Bachelor of Engineering Technology

The Bachelor of Engineering Technology (BET) introduces students to the essential core knowledge and skills in the field of information and communication technology (ICT), ranging from the business side to the technical side.

Through the completion of a real-world capstone project, you’ll develop strong communication, teamwork and project management skills, along with the confidence to critique, synthesise and apply new developments in the ICT field.

From system analysis and modelling, to computer networks and network security, you’ll graduate with the expertise to thrive in industry.This course is intended for applicants with credit from prior studies.The Bachelor of Engineering Technology (BET) is not accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) or Engineers Australia (EA).

The University of Canberra offers alternative courses that are accredited by the ACS or EA - for more information please contact SciTech-StudentEnquiries@canberra.edu.au.

Bachelor of Engineering Technology (72 credit points) Required - 48 credit points as follows

• CM0018 Core Major in Information Technology and Systems (24 credit points) Required - Must pass 21 credit points as follows 4478 - Introduction to Information Technology - 3 cp, Level 1 5915 - Database Design - 3 cp, Level 1 7722 - Professional Practice in IT - 3 cp, Level 1 9785 - Information & Communication Technology Project - 6 cp, Level 3 11408 - Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship - 3 cp, Level 2 11486 - Systems Analysis and Modelling - 3 cp, Level 1 Restricted Choice - Must pass 3 credit points from the following 6348 - Information Systems in Organisations - 3 cp, Level 1 11485 - Introduction to Network Engineering - 3 cp, Level 1 Note: 1. Students in the BIMT, BIT, BSE or BET courses should choose 11485 Introduction to Network Engineering. 2. Students in the BBI course should choose 6348 Information Systems in Organisations. 3. Students in the BSE/BBI combined course should do both 11485 Intro to Network Engineering AND 6348 Info Systems in Organisations. The extra cps will count towards the chosen Specialist Major.
• SM0054 Specialist Major in Engineering Technology (24 credit points) Required - Must pass 24 credit points as follows 4483 - Software Technology 1 - 3 cp, Level 1 6698 - Discrete Mathematics - 3 cp, Level 1 8019 - Computer and Network Security - 3 cp, Level 3 8223 - Introduction to Computer Engineering - 3 cp, Level 1 8227 - Wireless Networks - 3 cp, Level 2 9788 - Contemporary IT & E Issues - 3 cp, Level 3 9789 - Technology and Engineering Management - 3 cp, Level 3 11484 - Network Architecture - 3 cp, Level 3

Open Electives - 24 credit points as follows

• Must pass 24 credit points from anywhere in the University, as a breadth major, a breadth minor and/or as individual units.

Admission Requirements

This course is only available to students transferring from other degrees, offered either by the University of Canberra or approved articulation partners. Students will need to be eligible for at least 24 credit points of credit prior to admission. In all other aspects, normal UC admission requirements to an undergraduate course apply.

Assumed Knowledge

Basic knowledge and skills in ICT (Information and Communication Technology) and basic numeracy and literacy skills.

Periods Course is Open to New Admissions

Information on admission closing dates can be found here.

Credit Arrangements

Credit arrangements (if available) for this course can be found on the University's Credit Search website.