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Monash University Handbook 2010Undergraduate courses by faculty: Faculty of Information TechnologyFaculty of Information Technology courses collation-ug-byfaculty-it 3333 - Bachelor of Business Information SystemsThis course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Information Technology
DescriptionThis degree focuses on the applications of IT to model and solve business problems and leads to a career in business information technology. The curriculum has been developed in consultation with industry partners of the faculty, that regularly employ graduates of the program. It is a broad-based degree, with core units ranging from computer programming to business analysis. Students develop their knowledge, skills and attitudes in the broad areas of business programming, business information systems, e-business, business analysis and decision support. ObjectivesThe course has two major aims; to provide students with an understanding of information technology's role in business and to prepare them for leadership and consulting roles. The course teaches fundamental concepts as well as the application of information technology in business. In addition, graduates should be able to relate their university studies to the world of business and to offer employers a competitive advantage in business operations. Specifically, graduates will have knowledge of:
Graduates will also have an understanding of:
Graduates will have the skills to:
They will also have developed attitudes which allow them to:
Graduates obtain employment in a wide range of roles including business analyst, project manager or IT consultant. Industry Based Learning ProgramThe Industry Based Learning (IBL) program is available to Australian citizens and Australian permanent resident visa holders and applicants who qualify are awarded a scholarship (currently valued at $36,000 over three years) and undertake two 22-week industry placements with participating companies as directed by the University. The student's work during the placement will be structured and assessed as part of the degree. IBL stream students are required to be available during the normal vacation period in summer and winter for special units and industry based learning placements. There are two intakes into the IBL stream each year. Students can be admitted prior to the commencement of first year or at the end of their first year of study. For further information on IBL, including post-admission application deadlines please visit http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/ibl. Professional recognitionThis course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) as meeting the standard of knowledge for professional-level membership. StructureThe course includes compulsory (core) and optional (elective) units selected from the Faculty of Information Technology, plus units chosen from those offered by other faculties. Two streams are offered - the coursework stream and the industry based learning (IBL) stream. A major in business decision modelling may also be taken. Areas of StudyRequirementsThe Bachelor of Business Information Systems degree consists of units to a total value of 144 points. A maximum of 60 points of first-year units may be counted towards the degree. Students must complete at least 36 points of second-year units and at least 36 points of third-year units. Students must complete the course requirements for the relevant stream as specified below. Coursework streamAll units are 6 points, unless otherwise specified. First year
Second year
Third year
Elective units*
Industry Based Learning (IBL) streamAll units are 6 points, unless otherwise specified. First year
Second year
Third year
Elective units*
* Electives in both the coursework and IBL streams are subject to the requirement that a maximum of 60 points be obtained in the first year, and a minimum of 36 points be obtained in the second and third year. ** IBL students should complete FIT2002 Project management over summer semester of first year or will be required to overload in their final semester. Business decision modelling majorTo qualify for the award of Bachelor of Business Information Systems with a major in business decision modelling, students must complete the units listed below whilst fulfulling the requirements of the coursework or the Industry-based learning stream. All units are six points, unless otherwise specified. Compulsory units
Elective unitsStudents must complete four of the following units (at least one of which must be at third-year level):
** These units are only available to industry-based learning stream students. Award(s)Bachelor of Business Information Systems 0102 - Bachelor of Business SystemsThis course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Information Technology
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DescriptionFor information regarding the course structure and requirements for this degree, please refer to the content contained within the Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems (with a major in business systems) at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/courses/3334.html Award(s)Bachelor of Business Systems 3831 - Bachelor of Business and Commerce and Bachelor of Information Technology and SystemsThis course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Information Technology
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DescriptionThe course is designed to provide maximum flexibility and to allow depth and breadth in the study of the major business and commerce discipline areas. Its structure provides the capacity to tailor applications and focus in different contexts and different environments while ensuring knowledge of the theory, principles and core elements in the relevant discipline areas. The Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems aims to produce graduates who satisfy the IT needs of industry, government and business. Students will develop their knowledge, skills and attitudes in the broad areas of software development, computer technology, networks and data communications, and information systems. ObjectivesRefer to the Bachelor of Business and Commerce single degree entry at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/courses/2224.html and the Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems single degree entry at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/courses/3334.html. Professional recognitionThis degree is recognised by the following legal entities:
Professional recognition may be dependent upon work experience requirements and the correct choice of units. StructureThe course structure has three main components:
