Students learn to drive business innovation as an ICT professional.
They 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 information technology companies offer structured industry experience.
- 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: In addition to being able to study all courses at Sippy Downs, students may choose to complete some core and foundation business subjects at the Noosa Centre or Gympie campus. There may be a limited selection of subjects available at South Bank. The option to study at Noosa or Gympie is not available to international students on a Student visa.
- * Campus note: In addition to being able to study all courses at Sippy Downs, students may choose to complete some core and foundation business subjects at the Noosa Centre or Gympie campus. There may be a limited selection of subjects available at South Bank. The option to study at Noosa or Gympie is not available to international students on a Student visa.
They 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 information technology companies offer structured industry experience.
Career opportunities
Business systems analysis, information and communication technology support, network engineering, systems architecture / integration, database programming, web programming.
Membership
Australian Computer Society.
Accreditation
This program is fully accredited (Professional) with the Australian Computer Society.
Program structure
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 6 required introductory level (100 coded) courses.
- Complete 11 required advanced level (200/300 coded) courses.
- Complete 7 elective courses, 3 must be advanced level (200/300 coded) courses.
- Complete no more than 10 introductory level (100 coded) 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 your Faculty.
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
Introductory courses (6)
BUS101 ICT Professional Practice
BUS102 ICT Internship
BUS104 ICT Industry Project
BUS106 Project Management
BUS108 Marine Vertebrates: Sharks, Seabirds, Fish, Turtles and Whales
COR109 Communication and Thought
Advanced courses (11)
BUS203 Business Analytics
ICT211 Introduction to Marketing
ICT220 Accounting for Business
ICT221 Introduction to Economics
ICT301 Introduction to Management
ICT310 Introduction to Informatics
ICT311 Managing Workplace Relations
ICT320 Business Law and Ethics
ICT321 Managing Human Resources
ICT351 Staffing and Remuneration
ICT352 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
Elective courses (7)
Select 7 elective courses, 3 must be advanced level (200/300 coded) 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