Areas of study by faculty: Information Technology
Students who commenced study in 2016 should refer to this area of study entry for direction on the requirments; to check which units are currently available for enrolment, refer to the unit indexes in the the current edition of the Handbook. If you have any queries contact the managing faculty for your area of study.
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Advanced computer science
Commencement year
This area of study entry applies to students commencing this course in 2016 and should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook.
Any units listed for this area of study relate only to the 'Requirements' outlined in the Faculty of Information Technology component of any bachelors double degrees.
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Information Technology
Websites
Units
Students complete:
(a.) The following four units (24 points)
- FIT2099 Object-oriented design and implementation
- FIT2102 Programming paradigms
- FIT3143 Parallel computing
- FIT3155 Advanced data structures and algorithms
(b.) Two of the following* level 3 elective units (12 points).
- FIT3031 Information and network security
- FIT3077 Software engineering: architecture and design
- FIT3080 Intelligent systems
- FIT3081 Image processing
- FIT3088 Computer graphics
- FIT3094 Artificial life, artificial intelligence and virtual environments
- FIT3139 Computational science
- FIT3142 Distributed computing
- FIT3146 Emergent technologies and interfaces
- FIT3152 Data analytics
- FIT3159 Computer architecture
- FIT3165 Computer networks
- FIT3171 Databases
- FIT3173 Software security
- FIT3175 Usability
* Note 1: Students in the double degree course with Secondary Education are required to replace one of the elective units with MTH3051.
Note 2: not all elective units in this list will be offered each year.
Relevant courses
Bachelors
Single degrees
Successful completion of this specialisation can be counted towards meeting the requirements for the following single degree
- C2001 Bachelor of Computer Science
Double degrees
Successful completion of this specialisation can be counted towards meeting the requirements for the Bachelor of Computer Science component in the following double degrees:
Applications development and networks - South Africa
Location
Commencement year
This area of study entry applies to students commencing this course in 2016 and should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook.
Any units listed for this area of study relate only to the 'Requirements' outlined in the Faculty of Information Technology component of any bachelors double degrees.
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Information Technology
Contact details
Visit http://www.msa.ac.za/about/schools/it/
Coordinator
Websites
This major is ideal for technically-minded problem solvers who like to get behind the scenes and work within and across networks and web technologies and the applications that drive them. It provides essential IT knowledge and skills to prepare graduates for careers in fields such as e-commerce, application software development, systems analysis and design, network management and database design. The major offers specialist units in networks, data communications and web programming.
Units
To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences with a major or minor in applications development and networks, students must complete the requirements outlined below.
Major in applications development and networks
Students complete:
- FIT2005 Software analysis, design and architecture
- FIT2009 Data structures and algorithms
- FIT2020 Network architecture
- FIT2081 Mobile application development
- FIT2034 Computer programming 2
- FIT3031 Information and network security
- FIT3037 Software engineering
- FIT3046 Operating environments
Minor in applications development and networks
Students complete:
Relevant courses
Successful completion of the minor or major can be counted towards meeting the requirements for the following single degree:
- 4307 Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences
Students in other courses may be eligible to complete the minor or major by using 24 or 48 points of their free electives.
Archives and recordkeeping
Location
Commencement year
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Information Technology
Contact details
Website: visit http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/about/contact.html
Websites
Records managers and archivists ensure that vital records of social and organisational activity are created, managed and made available to business for accountability, corporate memory, enterprise knowledge and cultural purposes. Work settings include most major private and public sector organisations, and archival institutions.
Knowledge managers are concerned with developing strategies and processes for managing organisational knowledge and knowledge flows to achieve organisational goals, enhance performance and add value. A particular concern is developing an environment conducive to the creation, sharing and application of organisational knowledge, and systems that support these processes.
Units
For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.
Related areas of study
Relevant courses
C6003 Master of Business Information Systems
Business systems - South Africa
Location
Commencement year
This area of study entry applies to students commencing this course in 2016 and should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook.
Any units listed for this area of study relate only to the 'Requirements' outlined in the Faculty of Information Technology component of any bachelors double degrees.
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Information Technology
Contact details
Visit http://www.msa.ac.za/about/schools/it/
Coordinator
Websites
The business systems major focuses on the use of computers and information systems to understand, model and solve complex problems in business and commerce. It is ideal for future entrepreneurs or managers who want to develop expertise in providing effective business solutions. This major provides a strong focus on systems used in business, while preparing graduates for careers in areas such as systems analysis, information systems management, business analysis, project management and IT consultancy. It provides specialist units in e-commerce, business systems modelling and information systems management.
Units
To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences with a major or minor in business systems, students must complete the requirements outlined below.
