INTRODUCTION

The School of Computer and Information Science offers this course designed to prepare students for careers in the fields of Information Technology, Computer Security and Wireless Computing. The program focuses on the practical and theoretical dimensions of IT and includes three major streams of study. Students select at least one of the following majors:

·        Information Technology

·        Computer Security

·        Mobile Computing

Students may also select a second major chosen from the above plus:

• Computer Science
• Software Engineering
• Internetworking Technologies (CISCO)
• Network Administration and Design (MCSE)
• Records Management
•  or a Supporting Major selected from outside the School, a Minor study or an Elective program

ADMISSION REQUIRMENTS

COURSE LOCATION AND MODE OF STUDY

The course is available by full-time or part-time study on Mount Lawley campus.

COURSE STRUCUTURE

The Bachelor of Information Technology degree is a 360 credit point three year full-time award which may be studied in part-time mode.

The degree has three main components:

1. a foundation program of eight units
2. a Major program consisting of eight units in a specialised area (listed above)
3. a supplementary program consisting of eight units comprising:

·        a second Major from the School of Computer and Information Science or Supporting Major from outside the School:  students are recommended to follow this option

or

·        a Minor area of study, plus electives

or

·        an elective program of eight units

GENERAL RULES

Whatever pattern students choose, it is required that:

·        normally no more than 12 of the units (180 credit points) studied should be at first year level

·        at least four units (60 credit points) must be at third year level