Bachelor of Arts with the degree of Bachelor of Commerce with a major in Software Technology
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Overview
Software technology is about:
- building and using systems for productive and leisure activities, and
- understanding the principles that underlie such systems.
You will focus on algorithms, data structures and the principles of engineering quality software.
Information technology areas range from business and management skills, to studies and experience in software or electronic and communication engineering.
Degrees offering Software Technology
Key features
- Increased job opportunities through an emphasis on practical work, using modern programming languages and commercial database software.
- Opportunities to study exciting contemporary fields such as artificial intelligence, databases, computer graphics, security technologies, game theory and web technology.
Location
North Ryde
Suitable for
Students wanting to develop computer skills to build and use systems, and understand the principles that underlie these systems.
HECS Course fee
AUD $8,050 p.a.
Student amenities fee
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Entry requirements
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
What you will study
| Degree requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points for the degree | 96 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 200 level or above | 60 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 300 level or above | 30 |
| Minimum number of credit points designated as commerce | 42 |
| Completion of specified foundation units | 15 |
| Completion of a Qualifying Major for the Bachelor of Arts | |
| Completion of a Qualifying Major for the Bachelor of Commerce | |
| Completion of a designated People unit | |
| Completion of a designated Planet unit | |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Double degree requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this double degree.
| 100 level | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | ACST101 | Techniques and Elements of Finance | 3 | ||
| Required | BBA102 | Principles of Management | 3 | ||
| Required | ECON111 | Microeconomic Principles | 3 | ||
| Required | MKTG101 | Marketing Fundamentals | 3 | ||
| Required | either | ACCG100 | Accounting IA | ||
| or | ACCG106 | Accounting Information for Decision-Making | 3 | ||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this major | 33 | ||||
Major requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this major
| 100 level | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | COMP115 | Introduction to Computer Science | 3 | ||
| Required | COMP125 | Fundamentals of Computer Science | 3 | ||
| Required | DMTH137 | Discrete Mathematics I | 3 | ||
| 200 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | COMP255 | Software Engineering | 3 | ||
| Required | DMTH237 | Discrete Mathematics II | 3 | ||
| Required | either | COMP225 | Algorithms and Data Structures | ||
| or | COMP229 | Object-Oriented Programming Practices | 3 | ||
| Required | 3cp from | COMP units at 200 level | 3 | ||
| 300 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Capstone | COMP355 | C | Information Technology Project | 3 | |
| Required | 9cp from | COMP units at 300 level | |||
| ISYS326 | Advanced Databases and Enterprise Systems | 9 | |||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this major | 33 | ||||
Notes
- Units marked with a C are Capstone units.
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Career Opportunities
- communication systems analysis and analysis design
- database administrator
- end-user support and training
- IT or management consultant
- IT sales or marketing
- programmer
- project leader
- systems analyst
- systems development manager
- systems engineer
Employers
• Apple
• AT&T Bell Labs
• Compaq
• Computer Associates
• EDS
• government departments
• IBM
• Macquarie Bank
• Microsoft
• Optus
• small business
• Sybase
• Westpac
Average starting salary
$48,038 for a computing and IT graduate (source: The Good Universities Guide, 2010).
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