Major in business systems
Students complete:
- ETW1102 Business statistics
- FIT2005 Software analysis, design and architecture
- + FIT2033 Computer models for business decisions
- FIT2081 Mobile application development
- FIT3002 Applications of data mining
- FIT3019 Information systems management
- FIT3021 Infrastructure for e-commerce
- FIT3031 Information and network security
Minor in business systems
Students complete:
Relevant courses
Successful completion of the minor or major can be counted towards meeting the requirements for the following single degree:
- 4307 Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences
Students in other courses may be eligible to complete the minor or major by using 24 or 48 points of their free electives.
Computer networks and security
Location
Commencement year
This area of study entry applies to students commencing this course in 2016 and should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook.
Any units listed for this area of study relate only to the 'Requirements' outlined in the Faculty of Information Technology component of any bachelors double degrees.
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Information Technology
Websites
Computer networks and security focuses on the principles, practice and management of computer networks and security technologies used within an organisation for their information needs. You will learn how to: design and develop computer networks and monitor their performance; incorporate security measures to protect corporate information systems and their access through the Internet; and develop secure applications systems. It will prepare you for careers in technical positions responsible for building, managing and maintaining secure IT infrastructure.
Availability
Computer networks and security is listed in the Bachelor of Information Technology at Clayton as a minor, major or extended major.
Outcomes
In addition to achieving the broad outcomes of their course, students successfully completing this major will be able to:
- design, implement and maintain secure computer systems and networks.
Units
Minor requirements (24 points)
No more than 12 points at level 1 may be credited to the minor.
Students complete:
(a.) The following two units (12 points):
- FIT1045 Introduction to algorithms and programming* or FIT1048 Foundations of C++ or FIT1051 Programming foundations**
- FIT1047 Introduction to computer systems, networks and security
*Students who have credited this unit to another major or minor, or have taken an introductory programming unit as part of a course other than the BInfoTech should replace it with a remaining elective unit listed under the minor.
(b.) Two of the following units (12 points):
- FIT2093 Introduction to cyber security
- FIT2100 Operating systems
- FIT3031 Information and network security
- FIT3165 Computer networks
- FIT3173 Software security
Major requirements (48 points)
No more than 12 points at level 1 may be credited to the major and at least 18 points must be at level 3.
Students complete:
- FIT1045 Introduction to algorithms and programming* or or FIT1048 Foundations of C++ or FIT1051 Programming foundations**
- FIT1047 Introduction to computer systems, networks and security
- FIT2093 Introduction to cyber security
- FIT2100 Operating systems
- FIT3031 Information and network security
- FIT3165 Computer networks
- FIT3173 Software security
- FIT2081 Mobile application development or FIT3142 Distributed computing
Extended major requirements (72 points)
No more than 24 points at level 1 may be credited to the extended major and at least 24 points must be at level 3.
Students complete:
(a.) The requirements of the major in Computer networks and security (48 points)
(b.) Four units (24 points) from those below not already completed:
- ECE3xxx Information and networks
- FIT3159 Computer architecture
- FIT3168 IT forensics
- the remaining unit from FIT2081 Mobile application development or FIT3142 Distributed computing
* This unit has a prerequisite of any Year 12 Mathematics study or MTH1010 or equivalent.
** Students who have credited this unit to another major or minor, or have taken an introductory programming unit as part of a course other than the Bachelor of Information Technology should replace it with a remaining elective unit listed under the minor.
Relevant courses
Bachelors
Single degrees
Successful completion of the minor, major or extended major can be counted towards meeting the requirements for the following single degree:*
- C2000 Bachelor of Information Technology
Students in this course can complete the minor or the extended major by using 24 points of their free electives or, where relevant, prescribed FIT electives.*
Students in other single bachelor's degrees may be eligible to complete the minor or major by using 24 or 48 points of their free electives.
* Students cannot complete both the minor and a major or extended major in the same area of study.
Double degrees
Successful completion of the minor or major can be counted towards meeting the requirements for the Bachelor of Information Technology component in the following double degrees:*
- B2017 Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Information Technology
- B2018 Bachelor of Business Specialist and Bachelor of Information Technology
- B2025 Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Information Technology
- B2015 Bachelor of Commerce Specialist and Bachelor of Information Technology
- F2005 Bachelor of Design and Bachelor of Information Technology
- D3009 Bachelor of Education (Honours) and Bachelor of Information Technology**
- F2006 Bachelor of Fine Art and Bachelor of Information Technology
- C2002 Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Arts
- C2003 Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Science
* Depending on units completed it may be possible for students to complete a minor and a major by using, where relevant, prescribed FIT electives. Students cannot complete both a minor and a major in the same area of study. An extended major cannot be completed in the Bachelor of Information Technology component in a double degree.
** Students studying the secondary education specialisation in this double degree cannot complete a minor.
Creative computing
Location
Commencement year
This area of study entry applies to students commencing this course in 2016 and should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook.
