Drive business innovation.
We live in an ICT age: computers, smartphones and networks are used by everyone, everywhere, to enable and drive innovation. If you enjoy problem solving, designing artificial worlds, or making ideas come to life, this program develops the skills you need to work on the cutting-edge of technology.
- 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.
- Subject to external accreditation for Moreton Bay campus offering.
- Subject to external accreditation for Moreton Bay campus offering.
We live in an ICT age: computers, smartphones and networks are used by everyone, everywhere, to enable and drive innovation. If you enjoy problem solving, designing artificial worlds, or making ideas come to life, this program develops the skills you need to work on the cutting-edge of technology.
- Understand computing technology, and use it to create innovative solutions for people and organisations
- Specialise in your choice of three fields, including data storage, software development, information systems, telecommunications and networks and serious games development
- Gain hands-on experience through a professional ICT internship
- Build skills that translate across national or industry borders
Career opportunities
Business analyst, Systems analyst, information and communication technology specialist, systems architecture/integration, database programming, Web programming.
Membership
Australian Computer Society.
Accreditation
This program has accreditation (Professional) with the Australian Computer Society.
Program structure
Introductory courses (8) 96 units
BUS101
BUS104
BUS106
COR109
ICT110
ICT112
ICT115
ICT120
Developing and Graduate courses (3) 36 units
PLUS select 1 course (12 units) from:
Minor and Elective courses (13) 156 units
Select 3 minors from:
- Data Storage
- Game Programming
- Information Systems
- Software Development
- Systems Design
- Telecommunications and Networks
The remaining elective* courses may be chosen from the undergraduate elective course options.
*The number of elective courses may vary depending on the minor combinations chosen.
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 288
Recommended study sequences
Program requirements and notes
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 288 units as outlined in the Program Structure
- Complete no more than 10 introductory level (100 coded) courses
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
- 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 Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses