Bachelor of Information Technology
James Cook University
About
JCU Information Technology graduates are ready to make a difference in a range of industry sectors.You could pursue a career in a multinational corporation, a government department, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SME), or even in your own business.
You could work in areas such as software development, design, gaming, and enterprise IT.You could work as a network administrator, designer, systems analyst, or software developer.Graduates are eligible to become an Associate Member of the Australian Computer Society (ACS).
Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
Level 1
CP1401:03 Fundamentals of Problem Solving and Programming I
CP1402:03 Internet Fundamentals
CP1403:03 Design Thinking
CP1404:03 Programming II
CP1406:03 Web Design and Development
MA1020:03 Preparatory Mathematics or MA1000:03 Mathematical Foundations
Level 2
CP2403:03 Information Processing and Visualisation
CP2404:03 Database Modelling
CP2405:03 Collective Intelligence and Entrepreneurship
CP2406:03 Programming III
CP2408:03 Design Thinking and Creative IT Industries
CP2414:03 Network Security
Level 3
CP3401:03 e-Strategic Management
CP3402:03 Content Management Systems
CP3403:03 Data Mining
CP3404:03 Information Security
CP3405:03 Design Thinking and Project Management
CP3406:03 Mobile Computing
CP3101:03 Professional Internship or CP3102:03 Multidisciplinary Project or CP3103:03 Independent Project
OPTIONS
Select Option 1 or Option 2
Option 1
Select 15 credit points of any undergraduate subjects
Option 2
Select a minor from Table A
PLUS
Select 3 credit points of any undergraduate subjects
TABLE A (MINORS)
| column1 | column2 |
|---|---|
| Type of minor | Optional, Single |
| Credit points in minor | 12 credit points |
| column1 | column2 | column3 |
|---|---|---|
| MINOR | AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
| Computer Science and Networking | Brisbane Singapore External | |
| Education Curriculum | Cairns Townsville | |
| Human-Computer Interaction and Games Design | Singapore External | |
| Internet of Things | Cairns Townsville |
Entry requirements
| column1 | column2 |
|---|---|
| Course pre-requisites | English (Units 3/4,C). Mathematical Methods (Units 3/4,C) desirable. |
| Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 1 – Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy. |
Learning outcomes
JCU IT students study essential core subjects such as Gamification and Games Design, Information Security, and Data mining. You can also choose from a wide variety of optional areas of specialisation, including JCU's revolutionary Internet of Things (IoT) course.
Prepare yourself for the future. JCU Information Technology graduates are highly skilled and ready for a competitive workforce.
The Bachelor of IT program is available on campus in both Townsville and Cairns and can also be completed online.
You could also undertake an Honours degree, which consists of extra study plus a personal research project and thesis.
View the Handbook for a detailed overview of available subjects.
Additional information
Honours
The Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) degree is available for high-achieving students. It consists of extra study and the development of a personal research project and thesis. An Honours degree is usually essential for entry to research higher degrees. Refer to the Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) Handbook for eligibility information.
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