Any units listed for this area of study relate only to the 'Requirements' outlined in the Faculty of Information Technology component of any bachelors double degrees.
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Information Technology
Websites
Creative computing is a minor within the multimedia development major. Refer to the multimedia developmentmultimedia development (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2016handbooks/aos/multimedia-development/) area of study entry for details.
Relevant courses
Bachelors
Single degrees
Successful completion of the minor can be counted towards meeting the requirements for the following single degree:
- C2000 Bachelor of Information Technology
Students in this course can complete the minor by using 24 points of their free electives or, where, relevant prescribed FIT electives.*
Students in other single bachelor's degrees may be eligible to complete the minor by using 24 points of their free electives.
Double degrees
Successful completion of the minor can be counted towards meeting the requirements for the Bachelor of Information Technology component in the following double degrees:*
- B2017 Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Information Technology
- B2018 Bachelor of Business Specialist and Bachelor of Information Technology
- B2025 Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Information Technology
- B2015 Bachelor of Commerce Specialist and Bachelor of Information Technology
- F2005 Bachelor of Design and Bachelor of Information Technology
- D3009 Bachelor of Education (Honours) and Bachelor of Information Technology**
- F2006 Bachelor of Fine Art and Bachelor of Information Technology
- C2002 Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Arts
- C2003 Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Science
* Depending on units completed it may be possible for students to complete a minor and a major by using, where relevant, prescribed FIT electives. Students cannot complete both a minor and a major in the same area of study.
** Students studying the secondary education specialisation in this double degree cannot complete a minor.
Cybersecurity
Location
Commencement year
This area of study entry applies to students commencing this course in 2016 and should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook.
Any units listed for this area of study relate only to the 'Requirements' outlined in the Faculty of Information Technology component of any bachelors double degrees.
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Information Technology
Websites
Cybersecurity is about protecting private and public networks including infrastructure, sensitive information and communications. It is also an essential part of the strategic defence to protect business, citizens and national interests in Cyberspace. This minor will provide technical depth for students in Information Technology, Computer Science or Software Engineering who want to have a career in this important and expanding sub-field. It will also provide a strong foundation in cybersecurity for students from other disciplines who see themselves working in enterprises and government bodies for whom cybersecurity is a critical organisational issue.
Availability
Cybersecurity is listed in the Bachelor of Information Technology at Clayton as a minor.
Units
Minor requirements (24 points)
No more than 12 points at level 1 may be credited to the minor.
Students complete:
(a.) The following three units (18 points):
- FIT1045 Introduction to algorithms and programming* or FIT1048 Foundations of C++ or FIT1051 Programming foundations**
- FIT1047 Introduction to computer systems, networks and security
- FIT2093 Introduction to cybersecurity
* This unit has a prerequisite of any Year 12 Mathematics study or MTH1010 or equivalent.
* Students who have credited one of these units to another major or minor, or have taken an introductory programming unit as part of a course other than the Bachelor of Information Technology should replace it with a remaining elective unit listed under the minor. This unit requires a Year 12 Mathematics or MTH1010 or equivalent.
(b.) One of the following units:
Relevant courses
Bachelors
Single degrees
Successful completion of the minor can be counted towards meeting the requirements for the following single degree:
- C2000 Bachelor of Information Technology
Students in this course can complete the minor by using 24 points of their free electives or, where, relevant prescribed FIT electives.*
Students in other single bachelor's degrees may be eligible to complete the minor by using 24 points of their free electives.
Double degrees
Successful completion of the minor can be counted towards meeting the requirements for the Bachelor of Information Technology component in the following double degrees:*
- B2017 Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Information Technology
- B2018 Bachelor of Business Specialist and Bachelor of Information Technology
- B2025 Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Information Technology
- B2015 Bachelor of Commerce Specialist and Bachelor of Information Technology
- F2005 Bachelor of Design and Bachelor of Information Technology
- D3009 Bachelor of Education (Honours) and Bachelor of Information Technology**
- F2006 Bachelor of Fine Art and Bachelor of Information Technology
- C2002 Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Arts
- C2003 Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Science
* Depending on units completed it may be possible for students to complete a minor and a major by using, where relevant, prescribed FIT electives. Students cannot complete both a minor and a major in the same area of study.
** Students studying the secondary education specialisation in this double degree cannot complete a minor.
Games design
Location
Commencement year
This area of study entry applies to students commencing this course in 2016 and should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook.
Any units listed for this area of study relate only to the 'Requirements' outlined in the Faculty of Information Technology component of any bachelors double degrees.
