| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-04-28 | - |
| 2024-04-14 | - |
| 2024-04-21 | - |
Program Overview
This program equips students with contemporary computing expertise and technologies, preparing them for careers in the digital industry. Graduates can enter the IT profession without prior computing experience, and the curriculum is heavily influenced by industry, allowing students to apply their skills in real-world situations. Graduates qualify for computing professions such as developers, software engineers, systems analysts, and digital architects.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
- This program prepares students to meet the demand for computing specialists in the continually changing digital industry sector.
- Students develop contemporary computing expertise and technologies while focusing on applying computing, theory, process, and principles.
- Graduates can enter the IT profession even if they lack prior computing experience.
- The curriculum and capstone components are highly influenced by industry, allowing students to apply their skills in real-world situations.
Outline:
Year 1 - Semester 1
- NET6201 Networking Technologies (20 credit points)
- CSI6207 Systems Analysis and Database Design (20 credit points)
- CSI6208 Programming Principles (20 credit points)
Year 1 - Semester 2
- CSI6199 Cyber Security (20 credit points)
- CSI6203 Scripting Languages (20 credit points)
- CSI6209 Artificial Intelligence (20 credit points)
Year 2 - Semester 1
- CSI6219 Principles of Project Management (20 credit points)
- MAT6206 Data Analysis and Visualization (20 credit points)
- CSI6210 Current Topics in Computer Science (20 credit points)
Year 2 - Semester 2
- Students take either CSI6224 Applied Project or CSI6850 Professional Placement (Computing and Security) upon completing all other course requirements.
Careers:
- Graduates qualify for computing professions, including developers, software engineers, systems analysts, and digital architects.
- Graduates work in programming, system development, project management, and systems architectures.
Entry requirements
The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below. Special entry may be considered for students with a cognate first degree (or with appropriate experience) who can apply for a reduced course duration:1.5 years full time (3 years part time) – 180 credit pointsAdmission is based on:
- Bachelor degree in a related discipline , or
- Bachelor degree in any discipline, plus five years relevant work experience^, or
- Graduate Certificate of Computer Science (or equivalent), or
- Evidence of academic capability judged to be equivalent.
- Related discipline refers to any computing/ICT-related discipline^Relevant work experience constitutes Senior/Managerial positions to be approved by the Course Coordinator.
English Language requirements
English Language requirements (Band 4) English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
- Bachelor degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page;
- Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
- Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
- Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.
