Courses by faculty: Information Technology - 2018

You will undertake your doctoral studies through the Monash doctoral programMonash doctoral program (http://www.monash.edu/migr/future-students/phd). At the core of this program is the completion of a substantial research thesis on an agreed topic under the guidance of a supervisory team. Your research training is further enhanced by professional development activities or coursework units designed to support you in your academic and professional development.

Upon completion of your doctoral studies at Monash, you will be able to demonstrate that you have successfully designed and executed a research project that makes an original and substantial contribution to your discipline. In your research journey, you will have also acquired the necessary skills and professional attributes to make an immediate and enduring impact on academia, industry, government, or community.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 10 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 10 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Successful completion of this course will signify that the holder has completed a course of graduate research training under proper academic supervision and has submitted a thesis (or equivalent) that the examiners have declared to be a significant contribution to knowledge and which demonstrates the student's capacity to carry out independent original research.

It is expected that graduates will be able to demonstrate the following abilities:

1. carry out independent research
2. critically review the current research in the literature
3. formulate a research problem of high impact and significance
4. apply the appropriate research methodology
5. analyse the research data
6. articulate the research outcome to a variety of audiences.

This course consists of:

• a research and thesis component or a practice based research project and exegesis component
• a coursework study program.

Areas of research

Refer to the research areasresearch areas (http://www.infotech.monash.edu/research/about/flagships/) in the faculty.

You must, in consultation with and under the direct supervision of a member/s of the academic staff:

1. carry out a program of research on an agreed topic approved by the school or department of enrolment in your chosen discipline for a specified period, including attending and/or presenting at seminars and other related activities as indicated by the relevant school/department

2. complete one of the following:

a. submit for assessment a thesis of not more than 80,000 words on the program of research which meets the requirements of the examiners. Submission of a thesis including published worksthesis including published works (https://www.monash.edu/graduate-research/supervisors-and-examiners/examiners/publication) may be permitted.

b. develop a practice-based research project on an agreed topic approved by the school or department of enrolment in your chosen discipline, resulting in a body of work examined by demonstration or exhibition. The examinable material includes a written exegesis, the minimum of which is to be 35,000 words, excluding appendices, bibliography etc. The exegesis is to contextualise the practice-based work. The works in the demonstration or exhibition should engage one or more of the senses, and must not only be new but must also result in a doctoral level contribution, which has substantial disciplinary significance. Unless site-specific, the faculty requires doctoral examination demonstrations or exhibitions to be conducted on campus.

3. satisfactorily complete the following program of coursework study:

• Information technology PhD program

You must pass any required coursework units, the assessment of which is conducted in accordance with the University's Assessment in Coursework Units policyAssessment in Coursework Units policy (http://policy.monash.edu.au/policy-bank/academic/education/assessment/assessment-in-coursework-units-policy.html) and supporting procedures.

Enrolment in a master's by research degree involves the independent investigation of a research problem that has been formulated by you as the student. It is expected that the research you undertake will make a contribution to the discipline in which you are enrolled by applying, critiquing, analysing or interpreting that knowledge in ways that facilitate pathways for further learning. You will be supported in your research by a supervisory team.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 9 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 9 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Successful completion of the program will signify that the student has successfully completed a course of research training and has satisfied the examiners that they can carry out a research project and critically analyse the results.

It is expected that graduates will be able to demonstrate the following abilities:

1. critically review the current research in the literature
2. formulate a research problem of high impact and significance
3. apply the appropriate research methodology
4. analyse the research data
5. articulate the research outcome to a variety of audience.

This course consists of:

• a research and thesis component
• a coursework and training component.

Students must, in consultation with and under the direct supervision of a member/s of the academic staff:

1. carry out a program of research on an agreed topic approved by the relevant school in your chosen discipline for a specified period, including attending and/or presenting at seminars and other related activities as indicated by the relevant school

2. submit for assessment a thesis of not more than 35,000 words on the program of research which meets the requirements of the examiners. Submission of a thesis including published worksthesis including published works (https://www.monash.edu/graduate-research/supervisors-and-examiners/examiners/publication) may be permitted.

3. satisfactorily complete a program of coursework study and training as outlined in:

• Information technology PhD program

You may apply to transfer to a PhD after successful completion of confirmation and provided that satisfactory progress has been made and certain conditions are met.

This course is about the application of computer-based technologies and systems to meet individual and organisational information needs. The course will enable you to gain the knowledge and skills needed to use IT effectively and to use, develop and manage IT-based systems. The flexibility of the course and the range of majors and minors will allow you to explore new areas, develop your strengths in IT and pursue your interests. It is a highly practical course that will prepare you for a career working with information and IT in business, government and industry.

The course covers a wide range of aspects of IT, from technical computing, which focuses on the technology itself, to information and business-related themes, which focus on information needs and the way in which IT can be used to support them. In addition to core studies in fundamental IT concepts, the course provides you with a choice of majors in your preferred fields of study, as well as the option to take a second major within IT or in another discipline. Knowledge and skills in IT coupled with the emphasis on generic skills - problem solving, information literacy, communication and presentation skills, project management skills, and the capacity for team work - will ensure that you have a firm foundation for a career in IT.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 7 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 7 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that students will be able to:

1. communicate at a professional level with clients, system users and peers
2. work effectively in a team environment
3. work independently and self-assess performance
4. apply methods, theory and research to plan, develop and implement correct, well-structured and documented information products and systems
5. act in accordance with professional codes of conduct, recognising the social, legal and ethical consequences of their work
6. recognise the role and value of information technology in organisations and society
7. effectively use computer hardware and software technologies
8. learn and apply emerging technologies.

This is a comprehensive course, structured in three equal parts:

A. Information technology specified study

This will provide you with foundation skills and knowledge for your IT education and ensure a breadth of understanding of IT and its applications in organisations and society.

B. Information technology listed major

This will provide you with a focused program of study that will develop your expertise in one area of information technology. You will develop the practical and theoretical skills and knowledge in your chosen major needed to successfully plan, develop, implement and evaluate information products and systems.

C. Free elective study

Electives will enable you to further develop your knowledge of your major area of study, or IT more broadly, through a second major or a minor. Alternatively you can select units from across the University in which you are eligible to enrol.

Students must complete units as specified in Parts A, B and C (144 points): a minimum of 96 points of computer and information sciences study over Part A and Part B, and 48 points of free electives in part C.

In choosing your units you must ensure that you complete no more than 10 level one units (60 points), and that you complete at least six units (36 points) at level 3 of which at least four (24 points) being Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences listed units (units with an FIT code).

Units are 6 points unless otherwise specified.

A. Information technology specified study (48 points)

Students complete:

a. One introductory programming unit (6 points):

• FIT1051 Programming fundamentals in Java

b. The following five units (30 points):

• FIT1047 Introduction to computer systems, networks and security
• FIT1049 IT professional practice
• FIT2002 IT project management
• FIT2094 Databases
• FIT2001 Systems development

c. Capstone project units (12 points):

• FIT3047 Industrial experience studio project 1 and FIT3048 Industrial experience studio project 2

B. Information technology listed major (48 points)

Complete at least one information technology listed major from the following:

• Business information systems - South Africa
• Computer networks and security - South Africa
• Mobile systems - South Africa
• Software development - South Africa

A major requires eight units with no more than two units at level one (12 points) and at least three units (18 points) at level three.

If you intend to undertake an honours year you should ensure you complete the specific units required as a pre-requisite for honours in your chosen major area of study.

C. Free elective study (48 points)

Your elective units may be chosen from any of the units offered at Monash to suit your interests or career aspirations. For example, you may choose to take other units available in the School of Information Technology to complete another IT major or minor, or elective units may also be used to sample from across the University or to complete a major or minor(s) from another course so long as you have the prerequisites and there are no restrictions on enrolment in the units.

Students successfully completing the Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences may proceed to a one year honours program leading to 4308 Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences (Honours). To be eligible to apply for entry into the Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences (Honours), students must obtain a credit grade average (60 percent) or above in all units together with a distinction grade average (70 percent) or above in level 3 FIT-coded units.

This 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.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 8 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 8 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://monash.edu/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that graduates will be able to demonstrate:

1. ability to critically analyse research literature and conduct a literature review
2. ability to think creatively in developing solutions to problems
3. ability to work independently in developing and applying research techniques to problems
4. understanding of the role of research in information technology to provide support to organisations and society
5. understanding of the fundamental conceptual methodological and implementation issues involved in the conduct of IT-related research
6. understanding of a range of research theories and techniques used in information technology
7. ability to apply a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods in research practice
8. ability to conduct independent research, applying methods, tools and techniques appropriate to the research question
9. understanding and awareness of the social consequences of the role of information technology
10. awareness of the need to continue lifelong education in their discipline
11. understanding of best practice, industry standards and professional ethics ability and willingness to adhere to these
12. ability and willingness to objectively assess own performance
13. ability to recognise the roles of research ethics, peer review and collaborative research
14. ability to document and communicate research results and the methods used both orally and in a written report
15. understanding of ethical and professional codes willingness to adhere to these.

A person may be admitted to candidature for the Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences (Honours) if they meet one or both of the following criteria:

1. satisfy the requirements of a relevant pass degree and obtained a credit (60 per cent) average or above in all units with a distinction (70 per cent) in third year IT units
2. gained qualifications and experience in studies undertaken in any faculty or educational institution if such qualifications and experience are deemed by Faculty Education Committee to be preparation equivalent to attainment of the pass degree of the standard specified in (a) above.

This course consists of coursework units, research in a selected area and completion of an honours thesis.

Students must complete:

• FIT4005 Research methods in information technology*
• honours thesis (24 points)
• three level four or five units** chosen from a list published by the Faculty of Information Technology

* 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. Suitable units can be identified using the unit index by facultyunit index by faculty (http://www.monash.ac.za/study/handbooks/units/index-byfaculty.html) in the Handbook.

Enrolment in the Master of Philosophy in Computer and Information Science involves the independent investigation of a research problem that has been formulated by you as the student. It is expected that the research you undertake will make a contribution to the discipline in which you are enrolled by applying, critiquing, analysing or interpreting that knowledge in ways that facilitate pathways for further learning. You will be supported in your research by a supervisory team.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 9 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 9 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Successful completion of the program will signify that the student has successfully completed a course of research training and has satisfied the examiners that they can carry out a research project and critically analyse the results.