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Information Technology
Contact details
Website: visit http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/about/contact.html
Websites
The Games design minor focuses on the underlying principles of game design and design and the digital creation of game characters, environments and soundscapes. In Game design studio 1, Foundations of 3D, Immersive environments and Sonics, you will work on assignments and collaborative projects geared towards the design and creation of game levels and interactive virtual worlds. This minor should appeal to students from Information Technology and from across the university who have an interest in computer game design but are not necessarily programmers.
Availability
Games design is listed in the Bachelor of Information Technology at Clayton as a minor.
Units
Minor requirements (24 points)
No more than 12 points at level 1 may be credited to the minor.
Students complete:
Relevant courses
Bachelors
Single degrees
Successful completion of the minor can be counted towards meeting the requirements for the following single degree:
- C2000 Bachelor of Information Technology
Students in this course can complete the minor by using 24 points of their free electives or, where, relevant prescribed FIT electives.*
Students in other single bachelor's degrees may be eligible to complete the minor by using 24 points of their free electives.
Double degrees
Successful completion of the minor can be counted towards meeting the requirements for the Bachelor of Information Technology component in the following double degrees:*
- B2017 Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Information Technology
- B2018 Bachelor of Business Specialist and Bachelor of Information Technology
- B2025 Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Information Technology
- B2015 Bachelor of Commerce Specialist and Bachelor of Information Technology
- F2005 Bachelor of Design and Bachelor of Information Technology
- D3009 Bachelor of Education (Honours) and Bachelor of Information Technology**
- F2006 Bachelor of Fine Art and Bachelor of Information Technology
- C2002 Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Arts
- C2003 Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Science
* Depending on units completed it may be possible for students to complete a minor and a major by using, where relevant, prescribed FIT electives. Students cannot complete both a minor and a major in the same area of study.
** Students studying the secondary education specialisation in this double degree cannot complete a minor.
Games development
Location
Commencement year
This area of study entry applies to students commencing this course in 2016 and should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook.
Any units listed for this area of study relate only to the 'Requirements' outlined in the Faculty of Information Technology component of any bachelors double degrees.
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Information Technology
Websites
Games development focuses on developing a detailed knowledge and understanding of the processes and technologies used in the development of games, and their associated technical and creative content. Students will cover the underlying games development principles as well as the main technologies and tools used in the games industry, with an emphasis on game and interactive software development. All aspects of games development are examined from both a theoretical and a practical perspective, with a focus on collaborative Studio environments to explore and realise unique game ideas.
Availability
Games development is listed in the Bachelor of Information Technology at Clayton as a minor or a major.
Outcomes
In addition to achieving the broad outcomes of their course, students successfully completing this major will be able to:
- demonstrate an understanding of the theory, practice and technologies of contemporary game development through the design and implementation of computer games.
Units
Minor requirements (24 points)
No more than 12 points at level 1 may be credited to the minor.
Students complete:
(a.) FIT1048 Foundations of C++
(b.) Any three of the following units (students should check prerequisites when planning a minor):
- FIT1033 Foundations of 3D
- FIT2096 Game programming 1
- FIT2097 Game programming 2
- FIT2073 Game design studio 1
- FIT3145 Game design studio 2
- FIT3094 Artificial life, artificial intelligence and virtual environments
- FIT3146 Emergent technologies and interfaces
Major requirements (48 points)
No more than 12 points at level 1 may be credited to the major and at least 18 points must be at level 3.
Students complete:
Relevant courses
Bachelors
Single degrees
Successful completion of the minor or major can be counted towards meeting the requirements for the following single degree:*
- C2000 Bachelor of Information Technology
Students in this course can complete the minor by using 24 points of their free electives or, where relevant, prescribed FIT electives.*
Students in other single bachelor's degrees may be eligible to complete the minor or major by using 24 or 48 points of their free electives.
* Students cannot complete both the minor and major in the same area of study.
Double degrees
Successful completion of the minor or major can be counted towards meeting the requirements for the Bachelor of Information Technology component in the following double degrees:*
- B2017 Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Information Technology
- B2018 Bachelor of Business Specialist and Bachelor of Information Technology
- B2025 Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Information Technology
- B2015 Bachelor of Commerce Specialist and Bachelor of Information Technology
- F2005 Bachelor of Design and Bachelor of Information Technology
- D3009 Bachelor of Education (Honours) and Bachelor of Information Technology**
- F2006 Bachelor of Fine Art and Bachelor of Information Technology
- C2002 Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Arts
- C2003 Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Science
* Depending on units completed it may be possible for students to complete a minor and a major by using, where relevant, prescribed FIT electives. Students cannot complete both a minor and a major in the same area of study.
** Students studying the secondary education specialisation in this double degree cannot complete a minor.
Information and knowledge management
Location
Commencement year
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Information Technology
Websites
Units
For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.
Relevant courses
Successful completion of this specialisation can be counted towards meeting the requirements for the following course:
- 3340 Graduate Diploma in Information and Knowledge Management
Students in other courses are not eligible to complete this specialisation.
