student visa.
Study location QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast * 012091
Refer to the program footnotes
Minimum selection threshold
OP - 18 Rank - 62
UniSC program code
BU381
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Duration
3 years full time or equivalent part time
Recommended prior study
English; Maths A, B or C
Fee type 2013
  • Commonwealth supported places
  • Fee paying places
  • International fee-paying places
Total units
288
Footnotes
  • * Campus note: Students may choose to complete some of the core and foundation courses at either the USC Noosa Centre or at Sippy Downs. The remainder of the degree is completed at Sippy Downs. The option to study at Noosa is not available to international students on a Student visa.

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.

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Accreditation

This program is fully accredited (Professional) with the Australian Computer Society.

Program structure

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Complete 2 core courses.
  • Complete 6 required introductory (100 level) courses.
  • Complete 10 required advanced (200/300 level) courses.
  • Complete 6 elective courses, 4 must be advanced (200/300 level) courses.
  • Complete no more than 10 introductory level courses, including core courses.
  • Complete no more than 6 courses from the School of Communication, School of Social Sciences or Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
  • Register any selected Majors or 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 Study Plan

Program structure

Core courses (2)

COR109 The Psychology of Learning
COR110 Using Data for Learning
COR111 Secondary Professional Learning 4: The Professional Empowered and Engaged

Introductory courses (6)

BUS101 Communication and Thought
BUS102 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
BUS103 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
BUS104 Applied Research Methods
BUS106 Introduction to Economics
BUS108 Business Law and Ethics

Advanced courses (10)

ICT211 Management and Organisational Behaviour
ICT220 Accounting for Business
ICT221 Introduction to Informatics
ICT301 Database Design
ICT310 Telecommunications and Networks
ICT311 Software Development 1
ICT320 Advanced Network Topics, Management and Security
ICT321 Systems Analysis and Design
ICT351 Software Development 2
ICT352 Database Programming

Elective courses (6)

Select 6 elective courses, 4 must be advanced (200/300 level) courses.
Up to 6 electives may be 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

TOTAL UNITS 288

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Total units: 288