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Join an exciting and dynamic sector
We live in an increasingly connected world where new challenges are presented every day. Our world needs people with the skills to realise the potential of existing technologies, to exploit the opportunities of new technologies, and to help businesses and organisations navigate through this maze.
The information and communications sector has been identified as having a significant shortage of trained professionals, with the expectation that this shortfall will continue into the future. Now is the time to take that first step into a career that will be dynamic, global and in demand.
Why Information Systems Development?
If you know you want a career in IT but don’t want to narrow your focus too early, the Information Systems Development major is ideal. You will gain a broad range of skills with the aim of helping you become a versatile and adaptable employee, equally adept at addressing both technical and business issues.
You will gain significant analysis and design experience in the business context, while also developing an understanding of the broader architecture of information systems and the principles of modern software engineering practice. You will undertake detailed study of the .NET framework and Java development environments, as well as network management in tandem with a one-year database sequence and the opportunity to pursue two Oracle certifications.
Program structure
Courses to be studiedUnits
Core courses8
plus 1 x Information Systems Development Major8
plus 1 x Second 8-unit Major
or 2 x 4-unit Minors
or 1 x 4-unit Minor plus 4 x electives1
or 8 x Electives18
Total 24
Course codeCourse name
Core courses:
CIS1000Information Systems Concepts
CIS3002Business Analysis
CMS1000Communication and Scholarship
CSC1401Foundation Programming
CSC2407Introduction to Software Engineering
plus three of the following:
ACC1101Accounting for Decision-Making
CSC3600ICT Professional Project
CSC2401Algorithms and Data Structures
CSC2406Web Technology
CSC3600ICT Professional Project
ECO1000Economics
ELE1301Computer Engineering
FIN1101Introduction to Corporate Finance
LAW1101Introduction to Law
MAT1100Foundation Mathematics
MAT1101Discrete Mathematics for Computing
MGT1000Organisational Behaviour
MKT1001Introduction to Marketing
POL1000Government, Business and Society
STA2300Data Analysis
Information Systems Development Major:
CIS1101Business Online
CIS2000Systems Analysis and Design
CIS2002Database Design and Implementation
CIS2003Component Based Software Development
CIS3001Object-Oriented Programming with Java
CIS3003Networks and Distributed Systems
CIS3007Enterprise Solutions Project
CIS3010Oracle Development
Footnotes
1 Students studying the Bachelor of Information Technology cannot study CSC1402 as an elective.
Entry requirements
- Year 12 English (4 SA) or equivalent
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.You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.
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: 16/64
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.
You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.
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