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3334 - Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems

This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the Faculty information section of this Handbook by the managing faculty for this course

Abbreviated titleBITS
CRICOS Code054529J
Managing facultyInformation Technology
Study location and modeOff-campus (Gippsland)
On-campus (Gippsland, Caulfield, Berwick, Sunway)

This degree is also offered in South Africa (degree name pending HEQC approval).
Total credit points required144
Duration (years)3 years FT, 6 years PT
Contact detailsBerwick: email multimedia@infotech.monash.edu.au;
Caulfield: email frontdesk@infotech.monash.edu.au;
Gippsland: email gsit@infotech.monash.edu.au;
Sunway: visit www.infotech.monash.edu.my;
South Africa: email sit@infotech.monash.edu or visit http://sit.monash.ac.za/.
Website: visit http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/bits
Course coordinatorDr Des Casey

BITS major coordinators


Dr Michael Morgan (Berwick): multimedia applications, (Caulfield): multimedia games development
Mr Martin Atchison (Caulfield): information management, information systems
Dr Des Casey (Caulfield): internet systems, net-centric computing, security, systems development; Associate Professor Kai Ming Ting (Gippsland and off-campus): applications development and networks, business systems; Mr Neil Manson (South Africa): applications development and networks, business systems, internet systems; Dr Thomas O'Daniel (Sunway): information systems, net-centric computing

Description

This course aims to produce graduates who satisfy the information technology needs of industry, government and business, and who can expect employment as IT professionals in the fields of applications programming, systems programming, systems analysis, networks and network management, information and knowledge management, project management, data communications, database design and management, multimedia, security and a range of specialised positions, according to the major study selected. Students develop their knowledge, skills and attitudes in the broad areas of software development, computer technology, networks and data communications, and information systems.

Students may complete the degree with or without taking a major. There are ten major areas of study offered at different campuses, and some by off-campus mode:

  • applications development and networks (Gippsland, South Africa* and off-campus)
  • business systems (Gippsland, South Africa* and off-campus)
  • information management (Caulfield)
  • information systems (Caulfield, Sunway)
  • internet systems (Caulfield, South Africa*)
  • multimedia applications (Berwick)
  • multimedia games development (Caulfield)
  • net-centric computing (Caulfield, Sunway)
  • security (Caulfield)
  • systems development (Caulfield).

* Degree name pending HEQC approval.

Students may also complete the degree with a double major, by completing the requirements of two majors. For details of double majors that are available, please see the course maps published by the Faculty of Information Technology, available at www.infotech.monash.edu/bits/coursemaps.

High achieving Australian resident students may be given the option of participating in the Industry-based learning (IBL) placement program focusing on the applications of Information Technology and Systems in industry, and providing students with an understanding of Information Technology and Systems in business.

Objectives

The Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems aims to provide its graduates with an understanding of:

  • the role of information technology in organisations and society
  • methods, tools and techniques used in the planning, development, implementation and management of information products and systems
  • computer hardware and software technologies
  • theories and techniques in the selected degree specialisation
  • legal, ethical and philosophical issues relating to information technology.

Graduates should acquire the abilities and skills to:

  • apply the methods, tools, research skills and techniques used to develop correct, well structured and documented information products and systems
  • effectively use computer hardware and software technologies
  • flexibly and independently apply theoretical knowledge
  • think creatively and critically
  • take responsibility for self-learning
  • communicate effectively
  • respond appropriately to the ethical considerations.

Graduates should acquire attitudes needed by an information technology professional, to:

  • be an effective team member
  • take initiative and work independently
  • be willing to objectively self-assess performance
  • be aware of social consequences
  • be flexible and enthusiastic
  • be willing to continue life long education
  • accept the code of professional conduct and practice
  • act in accordance with best practice, industry standards and professional ethics.

Structure

The BITS has a general structure comprising the following:

(a.) seven core units:

(b.) 66 points of further six-point information technology units. A minimum of 18 points are completed at level two. A minimum of 36 points are completed at level three including 12 points of level three industrial experience or studio units

(c.) six other elective units (36 points). In some cases, mandated study from another faculty may take the place of one or more of these units

(d.) no more than 60 points of the degree may be at level one.

The BITS may be completed with or without a major. The BITS without a major follows the general structure given in (a.), (b.), (c.) and (d.) above.

Areas of study

There are ten majors that can be undertaken:

  • applications development and networks
  • business systems
  • information management
  • information systems
  • internet systems
  • multimedia applications
  • multimedia games development
  • security
  • systems development
  • net-centric computing.

Industry-based learning (IBL) placement program

Applicants who qualify for the IBL program are awarded a scholarship (currently valued at A$15,000) and undertake a 22-week industry placement with a participating company. The student's work during the placement is structured and assessed as part of the degree.

The IBL placement program is currently available to Australian residents who commenced their degree in 2007 or later. There are a limited number of places available. Selection takes place after the completion of first year and is based on academic performance and ina interview conducted by industry partners. IBL students are required to be available during the normal vacation period in summer and winter for special units and IBL placements. For further information on IBL including application deadlines, how to apply and selection criteria, please visit http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/ibl.

Requirements

For students taking a major, the course requirements for the relevant majors are specified below. All units are six points, unless otherwise specified.

Applications development and networks major (Gippsland, South Africa and off-campus)

To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems with a major in applications development and networks, students must complete the course requirements outlined below.

Compulsory units

Level one
Level two
Level three
  • FIT3028 Multimedia concepts and applications, or FIT3130 Computer network design and deployment
  • FIT3037 Software engineering
  • FIT3046 Operating environments
  • FIT3047 Industrial experience project 1
  • FIT3048 Industrial experience project 2

Further Information Technology units

Students take six points of level three Information Technology units offered by the Faculty of Information Technology.

Elective units

Students complete 36 points of electives, of which no more than 24 points may be taken at level one; the remaining units must be at level two or three. These electives may be taken, from within the Faculty of Information Technology or from any other faculty of Monash University.

Business systems major (Gippsland, South Africa and off-campus)

To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems with a major in business systems, students must complete the course requirements outlined below.

Compulsory units

Level one
Level two
Level three
  • FIT3002 Applications of data mining
  • FIT3019 Information systems management
  • FIT3021 Infrastructure for e-Commerce
  • FIT3031 Information and network security
  • FIT3047 Industrial experience project 1
  • FIT3048 Industrial experience project 2

Further Information Technology units

Students take six points of level three Information Technology units offered by the Faculty of Information Technology.

Elective units

Students complete 30 points of electives, of which no more than 18 points may be taken at level one; the remaining units must be at level two or three. These electives may be taken from within the Faculty of Information Technology or from any other faculty of Monash University.

Information management major (Caulfield)

To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems with a major in information management, students must complete the course requirements outlined below.

Compulsory units

Level one
Level two
  • FIT2001 Systems analysis and design
  • FIT2002 Project management
  • FIT2053 Web-based information systems
  • FIT2054 Information management in organisations
  • FIT2055 Web content management
Level three
Further Information Technology units

Students take six points of level two or three Information Technology units offered by the Faculty of Information Technology.

Students also take two level three units from the schedule of electives for this major, contained in the course map for this major published by the Faculty of Information Technology (available at www.infotech.monash.edu/bits/coursemaps).

Students who wish to obtain professional recognition from the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA), the Records Management Association of Australasia (RMAA) or Australian Society of Archivists (ASA) should contact their course coordinator regarding selection of relevant level three units.

Elective units

Students complete 36 points of electives, of which no more than 24 points may be taken at level one; the remaining units must be at level two or three. These electives may be taken from within the Faculty of Information Technology or from any other faculty of Monash University.

Information systems major (Caulfield, Sunway)

To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems with a major in information systems, students must complete the course requirements outlined below.

Compulsory units

Level one
Level two
Level three
  • FIT3047 Industrial experience project 1
  • FIT3048 Industrial experience project 2
  • FIT3063 Human-computer interaction
  • FIT3066 Information technology strategy and management
  • FIT3068 Systems integration

Further Information Technology units

Students take six points of level three Information Technology units offered by the Faculty of Information Technology.

Elective units

Students complete 36 points of electives, of which no more than 24 points may be taken at level one; the remaining units must be at level two or three. These electives may be taken from within the Faculty of Information Technology or from any other faculty of Monash University.

Internet systems major (Caulfield, South Africa)

To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Information Technology Systems with a major in internet systems, students must complete the course requirements outlined below.

Compulsory units

Level one
  • FIT1001 Computer systems
  • FIT1002 Computer programming
  • FIT1003 IT in organisations
  • FIT1004 Database
  • FIT1005 Networks and data communications
  • FIT1011 Web systems 1 (Caulfield), or the first, second or third year free elective (South Africa)
Level two
Level three
  • FIT3031 Information and network security
  • FIT3043 Web systems 3
  • FIT3047 Industrial experience project 1
  • FIT3048 Industrial experience project 2
  • FIT3060 Service oriented computing
  • FIT3063 Human-computer interaction

Further Information Technology units

Students take six points of level three Information Technology units offered by the Faculty of Information Technology.

