Information Technology

The Bachelor of Science (Information Technology) develops your skills and knowledge in software development, programming languages, networking and the design and implementation of computer systems and information systems.

USQ’s information technology degrees are flexible and relevant to the ever-changing IT environment. As a graduate, you will become a better problem-solver and innovative thinker. You will possess a high academic standard and competitive advantage in a career that is dynamic, global and in demand.

Program structure

Courses to be studiedUnits

Core courses4

plus 1 x 12-unit Major12

plus 1 x 8-unit Major3
or 1 x 4-unit Minor plus 4 x Electives2
or 8 x Electives28

Total24

Course codeCourse name

Core Courses:

CMS1000Communication and Scholarship

CSC1401Foundation Programming

STA2300Data Analysis

MAT1101Discrete Mathematics for Computing

Information Technology Major Courses:

CIS1000Information Systems Concepts

CSC2401Algorithms and Data Structures

CSC2402Object-Oriented Programming in C++

CSC2408Software Development Tools

ELE1301Computer Engineering

plus seven of the following:1

CSC2404Operating Systems

CSC2406Web Technology

CSC2407Introduction to Software Engineering

CSC3400Database Systems

CSC3403Comparative Programming Languages

CSC3407Network Fundamentals and Routing

CSC3412System and Security Administration

CSC3413Network Design and Analysis

CSC3419XML and the Web

CSC3420Mobile Internet Technology

CSC3427Switching, Wireless and WAN Technologies

Footnotes

1 At least three of the electives must be level 3 courses (CSC3XXX).

2 The following courses will not be approved as electives for students majoring in Information Technology in the Bachelor of Science:

• CSC1402
• CIS2000
• CIS2002.

3 Students cannot take both information technology and computing majors at the same time.

Entry requirements

• Year 12 English (4 SA) or equivalent
• Mathematics A (4 SA) or Mathematics B (4 SA) is recommended

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

OP/Rank

The 2015 OP/Rank for this program is: 15/67

International entry requirements

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Pre-requisites

Year 12 Senior Certificate or equivalent from a recognised institution. Find your country's level of qualificationand minimum entry requirements for this program.

• A-level Mathematics or equivalent
• A-level Biological Science, Chemistry, Physics or Multi-strand Science or equivalent

You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.