It is expected that graduates will be able to demonstrate the following abilities:

• critically review the current research in the literature
• formulate a research problem of high impact and significance
• apply the appropriate research methodology
• analyse the research data
• articulate the research outcome to a variety of audiences.

This course consists of a research and thesis component.

You must, in consultation with and under the direct supervision of a member/s of the academic staff:

1. carry out a program of research on an agreed topic approved by the relevant school in your chosen discipline for a specified period, including attending and/or presenting at seminars and other related activities as indicated by the relevant school

2. submit for assessment a thesis of not more than 35,000 words on the program of research which meets the requirements of the examiners. Submission of a thesis including published worksthesis including published works (https://www.monash.edu/graduate-research/supervisors-and-examiners/examiners/publication) may be permitted.

You may apply to transfer to a PhD after successful completion of confirmation and provided that satisfactory progress has been made and certain conditions are met.

Computer science provides solutions to the ever-increasing information challenges in the modern world. Organisations need people who can extract information from the massive datasets generated by banking, commerce and social networks and analyse it to affect real change. Big data is a new frontier in the commercial world.

Combining commerce and computer science gives you the skills to harness big data and commercialise digital innovations or intellectual property. Or you can use your theoretical and practical computing expertise to design and build efficient software solutions for the commercial sector. You have the opportunity to explore areas of interest or develop new ones, or combine your majors to develop key skills.

• Combine econometrics or actuarial studies with your computational and mathematical flair to create cutting-edge software for the commercial sector.
• Pair accounting or marketing with computer science to develop new technical products or software designed specifically for accountants and marketers.
• Specialise in data science and learn how to build and use analytical tools and simulation software to visualise and interpret commercial data.

Subject to unit choice, the Bachelor of Commerce degree is accredited by relevant Australian professional bodies. Refer to the Monash Business School professional recognitionprofessional recognition (http://www.monash.edu/business/future-students/undergraduate-study-options/after-you-graduate/professional-recognition) page.

The requirements below detail what you must study in order to complete this double-degree course and receive the awards.

Units are 6 points unless otherwise specified. You must complete 192 points, and:

1. 96 points must be completed in Parts A and B as described below in B2001 Bachelor of Commerce component, of which:

• at least 24 points must be completed at level 3

2. 96 points must be completed in Parts A, B, C, D and E as described below in C2001 Bachelor of Computer Science component, of which:

• no more than 36 points of level 1 units can be completed
• at least 36 points must be completed at level 3

Commerce component

Bachelor of Commerce is a comprehensive course, and in the double degree course you complete commerce specified study and a commerce listed major.

Part A. Commerce specified study (48 points)

This will provide you with a broad foundation for your study of commerce and expose you to several commerce disciplines. This will contribute breadth to your knowledge of commerce and address the graduate course outcomes. It will also give you the opportunity to learn more about each discipline before finalising your choice of major.

a. Students complete 6 units (36 points):

• ACC1100 Introduction to financial accounting or ACC1200 Accounting for managers
• BTC1110 Commercial law
• ECC1000 Principles of microeconomics
• ETC1000 Business and economic statistics
• MGC1010 Introduction to management
• MKC1200 Principles of marketing

b. Students complete one elective unit (6 points) from the Faculty of Business and Economics on the Clayton campus

c. Students complete one capstone, project, international or internship experience unit (minimum 6 points) chosen from the units listed below.

Note: Students who wish to choose a 12 point unit must discuss course progression with the Faculty.

Capstone unit

• BEX3150 Sustainability practice and organisations
• BEX3500 Current issues in commerce

Corporate project

• BEX3350 Industry project
• BEX3450 Industry project (12 points)

International experience

• ACX3500 International study program in accounting
• BEX3622 Issues in global business
• BEX3722 Engaging with international business
• BFX3871 International study program in banking and finance
• MKX3521 Global study programs in marketing

Internships

• BEX3006/BEX3106 Industry placement
• BEX3012/BEX3112 Industry placement (12 points)
• MKX3631 Marketing internship

Part B. Commerce listed major (48 points)

This will provide you with a focused program of study that will develop your expertise in one discipline area. You will develop, apply and communicate an advanced level of understanding of the concepts and theoretical frameworks that constitute the knowledge base of your major area of study.

You must complete a commerce listed major from your campus of enrolment. A major requires eight units with no more than two units (12 points) at level 1 and at least three units (18 points) at level 3.

Depending on the major you choose, you may have already studied one of the units as part of your commerce specified study. If so, you must complete an additional commerce unit offered at Clayton campus to bring the combined commerce study to at least 96 points from the Faculty of Business and Economics.

If you intend to undertake an honours year, you should ensure you complete the specific units required for honours in your chosen major area of study.

Minors and majors

Refer also to the table of minors and majors which also details if an area of study is available as a minor or major.

• Accounting
• Actuarial studies
• Behavioural commerce
• Business analytics
• Business law
• Econometrics
• Economics
• Finance
• Management studies
• Marketing science
• Sustainability

Computer science component

Bachelor of Computer Science course is a specialist course that develops through the themes of computer science foundation study, professional skills study, specialist discipline knowledge, problem solving and analytic skills study, and professional skills study which come together in applied practice.

Part A. Foundational computer science study (42 points)

This study will develop your understanding of the role and theoretical basis of computer science and computational methods.

You must complete:

• FIT1045 Algorithms and programming fundamentals in python
• FIT1047 Introduction to computer systems, networks and security
• FIT1008 Introduction to computer science
• FIT2004 Algorithms and data structures
• FIT2014 Theory of computation
• MAT1830 Discrete mathematics for computer science
• MAT1841 Continuous mathematics for computer science or MTH1030 Techniques for modelling

Part B. Professional skills study (6 points)

You must complete

• FIT1049 IT professional practice

Part C. Specialist discipline knowledge and Part D. Problem solving and analytical skills (36 points)

You must complete one of the following specialisations:

• Advanced computer science
• Data science

Part E. Applied practice (12 points)

You must complete a full-year project (12 points) relevant to your specialisation, or the industry-based learning units (18 points):

• FIT3161 Computer science project 1 and FIT3162 Computer science project 2
• FIT3163 Data science project 1 and FIT3164 Data science project 2
• FIT3045 Industry-based learning* (18 points)

* This option is available only if you are selected to participate in the Industry-based learning (IBL) program. If you intend to apply for the IBL program, please discuss your course progression with faculty staff. If you are selected for the IBL program you must complete one unit over summer semester or overload in one semester by one unit in order to complete the degree within three years.

You may be eligible to exit this double degree course early and graduate with one of the single awards once you have successfully completed a total of a 144 points, including all of the requirements for the relevant single degree component.

• 144 points to exit with the Bachelor of Commerce
• 144 points to exit with the Bachelor of Computer Science

Honours

You may be eligible to apply for a one-year honours course once you have successfully completed this double degree, or have completed all of the requirements for one of the single degrees including a total of 144 points. The following honours courses apply:

• B3701 Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)
• C3702 Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours)

You are usually eligible to apply for honours if you achieve a distinction grade average (70 percent) or above in 24 points of studies in relevant discipline units at level 3. This sometimes also means you need to have completed specific units.

This double degree course will teach you how to use your numerical talents to unpack problems, create software solutions, and apply your thinking in a commercial capacity across the technology sector.

A degree in one of the commerce specialisations of actuarial science, economics or finance together with a degree in computer science will ensure you have the skills to apply commercial principles and knowledge in computer science roles, or commercialise digital products and intellectual property.

You can explore areas of interest or develop new ones:

• You could use your mathematical talents in data science and actuarial science to develop new processes for handling large data sets.
• Study finance to pursue general management or business development roles in IT companies delivering software and hardware solutions.
• Pair studies in economics or actuarial science with computer science, to develop new technical products or computer models for economists and actuaries.

The choice is yours.

Some specific or additional units may be required for professional recognition. Refer to the Monash Business School professional recognitionprofessional recognition (http://www.monash.edu/business/future-students/undergraduate-study-options/after-you-graduate/professional-recognition) page for more information regarding accreditation for each of the Bachelor of Commerce specialisations.

The requirements below detail what you must study in order to complete this double-degree course and receive the awards.

Units are 6 points unless otherwise specified. You must complete 192 points:

1. 96 points must be completed in Parts A, B and C as described below in B2004 Bachelor of Commerce Specialist component.

2. 96 points must be completed in Parts A, B, C, D and E as described below in C2001 Bachelor of Computer Science component.

Commerce specialist component

Bachelor of Commerce Specialist is a specialist course that develops through the themes of foundation commerce knowledge and specialist discipline knowledge.

Part A. Foundation commerce knowledge (24 points)

These units will provide you with a comprehensive study of economics and econometrics disciplines and the impact they have on multi-discipline decision-making in organisations. The units consider the impact on the business, professional and public policy communities.

You must complete:

• ECC1000 Principles of microeconomics
• ECC1100 Principles of macroeconomics
• ETC1000 Business and economic statistics
• ETC2410 Introductory econometrics

Part B. Specialist discipline knowledge and Part C. Capstone experience (72 points)

The specialist discipline knowledge units will develop your capacity as a critical and creative professional who is able to apply your knowledge of a specialised area to provide discipline based solutions to commerce. Units contained within the discipline specialisation may meet the requirements for professional accreditation bodies. The capstone unit is designed to consolidate the knowledge and skills acquired throughout the study of your specialisation.

You must complete the specialist discipline knowledge and capstone experience requirements for one of the following specialisations:

• Actuarial science
• Economics and economic policy
• Finance
• Mathematical economics and econometrics

Computer science component

Bachelor of Computer Science course is a specialist course that develops through the themes of computer science foundation study, professional skills study, specialist discipline knowledge, problem solving and analytic skills study, and professional skills study which come together in applied practice.

