Bachelor of Information Technology
2009 | 2010 | 2011Division of Information Technology, Engineering and the Environment | School of Computer and Information Science
| Program Code: LBCF Program Level: Undergraduate Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER) for 2009 Entry: 58.00 (Internal) Home Campus:
Mawson Lakes Program Length (in EFTSL):
3 |
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This is a combined Higher Education / VET program. Students are advised that they are not eligible for Commonwealth support or FEE-HELP for their enrolment in those courses in the program schedule (below) undertaken as part of TAFESA awards. Further information is available at http://www.backingaustraliasfuture.gov.au/student_info.htm
Aim
This program aims to provide a broad and fundamental understanding of the theory and practice of computing and information technology and prepares graduates for a professional career in the computer, the software development and information services industry.
Entry requirements
Applicants are required to have one of the following qualifications:
- Qualified for the SACE; and
- Recorded achievement in five SACE subjects taken at Stage 2 level; and
- Included at least four Stage 2 subjects which are approved Higher Education Selection Subjects (HESS); and
- Obtained a competitive TER.
OR
Completed one of the following:
- Completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma;
- Completed or partly completed a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution;
- Completed a recognised diploma or associated diploma from TAFE or Certificate IV level course;
- Completed at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at the appropriate level;
- Qualified for Special Entry; or
- Completed University Foundation program
OR
Completed one of the following professional courses:
- Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
- MCSE + Internet and Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD)
- Lotus Certified Professional (CLP)
- Novell Certified NetWare Engineer (CNE)
- Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA)
- Cisco Certified Networking Professional (CCNP)
Content/structure
The program consists of 54 units of courses in information technology and 12 TAFE courses (54 units). A total of 108 units is required to complete the program.
Three of the UniSA courses (Information Systems Professional Practice, Systems Analysis, Design and Project Management, and ICT Project) are core courses and are shown in the schedule below. The other six UniSA courses are taken from an IT Sub-Major selected by the student. A student will select one of the IT Sub-Majors shown below the schedule.
The 12 TAFE courses (indicated in the schedule below as TAFE Course 1 to TAFE Course 12) are made up of TAFE subjects and each TAFE subject is made up of a varying number of TAFE competencies. All TAFE subjects are taken at the TAFESA City Campus, 120 Currie Street, Adelaide.
Professional Recognition
This program is professionally accredited by the Australian Computer Society.
Honours
Graduates of this program who have achieved at least a credit level grade point average can enter the one year honours program Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours).
Fee information
Fees for Domestic students: Commonwealth SupportedFees for Commonwealth Supported Students are calculated at the course level. Click on individual courses in the schedule below to determine total program fees.
Program requirements
| Course name | Area + Cat. No. | Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST YEAR | |||
| First Half (Study Period 1, 2 or 3) | |||
TAFE Course 1 | 4.5 | ||
TAFE Course 2 | 4.5 | ||
| INFS 1014 | 9 | 0.250 | |
| Second Half (Study Period 4, 5 or 6) | |||
| 4.5 | |||
TAFE Course 4 | 4.5 | ||
TAFE Course 5 | 4.5 | ||
TAFE Course 6 | 4.5 | ||
| SECOND YEAR | |||
| First Half (Study Period 1, 2 or 3) | |||
| INFS 2035 | 9 | 0.250 | |
TAFE Course 7 | 4.5 | ||
IT Sub-Major 1 | 4.5 | ||
| Second Half (Study Period 4, 5 or 6) | |||
TAFE Course 8 | 4.5 | ||
TAFE Course 9 | 4.5 | ||
IT Sub-Major 2 | 4.5 | ||
IT Sub-Major 3 | 4.5 | ||
| THIRD YEAR | |||
| First Half (Study Period 1, 2 or 3) | |||
TAFE Course 10 | 4.5 | ||
TAFE Course 11 | 4.5 | ||
IT Sub-Major 4 | 4.5 | ||
IT Sub-Major 5 | 4.5 | ||
| Second Half (Study Period 4, 5 or 6) | |||
TAFE Course 12 | 4.5 | ||
IT Sub-Major 6 | 4.5 | ||
| INFT 3025 | 9 | 0.250 | |
| IT SUB-MAJORS | |||
| Application Development sub-major | |||
| COMP 2012 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| INFT 1004 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| COMP 3023 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| COMP 3021 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| EEET 3024 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| COMP 3024 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| Networking sub-major | |||
| COMP 2012 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| INFT 3020 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| INFT 3019 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| INFT 3022 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| INFT 3023 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| COMP 2030 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| Business Systems sub-major | |||
| COMP 2012 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| COMP 2030 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| INFS 4018 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| INFS 3065 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| INFT 3024 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| INFS 3070 | 4.5 | 0.125 |
Notes
- All units of competency for TAFE programming subjects must be done using the Java programming language.
- A student must take one of the IT Sub-Majors. Each sub-major consists of 6 UniSA courses (27 units) as shown in the schedule above. If a student wishes to make any variation to a sub-major, written permission must be obtained from the Program Director.
Program director/s
- Dr Grant Wigley (LBCF)