Information and society
Location
Commencement year
This area of study entry applies to students commencing this course in 2016 and should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook.
Any units listed for this area of study relate only to the 'Requirements' outlined in the Faculty of Information Technology component of any bachelors double degrees.
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Information Technology
Websites
The Information and society minor explores the social and cultural impact of IT, as well its application in the workplace. These are considered from the historical perspective of technical developments over the past 50 years as well as the contemporary issues around the pervasive use of IT in both personal and professional spheres. This non-technical look at IT in Society will provide a valuable breadth component to students from all disciplines who will be graduates in the Information Age.
Availability
Information and society is listed in the Bachelor of Information Technology at Clayton as a minor.
Units
Minor requirements (24 points)
No more than 12 points at level 1 may be credited to the minor.
Students complete:
(a.) The following three units (18 points):
- FIT1052 Digital futures: IT shaping society
- FIT2074 Information, technology and organisations
- FIT3098 Social informatics
(b.) One of the following units:
Relevant courses
Bachelors
Single degrees
Successful completion of the minor can be counted towards meeting the requirements for the following single degree:
- C2000 Bachelor of Information Technology
Students in this course can complete the minor by using 24 points of their free electives or, where, relevant prescribed FIT electives.*
Students in other single bachelor's degrees may be eligible to complete the minor by using 24 points of their free electives.
Double degrees
Successful completion of the minor can be counted towards meeting the requirements for the Bachelor of Information Technology component in the following double degrees:*
- B2017 Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Information Technology
- B2018 Bachelor of Business Specialist and Bachelor of Information Technology
- B2025 Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Information Technology
- B2015 Bachelor of Commerce Specialist and Bachelor of Information Technology
- F2005 Bachelor of Design and Bachelor of Information Technology
- D3009 Bachelor of Education (Honours) and Bachelor of Information Technology**
- F2006 Bachelor of Fine Art and Bachelor of Information Technology
- C2002 Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Arts
- C2003 Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Science
* Depending on units completed it may be possible for students to complete a minor and a major by using, where relevant, prescribed FIT electives. Students cannot complete both a minor and a major in the same area of study.
** Students studying the secondary education specialisation in this double degree cannot complete a minor.
Information technology PhD program
Commencement year
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Information Technology
Coordinator
Visit the Faculty Research OfficeFaculty Research Office (http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/research/contact.html)
Websites
This program provides Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) students with the opportunity to focus on developing knowledge and expertise in their chosen discipline, as well as developing professional skills that will support their career ambitions.
Each student's research will be supported by the development of a range of skills that will help them to become more efficient researchers, ultimately improving the quality of the research and developing generic/transferable skills of value to prospective employers.
This program is also applicable to students studying externally.
Program requirements
All research students will be required to undertake compulsory training in the following areas:
- Monash Graduate Research Induction (online)
- Research Integrity (online)
- faculty induction, including occupational health and safety (where required).
Coursework component
All MPhil and PhD students must complete the following coursework units prior to their progress review:
In addition, students who have not completed prior approved formal research methods training must also complete:
- FIT5143 IT research methods
Students may also be directed or encouraged to attend and make presentations at various forums throughout their enrolment.
Relevant courses
IT for business
Location
Commencement year
This area of study entry applies to students commencing this course in 2016 and should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook.
Any units listed for this area of study relate only to the 'Requirements' outlined in the Faculty of Information Technology component of any bachelors double degrees.
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Information Technology
Websites
IT for Business offers you a wide range of options for learning how IT can be used for business. You can build practical programming skills or focus on IT-based analytical and organisational aspects. This minor will provide valuable IT literacy for students from all disciplines who will be working as graduates in a business environment.
Availability
IT for business is listed in the Bachelor of Information Technology at Clayton as a minor.
Units
Minor requirements (24 points)
No more than 12 points at level 1 may be credited to the minor.
Students complete any four units from:
- FIT1006 Business information analysis*
- FIT1013 Digital futures: IT for business*
- FIT1040 Digital futures: Adventures in programming
- FIT1051 Programming foundations
- FIT2081 Mobile application development
- FIT2090 Business information systems and processes
- FIT2095 e-Business software technologies
- FIT2074 Information, technology and organisations
- FIT3134 IT-based entrepreneurship
- FIT3152 Data analytics
* This unit has a prerequisite of any Year 12 Mathematics study or MTH1010 or equivalent.
Relevant courses
Bachelors
Single degrees
Successful completion of the minor can be counted towards meeting the requirements for the following single degree:
- C2000 Bachelor of Information Technology
Students in this course can complete the minor by using 24 points of their free electives or, where, relevant prescribed FIT electives.*
Students in other single bachelor's degrees may be eligible to complete the minor by using 24 points of their free electives.