Part A. Foundational computer science study (42 points)

You must complete:

• FIT1045 Algorithms and programming fundamentals in python
• FIT1047 Introduction to computer systems, networks and security
• FIT1008 Introduction to computer science
• FIT2004 Algorithms and data structures
• FIT2014 Theory of computation
• MAT1830 Discrete mathematics for computer science
• MAT1841 Continuous mathematics for computer science or MTH1030 Techniques for modelling

Part B. Professional skills study (6 points)

You must complete:

• FIT1049 IT professional practice*

Part C. Specialist discipline knowledge and Part D. Problem solving and analytical skills (36 points)

You must complete one of the following specialisations:

• Advanced computer science
• Data science

Part E. Applied practice (12 points)

Students complete a full-year project (12 points) relevant to their specialisation, or the industry-based learning units (18 points):

• FIT3161 Computer science project 1 and FIT3162 Computer science project 2
• FIT3163 Data science project 1 and FIT3164 Data science project 2
• FIT3045 Industry-based learning* (18 points)

* This option is available only if you are selected to participate in the Industry-based learning (IBL) program. If you intend to apply for the IBL program, please discuss your course progression with faculty staff. If you are selected for the IBL program you must complete one unit over summer semester or overload in one semester by one unit in order to complete the degree within three years.

You may be eligible to exit this double degree course early and graduate with one of the single awards once you have successfully completed a total of a 144 points, including all of the requirements for the relevant single degree component.

• 144 points to exit with the Bachelor of Commerce Specialist
• 144 points to exit with the Bachelor of Computer Science

Honours

You may be eligible to apply for a one-year honours course once you have successfully completed this double degree, or have completed all of the requirements for one of the single degrees including a total of 144 points. The following honours courses apply:

• B3701 Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)
• C3702 Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours)

You are usually eligible to apply for honours if you achieve a distinction grade average (70 percent) or above in 24 points of studies in relevant discipline units at level 3. This sometimes also means you need to have completed specific units.

As technology continues to change the way the modern world operates, the need for people who can understand and adapt new technologies for commercial use is increasing. Companies need people who not only implement technology in commercial environments, but who also have the skills to commercialise information technology products and services.

A degree in actuarial science, economics or finance together with a degree in information technology will give you a unique skill set, enabling you to apply your technical IT skills across key areas of commerce.

Some specific or additional units may be required for professional recognition. Refer to the Monash Business School professional recognitionprofessional recognition (http://www.monash.edu/business/future-students/undergraduate-study-options/after-you-graduate/professional-recognition) page for more information regarding accreditation for each of the Bachelor of Commerce specialisations.

The requirements below detail what you must study in order to complete this double-degree course and receive the awards.

Units are 6 points unless otherwise specified. You must complete 192 points:

1. 96 points must be completed in Parts A, B and C as described below in B2004 Bachelor of Commerce Specialist component.

2. 96 points must be completed in Parts A and B as described below in C2000 Bachelor of Information Technology component.

Commerce Specialist component

Bachelor of Commerce Specialist is a specialist course that develops through the themes of foundation commerce knowledge and specialist discipline knowledge.

Part A. Foundation commerce knowledge (24 points)

These units will provide you with a comprehensive study of economics and econometrics disciplines and the impact they have on multi-discipline decision-making in organisations. The units consider the impact on the business, professional and public policy communities.

You must complete:

• ECC1000 Principles of microeconomics
• ECC1100 Principles of macroeconomics
• ETC1000 Business and economic statistics
• ETC2410 Introductory econometrics

Part B. Specialist discipline knowledge and Part C. Capstone experience (72 points)

The specialist discipline knowledge units will develop your capacity as a critical and creative professional who is able to apply your knowledge of a specialised area to provide discipline based solutions to commerce. Units contained within the discipline specialisation may meet the requirements for professional accreditation bodies. The capstone unit is designed to consolidate the knowledge and skills acquired throughout the study of your specialisation.

You must complete the specialist discipline knowledge and capstone experience requirements for one of the following specialisations:

• Actuarial science
• Economics and economic policy
• Finance
• Mathematical economics and econometrics

Information technology component

Bachelor of Information Technology is about the application of computer-based technologies and systems to meet individual and organisation information needs. The course will enable you to gain the knowledge and skills needed to use IT effectively and to use, develop and manage IT-based systems.

Part A. Information technology specified study (48 points)

This will provide you with foundation skills and knowledge for your IT education and ensure a breadth of understanding of IT and its applications in organisations and society.

You must complete:*

a. One introductory programming unit (6 points) from:**

• FIT1051 Programming fundamentals in java
• FIT1045 Algorithms and programming fundamentals in python
• FIT1048 Fundamentals of C++

b. The following four units (24 points):

• FIT1047 Introduction to computer systems, networks and security
• FIT1049 IT professional practice***
• FIT2002 IT project management
• FIT2094 Databases

c. One of (6 points):

• FIT2001 Systems development
• FIT2099 Object-oriented design and implementation

d. Capstone project units (12 points) or an industry-based learning unit (18 points) from:

• capstone project units (12 points) (depending on your choice of major)

Business information systems, computer networks and security, and software development majors

FIT3047 Industry experience studio project 1 and FIT3048 Industry experience studio project 2

Games development and Interactive media majors

FIT3039 Studio project 1 and FIT3040 Studio project 2

• an industry-based learning unit (18 points)

FIT3045 Industry-based learning (18 points)***

* If a unit is used for both IT specified study above and a major, you will complete additional units offered by the faculty of IT to ensure a total of at least 96 points of information technology study (any unit starting with code FIT).

** Before making your choice, refer to your anticipated major as a particular one of these may be required for your major.

*** This option is available only if you are selected to participate in the Industry-based learning (IBL) program. If you intend to apply for the IBL program, please discuss your course progression with faculty staff. If you are selected for the IBL program, 6 points of the 18-points IBL project will replace an elective in the major in Part B. below.

Part B. Information technology listed major (48 points)

This will provide you with a focused program of study that will develop your expertise in one area of information technology. You will develop the practical and theoretical skills and knowledge in your chosen major needed to successfully plan, develop, implement and evaluate information products and systems.

You must complete one of the following information technology listed majors. A major requires eight units with no more than two units at level 1 (12 points) and at least three units (18 points) at level 3.

• Business information systems
• Computer networks and security
• Games development
• Interactive media
• Software development

If you intend to undertake an honours year you should ensure you complete the specific units required as a pre-requisite for honours in your chosen major area of study.

You may be eligible to exit this double degree course early and graduate with one of the single awards once you have successfully completed a total of a 144 points, including all of the requirements for the relevant single degree component.

• 144 points to exit with the Bachelor of Commerce Specialist
• 144 points to exit with the Bachelor of Information Technology

Honours

You may be eligible to apply for a one-year honours course once you have successfully completed this double degree, or have completed all of the requirements for one of the single degrees including a total of 144 points. The following honours courses apply:

• B3701 Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)
• C3701 Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)

You are usually eligible to apply for honours if you achieve a distinction grade average (70 percent) or above in 24 points of studies in relevant discipline units at level 3. In addition, some majors require particular units to be taken for admission to honours. The details are provided with the requirements for each major to which this applies.

Businesses, big and small, rely on technology and information systems to operate successfully in a rapidly changing global market.

This combination of business and information technology gives you the skills to apply business principles and knowledge across the IT sector or assist businesses to implement new technological advances. You have the opportunity to explore areas of interest or develop new ones, or combine your majors to develop key skills. You could:

• combine majors in accounting and software development to create new software programs for accountants
• mix games development and marketing to help you develop and sell the next big video game
• join business information systems and business statistics to work in the growing field of data analytics.

Subject to unit choice, the Bachelor of Business is accredited by relevant Australian professional bodies. Refer to the Monash Business School professional recognitionprofessional recognition (http://www.monash.edu/business/future-students/undergraduate-study-options/after-you-graduate/professional-recognition) page.

The Bachelor of Information Technology is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) as meeting the standard of knowledge for professional-level membership.

The requirements below detail what you must study in order to complete this double-degree course and receive the awards.

Units are 6 points unless otherwise specified. You must complete 192 points:

1. 96 points must be completed in Parts A and B as described below in B2000 Bachelor of Business component, of which:

• at least 24 points must be completed at level 3

2. 96 points must be completed in Parts A and B as described below in C2000 Bachelor of Information Technology component.

Business component

Bachelor of Business is a comprehensive course, designed to provide you with a high-level skill in a range of key business disciplines.

Part A. Business specified study (48 points)

This will provide you with a broad foundation for your study of business and expose you to several business disciplines. It will contribute breadth to your knowledge of business and develop your understanding of multi-disciplinary decision making in organisations. It will also give you the opportunity to learn more about each discipline before finalising your choice of major.

Students complete:

a. The following seven units (42 points):

• ACF1100 Introduction to financial accounting or ACF1200 Accounting for managers
• BFF1001 Foundations of finance
• BTF1010 Business law
• ECF1100 Microeconomics
• ETF1100 Business statistics
• MGF1010 Introduction to management
• MKF1120 Marketing theory and practice

b. One capstone, project, international or internship experience unit (minimum 6 points) chosen from the units listed below.

Note: Students who wish to choose a 12 point unit must discuss course progression with the Faculty.

Capstone unit

• BEX3000 Current issues in business
• BEX3150 Sustainability practice and organisations

Corporate project

• BEX3350 Industry project
• BEX3450 Industry project (12 points)

International experience

• ACX3500 International study program in accounting
• BEX3622 Issues in global business
• BEX3722 Engaging with international business
• BFX3871 International study program in banking and finance
• MKX3521 Global study programs in marketing

Internships

• BEX3006/BEX3106 Industry placement
• BEX3012/BEX3112 Industry placement (12 points)
• MKX3631 Marketing internship

Part B. Business listed major (48 points)

This will provide you with a focused program of study that will develop your expertise in one discipline area. You will develop, apply and communicate an advanced level of understanding of the concepts and theoretical frameworks that constitute the knowledge base of your major area of study.

You must complete one business listed major from your campus of enrolment. A major requires eight units with no more than two units (12 points) at level 1 credited to the major and at least three units (18 points) at level 3 credited to the major.

Depending on the major you choose, you may have already studied one of the required units as part of your business specified study. If so, you must complete an additional business unit offered on your campus of enrolment to have at least 96 points from the Faculty of Business and Economics.

If you intend to undertake an honours year, you should ensure you complete the specific units required for honours in your chosen major area of study.

Majors and minors

• Accounting
• Banking and finance
• Business law
• Business management
• Business statistics
• Economics and business strategy
• Human resource management
• International business
• Marketing
• Taxation

Refer also to the table of majors and minors

Information technology component

Bachelor of Information Technology is about the application of computer-based technologies and systems to meet individual and organisation information needs. The course will enable you to gain the knowledge and skills needed to use IT effectively and to use, develop and manage IT-based systems.

