Bachelor of Technology (Computing Studies)

Recent studies indicate that many employers seek to employ graduates who are able to combine studies in information technology (IT) with other non-IT fields.

The Bachelor of Technology (Computing Studies) is therefore specifically designed to give you a strong foundation in programming and IT fundamentals while also offering you the flexibility to engage with topics outside the field of IT.This degree is composed of a minimum of 50% Computer Science and IT content, with the remainder a combination of a non-IT area and a wide choice of options.

You do not need to have studied Year 12 Mathematics to be eligible for entry.

Some popular non-IT fields that can be combined with IT studies include Communication, Business, Entrepreneurship and Design.One of the important elements in this program is the capstone programming project (COSC2408/2409 - Programming Project 1 or 2) in the final year of the program.

This 12-credit-point project provides you experience under supervision in the development lifecycle of a substantial piece of software - integrating practice and theory.This program is delivered on campus;

some courses may be available online.

All courses listed may not be available each Semester

Year One of Program

Complete the following Five (5) Courses:

Select and Complete Three (3) Courses from any:

AND

Year Two of Program

Complete the following Two (2) Courses:

Select and Complete Three (3) Courses from Information Technology Option Courses (See below):

Select Two (2) Courses from one of the Minor Study Streams (listed at the end of the program). Available Streams: Accounting, Economics and Finance, Marketing, Management, Business IT, Entrepreneurship, Logistics, International Business and CISCO

Select and Complete One (1) Course from any:

AND

Year Three of Program

Complete the following Two (2) Courses:

Select and Complete One (1) Course from Capstone Project Courses:

Select and Complete Two (2) Courses from Advanced Information Technology Courses:

Select Two (2) Courses from the same Minor Study Stream (listed at the end of the program). Available Streams: Accounting, Economics and Finance, Marketing, Management, Business IT, Entrepreneurship, Logistics, International Business and CISCO

Select and Complete One (1) Course from any:

AND

Information Technology Option

List of Information Technology Option Courses:

AND

Minor Study Streams: Minor study streams are made up of Four (4) Courses each. You must do Two (2) Minor Courses in your second year, and Two (2) further Courses from the same minor stream in the third year.

Complete Two (2) Courses each year from (Accounting Minor):

Complete Two (2) Courses each year from (Economics and Finance Minor):

Complete Two (2) Courses each year from (Marketing Minor):

Complete Two (2) Courses each year from (Entrepreneurship Minor):

Complete Two (2) Courses each year from (Logistics Minor):

Complete Two (2) Courses each year from (Management Minor):

Complete Two (2) Courses each year from (International Business Minor):

Complete Two (2) Courses each year from (CISCO Minor):

Complete Two (2) Courses each year from (Business IT Minor):

Select Four (4) Courses from Information Technology Option Courses section (see above).

Program entry requirements

Successful completion of an Australian Year 12 senior secondary certificate of education or equivalent.

For information on international qualifications and corresponding entry requirements that are equivalent to Australian academic entry requirements, see the Country equivalents web page.

Prerequisites

Victorian Certificate of Education prerequisite units 3 and 4–a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in any other English.

English Language Requirements

A minimum IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 6.5, with no band below 6.0; or equivalent. For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English equivalents web page.

You are expected to develop the following Program Learning Outcomes:

1. Enabling Knowledge

You will gain skills as you apply knowledge effectively in diverse contexts.

2. Critical Analysis

You will learn to accurately and objectively examine and consider computer science and information technology (IT) topics, evidence, or situations, in particular to:

- Analyse and model requirements and constraints for the purpose of designing and implementing software artefacts and IT systems

- Evaluate and compare designs of software artefacts and IT systems on the basis of organisational and user requirements.

3. Problem Solving

Your capability to analyse problems and synthesise suitable solutions will be extended as you learn to:

- Design and implement software solutions that accommodate specified requirements and constraints, based on analysis or modelling or requirements specification.

4. Communication

You will learn to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences through a range of modes and media, in particular to:

- Present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of software applications, alternative IT solutions, and decision recommendations to both IT and non-IT personnel via technical reports of professional standard and technical presentations.

5. Team Work

You will learn to work as an effective and productive team member in a range of professional and social situations, in particular to:

- Work effectively in different roles, to form, manage, and successfully produce outcomes from teams, whose members may have diverse cultural backgrounds and life circumstances, and differing levels of technical expertise.

6. Responsibility

You will be required to accept responsibility for your own learning and make informed decisions about judging and adopting appropriate behaviour in professional and social situations. This includes accepting the responsibility for independent life-long learning. Specifically, you will learn to:

- Effectively apply relevant standards, ethical considerations, and an understanding of legal and privacy issues to designing software applications and IT systems.