Double degrees
Successful completion of the minor can be counted towards meeting the requirements for the Bachelor of Information Technology component in the following double degrees:*
- B2017 Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Information Technology
- B2018 Bachelor of Business Specialist and Bachelor of Information Technology
- B2025 Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Information Technology
- B2015 Bachelor of Commerce Specialist and Bachelor of Information Technology
- F2005 Bachelor of Design and Bachelor of Information Technology
- D3009 Bachelor of Education (Honours) and Bachelor of Information Technology**
- F2006 Bachelor of Fine Art and Bachelor of Information Technology
- C2002 Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Arts
- C2003 Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Science
* Depending on units completed it may be possible for students to complete a minor and a major by using, where relevant, prescribed FIT electives. Students cannot complete both a minor and a major in the same area of study.
** Students studying the secondary education specialisation in this double degree cannot complete a minor.
Library and information science
Location
Commencement year
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Information Technology
Contact details
Website: visit http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/about/contact.html
Websites
Librarians and information specialists manage information and provide information services to clients in a wide range of contexts. They are concerned with analysing information needs, solving information problems, evaluating information sources, organising information, synthesising information into targeted information products, and training clients in the use of information products, services and systems. They work for commercial, government and community sector organisations, for information consultancies and as independent information brokers.
Professional recognition
Completion of this specialisation, along with specified core units in the Master of Business Information Systems, is recognised for professional recognition purposes by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). Note that professional accreditation is dependent on unit choiceunit choice (http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/current/accreditation/).
Units
For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.
Related areas of study
Relevant courses
C6003 Master of Business Information Systems
Mobile apps development
Location
Commencement year
This area of study entry applies to students commencing this course in 2016 and should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook.
Any units listed for this area of study relate only to the 'Requirements' outlined in the Faculty of Information Technology component of any bachelors double degrees.
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Information Technology
Contact details
Website: visit http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/about/contact.html
Websites
In the mobile apps sevelopment minor you will learn how to design and develop mobile apps software. You will first gain some basic programming skills, then learn how to apply them in a mobile apps development environment to solve real-world problems, or just to produce a fun app! Usability will be a key focus.
Availability
Mobile apps development is listed in the Bachelor of Information Technology at Clayton as a minor.
Units
Minor requirements (24 points)
No more than 12 points at level 1 may be credited to the minor.
Students complete:
(a.) One unit (6 points) selected from*:
- FIT1045 Introduction to algorithms and programming**
- FIT1048 Foundations of C++
- FIT1051 Programming foundations
*Students who have credited one of these units to another major or minor, or have taken an introductory programming unit as part of a course other than the BInfoTech may replace it with a fourth unit from (b.).
** This unit has a prerequisite of any Year 12 Mathematics study or MTH1010 or equivalent.
(b.) Three units (18 points) selected from:
Relevant courses
Bachelors
Single degrees
Successful completion of the minor can be counted towards meeting the requirements for the following single degree:
- C2000 Bachelor of Information Technology
Students in this course can complete the minor by using 24 points of their free electives or, where, relevant prescribed FIT electives.*
Students in other single bachelor's degrees may be eligible to complete the minor by using 24 points of their free electives.
Double degrees
Successful completion of the minor can be counted towards meeting the requirements for the Bachelor of Information Technology component in the following double degrees:*
- B2017 Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Information Technology
- B2018 Bachelor of Business Specialist and Bachelor of Information Technology
- B2025 Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Information Technology
- B2015 Bachelor of Commerce Specialist and Bachelor of Information Technology
- F2005 Bachelor of Design and Bachelor of Information Technology
- D3009 Bachelor of Education (Honours) and Bachelor of Information Technology**
- F2006 Bachelor of Fine Art and Bachelor of Information Technology
- C2002 Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Arts
- C2003 Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Science
* Depending on units completed it may be possible for students to complete a minor and a major by using, where relevant, prescribed FIT electives. Students cannot complete both a minor and a major in the same area of study.
** Students studying the secondary education specialisation in this double degree cannot complete a minor.
Multimedia development
Location
Commencement year
This area of study entry applies to students commencing this course in 2016 and should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook.
Any units listed for this area of study relate only to the 'Requirements' outlined in the Faculty of Information Technology component of any bachelors double degrees.
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Information Technology
Websites
In Multimedia development, you will learn to explore technology-led creativity for the digital economy by gaining a technical understanding and being given the creative freedom to develop your ideas. Building upon foundation studies in digital imaging, sound and video, 3D modelling and interactive media, the design lead studio-based approach will prepare you for career opportunities in web design, interactive design/development, mobile application development, 3D modelling and animation, social media, visualisation, and tangible and physical computing. A major or minor in this area will add a creative element to students undertaking more technical IT or Engineering studies, and as well as providing practical IT-based skills to students undertaking studies in the Art or Design fields.