Part A. Information technology specified study (48 points)

This will provide you with foundation skills and knowledge for your IT education and ensure a breadth of understanding of IT and its applications in organisations and society.

You must complete:*

a. One introductory programming unit (6 points) from:**

• FIT1051 Programming fundamentals in java
• FIT1045 Algorithms and programming fundamentals in python
• FIT1048 Fundamentals of C++

b. The following four units (24 points):

• FIT1047 Introduction to computer systems, networks and security
• FIT1049 IT professional practice
• FIT2002 IT project management
• FIT2094 Databases

c. One of (6 points):

• FIT2001 Systems development
• FIT2099 Object-oriented design and implementation

d. Capstone project units (12 points) or an industry-based learning unit (18 points) from:

• capstone project units (12 points) (depending on your choice of major)

Business information systems, computer networks and security, and software development majors

FIT3047 Industry experience studio project 1 and FIT3048 Industry experience studio project 2

Games development and Interactive media majors

FIT3039 Studio project 1 and FIT3040 Studio project 2

• an industry-based learning unit (18 points)

FIT3045 Industry-based learning (18 points)***

* If a unit is used for both IT specified study above and a major, you will complete additional units offered by the faculty of IT to ensure a total of at least 96 points of information technology study (any unit starting with code FIT).

** Before making your choice, refer to your anticipated major as a particular one of these may be required for your major.

*** This option is available only if you are selected to participate in the Industry-based learning (IBL) program. If you intend to apply for the IBL program, please discuss your course progression with faculty staff. If you are selected for the IBL program, 6 points of the 18-points IBL project will replace an elective in the major in Part B. below.

Part B. Information technology listed major (48 points)

This will provide you with a focused program of study that will develop your expertise in one area of information technology. You will develop the practical and theoretical skills and knowledge in your chosen major needed to successfully plan, develop, implement and evaluate information products and systems.

You must complete one of the following information technology listed majors. A major requires eight units with no more than two units at level one (12 points) and at least three units (18 points) at level three.

• Business information systems
• Computer networks and security
• Games development
• Interactive media
• Software development

If you intend to undertake an honours year you should ensure you complete the specific units required as a pre-requisite for honours in your chosen major area of study.

You may be eligible to exit this double degree course early and graduate with one of the single awards once you have successfully completed a total of a 144 points, including all of the requirements for the relevant single degree component.

• 144 points to exit with the Bachelor of Business
• 144 points to exit with the Bachelor of Information Technology

Honours

You may be eligible to apply for a one-year honours course once you have successfully completed this double degree, or have completed all of the requirements for one of the single degrees including a total of 144 points. The following honours courses apply:

• B3701 Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)
• C3701 Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)

You are usually eligible to apply for honours if you achieve a distinction grade average (70 percent) or above in 24 points of studies in relevant discipline units at level 3. In addition, some majors require particular units to be taken for admissions to honours. The details are provided with the requirements for each major to which this applies.

This double degree gives you a unique skill set, enabling you to apply information technology principles and knowledge to either accounting, marketing or banking and finance.

You have the opportunity to combine your business specialisation with an IT major to give you skills such as:

• combining studies in accounting and software development to create new software programs for accountants
• mixing marketing and business information systems to work across data analytics fields.

The combination also enables you to work in information technology delivery or project management across either the accounting, marketing or banking sectors.

Subject to unit choice, the Bachelor of Business Specialist degrees are accredited by relevant Australian professional bodies. Refer to the Monash Business School professional recognitionprofessional recognition (http://www.monash.edu/business/future-students/undergraduate-study-options/after-you-graduate/professional-recognition) page.

The Bachelor of Information Technology is accredited by the ACS as meeting the standard of knowledge for professional level membership.

The requirements below detail what you must study in order to complete this double-degree course and receive the awards.

Units are 6 points unless otherwise specified. You must complete 192 points:

1. 96 points must be completed in Parts A, B and C as described below in B2003 Bachelor of Business Specialist component.

2. 96 points must be completed in Parts A and B as described below in C2000 Bachelor of Information Technology component.

Business Specialist component

The Bachelor of Business Specialist is a specialist course that develops through the themes of foundation business knowledge, specialist discipline knowledge and capstone experience.

Part A. Foundation business knowledge (18 points)

This will provide you with a study of accounting, economics and econometrics disciplines and the impact they have on decision making in organisations.

You must complete:

The following two units (12 points):

• ECF1100 Microeconomics
• ETF1100 Business statistics

One unit (6 points) from the following:*

• ACF1100 Introduction to financial accounting
• ACF1200 Accounting for managers

* Students specialising in accounting complete ACF1100; students specialising in marketing complete ACF1200.

Part B. Specialist discipline knowledge and Part C. Capstone experience (78 points)

Part B studies will develop your capacity as a critical and creative professional who is able to apply your knowledge of your specialisation to provide discipline-based solutions for business. Units contained within the discipline specialisation may meet the requirements for professional accreditation bodies.

The Part C capstone experience unit will consolidate your knowledge and skills acquired through the study of your specialisation and provide experience in multi-disciplinary processes and decision making.

You must complete the specialist discipline knowledge and capstone experience requirements for one of the following specialisations:

• Accounting
• Banking and finance
• International business
• Marketing

Information technology component

Bachelor of Information Technology is about the application of computer-based technologies and systems to meet individual and organisation information needs. The course will enable you to gain the knowledge and skills needed to use IT effectively and to use, develop and manage IT-based systems.

Part A. Information technology specified study (48 points)

This will provide you with foundation skills and knowledge for your IT education and ensure a breadth of understanding of IT and its applications in organisations and society.

You must complete:*

a. One introductory programming unit (6 points) from:**

• FIT1051 Programming fundamentals in java
• FIT1045 Algorithms and programming fundamentals in python
• FIT1048 Fundamentals of C++

b. The following four units (24 points):

• FIT1047 Introduction to computer systems, networks and security
• FIT1049 IT professional practice***
• FIT2002 IT project management
• FIT2094 Databases

c. One of (6 points):

• FIT2001 Systems development
• FIT2099 Object-oriented design and implementation

d. Capstone project units (12 points) or an industry-based learning unit (18 points) from:

• capstone project units (12 points) (depending on your choice of major)

Business information systems, computer networks and security, and software development majors

FIT3047 Industry experience studio project 1 and FIT3048 Industry experience studio project 2

Games development and Interactive media majors

FIT3039 Studio project 1 and FIT3040 Studio project 2

• an industry-based learning unit (18 points)

FIT3045 Industry-based learning (18 points)***

* If a unit is used for both IT specified study above and a major, you will complete additional units offered by the faculty of IT to ensure a total of at least 96 points of information technology study (any unit starting with code FIT).

** Before making your choice, refer to your anticipated major as a particular one of these may be required for your major.

*** This option is available only if you are selected to participate in the Industry-based learning (IBL) program. If you intend to apply for the IBL program, please discuss your course progression with faculty staff. If you are selected for the IBL program, 6 points of the 18-points IBL project will replace an elective in the major in Part B. below.

Part B. Information technology listed major (48 points)

This will provide you with a focused program of study that will develop your expertise in one area of information technology. You will develop the practical and theoretical skills and knowledge in your chosen major needed to successfully plan, develop, implement and evaluate information products and systems.

You must complete one of the following information technology listed majors. A major requires eight units with no more than two units at level 1 (12 points) and at least three units (18 points) at level 3.

• Business information systems
• Computer networks and security
• Games development
• Interactive media
• Software development

If you intend to undertake an honours year you should ensure you complete the specific units required as a pre-requisite for honours in your chosen major area of study.

You may be eligible to exit this double degree course early and graduate with one of the single awards once you have successfully completed a total of a 144 points, including all of the requirements for the relevant single degree component.

• 144 points to exit with the Bachelor of Business Specialist
• 144 points to exit with the Bachelor of Information Technology

Honours

You may be eligible to apply for a one-year honours course once you have successfully completed this double degree, or have completed all of the requirements for one of the single degrees including a total of 144 points. The following honours courses apply:

• B3701 Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)
• C3701 Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)

You are usually eligible to apply for honours if you achieve a distinction grade average (70 percent) or above in 24 points of studies in relevant discipline units at level 3. In addition, some majors require particular units to be taken for admissions to honours. The details are provided with the requirements for each major to which this applies.

Commerce and information technology are inseparable in the modern world, and the need for more sophisticated technology is intense. People with the commercial skills to understand and implement technology are in high demand, and with these two degrees you will have these skills.

You could:

• combine accounting and software development to create software programs for accountants
• mix games development and marketing science to understand the demands of selling a video game franchise
• pair business information systems with econometrics or actuarial science to develop expertise in the growing field of data analytics
• learn how to commercialise information technology services and products.

Subject to unit choice, the Bachelor of Commerce degree is accredited by relevant Australian professional bodies. Refer to the Monash Business School professional recognitionprofessional recognition (http://www.monash.edu/business/future-students/undergraduate-study-options/after-you-graduate/professional-recognition) page.

The requirements below detail what you must study in order to complete this double-degree course and receive the awards.

Units are 6 points unless otherwise specified. You must complete 192 points:

1. 96 points must be completed in Parts A and B as described below in B2001 Bachelor of Commerce component, of which:

• at least 24 points must be completed at level 3

2. 96 points must be completed in Parts A, and B as described below in C2000 Bachelor of Information Technology component.

Commerce component

Bachelor of Commerce is a comprehensive course, and in the double degree course you complete commerce specified study and a commerce listed major.

Part A. Commerce specified study (48 points)

This will provide you with a broad foundation for your study of commerce and expose you to several commerce disciplines. This will contribute breadth to your knowledge of commerce and address the graduate course outcomes. It will also give you the opportunity to learn more about each discipline before finalising your choice of major.

a. Students complete 6 units (36 points):

• ACC1100 Introduction to financial accounting or ACC1200 Accounting for managers
• BTC1110 Commercial law
• ECC1000 Principles of microeconomics
• ETC1000 Business and economic statistics
• MGC1010 Introduction to management
• MKC1200 Principles of marketing

b. Students complete one elective unit (6 points) from the Faculty of Business and Economics on the Clayton campus

c. Students complete one capstone, project, international or internship experience unit (minimum 6 points) chosen from the units listed below.

