2017 Undergraduate Courses
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Bachelor of Information Technology International | 2017

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Testamur Title of Degree:

Bachelor of Information Technology International

 

Abbreviation:

BITInt

UOW Course Code:

368

CRICOS Code:

N/A

Total Credit Points:

144

Duration:

3 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Home Faculty:

Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences 

Intake Session(s):

Autumn/Spring

Delivery Mode:

On-campus (Face-to Face) 

Delivery Campus / UAC Code:

Wollongong/ 754320 

Additional Information:

Course Finder 

 Overview

The Bachelor of Information Technology International has a common core structure that offers graduates skills required for any IT professional such as: organisational area in IT, database management, programming, information system analysis and design, communication and networks, security, eBusiness, project management, web-based technology, and professional practice in IT. In particular this degree offers students opportunities for an international learning experience.

Entry Requirements

Academics requirements and English requirements are available from Course Finder

Course Learning Outcomes

Students graduating from the Bachelor of Information Technology International will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate broad and coherent theoretical knowledge of information technologies and the ability to apply this knowledge to solve a range of practical problems. 
  2. Perform analysis and design of innovative systems to solve a range of problems.
  3. Acquire, synthesis and integrate information within a complex professional setting.
  4. Think critically and creatively to identify better system solutions within business contexts.
  5. Function and work collaboratively with others to solve information technology problems achieving a common goal.
  6. Apply informed professional judgements regarding ethical and responsible decision making with consideration of related social responsibilities. 
  7. Reflect upon work practices, tools and frameworks for ongoing professional development.
  8. Attain international exposure through learning experiences, work-integrated learning, and professional practice through a project whilst in-country overseas, and apply international perspectives in their future professional practice. 

Course Structure

Continuation in the Bachelor of Information Technology International will normally be dependent on the student achieving a WAM of at least 75 in each year of study. Students who do not meet the required average will be transferred to the equivalent Bachelor of Information Technology degree. 

To qualify for award of the degree, the Bachelor of Information Technology International, candidates must complete:

1. The following core subjects:

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
CSIT111 Programming Fundamentals 6 Autumn, Spring
CSIT113 Problem Solving 6 Autumn
CSIT114 System Analysis 6 Autumn, Spring
CSIT115 Data Management and Security 6 Autumn
CSIT121 Object Oriented Design and Programming 6 Autumn, Spring
CSIT127 Networks and Communications 6 Spring
CSIT128 Introduction to Web Technology 6 Spring
CSIT221 International Project 6 Autumn, Spring
CSIT214 IT Project Management 6 Autumn, Spring
ISIT204 Principles of eBusiness 6 Spring
ISIT219 Knowledge and Information Engineering 6 Autumn
CSIT226 Human Computer Interaction 6 Spring
MATH223 Mathematics for Information Technology 6 Autumn
ISIT224 Management Information Systems 6 Spring
CSIT314 Software Development Methodologies 6 Autumn, Spring
CSIT321 Project 12 Annual, Spring 2017/Autumn 2018

 2. At least 24 credit points, including CSIT221 International Project, completed overseas at an approved partner institution, for example Singapore Institute of Management or INTI Malaysia.

3. To be awarded with a major, a candidate must satisfactorily complete the core plus four (4) subjects (24 cp) listed for that major. Alternatively students can complete no major and complete 24 credit points of 300-level CSCI or ISIT subjects (not listed above). 12 credit points can be 200-level CSCI or ISIT subjects.

4. To be awarded with a double major, candidates must ensure that four of the subjects selected satisfy the requirements of one major and that a separate set of four subjects satisfy the requirements of a second major; i.e. any subject counted towards one major cannot also be counted towards a second major.

5. A maximum of 60 credit points of first year subjects.

6. The remaining credit points can be taken from the School of Computing and Information Technology Subject List or the General Schedule.

The Faculty encourages the development of ICT skills and knowledge in the workplace through industry placement. Completion of ISIT200 Industry placement, which is a minimum of a single 8-week period approved industry placement, assessed in the form of written reports, is highly recommended to all students.

Majors

Candidate enrolled in this degree may choose to major in:

Students may also combine any two of the above majors as a double major (excluding the computing major). To be awarded with a double major, candidates must ensure that four of the subjects selected must satisfy the requirements of one major and that a separate set of four subjects satisfy the requirements of a second major; i.e. any subject counted towards one major cannot be also be counted towards a second major. 

e- Business

 All of the core subjects, plus the four subjects listed below:

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
OPS 200 Management and Electronic Business 6 Autumn
ISIT203 Social Informatics 6 Spring 
ISIT306 Strategic eBusiness Solutions 6 Autumn 
ISIT332 Business Process Management 6 Spring 

Social and Digital Innovation

 All of the core subjects, plus the four subjects listed below:

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
ISIT203 Social Informatics 6 Spring
ISIT313 Corporate Responsibility and IT 6 Autumn
ISIT333 Social Media and the Workplace 6 Autumn
ISIT343 Programming for Social Innovation 6 Spring

Network Design and Management

 All of the core subjects, plus the four subjects listed below: 

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
ISIT212 Corporate Network Planning and Design 6 Autumn
ISIT302 Corporate Network Management 6 Autumn
CSCI322 Systems Administration 6 Spring
ISIT328 Corporate Network Security 6 Spring

Web Design and Development

 All of the core subjects, plus the four subjects listed below: 

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
ISIT307 Web Programming II 6 Autumn
ISIT207 Web Programming I 6 Spring
ISIT315 Web Modelling 6 Spring
ISIT312 Big Data Management 6 Spring

Credit Arrangements

Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.

Professional Recognition/Accreditation

The Bachelor of Information Technology is accredited by the Australian Computer Society as meeting the requirements for membership.

Other Information

Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: eis@uow.edu.au
Email: Academic Program Director

Last reviewed: 10 January, 2017