Availability
Multimedia development is listed in the Bachelor of Information Technology at Clayton as a minor, major or extended major.
Outcomes
In addition to achieving the broad outcomes of their course, students successfully completing this major will be able to:
- design and implement major creative computing projects.
Units
Minor requirements - Creative computing (24 points)
No more than 12 points at level 1 may be credited to the minor.
Students complete:
- FIT1046 Creative computing foundations
- FIT1033 Foundations of 3D or FIT2098 Interactive media or FIT3157 Advanced web design
- FIT2091 Creative computing studio 1
- FIT2092 Creative computing studio 2
Major requirements (48 points)
No more than 12 points at level 1 may be credited to the major and at least 18 points must be at level 3.
Students complete:
- FIT1033 Foundations of 3D
- FIT1046 Creative computing foundations
- FIT2087 Advanced 3D
- FIT2091 Creative computing studio 1
- FIT2092 Creative computing studio 2
- FIT3146 Emergent technologies and interfaces
- FIT3156 Advanced visual effects
- FIT3169 Immersive environments
Extended major requirements (72 points)
No more than 24 points at level 1 may be credited to the extended major and at least 24 points must be at level 3.
Students complete:
(a.) The requirements for the major in Multimedia development (48 points)
(b.) The following four additional units (24 points):
Relevant courses
Bachelors
Single degrees
Successful completion of the minor, major or extended major can be counted towards meeting the requirements for the following single degree:*
- C2000 Bachelor of Information Technology
Students in this course can complete the minor or the extended major by using 24 points of their free electives or, where relevant, prescribed FIT electives.*
Students in other single bachelor's degrees may be eligible to complete the minor or major by using 24 or 48 points of their free electives.
* Students cannot complete both the minor and a major or extended major in the same area of study.
Double degrees
Successful completion of the minor or major can be counted towards meeting the requirements for the Bachelor of Information Technology component in the following double degrees:*
- B2017 Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Information Technology
- B2018 Bachelor of Business Specialist and Bachelor of Information Technology
- B2025 Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Information Technology
- B2015 Bachelor of Commerce Specialist and Bachelor of Information Technology
- F2005 Bachelor of Design and Bachelor of Information Technology
- D3009 Bachelor of Education (Honours) and Bachelor of Information Technology**
- F2006 Bachelor of Fine Art and Bachelor of Information Technology
- C2002 Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Arts
- C2003 Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Science
* Depending on units completed it may be possible for students to complete a minor and a major by using, where relevant, prescribed FIT electives. Students cannot complete both a minor and a major in the same area of study. An extended major cannot be completed in the Bachelor of Information Technology component in a double degree.
** Students studying the secondary education specialisation in this double degree cannot complete a minor.
Networks and security
Location
Commencement year
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Information Technology
Websites
Units
For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.
Relevant courses
Successful completion of this specialisation can be counted towards meeting the requirements for the following course:
- C6002 Master of Networks and Security
Students in other courses are not eligible to complete this specialisation.
Software development
Location
Commencement year
This area of study entry applies to students commencing this course in 2016 and should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook.
Any units listed for this area of study relate only to the 'Requirements' outlined in the Faculty of Information Technology component of any bachelors double degrees.
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Information Technology
Websites
Software development focuses on the technologies and techniques used to create computer-based systems and the development processes used in the construction of applications software, from large-scale enterprise systems to web-based and mobile applications. It will prepare you for careers in positions responsible for the development and implementation of software systems. You will learn about all aspects of the software development process, from systems analysis and design to programing and implementation.
Availability
Software development is listed in the Bachelor of Information Technology at Clayton as a minor, major or extended major.
Outcomes
In addition to achieving the broad outcomes of their course, students successfully completing this major will be able to:
- analyse requirements, and design, implement and maintain software applications.
Units
Minor requirements (24 points)
No more than 12 points at level 1 may be credited to the minor.
Students complete:
(a.) The following units (12 points):
- FIT1045 Introduction to algorithms and programming* or FIT1048 Foundations of C++ or FIT1051 Programming foundations**
- FIT1050 Web fundamentals
(b.) And two units (12 points) from:
- FIT2001 Systems development
- FIT2081 Mobile applications development
- FIT2094 Databases
- FIT2104 Web database interface
Major requirements (48 points)
No more than 12 points at level 1 may be credited to the major and at least 18 points must be at level 3.
Students complete:
(a.) The following five units (30 points):
- FIT1045 Introduction to algorithms and programming* or FIT1048 Foundations of C++ or FIT1051 Programming foundations **
- FIT1050 Web fundamentals
- FIT2001 Systems development
- FIT2094 Databases
- FIT3175 Usability
(b.) One of the following units (6 points):
(c.) Two of the following units (12 points)
- FIT3077 Software engineering: architecture and design
- FIT3134 IT-based entrepreneurship
- FIT3146 Emergent technologies & interfaces
- FIT3157 Advanced web design
- FIT3173 Software security
- FIT3176 Advanced database design
- FIT3178 Advanced mobile apps
Extended major requirements (72 points)
No more than 24 points at level 1 may be credited to the extended major and at least 24 points must be at level 3.