Note: Students who wish to choose a 12 point unit must discuss course progression with the Faculty.

Capstone unit

• BEX3150 Sustainability practice and organisations
• BEX3500 Current issues in commerce

Corporate project

• BEX3350 Industry project
• BEX3450 Industry project (12 points)

International experience

• ACX3500 International study program in accounting
• BEX3622 Issues in global business
• BEX3722 Engaging with international business
• BFX3871 International study program in banking and finance
• MKX3521 Global study programs in marketing

Internships

• BEX3006/BEX3106 Industry placement
• BEX3012/BEX3112 Industry placement (12 points)
• MKX3631 Marketing internship

Part B. Commerce listed major (48 points)

This will provide you with a focused program of study that will develop your expertise in one discipline area. You will develop, apply and communicate an advanced level of understanding of the concepts and theoretical frameworks that constitute the knowledge base of your major area of study.

You must complete one commerce listed major from your campus of enrolment. A major requires eight units with no more than two units (12 points) at level 1 and at least three units (18 points) at level 3.

Depending on the major you choose, you may have already studied one of the units as part of your commerce specified study. If so, you must complete an additional commerce unit offered at the Clayton campus to bring the combined commerce study to at least 96 points from the Faculty of Business and Economics.

If you intend to undertake an honours year, you should ensure you complete the specific units required for honours in your chosen major area of study.

Minors and majors

Refer also to the table of minors and majors which also details if an area of study is available as a minor or major.

• Accounting
• Actuarial studies
• Behavioural commerce
• Business analytics
• Business law
• Econometrics
• Economics
• Finance
• Management studies
• Marketing science
• Sustainability

Information technology component

Bachelor of Information Technology is about the application of computer-based technologies and systems to meet individual and organisation information needs. The course will enable you to gain the knowledge and skills needed to use IT effectively and to use, develop and manage IT-based systems.

Part A. Information technology specified study (48 points)

This will provide you with foundation skills and knowledge for your IT education and ensure a breadth of understanding of IT and its applications in organisations and society.

You must complete:*

a. One introductory programming unit (6 points) from:**

• FIT1051 Programming fundamentals in java
• FIT1045 Algorithms and programming fundamentals in python
• FIT1048 Fundamentals of C++

b. The following four units (24 points):

• FIT1047 Introduction to computer systems, networks and security
• FIT1049 IT professional practice
• FIT2002 IT project management
• FIT2094 Databases

c. One of (6 points):

• FIT2001 Systems development
• FIT2099 Object-oriented design and implementation

d. Capstone project units (12 points) or an industry-based learning unit (18 points) from:

• capstone project units (12 points) (depending on your choice of major)

Business information systems, computer networks and security, and software development majors

FIT3047 Industry experience studio project 1 and FIT3048 Industry experience studio project 2

Games development and Interactive media majors

FIT3039 Studio project 1 and FIT3040 Studio project 2

• an industry-based learning unit (18 points)

FIT3045 Industry-based learning (18 points)***

* If a unit is used for both IT specified study above and a major, you will complete additional units offered by the faculty of IT to ensure a total of at least 96 points of information technology study (any unit starting with code FIT).

** Before making your choice, refer to your anticipated major as a particular one of these may be required for your major.

*** This option is available only if you are selected to participate in the Industry-based learning (IBL) program. If you intend to apply for the IBL program, please discuss your course progression with faculty staff. If you are selected for the IBL program, 6 points of the 18-points IBL project will replace an elective in the major in Part B. below.

Part B. Information technology listed major (48 points)

This will provide you with a focused program of study that will develop your expertise in one area of information technology. You will develop the practical and theoretical skills and knowledge in your chosen major needed to successfully plan, develop, implement and evaluate information products and systems.

You must complete one of the following information technology listed majors. A major requires eight units with no more than two units at level one (12 points) and at least three units (18 points) at level three.

• Business information systems
• Computer networks and security
• Games development
• Interactive media
• Software Development

If you intend to undertake an honours year you should ensure you complete the specific units required as a pre-requisite for honours in your chosen major area of study.

You may be eligible to exit this double degree course early and graduate with one of the single awards once you have successfully completed a total of a 144 points, including all of the requirements for the relevant single degree component.

• 144 points to exit with the Bachelor of Commerce
• 144 points to exit with the Bachelor of Information Technology

Honours

You may be eligible to apply for a one-year honours course once you have successfully completed this double degree, or have completed all of the requirements for one of the single degrees including a total of 144 points. The following honours courses apply:

• B3701 Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)
• C3701 Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)

You are usually eligible to apply for honours if you achieve a distinction grade average (70 percent) or above in 24 points of studies in relevant discipline units at level 3. In addition, some majors require particular units to be taken for admission to honours. The details are provided with the requirements for each major to which this applies.

This course is about the application of computer-based technologies and systems to meet individual and organisational information needs. The course will enable you to gain the knowledge and skills needed to use IT effectively and to use, develop and manage IT-based systems. The flexibility of the course and the range of majors and minors will allow you to explore new areas, develop your strengths in IT and pursue your interests. It is a highly practical course that will prepare you for a career working with information and IT in business, government and industry.

The course covers a wide range of aspects of IT, from technical computing, which focuses on the technology itself, games and multimedia to information and business-related themes, which focus on information needs and the way in which IT can be used to support them. In addition to core studies in fundamental IT concepts, the course provides you with a choice of majors in your preferred fields of study, as well as the option to take a second major within IT or in another discipline. Knowledge and skills in IT coupled with the emphasis on generic skills problem solving, information literacy, communication and presentation skills, project management skills, and the capacity for team work will ensure that you have a firm foundation for a career in IT.

If you are an eligible student you may apply for the industry-based learning (IBL) placement program, in which you undertake one or two 22-week, full-time industry placements as part of the curriculum. Through the IBL placement program you will apply the skills and knowledge you have gained directly in a professional organisation.

Double degrees

The Bachelor of Information Technology can be taken in combination with the following courses:

• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Business
• Bachelor of Business Specialist
• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Commerce Specialist
• Bachelor of Design*
• Bachelor of Education (Honours)**
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)***
• Bachelor of Fine Art****
• Bachelor of Science

This will lead to the award of two degrees, the Bachelor of Information Technology and the degree awarded by the partner course. The requirements for the award of the Bachelor of Information Technology degree are the same whether completed as a single or double degree. Student should refer to the course entry for the partner course in their double degree, for the requirements for the other degree.

* The double degree course with design is available for the interactive media, games development and software development majors in the Bachelor of Information Technology only and in communication or industrial design specialisations in the Bachelor of Design.

** The double degree course with education is available in the primary education specialisation and the secondary education specialisation. All information technology majors are available with the primary specialisation but only software development and business information systems are available as majors with the secondary education specialisations. The reason for this is related to the discipline study requirements for registration as a secondary teacher. Some cross crediting of units of study is involved in the double degree with education.

*** The double degree course with engineering is available in the electrical and computer systems engineering specialisation and the software engineering specialisation and the computer networks and security major. Some cross crediting of units of study is involved in the double degree with engineering.

**** The double degree course with fine art is available for the interactive media and games development majors in the Bachelor of Information Technology and the visual art specialisation in the Bachelor of Fine Art only.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 7 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 7 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course, it is expected that students will be able to:

1. communicate at a professional level with clients, system users and peers
2. work effectively in a team environment
3. work independently and self-assess performance
4. apply methods, theory and research to plan, develop and implement correct, well-structured and documented information products and systems
5. act in accordance with professional codes of conduct, recognizing the social, legal and ethical consequences of their work
6. recognise the role and value of information technology in organizations and society
7. effectively use computer hardware and software technologies
8. learn and apply emerging technologies.

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

This is a comprehensive course, structured in three equal parts:

Part A. Information technology specified study

This will provide you with foundation skills and knowledge for your IT education and ensure a breadth of understanding of IT and its applications in organisations and society.

Part B. Information technology listed major

This will provide you with a focused program of study that will develop your expertise in one area of information technology. You will develop the practical and theoretical skills and knowledge in your chosen major needed to successfully plan, develop, implement and evaluate information products and systems.

Part C. Free elective study

Electives will enable you to further develop your knowledge of your major area of study, or IT more broadly, through a second major or a minor. Alternatively you can select units from across the University in which you are eligible to enrol.

For students in a double degree course, some units required for the partner degree are credited as electives towards the information technology degree.

Students must complete units as specified in Parts A, B and C (144 points): a minimum of 96 points of information technology study over Part A and Part B, and 48 points of free electives in part C.

In choosing your units you must ensure that you complete no more than 10 level one units (60 points), and that you complete at least six units (36 points) at level 3 of which at least four (24 points) are Bachelor of Information Technology listed (FIT-coded) units.

Units are 6 points unless otherwise specified.

The course progression mapcourse progression map (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2018handbooks/maps/map-c2000.pdf) will assist you to plan to meet the course requirements, and guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

A. Information technology specified study (48 points)

Students complete:*

a. One introductory programming unit (6 points) from:**

• FIT1051 Programming fundamentals in java
• FIT1045 Algorithms and programming fundamentals in python
• FIT1048 Fundamentals of C++

b. The following four units (24 points):

• FIT1047 Introduction to computer systems, networks and security
• FIT1049 IT professional practice***
• FIT2002 IT project management
• FIT2094 Databases

c. One of (6 points):****

• FIT2001 Systems development
• FIT2099 Object-oriented design and implementation

d. Capstone project units (12 points) or an industry-based learning unit (18 points) from one of the following combinations (depending on your choice of major):

Business information systems, computer networks and security, and software development majors

• FIT3047 Industry experience studio project 1 and FIT3048 Industry experience studio project 2

Games development, and interactive media majors

• FIT3039 Studio project 1 and FIT3040 Studio project 2

Industry-based learning placement stream

• FIT3045 Industry-based learning (18 points)*****

* If a unit is used for both IT specified study above and a major, you will complete additional units offered by the faculty of IT to ensure a total of at least 96 points of information technology study (any unit starting with code FIT). The exception is that students enrolled in the double degree course with secondary education use the released points in (a), (b) and (c) to complete a four-unit (24 points) mathematics sequence needed for teacher registration, and as indicated below.

** Before making your choice, refer to your anticipated major as a particular one of these may be required for your major. You may take additional units from this list as free electives in Part C. Students in the double degree course with Engineering (Honours) completing the software engineering specialisation will choose between FIT1051 and FIT1048 only.