RequirementsThe degree requires completion of 34 units as follows: (a.) 16 units (96 points) taken from the Bachelor of Business and Commerce at the student's campus of enrolment as follows:* (i.) six compulsory common core units (36 points)
* Enrolment in units at another campus is subject to there being capacity after students from that campus have enrolled. (ii.) a major of eight units (48 points)
** Refer to the Bachelor of Business and Commerce entry (Course code 2224) at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/courses/2224.html. (iii.) additional units selected from the Faculty in the Bachelor of Business and Commerce at the student's campus of enrolment, to reach the required minimum of 16 units (b.) 18 units (108 points) from the Faculty of Information Technology as follows: (i) seven common core units (42 points):
(ii) a further 11 six-point units (66 points) taught by the Faculty of Information Technology, comprising at least 18 points at level 2, and at least 36 points at level 3 (including 12 points of level 3 industrial experience or studio units). Faculty of Information Technology units offered on the Berwick and Gippsland campuses are listed below. Additional degree requirements for the Faculty of Business and Economics:
Additional degree requirements:
Units offered by the Faculty of Information TechnologyFIT units are also available on other campuses of Monash University. For details refer to the Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems (Course code 3334) at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/courses/3334.html. Berwick
Gippsland
Award(s)Bachelor of Business and Commerce Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems 2380 - Bachelor of Computer ScienceThis course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Information Technology
DescriptionThe course is designed for students who wish to study computing in depth, focusing on the software, hardware and underlying theory of computing and its applications to scientific and technical problem solving and to information processing in commerce and industry. Computer science can be studied as a discipline in its own right or in combination with a wide variety of other units, some from other schools and other faculties. The course offers students the opportunity to combine their computing studies with additional material appropriate to their chosen career. High-achieving Australian resident students at Clayton campus will be given the option of participating in the Industry-based learning (IBL) placement program, focusing on the applications of computer science in industry, and providing students with an understanding of computer science roles in business. ObjectivesGraduates from the course will have knowledge of:
Graduates will have an understanding of:
Graduates will have the ability to:
Graduates will have attitudes which enable them to:
Industry Based Learning (IBL) placement program (Clayton only)Applicants who qualify for the industry based learning placement program are awarded a scholarship (currently valued at $15,000) and will undertake a 22-week industry placement with a participating company as directed by the University. The student's work during the placement will be structured and assessed as part of the degree. The IBL placement program is available to Australian citizens and Australian permanent resident visa holders who commenced their studies after 2006. There are a limited number of places available. Selection takes place after the completion of first year and is based on an interview (conducted by industry partners) and academic performance. IBL students are required to be available during the normal vacation period in summer and winter for special units and industry-based learning placements. For further information on IBL, including application deadlines, how to apply and selection criteria, please visit http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/ibl. Professional recognitionThis course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) as meeting the standard of knowledge for professional-level membership. StructureNOTE: The requirements for this degree changed in 2006; students who commenced the BCompSc prior to 2006 should refer to the handbook entry for the year in which they commenced their studies. The course includes compulsory (core) and optional (elective) units selected from the range of Faculty of Information Technology units, plus units chosen from those offered by other schools and departments. Areas of StudyRequirementsAll units are six points, unless otherwise specified. (a.) seven core units:
(b.) eight FIT units that are core to the BCompSc:
(c.) two mathematics units: (d.) one computer science-specified electives (6 points) chosen from a schedule published by the Faculty of Information Technology at http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/bcs (e.) six electives (36 points) chosen from any faculty of the University (f.) students selected to participate in the IBL placement program will replace the following: with:
IBL students should complete FIT3086 Project management over summer otherwise they will have to overload in one semester by one unit. Notes(1.) Approved variations to the BCompSc course structure are as follows: (a.) students intending to complete a minor or major sequence in mathematics within the Faculty of Science should substitute another mathematics unit for MAT1841, with approval (b.) students requiring other mathematics for a non-computer science elective stream (for example, an engineering stream) may replace MAT1830/MAT1841, with approval (c.) students transferring from other faculty programs and students entering with credit for prior studies may be permitted the following course variation:
(d.) FIT2002 Project management may be substituted for FIT3086 Project management if taken in second year. One approved computer science elective must be at third-year level (2.) The BCompSc degree is subject to the requirement that:
(3.) Computer science electives are non-core units identified as supporting the specific objectives of the course. A list of approved computer science electives can be found at http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/bcs. First yearThe first-year units serve as a general introduction to computer science and as prerequisites for further studies. Students must complete the FIT core units FIT1001 and FIT1003 as well as Bachelor of Computer Science core units FIT1002, FIT1008, FIT1029 and MAT1841 and MAT1830. Two elective units which may form the basis of a sequence either in the computer science area or in another discipline from IT or any other faculty must also be undertaken. Second yearThe second-year core units aim to develop a firm foundation in the fundamental concepts of computer science. These include FIT2004, FIT2022 and FIT2014. Three faculty core units must also be undertaken: FIT2001, FIT2010 and FIT2008, as well as two elective units. Third yearStudents in computer science must take the core third-year unit FIT3086, plus FIT3077, FIT3014 and one of the projects FIT3036 or FIT3038, and 6 points of additional third-year computer science-approved elective units, as well as two elective units. Students in the IBL placement program will replace FIT3036 or FIT3038, one approved computer science elective and one free elective with FIT3127. These students are also required to complete FIT2043 as a core unit (replacing one free elective). Please refer to http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/bcs for specified computer science electives. Award(s)Bachelor of Computer Science 2330 - Bachelor of ComputingThis course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Information Technology
DescriptionFor information regarding the course structure and requirements for this degree, please refer to the content contained within the Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems (with a major in applications development and networks) at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/courses/3334.html Award(s)Bachelor of Computing 3334 - Bachelor of Information Technology and SystemsThis course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Information Technology
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DescriptionThis 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 Berwick, Caulfield, Gippsland and South Africa and some by off-campus mode:
Students at Sunway campus undertake the general structure without a major. * Degree name pending HEQC approval. Students may also complete the degree with a double major (subject to timetabling constraints), 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 http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/resources/student/course-maps.html. 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. ObjectivesThe Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems aims to provide its graduates with an understanding of:
Graduates should acquire the abilities and skills to:
Graduates should acquire attitudes needed by an information technology professional to:
Industry Based Learning (IBL) placement programApplicants 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 citizens and Australian permanent resident visa holders 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 in an 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. Professional recognitionThis course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) as meeting the standard for professional-level membership. 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 take the information management major and will be directed towards selection of appropriate level three units. StructureThe BITS has a general structure comprising: a) FIT core units b) further FIT units which can include a major or double major are available via http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2010handbooks/aos/index-ug-byfaculty-it.html c) an industrial experience or studio project and c) electives from either FIT or another faculty of the University. Areas of Study
Applications development and networks
Business systems Information management Information systems Internet systems Multimedia applications Multimedia games development Net-centric computing Security Systems development RequirementsFor students taking a major (at campuses where majors are available), the course requirements for the relevant majors are specified in the Faculty of Information Technology areas of study section of this Handbook at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2010handbooks/aos/index-ug-byfaculty-it.html. All units are six points, unless otherwise specified. The BITS has a general structure comprising the following: (a) seven core units (42 points):
(b) a further 54 points of six-point information technology units. This may include one of the majors listed under 'Areas of Study' (c) one pair of industrial experience or studio project units (12 points) as follows (depending on choice of major):
(d) 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 No more than 60 points of the degree may be at level one. A minimum of 18 points must be completed at level two and a minimum of 36 points must be completed at level three. 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. For students taking a major, the course requirements for the relevant majors are specified in the 'areas of Study'section of this Handbook at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2010handbooks/aos/index-ug-byfaculty-it.html. All units are six points, unless otherwise specified. All majorsStudents selected to participate in the IBL placement program will replace: or and
with: Due to availability of units, students selected for the IBL placement program may be unable to complete all the requirements for a BITS major within three years. Award(s)Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems 2770 - Bachelor of Software EngineeringThis course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Information Technology
DescriptionThe course aims to prepare students for careers in software engineering, software project management, and software development and integration. Software engineering comprises the core principles consistent in software construction and maintenance: fundamental software processes and life-cycles, mathematical foundations of software engineering, requirements analysis, software engineering methodologies and standard notations, principles of software architecture and re-use, software quality frameworks and validation, software development, and maintenance environments and tools. Current industry-strength programming languages, technologies and systems feature highly in the practical components, electives and projects of the course, but they are also taught with a view to understanding and applying principles underlying their more ephemeral character. High achieving local students will be given the option of participating in the Industry-based learning (IBL) placement program focusing on the applications of software engineering in industry, and providing students with an understanding of software engineering roles in business. ObjectivesOn completion of a Bachelor of Software Engineering, graduates will have acquired a basic knowledge and understanding of:
Graduates will also have acquired discipline-specific knowledge and understanding of:
Students will develop professional general skills which enable them to:
Students will develop professional discipline skills which enable them to:
Award with honoursStudents may be admitted to the degree with honours. The honours program does not require an additional year of study, and admission is based on academic merit. Industry Based Learning (IBL) placement programApplicants who qualify for the industry-based learning placement program are awarded a scholarship (currently valued at $15,000) and will undertake a 22-week industry placement with a participating company as directed by the University. The student's work during the placement will be structured and assessed as part of the degree. The IBL program is available to Australian citizens and Australian permanent resident visa holders who commenced their studies after 2006. There are a limited number of places available. Selection takes place after the completion of first year and is based on academic performance and an interview conducted by industry partners of the program. IBL students are required to be available during the normal vacation period in summer and winter for special units and industry-based learning placements. For further information on IBL including application deadlines, how to apply and selection criteria, please visit http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/ibl Professional recognitionThe Bachelor of Software Engineering program is accredited for the purpose of admission to membership of Engineers Australia as part of the Monash Bachelor of Engineering courses accredited by Engineers Australia (IE Aust). For eligibility to graduate in the BSE as per the Engineers Australia accreditation requirements, it is mandatory for students to undertake a 12-week paid vacation employment. This course is also accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) as meeting the standard of knowledge for professional-level membership. StructureThe course commences with the establishment of a sound foundation in introductory information technology and mathematics. All information technology units have approximately one-third laboratory-based programs. In the later years, the introduction of major software engineering projects builds the students' self-reliance and planning capabilities in both individual and team-based environments. Project management units strengthen the formal basis of management skills. Elective units are provided to allow specialisation in some aspect of the field of study, with approved electives to permit broadening of intellectual and personal horizons. The course structure balances four major strands: (1) Synthesis: software systems construction and design, including methodologies and notations (2) Analysis: software artifact analysis including mathematical foundations, evaluation and measurement (3) Processes: software and team management including software lifecycle and software projects (4) Systems: understanding, abstracting, re-using and maintaining systems and components, including exposure to the architecture and principles of large systems such as operating systems and distributed systems. This four-year course is based upon the four-year engineering degree structure, from which it is derived. In particular, the honours program is integral with the four years of study, rather than a separate degree, and is undertaken in the fourth year, with enrolment in the honours research program predicated upon students reaching a credit level of performance in the first three year levels.* * This standard of performance is determined from a weighted average of results over the first three levels, with first level having a weight of one, second level a weight of two, and third level a weight of three. An honours grade is calculated with a scaled weighted average of results from all units undertaken in the degree. Areas of StudyRequirementsThe requirements for this degree changed in 2006; students who commenced the BSE prior to 2006 should refer to the handbook entry for the year in which they commenced their studies. To fulfil the degree regulations, students are required to complete the following core units, together with electives, to a total value of 192 points. All units are six points, unless otherwise specified. Engineers Australia requirementsIn order to fulfil the requirements of Engineers Australia, all Bachelor of Software Engineering students must complete 12 weeks of approved software engineering work experience and submit a report on that work. Such work is normally undertaken in the break between third and fourth years. Students who have completed all academic requirements for their degrees are not eligible to graduate until this work experience has been completed and a satisfactory report submitted. This requirement is waived for students in the IBL program. First year (48 points)(a) Two core units from the Faculty of Information Technology: (b) one unit from the Faculty of Engineering:
(c) three BSE core units:
(d) two mathematics units: Approved course variations of the BSE level 1 course structure(1) Students intending to complete a minor or major sequence in mathematics within the Faculty of Science should substitute another mathematics unit for MAT1841, with approval. (2) Students requiring other mathematics for an engineering sequence may replace MAT1830/MAT1841 with approval. (3) Students who completed Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) Specialist Mathematics in Year 12 may take a more advanced mathematics unit sequence, with approval. Second year (48 points)
Third year (48 points)
Approved course variations of the BSE level 3 course structure(1) Students selected to participate in the IBL placement program will complete FIT3086 Project management over summer semester and replace three approved electives with FIT3127 Industry-based learning (18 points) in second semester of third year. FIT4001 should be moved to second semester of fourth year. Fourth year (48 points)The Bachelor of Software Engineering is graded - pass, H3, H2B, H2A, H1. A candidate is awarded a degree with honours for meritorious performance. No additional time is required. The grade is determined by a weighted average of all units undertaken in the degree. Option 1 is available to students who will not be undertaking the honours/research version of the degree. Options 2 and 3 provide two research variations. Option 4 will be offered to students selected to the IBL placement program. Option 1
Option 2Students who perform well in level 3 are invited to take the research project FIT4003, replacing the year 4 free electives.
Option 3Students who perform well in level 3 are invited to take the research project FIT4013, instead of FIT4002 and FIT4003.