Students complete:
(a.) the requirements of the major in software development (48 points)
(b.) the remaining unit (6 points) from the units listed in (b.) under the major
(c.) two level 3 units (12 points) from those listed in (c.) under the major
(d.) one unit at level 2 or 3 chosen from (c.) under the major or from the following elective list
* This unit has a prerequisite of any Year 12 Mathematics study or MTH1010 or equivalent.
**Students who have credited one of these units to another major or minor, or have taken an introductory programming unit as part of a course other than the BInfoTech should replace it with a remaining elective unit listed under the minor. This unit requires a Year 12 Mathematics or MTH1010 or equivalent.
Elective list
Relevant courses
Bachelors
Single degrees
Successful completion of the minor, major or extended major can be counted towards meeting the requirements for the following single degree:*
- C2000 Bachelor of Information Technology
Students in this course can complete the minor or the extended major by using 24 points of their free electives or, where relevant, prescribed FIT electives.*
Students in other single bachelor's degrees may be eligible to complete the minor or major by using 24 or 48 points of their free electives.
* Students cannot complete both the minor and a major or extended major in the same area of study.
Double degrees
Successful completion of the minor or major can be counted towards meeting the requirements for the Bachelor of Information Technology component in the following double degrees:*
- B2017 Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Information Technology
- B2018 Bachelor of Business Specialist and Bachelor of Information Technology
- B2025 Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Information Technology
- B2015 Bachelor of Commerce Specialist and Bachelor of Information Technology
- F2005 Bachelor of Design and Bachelor of Information Technology
- D3009 Bachelor of Education (Honours) and Bachelor of Information Technology**
- F2006 Bachelor of Fine Art and Bachelor of Information Technology
- C2002 Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Arts
- C2003 Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Science
* Depending on units completed it may be possible for students to complete a minor and a major by using, where relevant, prescribed FIT electives. Students cannot complete both a minor and a major in the same area of study. An extended major cannot be completed in the Bachelor of Information Technology component in a double degree.
** Students studying the secondary education specialisation in this double degree cannot complete a minor.
Web development
Location
Commencement year
This area of study entry applies to students commencing this course in 2016 and should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook.
Any units listed for this area of study relate only to the 'Requirements' outlined in the Faculty of Information Technology component of any bachelors double degrees.
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Information Technology
Websites
In this minor you will learn the skills to design, develop and manage web sites. You will gain a solid grounding in the technical aspects of web page creation including programming, information management and the development of high quality user interfaces. An understanding of web development technologies and their use in a work context will be of value in any career.
Availability
Web development is listed in the Bachelor of Information Technology at Clayton as a minor.
Units
Minor requirements (24 points)
No more than 12 points at level 1 may be credited to the minor.
Students complete:
(a.) One unit* (6 points) of:
- FIT1045 Introduction to algorithms and programming**
- FIT1048 Foundations of C++
- FIT1051 Programming foundations
* Students who have completed one of these units and credited it to another major or minor should replace it with a remaining elective unit from (c).
** This unit has a prerequisite of any Year 12 Mathematics study or MTH1010 or equivalent.
(b.) The following unit (6 points):
- FIT1050 Web fundamentals
(c.) Two units (12 points) of:
Relevant courses
Bachelors
Single degrees
Successful completion of the minor can be counted towards meeting the requirements for the following single degree:
- C2000 Bachelor of Information Technology
Students in this course can complete the minor by using 24 points of their free electives or, where, relevant prescribed FIT electives.*
Students in other single bachelor's degrees may be eligible to complete the minor by using 24 points of their free electives.
Double degrees
Successful completion of the minor can be counted towards meeting the requirements for the Bachelor of Information Technology component in the following double degrees:*
- B2017 Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Information Technology
- B2018 Bachelor of Business Specialist and Bachelor of Information Technology
- B2025 Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Information Technology
- B2015 Bachelor of Commerce Specialist and Bachelor of Information Technology
- F2005 Bachelor of Design and Bachelor of Information Technology
- D3009 Bachelor of Education (Honours) and Bachelor of Information Technology**
- F2006 Bachelor of Fine Art and Bachelor of Information Technology
- C2002 Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Arts
- C2003 Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Science
* Depending on units completed it may be possible for students to complete a minor and a major by using, where relevant, prescribed FIT electives. Students cannot complete both a minor and a major in the same area of study.
** Students studying the secondary education specialisation in this double degree cannot complete a minor.
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