*** Students specialising in secondary education in the double degree D3009 Bachelor of Education (Honours) and Bachelor of Information Technology do not complete this unit since professional practice is provided through the education component. Students replace it with a level 1 mathematics unit.

**** Students specialising in software engineering in the double degree E3011 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Information Technology must complete FIT2001.

***** Six points of the 18-point IBL project will replace an elective either in the major in Part B. below or a free elective in Part C. below.

Mathematics requirements for secondary education double degree students

For students who have Level 3/4 VCE Specialist Mathematics (a study score of 30) the mathematicsmathematics (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2017handbooks/aos/mathematics/index.html) minor and the mathematical statisticsmathematical statistics (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2017handbooks/aos/mathematical-statistics/index.html) minor from S2000 Bachelor of Science are both available. Students who do not have Level 3/4 VCE Specialist Mathematics (a study score of 30), but have at least 25 in VCE Mathematical Methods will need to complete MTH1020 (Analysis of change) and MTH1030 (Techniques for modelling), and two level 2 or 3 MTH-coded units. It is recommended that one of the level 2 MTH units is statistics. Students who do not have Level 3/4 VCE Mathematical Methods (a study score of 25) will need to complete MTH1010 (Functions and their applications) and MTH1020 (Analysis of change) and two level 2 or 3 MTH units.

B. Information technology listed major (48 points)

Complete at least one information technology listed major. A major requires eight units with no more than two units at level one (12 points) and at least three units (18 points) at level three. You may replace the major with an extended major by using the elective units available in Part A or Part C.

Note that students completing a double degree with secondary education may only take the software development major or the business information systems major.

If you intend to undertake an honours year you should ensure you complete the specific units required as a pre-requisite for honours in your chosen major area of study.

Minors, majors and extended majors

Refer also to the table of minors, majors and extended majors by campusminors, majors and extended majors by campus (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2018handbooks/undergrad/it-minor-major-extended-major-specialisation.html) which also details if an area of study is available as a minor, major or extended major.

• Business information systems (minor/major/extended major)
• Computer networks and security (minor/major/extended major)
• Computer science (minor)
• Cybersecurity (minor)
• Data science (minor)
• Games design (minor)
• Games development (minor/major)
• Interactive media (minor/major/extended major)
• IT for business (minor)
• Mobile apps development (minor)
• Software development (minor/major/extended major)
• Software engineering (minor)
• Web development (minor)

C. Free elective study (48 points)

Your elective units may be chosen from any of the units offered at Monash to suit your interests or career aspirations. For example, you may choose to take other units available in the Bachelor of Information Technology course to extend your major or to complete a second major or minor(s) from the course, or you may take faculty of IT units from C2001 Bachelor of Computer Science, its data science specialisation, or the software engineering specialisation in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours). Elective units may also be used to sample from across the University or to complete a major or minor(s) from another course as long as you have the prerequisites and there are no restrictions on enrolment in the units.

Students undertaking the business information systems major or the software development major may apply for selection to complete a second placement unit - FIT2032 Industry-based learning (18 points) - which will use three of the free electives in Part C. This second IBL placement is not an option for double degree students.

Free electives can be identified using the browse unitsbrowse units (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/search) tool and indexes of unitsindexes of units (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/) in the current edition of the Handbook. MajorsMajors (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/index-bydomain_type-major.html) and minorsminors (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/index-bydomain_type-minor.html) can also be identified using the Handbook indexes. The level of the unit is indicated by the first number in the unit code; undergraduate units are those that commence with the numbers 1-3. You may need permission from the owning faculty to enrol in some units taught by other faculties.

For students in double degree courses, some units required for the partner degree are credited as electives towards this degree.

Industry-based learning (IBL) placement program

Students selected to participate in the IBL placement program will complete FIT3045 Industry-based learning (18 points) which will replace the capstone project unit and one IT elective.

IBL students must complete a unit over summer semester or overload in one semester by one unit in order to complete the degree within three years (this is because you only complete 18 points of credit during the IBL placement semester).

Students must have completed at least three semesters of their course before starting their IBL placement.

Honours

Students successfully completing the Bachelor of Information Technology may proceed to a one year honours program leading to C3701 Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours).

To be eligible to apply for entry into the Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours), students must obtain a distinction grade average (70 per cent) or above in 24 points of studies in relevant units at level 3, including all level 3 units completed in the student's nominated major.

The course is designed for students who wish to study computing in depth. Computer science is the theory and practice of applying computers and software to problem solving. Its practical applications span all disciplines including science, engineering, business and commerce, creative and performing arts and the humanities. You will learn how to think like a computer scientist about processes and their descriptions. This will enable you to design algorithms (instructions for computers) and data structures (ways to store information). You will also acquire practical programming skills to implement these in efficient software that solves real-world problems. The course provides strong foundations in the theory of computation and its connection to mathematics.

This flexible course offers you a choice of two specialisations, either advanced computer science studies including graphics, intelligent systems and networks, or a specialisation in data science to handle the massive datasets of the information age. Your studies will conclude with a significant project in the area of your specialisation.

If you are an eligible student at the Clayton campus, you may apply for the industry-based learning (IBL) placement program, in which you undertake a 22-week, full-time industry placement as part of the curriculum. Through the IBL placement program you will apply the computer science skills and knowledge you have gained to real world problems in a professional organisation.

Double degrees

The Bachelor of Computer Science course including both its specialisations, can be taken in combination with the following courses:

• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Commerce Specialist
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
• Bachelor of Science

This will lead to the award of two degrees, your chosen specialist computer science degree (Bachelor of Computer Science or Bachelor of Computer Science in Data Science) and the degree awarded by the partner course.

Note: The double degree courses with the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is only available with the advanced computer science specialisation and the electrical and computer systems engineering specialisation and software engineering specialisations.

The requirements for the award of each of the degrees are generally the same whether the award is earned through a single or double degree course - in the case of the double degree courses with education and engineering, this is achieved by cross crediting of some study. You should refer to the course entry for the partner course in your double degree, for the requirements of the other degree.

Specialisations

Advanced computer science

Availability: Clayton, Malaysia

In this specialisation you will learn advanced aspects of computer science including a detailed study of programming paradigms, especially object-oriented programming and parallel computing. This will be enhanced with experience in constructing, manipulating and analysing the performance of advanced algorithms and data-structures. As part of this specialisation you choose an elective unit from a broad range of level 3 offerings within the faculty of IT, and undertake a full-year computer science project utilising the skills and knowledge acquired during the course.

Data science

Availability: Clayton

Data science addresses aspects of how to capture, manage and use the huge volumes of data generated by businesses, organisations and science in the information age. This specialisation spans technical areas such as programming and databases, through modelling, visualisation and analysis, as well as legal and ethical issues. You will select two additional units from a set of level 3 data science offerings, and undertake a full-year data science project utilising the skills and knowledge acquired during the course.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 8 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 8 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Computer Science it is expected that you will be able to:

1. demonstrate knowledge of the role of computer science and computational methods, and recognise the importance of theoretical underpinning for practical work
2. demonstrate understanding of ethical and legal issues in your specialisation and its historical, contemporary and likely future scientific, industrial and social context
3. analyse problems, design algorithms to solve them, and program efficient software solutions
4. apply problem solving strategies to develop efficient solutions in your area of specialisation; in particular:
   • computer science graduates will be able to design and implement substantial pieces of software using a range of programming paradigms, advanced data structures and algorithms
   • data science graduates will be able to design, implement and apply methods for capturing, managing and analysing data
5. communicate and coordinate proficiently by: listening, speaking, reading and writing English and utilising diagrams, graphics and interactive visualisations for professional practice; working as an effective member or leader of teams; and using basic tools and practices of formal project management
6. manage your time and processes effectively by prioritising competing demands to achieve personal and team goals, with regular review of personal performance as a primary means of managing continuing professional development; behave in an ethical and professional manner; and be able to adapt readily to changing technologies.

Graduates may be eligible for membership of the Australian Computer Society (ACS).

The course develops through the themes of computer science foundation study, professional skills study, specialist discipline knowledge, problem solving and analytic skills study, which come together in applied practice.

Part A. Computer science foundation study

This study will develop your understanding of the role and theoretical basis of computer science and computational methods.

Part B. Professional skills study

This study develops professional skills by providing an understanding and appreciation of the ethical and professional guidelines applicable to computer science, developing the ability to work as an effective team member, developing the ability to communicate proficiently and appropriately for professional practice, and developing formal project management skills.

Part C. Specialist discipline knowledge

This study will develop your in-depth knowledge of the specific computer science methods of your specialised field within computer science.

Part D. Problem solving and analytical skills study

This study will develop your ability to apply appropriate methodologies in computer science and develop efficient computational solutions. It develops strong problem solving skills and the ability to apply analytical thinking.

Part E. Applied practice

The above knowledge and skills are integrated and consolidated in applied practice as demonstrated in a computer or data science project, and in some cases in an industry-based learning placement.

Part F. Free elective study

These elective units will enable you to broaden and deepen your knowledge of computer science, or to select units from across the University in which you are eligible to enrol.

If you are in a double degree course, some units required for the partner degree are credited as electives towards this degree.

This course comprises 144 points, of which 96 points must be from computer science study and 48 points are used to provide additional depth or breadth through elective study.

The course develops through theme studies in: Part A. Foundational computer science study (42 points), Part B. Professional skills study (6 points), Part C. Specialist discipline knowledge and Part D. Problem solving and analytical skills (36 points), Part E. Applied practice (12 points), and Part F. Free elective study (48 points).

Elective units may be at any level, however, no more than ten units (60 points) can be credited to the computer science course at level 1 and a minimum of 36 points must be completed in computer science at level 3.

The course progression mapcourse progression map (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2018handbooks/maps/map-c2001.pdf) will assist you to plan to meet the course requirements, and guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Units are 6 credit points unless otherwise stated.

Part A. Foundational computer science study (42 points)

You must complete:

• FIT1045 Algorithms and programming fundamentals in python
• FIT1047 Introduction to computer systems, networks and security
• FIT1008 Introduction to computer science
• FIT2004 Algorithms and data structures *
• FIT2014 Theory of computation
• MAT1830 Discrete mathematics for computer science *
• MAT1841 Continuous mathematics for computer science **

* If you are in the double degree course with the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) completing the software engineering specialisation you will replace FIT2004 and MAT1830 with two FIT-coded electives of which at least one must be at level 2 (FIT2004 and MAT1830 will be completed in the software engineering specialisation).

