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Course Fees and Duration

Course Duration:
(36 m) 3 years
Course Tuition Fees:
USD 12,522
Course Miscellanous Fees:

Placing

Area:
Not provided
Location of Study:
Sarawak
Full Time/Part Time:
Not applicable
Awarding University:
SwinBurne University Of Technology

Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology

  Institution: Swinburne University of Technology

Field Of Study:
Computing, Technology & IT
Level Of Study:
Undergraduate
Course Subject:
Information & Communication Technology
Course Intake:
February, September

About the course

Course Description:

The Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) course is a three-year course of study that combines studies in software development, business information systems and computer networks. The program has a flexible structure allowing students to choose from a number of computing majors, minors and advanced minors. Computing majors are available in the areas of Software Technology, Business Analysis, Network Technology and Games Technology.

The course will suit those students who are seeking a general Information and Communication Technology (ICT) program with flexible outcomes, or those who have not decided which area of ICT to specialise in. Eligible students will be able to select from any co-major or minor offered by the university.

Aims & Objectives:

The main aim of the course is to provide graduates with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to be an ICT professional with particular skills in a chosen area. Graduates will be prepared for immediate professional employment, or further studies at honours or postgraduate level.

Students completing the Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology will possess:

  • the skills necessary for working in a development team on a small scale project.
  • an understanding of the process of software or systems development.
  • skills in requirements analysis, systems analysis and design.
  • skills in developing software in Java, C or VB.NET.
  • the communication and management skills required to manage projects successfully.
  • an understanding of the social, legal and ethical issues confronting the information and communication technology professional.
  • knowledge of and experience in database, data communications, web development and information systems.

Course Structure:

Students can complete the entire degree programme in Sarawak campus. Students will be able to transfer to Swinburne University of Technology Australia, where the course is offered. Acceptance is subjected to academic merit and approval by the respective schools.

 

Units of Study :

Network Technology

Major Units

  • HET104 LAN Principles
  • HET410 Network Administration
  • HET424 IP Technologies
  • HIT1307 Internet Technologies
  • HIT1401 Introduction to Business Information Systems
  • HIT1402 Database Analysis and Design
  • HIT2010 Introduction to Programming
  • HIT2037 Software Development in Java
  • HIT2120 Data Communications and Security
  • HIT2308 Software Development Practices
  • HIT2316 Usability
  • HIT3309 Software Project Practices and Management
  • HIT3044 Professional Issues in Information Technology
  • HIT3061 Software Team Project
  • HIT3323 Web Programming
  • HIT3408 Information Systems Risk and Security
  • HIT0004 Careers in the Curriculum

Software Technology

Major Units

  • HIT1307 Internet Technologies
  • HIT1312 Computer and Logic Essentials
  • HIT1401 Introduction to Business Information Systems
  • HIT1402 Database Analysis and Design
  • HIT2010 Introduction to Programming
  • HIT2037 Software Development in Java
  • HIT2120 Data Communications and Security
  • HIT2308 Software Development Practices
  • HIT2313 Computer Systems
  • HIT2316 Usability
  • HIT2422 Database Systems
  • HIT3309 Software Project Practices and Management
  • HIT3044 Professional Issues in Information Technology
  • HIT3061 Software Team Project
  • HIT3323 Web Programming
  • HIT3002 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
  • HIT0004 Careers in the Curriculum

Co-Major Includes

  • Information Systems Development co-major units
  • Information Systems Management co-major units

Games Technology major

  • HIT1401 Introduction to Business Information Systems
  • HIT2010 Introduction to Programming
  • HIT1402 Database Analysis and Design
  • HET215 Multimedia Applications
  • HIT2316 Usability
  • HIT2037 Software Development in Java
  • HET238 3D Modelling
  • HIT1307 Internet Technology
  • HIT2120 Data Communications and Security
  • HIT2308 Software Development Practices
  • HIT3309 Software Project Practices and Management
  • HIT3323 Web Programming
  • HET412 Networking and Online Games
  • HIT3061 Software Team Project
  • HET325 Principles of Game Design
  • HIT3044 Professional Issues in Information Technology

Business Analysis major

 

  • HIT1401 Introduction to Business Information Systems
  • HIT2080 Introduction to Programming
  • HIT1402 Database Analysis and Design
  • HIT1307 Internet Technology
  • HBC110N Accounting for Managers
  • HBH110N Organization and Management
  • HIT2414 Mobile Business and Connectivity
  • HIT2416 Enterprise Systems
  • HIT2405 Requirement Analysis and Modelling
  • HIT3407 Information System Project Management
  • HBM110N Fundamentals of Marketing
  • HIT3408 Information Systems Risk and Security
  • HIT3410 System Acquisition and Implementation Management
  • HIT3044 Professional Issues in IT
  • HIT3416 Analytical Project
  • HIT3405 Business Process Modelling

Minor Includes

  • IT Essentials Minor
  • Information Systems minor
  • Web Development minor
  • Software Engineering minor

 

Education Abroad:

Swinburne offers International Exchange Programs as well as other Education Abroad Programs to help internationalise your degree. International Exchange is an academic program allowing you to study at a Swinburne Partner Institution for one or two terms during your degree. Swinburne’s Partner Institutions offer many relevant subjects as well as a secure base to explore a different culture. Your studies whilst on exchange can be credited towards your Swinburne degree, provided they are relevant and approved by Swinburne. For further information visit the Swinburne Abroad website.

Employment Outcomes

Career opportunities:

There is a large number of job roles available for those with software development qualifications and experience including enterprise systems application developer, quality assurance analyst, project manager, multimedia developer, systems architect, business requirements analyst, technical writer, application integration specialist, user interface analyst, contract manager, data warehouse architect, data mining specialist and help desk manager.

Professional recognition:

This course is acknowledged as being at the professional level with the Australian Computer Society (ACS). The program has been externally vetted by ACS, ensuring it meets the highest standard of the profession and the industry.

 

English Language Requirements

Level of study Foundation and Diploma Undergraduate Postgraduate
IELTS 5.5 (no individual band below 5.0) 6.0 (no individual band below 6.0) 6.5 (no individual band below 6.0)
# 7.0 (no individual band below 6.5)
TOEFL
(Paper based) a
(Internet based)b

527
71

550
80

575
90

SPM * B
UEC ** A2 A2
MUET *** 4 4
GCE ‘O’ and ‘A’ Level Score of ‘C’ or better for ‘O’ level English**** Score of ‘C’ or better for ‘A’ level English
International Baccalaureate Minimum of 4 in English A1 or A2 (Higher and Standard Levels) or Minimum of 5 in English B (Higher Level)

 

* Students with a C+ or C English grade are required to enter the Intensive English program at UIIE; students with a D or E English grade are required to sit the Swinburne Sarawak English Placement Test to determine the level of Intensive English program they must enter
** Students with B3 to B6 English grades are required to sit the Swinburne Sarawak English Placement Test to determine whether they require additional English classes
*** Students who obtain band 1 to 3 in MUET are required to sit the Swinburne Sarawak English Placement Test to determine whether they require additional English classes
**** Not applicable for “English as Second Language”
a Foundation and diploma programs – minimum Test of Written English [TWE] score of 4.5
Undergraduate programs – minimum Test of Written English [TWE] score of 5.0
Postgraduate programs – minimum Test of Written English (TWE) score of 5.0
b Foundation and diploma programs – with no band less than 18
Undergraduate programs – with no band less than 20
Postgraduate programs – with no band less than 20
# Entry requirement for Master of Arts (TESOL)

 

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