Elective units

Students complete 36 points of electives, of which no more than 24 points may be taken at level one; the remaining units must be at level two or three. These electives may be taken from within the Faculty of Information Technology or from any other faculty of Monash University.

Multimedia applications major (Berwick)

To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems with a major in multimedia applications, students must complete the course requirements outlined below.

Compulsory units

Level one
Level two
Level three

Elective units

Students complete 24 points of electives, of which no more than 12 points may be taken at level one; the remaining units must be at level two or three. These electives may be taken from within the Faculty of Information Technology or from any other faculty of Monash University.

Multimedia games development major (Caulfield)

To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems with a major in multimedia games development, students must complete the course requirements outlined below.

Compulsory units

Level one
Level two
Level three

Further Information Technology units

Students take six points of level three Information Technology units offered by the Faculty of Information Technology.

Elective units

Students complete 24 points of electives, of which no more than 12 points may be taken at level one; the remaining units must be at level two or three. These electives may be taken from within the Faculty of Information Technology or from any other faculty of Monash University.

Net-centric computing major (Caulfield, Sunway)

To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Information Technology Systems with a major in net-centric computing, students must complete the course requirements outlined below.

Compulsory units

Level one
Level two
Level three
  • FIT3027 Mobile middleware
  • FIT3031 Information and network security
  • FIT3047 Industrial experience project 1
  • FIT3048 Industrial experience project 2
  • FIT3130 Computer network design and deployment

Further Information Technology units

Students take six points of level three Information Technology units offered by the Faculty of Information Technology.

Elective units

Students complete 36 points of electives, of which no more than 24 points may be taken at level one; the remaining units must be at level two or three. These electives may be taken from within the Faculty of Information Technology or from any other faculty of Monash University.

Security major (Caulfield)

To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems with a major in security, students must complete the course requirements outlined below.

Compulsory units

Level one
Level two
Level three
  • FIT3031 Information and network security
  • FIT3047 Industrial experience project 1
  • FIT3048 Industrial experience project 2
  • FIT3056 Secure and trusted software systems
  • FIT3105 Identity management

Further Information Technology units

Students take six points of level three Information Technology units offered by the Faculty of Information Technology.

Elective units

Students complete 36 points of electives, of which no more than 24 points may be taken at level one; the remaining units must be at level two or three. These electives may be taken from within the Faculty of Information Technology or from any other faculty of Monash University.

Systems development major (Caulfield)

To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems with a major in systems development, students must complete the course requirements outlined below.

Compulsory units

Level one
Level two
  • FIT2001 Systems analysis and design
  • FIT2002 Project management
  • FIT2024 Software engineering practice
  • FIT2027 Systems design and implementation
  • FIT2028 Web systems 2
  • FIT2034 Computer programming 2
  • FIT2065 Operating systems and the Unix environment
Level three

Further Information Technology units

Students take six points of level three Information Technology units offered by the Faculty of Information Technology.

Elective units

Students complete 36 points of electives, of which no more than 24 points may be taken at level one; the remaining units must be at level two or three. These electives may be taken from within the Faculty of Information Technology or from any other faculty of Monash University.

All Majors

Students selected to participate in the IBL placement program will replace:

  • FIT3047 Industrial experience project 1 or FIT3039 Studio 1
  • FIT3048 Industrial experience project 2 or FIT3040 Studio 1
  • one free second or third year elective

with:

  • FIT3127 Industry-based learning (18 points)
  • FIT2002 Project management (6 points)
  • FIT2035 Professional communications for industry-based learning (0 points)

Professional recognition

This course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) as meeting the standard for professional-level membership.

Information management major students who wish to obtain professional recognition from the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA), the Records Management Association of Australasia (RMAA) or Australian Society of Archivists (ASA) will be directed towards selection of relevant level three units.

Award(s) received on completion *

Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems

* Where more than one award is listed, or in the case of double degrees, where more than one award is listed for one or both components of the double degree, the actual award/s conferred may depend on units/majors/streams/specialisations studied, the level of academic merit achieved (eg in the case of 'with honours' programs), or other factors relevant to the individual student's program of study.

13 October 2017 18 May 2024

 
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