** If you are in the double degree course with the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) you will replace MAT1841 with an FIT-coded elective at any year level. MAT1841 will be replaced with ENG1005 in the engineering component of the double degree. If you are in the double degree course with the Bachelor of Science you can replace MAT1841 with MTH1030. This unit will count towards the computer science component of the double degree.

Part B. Professional skills study (6 points)

You must complete:

• FIT1049 IT professional practice

Part C. Specialist discipline knowledge and Part D. Problem solving and analytical skills (36 points)

You must complete one of the following specialisations:

• Advanced computer science
• Data science

Part E. Applied practice (12 points)

You must complete a full-year project (12 points) relevant to your specialisation, or the industry-based learning units (18 points):

• FIT3161 Computer science project 1 and FIT3162 Computer science project 2
• FIT3163 Data science project 1 and FIT3164 Data science project 2
• FIT3045 Industry-based learning* (18 points)

* This option is available only if you are selected to participate in the IBL placement program. It will require the use of one elective unit space from your discipline study. If you are in the program you must complete one unit over summer semester or overload in one semester by one unit in order to complete the degree within three years.

Part F. Free elective study (48 points)

Elective units may be chosen from the faculty or across the University so long as you have the prerequisites and there are no restrictions on enrolment in the units, including choosing to complete a major or minor from other courses. The units may be at any level, however, no more than 10 units (60 points) at level 1 may be credited to the Bachelor of Computer Science and a minimum 36 points must be at level 3.

Free electives can be identified using the browse unitsbrowse units (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/search) tool and indexes of unitsindexes of units (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/) in the current edition of the Handbook. MajorsMajors (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/index-bydomain_type-major.html) and minorsminors (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/index-bydomain_type-minor.html) can also be identified using the Handbook indexes. The level of the unit is indicated by the first number in the unit code; undergraduate units are those that commence with the numbers 1-3. You may need permission from the owning faculty to enrol in some units taught by other faculties.

If you are in a double degree course, some units required for the partner degree are credited as electives towards this degree.

Honours

If you successfully complete the Bachelor of Computer Science you may proceed to a one year honours program leading to C3702 Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours). To be eligible to apply for entry into the Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours), you must obtain a distinction grade average (70 per cent) or above in 24 points of studies in relevant units at level three, including all computer science level 3 units completed.

The globalising nature of information technology calls out for people who have both a strong technical background and an indepth understanding of human society and the factors that are shaping it.

This double degree course is designed to meet this need. As a graduate you will have the technical expertise to shape and manage current and emerging technologies together with the lifelong communication, research and critical thinking skills that are acquired through study in the arts and humanities.

Think about combining behavioural studies with business information systems to assist organisations improve their business processes. Study computer networks and security with criminology or conversely human rights or bioethics, and explore how technology confronts the boundaries between public and private. Or perhaps mix interactive media with communications and media studies or film and screen studies to add complementary skills. Or prepare yourself for an international career in IT by studying another language and culture.

The requirements below detail what you must study in order to complete this double-degree course and receive the awards.

Units are 6 points unless otherwise specified. You must complete 192 points:

1. 96 points must be completed in Parts A and B as described below in C2000 Bachelor of Information Technology component.

2. 96 points must be completed in Parts A and B as described below in A2000 Bachelor of Arts component, of which:

• no more than 36 points of level 1 units can be completed
• at least 24 points must be completed at level 3.

Information technology component

Bachelor of Information Technology is about the application of computer-based technologies and systems to meet individual and organisation information needs. The course will enable you to gain the knowledge and skills needed to use IT effectively and to use, develop and manage IT-based systems.

Part A. Information technology specified study (48 points)

This will provide you with foundation skills and knowledge for your IT education and ensure a breadth of understanding of IT and its applications in organisations and society.

You must complete:*

a. One introductory programming unit (6 points) from:**

• FIT1051 Programming fundamentals in java
• FIT1045 Algorithms and programming fundamentals in python
• FIT1048 Fundamentals of C++

b. The following four units (24 points):

• FIT1047 Introduction to computer systems, networks and security
• FIT1049 IT professional practice
• FIT2002 IT project management
• FIT2094 Databases

c. One of (6 points):

• FIT2001 Systems development
• FIT2099 Object-oriented design and implementation

d. Capstone project units (12 points) or an industry-based learning unit (18 points) from:

• capstone project units (12 points) (depending on your choice of major)

Business information systems, computer networks and security, and software development majors

FIT3047 Industry experience studio project 1 and FIT3048 Industry experience studio project 2

Games development and Interactive media majors

FIT3039 Studio project 1 and FIT3040 Studio project 2

• an industry-based learning unit (18 points)

FIT3045 Industry-based learning (18 points)***

* If a unit is used for both IT specified study above and a major, you will complete additional units offered by the faculty of IT to ensure a total of at least 96 points of information technology study (any unit starting with code FIT).

** Before making your choice, refer to your anticipated major as a particular one of these may be required for your major.

*** This option is available only if you are selected to participate in the Industry-based learning (IBL) program. If you intend to apply for the IBL program, please discuss your course progression with faculty staff. If you are selected for the IBL program, 6 points of the 18-points IBL project will replace an elective in the major in Part B. below.

Part B. Information technology listed major (48 points)

This will provide you with a focused program of study that will develop your expertise in one area of information technology. You will develop the practical and theoretical skills and knowledge in your chosen major needed to successfully plan, develop, implement and evaluate information products and systems.

You must complete one of the following information technology listed majors. A major requires eight units with no more than two units at level one (12 points) and at least three units (18 points) at level three.

• Business information systems
• Computer networks and security
• Games development
• Interactive media
• Software development

If you intend to undertake an honours year you should ensure you complete the specific units required as a pre-requisite for honours in your chosen major area of study.

Arts component

Bachelor of Arts is a comprehensive course and in the double degree course you complete Arts specified study and an Arts listed Major.

Part A. Arts specified study (48 points)

This will expose you to several arts disciplines areas of study contributing breadth to your knowledge of the arts, humanities and social sciences. It will also give you the opportunity to learn about several areas of study before finalising your choice of major and minor.

You must complete:

a. an arts minor (24 points) with no more than two units (12 points) at level 1

b. a further 24 points of arts units which can be used to:

• broaden your studies in arts
• study a second minor
• add to your minor to create a second major
• add to your major in Part B to create an extended major where available.

You must choose your minor from one of the arts areas of study listed under Part B and any remaining units in this Part must be from those offered by the Faculty of Arts.

It is recommended that you complete level 2 units in more than one area of arts to give you options for finalising your choice of major at level 3.

Part B. Arts listed major (48 points)

This will provide you with a focused program of study that will develop your practical and theoretical skills and knowledge in one Faculty of Arts listed major area of study. You will learn to critically analyse, apply and communicate an advanced level of understanding of the concepts and theoretical frameworks that constitute the knowledge base of the area of study.

You must complete:

• an arts listed major (48 points) with no more than two units at level one (12 points) and at least three units (18 points) at level three.

You must choose these 48 points from the arts areas of study listed below.

You may add to your major to form an extended major where available by using arts units from Part A.

If you intend to progress to an honours year, you must have completed a major in a related discipline, with a minimum of 24 points of study at level 3 to be eligible.

Arts areas of study

• Anthropology
• Archaeology
• Behavioural studies
• Bioethics
• Chinese studies
• Communications and media studies
• Criminology
• Digital humanities
• English as an international language
• Film and screen studies
• French studies
• German studies
• History
• Holocaust and genocide studies
• Human geography
• Human rights
• Indigenous cultures and histories
• Indonesian studies
• International relations
• International studies
• Islamic studies
• Italian studies
• Japanese studies
• Jewish studies
• Journalism
• Korean studies
• Linguistics
• Literary studies
• Music
• Performance
• Philosophy
• Politics
• Psychology
• Religious studies
• Sociology
• Spanish and Latin American studies
• Theatre
• Ukrainian studies

Note: Psychology is taught by the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences.

The table of minors, majors and extended majors by campus details if an area of study is available as a minor, major or extended major.

You may be eligible to exit this double degree course early and graduate with one of the single awards once you have successfully completed all the requirements described above for the single degree component and have completed a total of:

• 144 points to exit with a Bachelor of Information Technology
• 144 points to exit with the Bachelor of Arts

Honours

You may be eligible to apply for a one-year honours course once you have successfully completed this double degree, or have completed all of the requirements for one of the single degrees including a total of 144 points. The following honours courses apply:

• C3701 Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)
• A3701 Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

You are usually eligible to apply for honours if you achieve a distinction grade average (70 percent) or above in 24 points of studies in relevant discipline units at level 3. This sometimes also means you need to have completed specific units.

In an age of increasing technological advancements the synergy between science and information technology will only become stronger. IT underpins virtually all areas of science and the world needs graduates who can straddle both.

In this double degree course you will acquire creative and analytical skills to use IT to advance science. This could be anything from designing a stunning visualisation of scientific data, to building an app for fieldwork data collection to setting up the business IT processes to deliver a scientific product via the internet.

Depending on IT major you choose, you could:

• use your technical skills from software development to create simulations and visualisations for anything from weather forecasting to threatened species population modelling
• apply your creative skills and design flair from interactive media or games development to create an app or game that gets kids excited about science
• use your practical understanding of business information systems to launch a science-enabled online business
• put your networks and security skills to work setting up the scientific instrumentation for tsunami warning or monitoring ice melts in Antarctica.

The requirements below detail what you must study in order to complete this double-degree course and receive the awards.

Units are 6 points unless otherwise specified. You must complete 192 points:

1. 96 points must be completed in Parts A and B as described below in C2000 Bachelor of Information Technology component.

2. 96 points must be completed in Parts A and B as described below in S2000 Bachelor of Science component, of which:

• at least 30 points and no more than 36 points of level 1 units must be completed
• at least 60 points must be completed at levels 2 and 3
• at least 24 points must be completed at level 3
• you must complete the level one sequences at stage one before enrolling in level two science units

Information technology component

Bachelor of Information Technology is about the application of computer-based technologies and systems to meet individual and organisation information needs. The course will enable you to gain the knowledge and skills needed to use IT effectively and to use, develop and manage IT-based systems.

