Bachelor of Technology and Innovation
James Cook University
About
JCU Technology and Innovation graduates have the flexibility to solve complex problems across different industries, technologies, and contexts.Graduates will possess a range of practical technology skills and an invaluable capacity for critical thinking and creativity.You could find employment as a data scientist, technology manager, director of innovation, software engineer, systems analyst, digital product manager, solutions manager, business intelligence developer, infrastructure manager, enterprise architect, or project manager.
Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
Level 1
Note: All students who have not completed high school level Mathematics B or equivalent must undertake MA1020 Preparatory Mathematics
MA1020:03 Preparatory Mathematics or select one level 1, 2, 3 or 5 subject
SC1101:03 Science, Technology and Truth
CP1401:03 Fundamentals of Problem Solving and Programming I (recommended for students undertaking the Information Technology Major) or CP1404:03 Programming II (recommended for students undertaking the Data Science Major)
SC1102:03 Modelling Natural Systems or SC1109:03 Modelling Natural Systems-Advanced
CP1403:03 Design Thinking
PLUS
Select one level 1, 2, 3 or 5 subject
Level 2
MA2830:03 Data Visualisation
SC2202:03 Quantitative Methods in Science or SC2209:03 Quantitative Methods in Science-Advanced
EV2502:03 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
PLUS
Select 6 credit points of level 1, 2, 3 or 5 subjects
Level 3
SC3008:03 Professional Placement
BX3173:03 Innovation Driven Entrepreneurship
EG3000:03 Introduction to Systems Engineering and Project Management
PLUS
Select 3 credit points of Level 3 or 5 subjects
PLUS
Select 3 credit points of Level 2, 3 or 5 subjects
PLUS
Select a Major from Table A
TABLE A (MAJORS)
| column1 | column2 |
|---|---|
| Type of major | Mandatory, single |
| Credit points in major | 24 credit points |
| column1 | column2 | column3 |
|---|---|---|
| MAJOR | AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
| Data Science | Cairns Townsville | |
| Information Technology | Cairns Townsville | |
| Sensor Technologies and the Internet of Things | Cairns Townsville | Suspended in 2020 |
Entry requirements
| column1 | column2 |
|---|---|
| Course pre-requisites | English (Units 3/4,C) Assumed Knowledge: Mathematical Methods (Units 3/4,C) |
| 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. |
| Additional Course requirements | Applicants who have not completed high school intermediate level Mathematics B (or equivalent) must select MA1020: Preparatory Mathematics as part of their study plan to successfully complete the Bachelor of Technology and Innovation. Students required to undertake MA1020 should enrol at the first availability of their study plan and may be required to undertake the subject in intensive mode in order to complete the program in the normal 3 year timeframe. |
Learning outcomes
Put your creativity to the test, challenge yourself, and improve your problem-solving skills. Learn to make meaning of data and find inventive ways to re-invigorate businesses.
Combine valuable IT skills with critical thinking and innovation to help businesses run efficiently. Use your broad knowledge of technology to make appropriate recommendations and identify opportunities. Network with industry mentors and undertake a Work Integrated Learning placement to graduate job-ready. Additional information
Majors
Data Science
Gain data and analytics skills highly sought-after in every industry – from government departments to internet start-ups and financial institutions. Build your understanding of data science and learn the tools of the trade, including advanced statistical modelling, data mining, machine learning, linear algebra, and data visualisation.
Information Technology
Become an innovative developer with the skills to solve problems in a group. Learn to apply design thinking to deliver technological solutions to a wide range of issues. Analyse technology, creativity, and disruptive innovation in the global economy and across disciplines. Study web and software development, database modelling, and programming.
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