Option 4Students who perform well in level 2 may be selected to participate in the Industry-based learning (IBL) placement program and will be required to replace three approved electives with FIT3127 Industry-based learning (18 points) in second semester of third year. FIT4001 should be moved to second semester of fourth year. Alternative exit(s)Students wishing to exit the Bachelor of Software Engineering early may apply after successful completion of 144 points of study to graduate with the Bachelor of Computer Science, providing they have met the requirements of that degree. Award(s)Bachelor of Software Engineering Bachelor of Software Engineering (with Honours) Where more than one award is listed the actual award conferred may depend on units/majors/streams/specialisations studied, the level of academic merit achieved, or other factors relevant to the individual student's program of study. 3335 - Honours degree of Bachelor of Business Information SystemsThis course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Information Technology
DescriptionThis course aims to provide highly achieving students progressing from the BBIS (or equivalent course) to acquire research skills appropriate to their discipline and to understand the fundamentals of conceptual, methodological and implementation issues of IT-related research. Students conduct research in a selected area and complete an honours thesis. ObjectivesGraduates will develop an understanding of:
Graduates will have the abilities and skills to:
Graduates will have developed attitudes which enable them to:
Entry requirementsA person may be admitted to candidature for BBIS(Hons) if they meet one or both of the following criteria: (a.) satisfied the requirements of a relevant pass degree and obtained a credit average or above in all units with a distinction in third year IT units (b.) gained qualifications and experience in studies undertaken in any faculty or educational institution if such qualifications and experience are deemed by the faculty's admissions and credit transfer sub-committee to be preparation equivalent to attainment of the pass degree of the standard specified in (a) above. RequirementsThe honours degree consists of a total of 48 points, comprising:
* This includes compulsory attendance at workshops and stipulated faculty seminars. ** A maximum of one unit may be selected from units offered by other faculties, with the approval of the honours coordinator. Award(s)Honours degree of Bachelor of Business Information Systems 1608 - Honours degree of Bachelor of Computer ScienceThis course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Information Technology
DescriptionAn honours degree in computer science exposes students to state-of-the-art research and advanced topics in computing, beyond what is offered in a three-year undergraduate degree, and opens a range of career opportunities. Students with honours are particularly sought after by leading employers, and can choose from more interesting research and development positions because of their extra skills and proven abilities. An honours degree also leads to postgraduate study, which is necessary for an academic career or a career in industrial research. ObjectivesOn completion of the Honours degree of Bachelor of Computer Science, students will have knowledge of:
Graduates will gain an understanding of several advanced areas of computer science and how to formulate and approach a research problem. They will have the ability to:
They will have attitudes which enable them to behave in an ethical and professional manner and participate professionally in research and development. Entry requirementsA person may be admitted to candidature for BCS (Hons) if they meet one or both of the following criteria: (a.) satisfy the requirements of a relevant pass degree and obtained credit average or above in all units with a distinction in third-year IT units (b.) gained qualifications and experience in studies undertaken in any faculty or educational institution if such qualifications and experience are deemed by the faculty's admissions and credit transfer sub-committee to be preparation equivalent to attainment of the pass degree of the standard specified in (a) above. RequirementsThe honours degree consists of a total of 48 points comprising:
* Including compulsory attendance at workshops and stipulated faculty seminars. Advanced computer science coursework electivesStudents choose at least one core unit from the following list (all units 6 points):
Students choose two level four or five elective units from a list published by the Faculty of Information Technology at http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/honours (all units six points). With approval from the honours coordinator, students may instead complete one FIT level four unit from the published list and a six-point elective chosen from any faculty of Monash University at either level three, level four or level five. Award(s)Honours degree of Bachelor of Computer Science 3336 - Honours degree of Bachelor of Information Technology and SystemsThis course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Information Technology
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DescriptionThis course aims to provide highly achieving students progressing from an undergraduate qualification to acquire research skills appropriate to their discipline and to understand the fundamentals of conceptual, methodological and implementation issues of IT-related research. Students conduct research in a selected area and complete an honours thesis. ObjectivesGraduates will have an understanding of:
Graduates will have the abilities and skills to:
Graduates will have attitudes that enable them to:
Entry requirementsA person may be admitted to candidature for BITS(Hons) if they meet one or both of the following criteria: (a.) satisfy the requirements of a relevant pass degree and obtained credit average or above in all units with a distinction in third-year IT units (b.) gained qualifications and experience in studies undertaken in any faculty or educational institution if such qualifications and experience are deemed by the faculty's admissions and credit transfer sub-committee to be preparation equivalent to attainment of the pass degree of the standard specified in (a) above. RequirementsThe honours degree consists of a total of 48 points, comprising:
* Including compulsory attendance at workshops and stipulated faculty seminars ** A maximum of one unit may be selected from units offered by other faculties with the approval of the honours coordinator. Award(s)Honours degree of Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems |
