Bachelor of Computer and Information Science - University of South Australia

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Aim

This program aims to provide a broad and fundamental understanding of the theory and practice of computers and information technology and prepares graduates for a professional career in computing and 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);
• 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 the University Foundation Studies 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)

For international applicants for whom English is a second language, the minimum English language requirements are:

International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic): Obtain a minimum overall score of 6.0 obtained within the last two years or corresponding results from an equivalent test such as TOEFL or the appropriate Academic English language level delivered at CELUSA; or
Successful completion of a secondary qualification in Australia within the last two years; or
Successful completion of at least one year of tertiary study in Australia within the last two years; or
Successful completion of one year of secondary or tertiary study conducted and completed in English within the last two years in a country in which:

• English is an official language; or
• English is commonly used, as determined by the University.

Content/structure

A total of 108 units are required for the completion of the program.

Professional recognition

This program has been accredited by the Australian Computer Society.

Honours

Entry to the one year honours program in Computer and Information Science is available to high achieving students.

Fee information

Fees for International students: $AU 19,900 per 1.0 EFTSL for students commencing in 2010.
Fees are calculated on a per Unit basis with 1.0 EFTSL = 36 Units.
Fees for International students are determined one year in advance and are subject to variation.

Program requirements

Rules

1.   The program consists of:

• Core Courses in information technology science (45 units),
• A major (36 units) to provide a specialisation in an area of information technology.
• An additional 27 units that can consist of either 

• A minor (18 units) in a different area of information technology to the major plus 9 units of BUGE courses. The allowed minors in Information Technology are listed at the end of the program schedule; or
• A minor (18 units) in mathematics or science, plus 9 units of BUGE courses. 
• A sub-major (27 units) from an area other than computing, mathematics or science.

2.   A total of 108 units are required for the completion of the program.

Notes

1.   Program and course availability:
The program is available at the Mawson Lakes Campus, however some courses are also offered at City West and Magill.
The program can be studied full-time and part-time internal, and part-time external (first two years only).

2.   The sub-major in the schedule must be replaced by a minor (18 units of study) plus two Broadening Undergraduate Education (BUGE) courses if the study is in a discipline area of computing, science or mathematics.The BUGE courses must be from a discipline other than computing, science or mathematics.

3.   In the schedulethe IT Major is shown having two courses in each half of the second and third years of the schedule, while the Sub-major is shown as having course in each half of second year, and two in each half of third year.
Some IT Majors require variations on this nominal schedule for major and sub-major courses, with both the major and sub-major moving one course to a different half year.

4.   IT Major
The IT major must be selected from the four listed below.

E-COMMERCE MAJOR
Year 2 Study Period 2

COMP 2012 Objects and Algorithms in C++

INFS 2019 Introduction to e-Business

Year 2 Study Period 5
INFS 2016 Information Security
COMP 2030 Mobile Commerce
Year 3 Study Period 2
INFS 3008 Component Engineering
INFT 3005 E-Commerce Technology
Year 3 Study Period 5
INFT 4005 Secure e-Commerce
INFT 3015 Computer and Network Security
INFS 3001 Inter-Enterprise Computing

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT MAJOR
Year 2 Study Period 2
COMP 2012 Objects and Algorithms in C++
INFT 1004 User Interfaces
Year 2 Study Period 5
INFS 2011 Database Technology
COMP 1034 Foundations of Computing
Year 3 Study Period 2
EEET 3024 Operating Systems
INFS 3008 Component Engineering
COMP 4032 Mobile Applications Development
Year 3 Study Period 5
INFS 3006 Maintenance and Re-Engineering
INFT 3009 Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) using SAP

Mobile Application Development Major
Year 2 Study Period 2
COMP 2012 Objects and Algorithms in C++
INFT 1004 User Interfaces
Year 2 Study Period 5
COMP 2030 Mobile Commerce
INFS 2016 Information Security
Year 3 Study Period 2
EEET 3024 Operating Systems
INFS 3008 Component Engineering
COMP 4032 Mobile Applications Development
INFS 4017 Mobile Enterprise Workshop
Year 3 Study Period 5
INFT 3009 Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) using SAP

Networking Major
Year 2 Study Period 2
INFT 1004 User Interfaces

INFT 3019 Network Architecture
Year 2 Study Period 5
COMP 2030 Mobile Commerce
INFS 2016 Information Security
Year 3 Study Period 2
INFS 3065 Information Technology Strategy and Management
INFT 3005 E-Commerce Technology

Year 3 Study Period 5
INFT 3019 Network Architecture
INFS 3001 Inter-Enterprise Computing
INFT 3015 Computer and Network Security

5.   IT Minors
The recommended IT minors are listed below.A different combination of four IT courses may be taken with the approval of the Program Director.

Computer Science Minor
18 units of courses that are not part of the selected major from:
COMP 103 Foundations of Computing
INFT 100 User Interfaces
COMP 2012 Objects and Algorithms in C++
COMP 2019 Intelligent Systems Technology
EEET 3024 Operating Systems
COMP 4015 Computer Graphics

Systems Development Minor
18 units of courses that are not part of the selected major from:
INFT 1004 User Interfaces
COMP 2012 Objects and Algorithms in C++
INFS 3006 Maintenance and Re-Engineering
INFS 3001 Inter-Enterprise Computing
INFS 3008 Component Engineering
COMP 3019 Ethics Economics and Statistics for Software Engineering
INFT 4027 CT Specialist Extended Project

Networking Minor
18 units of courses that are not part of the selected major from:
COMP 2030 Mobile Commerce
INFS 2016 Information Security
INFT 3020 Network Management
INFT 3019 Network Architecture
EEET 3024 Operating Systems
INFT 3015 Computer and Network Security
INFT 4005 Secure e-Commerce
EEET 4032 Advanced Internet Technology
EEET 4031 Systems Design Techniques

Electronic Commerce and Electronic Business Minor
18 units of courses that are not part of the selected major from:
INFS 2019 Introduction to e-Business
INFS 2018 World Wide Web Development
INFS 2028 Electronic Commerce
INFS 3001 Inter-Enterprise Computing
INFT 3005 E-Commerce technology
INFS 3014 Business Process Re-Engineering for e-Commerce