The Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology provides students with the knowledge and skills to be an information and communication technology professional, with particular skills in a chosen area. The course focuses on computer and network configurations, web and application programming, and database design and maintenance. Students also have the opportunity to specialise in a particular aspect of ICT-related work. This course is ideal for students who are seeking an ICT course with flexible outcomes.
Eligible students are able to complement their professional major with other studies in big data, mobile computing, multimedia design production, marketing, international business, organization management, human resources, science and robotics/electronics.
Course details
Course 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 who successfully complete this course will be able to:
- identify the need for ICT solutions, elicit information from the relevant stakeholders about the requirements for the solution and research and plan solutions according to the requirements identified
- assess and analyse the appropriateness of methodologies and technologies for the design and implementation of ICT solutions
- research, evaluate and discuss the suitability and procurement options of alternatives for a given purpose
- identify and analyse situations that require investigations about methodologies, practices, technologies, ethical and legal issues and source the generic and specialised software tools used by IT professionals
- communicate effectively using written and spoken English in a professional context, adapt personal interaction style to a given audience, work efficiently in a team, guide and direct other team members, identify the pertinent legal and ethical issues and be familiar with the generic and specialised software tools used by IT professionals
- demonstrate problem-solving skills to apply technologies to new situations when implementing, maintaining, documenting and troubleshooting small-scale systems demonstrate an appropriate knowledge of the technologies that make up ICT infrastructure and articulate the relationships and interdependencies between technologies
In addition,
Software Technology major only:
- participate in a software development project, design and implement object-oriented software, including software for mobile applications and consider relevant security and usability aspects
Network Technology major only:
- plan and deploy secure network systems utilising current practices in IP technologies, network security, and scalable server deployment
Course structure
For the successful completion of the Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology, students are required to complete a total of 24 units (300 credit points) consisting of:
- 8 units in core studies (100 credit points)
- 8 units in major study (100 credit points)
- 8 units in other studies (100 credit points)
Units of study
Core Units
8 units (100 credit points)
Units | Unit codes | Credit points |
---|---|---|
Introduction to Programming | COS10009 | 12.5 |
ICT Inquiry Project | ICT10022 | 12.5 |
Web Development | COS10005 | 12.5 |
Fundamentals of Data Management | COS20015 | 12.5 |
Technology in an Indigenous Context Project | COS10025 | 12.5 |
Network Administration | TNE10005 | 12.5 |
ICT Project A* | ICT30017 | 12.5 |
ICT Project B* | ICT30018 | 12.5 |
Major: Software Technology
8 units (100 credit points)
Units | Unit codes | Credit points |
---|---|---|
Cloud Computing Architecture | COS20019 | 12.5 |
Object-oriented Programming | COS20007 | 12.5 |
ICT Design Project | ICT20025 | 12.5 |
Advanced Web Development* | COS30020 | 12.5 |
Interface Design and Development* | COS30043 | 12.5 |
Software Development for Mobile Devices* | COS30017 | 12.5 |
Data Visualisation* | COS30045 | 12.5 |
ICT Innovation Project | ICT30016 | 12.5 |
Major: Network Technology
8 units (100 credit points)
Units | Unit codes | Credit points |
---|---|---|
Secure Remote Access Networks* | TNE30012 | 12.5 |
Networks and Switching | TNE10006 | 12.5 |
ICT Design Project | ICT20025 | 12.5 |
Network Routing Principles | TNE20002 | 12.5 |
Advanced Web Development* | COS30020 | 12.5 |
ICT Innovation Project | ICT30016 | 12.5 |
Data Visualisation* | COS30045 | 12.5 |
Enterprise Network Server Administration* | TNE30018 | 12.5 |
Electives
8 units (100 credit points)
Choose from a list of approved units to complete 100 credit points/
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Minor: Big Data Analytics
4 units (50 credit points)
Units | Unit codes | Credit points |
---|---|---|
Introduction to Data Science | COS10081 | 12.5 |
Applied Analytics in Business | COS10082 | 12.5 |
Advanced Data Analytics | COS20083 | 12.5 |
Big Data Architecture and Application | COS20085 | 12.5 |
Co-major: Social Media
8 units (100 credit points)
Units | Unit codes | Credit points |
---|---|---|
Innovation Cultures: Perspectives on Science and Technology | MDA10006 | 12.5 |
Digital Communities | MDA20009 | 12.5 |
National Media in a Globalised World | MDA20025 | 12.5 |
Networked Selves | MDA20003 | 12.5 |
Sports /Advertising / Media | MDA20011 | 12.5 |
Media Analytics and Visualisation | MDA30017 | 12.5 |
Media & Communications Project B* | MDA30007 | 12.5 |
Researching Social Media Publics | MDA30012 | 12.5 |
* Prerequisite subject
Minor: Social Media
4 units (50 credit points)
Units | Unit codes | Credit points |
---|---|---|
Innovation Cultures: Perspectives on Science and Technology | MDA10006 | 12.5 |
Digital Communities | MDA20009 | 12.5 |
Networked Selves | MDA20003 | 12.5 |
Researching Social Media Publics | MDA30012 | 12.5 |
Work integrated learning
Fees & scholarships
Fee*
* The indicative course fees shown here applies to students studying on-campus in Malaysia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student’s study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.
Scholarships
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Entry requirements
Entry Requirements
English Requirements
Application process
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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.