Part A. Information technology specified study (48 points)

This will provide you with foundation skills and knowledge for your IT education and ensure a breadth of understanding of IT and its applications in organisations and society.

You must complete:*

a. One introductory programming unit (6 points) from:**

• FIT1051 Programming fundamentals in java
• FIT1045 Algorithms and programming fundamentals in python
• FIT1048 Fundamentals of C++

b. The following four units (24 points):

• FIT1047 Introduction to computer systems, networks and security
• FIT1049 IT professional practice
• FIT2002 IT project management
• FIT2094 Databases

c. One of (6 points):

• FIT2001 Systems development
• FIT2099 Object-oriented design and implementation

d. Capstone project units (12 points) or an industry-based learning unit (18 points) from one of the following combinations (depending on your choice of major):

Business information systems, computer networks and security, and software development majors

• FIT3047 Industry experience studio project 1 and FIT3048 Industry experience studio project 2

Games development and Interactive media majors

• FIT3039 Studio project 1 and FIT3040 Studio project 2
• FIT3045 Industry-based learning (only for students in the industry-based learning placement stream) (18 points)***

* If a unit is used for both IT specified study above and a major, you will complete additional units offered by the faculty of IT to ensure a total of at least 96 points of information technology study (any unit starting with code FIT).

** Before making your choice, refer to your anticipated major as a particular one of these may be required for your major.

*** This option is available only if you are selected to participate in the Industry-based learning (IBL) program. If you intend to apply for the IBL program, please discuss your course progression with faculty staff. If you are selected for the IBL program, 6 points of the 18-points IBL project will replace an elective in the major in Part B. below.

Part B. Information technology listed major (48 points)

This will provide you with a focused program of study that will develop your expertise in one area of information technology. You will develop the practical and theoretical skills and knowledge in your chosen major needed to successfully plan, develop, implement and evaluate information products and systems.

You must complete one of the following information technology listed majors. A major requires eight units with no more than two units at level one (12 points) and at least three units (18 points) at level three.

• Business information systems
• Computer networks and security
• Games development
• Interactive media
• Software development

If you intend to undertake an honours year you should ensure you complete the specific units required as a pre-requisite for honours in your chosen

Science component

Bachelor of Science is a comprehensive course and it will provide you with a broad, general science education, as well as specialist training in one or more science disciplines.

Part A. Science specified study (48 points)

Although the requirements in Part A appear to exceed 48 points, a level 1 sequence is typically counted towards your major (Part B) and not towards Part A.

You must complete:

Level 1 sequences

a. At least two level 1 approved science sequences (24 points)

Normally, the units in a level 1 sequence are required for the completion of a related minor or major. The choice of level 1 sequences will influence your choice of level 2 and level 3 units and will lay the foundation for your major.

Mathematics and statistics unit

b. At least one of the following level 1 mathematics or statistics units (6 points) if not already taken as part of a level 1 approved sequence:

• MTH1020 Analysis of change
• MTH1030 Techniques for modelling
• MTH1035 Techniques for modelling (advanced)
• SCI1020 Introduction to statistical reasoning
• STA1010 Statistical methods for science

Note 1: The unit required in b. will depend on your mathematics background and interests.

SCI1020 Introduction to statistical reasoning and STA1010 Statistical methods for science

• Recommended for students planning to study areas where experimental design and data analysis skills are particularly important, such as the life sciences. SCI1020 is for students without a strong mathematics background, while STA1010 requires students to have studied VCE Mathematical Methods Units 3 and 4 (or equivalent).

MTH1020 Analysis of change and MTH1030 Techniques for modelling

• Recommended for students with an interest in mathematics and/or physics. MTH1020 requires students to have studied VCE Mathematical Methods (or equivalent). MTH1030 requires students to have studied VCE Specialist Mathematics (or equivalent) or MTH1020.

Students with a strong mathematics background and a keen interest in the subject

• could replace the unit MTH1030 with the advanced version MTH1035, and should seek permission to enrol in this unit at the Science Student Services office.

Additional level 1 units

c. Any additional level 1 units required to take the total level 1 science listed units to either 30 or 36 points. Level 1 science listed units are chosen from units listed under any major, extended major or minor offered in the Bachelor of Science or from the following:

• MTH1010 Functions and their applications
• SCI1200 Humans, evolution and modern society
• SCI1300 Climate change: From science to society
• SCI1400 From Galileo to GPS: How astronomy shapes our lives
• SCI1800 The sustainable planet

Level 2/3 units

d. One unit (6 points) from:

• SCI2010 Scientific practice and communication
• SCI2015 Scientific practice and communication (advanced).

e. Any additional units required to make the total level 2 and 3 Bachelor of Science listed units to at least 60 points (inclusive of the unit in d. and the units in your major in Part B), with at least 24 points at level 3, chosen from:

• SCI3910 Schools science project
• SCI3920 Science industry placement
• SCI3930 Career skills for scientists
• units listed under any major, extended major or minor offered in S2000 Bachelor of Science

Part B. Science listed major (48 points)

You must complete one science listed major from those listed below. A major requires eight units with no more than two units at level 1 (12 points) and at least three units (18 points) at level 3. You may replace the major with an extended major by using the elective units available in Part A.

It is recommended that you consider completing level 2 units in more than one area of science to maximise your choice of major at level 3.

If you intend to undertake an honours year you should ensure you complete the specific units required as a pre-requisite for honours in your chosen major area of study.

Minors, majors and extended majors

• Applied mathematics
• Astrophysics
• Atmospheric science
• Biochemistry
• Chemistry
• Computational science
• Developmental biology
• Earth science
• Ecology and conservation biology
• Environmental science
• Financial and insurance mathematics
• Genetics
• Geographical science
• Human pathology
• Immunology
• Materials science
• Mathematical statistics
• Mathematics
• Microbiology
• Molecular biology
• Pharmacology
• Physics
• Physiology
• Plant sciences
• Psychology
• Pure mathematics
• Zoology

Note: Psychology is taught by the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences.

Refer also to the table of minors and majors by campus which details if an area of study is available as a minor, major or extended major.

You may be eligible to exit this double degree course early and graduate with one of the single awards once you have successfully completed all the requirements described above for the single degree component and have completed a total of:

• 144 points to exit with a Bachelor of Information Technology
• 144 points to exit with the Bachelor of Science

Honours

You may be eligible to apply for a one-year honours course once you have successfully completed this double degree, or have completed all of the requirements for one of the single degrees including a total of 144 points. The following honours courses apply:

• C3701 Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)
• S3701 Bachelor of Science (Honours)

You are usually eligible to apply for honours if you achieve a distinction grade average (70 percent) or above in 24 points of studies in relevant units at level 3. This sometimes also means you need to have completed specific units. Science students should refer to the honours prerequisites table.

Graduate coursework

Students successfully completing the Bachelor of Science may proceed to:

• S5003 Postgraduate Diploma in Science (Malaysia only)
• S6000 Master of Science (from 2019)
• S6001 Master of Financial Mathematics*
• S6002 Master of Environment and Sustainability**
• S6003 Master of Mathematics (from 2019)

* Students completing a major in applied mathematics, financial and insurance mathematics, mathematical statistics, mathematics or pure mathematics are eligible to receive 24 points of credit towards this course.

** Students completing a major in a cognate discipline including business, environmental science, humanities, science or social sciences are eligible to receive 24 points of credit towards this course.

The course is an advanced version of the Bachelor of Computer Science, designed for high-achieving students who wish to study computing in depth with a strong research component through the four years of study. Computer science is the theory and practice of applying computers and software to problem solving. Its practical applications span all disciplines including science, engineering, business and commerce, creative and performing arts and the humanities. You will learn how to think like a computer scientist about processes and their descriptions. This will enable you to design algorithms (instructions for computers) and data structures (ways to store information). You will also acquire practical programming skills to implement these in efficient software that solves real-world problems, as well as strong foundations in the theory of computation and its connection to mathematics.

This advanced course will prepare you for either postgraduate study or employment requiring research and advanced computer science skills. You will do a research project unit in your second year, supported by a research skills unit. In your third year, you will undertake either a 22-week industry-based learning (IBL) placement supported by a generous scholarship, or a 22-week placement in a research group or work unit of a participating organisation, or an advanced computer science research project and approved elective.

Through the IBL or research placement, you will apply and further develop your skills and knowledge in a professional organisation. The advanced research project will provide practical experience in designing, developing and testing a non-trivial computer science project. Your studies will conclude with a full-year honours-level research project in a specialist area of advanced computer science. You will graduate with strong research, analysis, problem solving, communication and teamwork skills, deep knowledge of the field of computer science, and hands-on experience in IT research.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 8 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 8 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Computer Science Advanced (Honours) it is expected that students will be able to:

1. demonstrate an advanced knowledge of the role of computer science and computational methods, and recognise the importance of theoretical underpinning for practical work
2. demonstrate understanding of ethical issues in professional and research practice and its historical, contemporary and likely future scientific, industrial and social context
3. critically analyse problems, design algorithms to solve them, program efficient software solutions and demonstrate the ability to transform and apply computational solutions to new context
4. apply problem-solving strategies to design, implement and critically evaluate substantial pieces of software using a range of programming paradigms, advanced data structures and algorithms
5. communicate and coordinate proficiently by: listening, speaking, reading and writing English and utilising diagrams, graphics and interactive visualisations in a professional and research context; working as an effective member or leader of teams; and using basic tools and practices of formal project management
6. plan and execute projects with some independence and take responsibility for your own learning and practice; manage your own time and processes effectively by prioritising competing demands to achieve personal and team goals, with regular review of personal performance as a primary means of managing continuing professional development; behave in an ethical and professional manner, and be able to adapt readily to changing technologies
7. critically evaluate IT research; be able to apply appropriate research methodologies to conduct significant independent research.

This course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society as meeting the standard of knowledge for professional level membership.

The course develops through the themes of computer science foundation study, specialist discipline knowledge, research skills, and professional skills, which come together in applied practice.

Part A. Foundational computer science study

This study will develop your understanding of the role and theoretical basis of computer science and computational methods.

Part B. Professional skills

This study develops professional skills by providing an understanding and appreciation of the ethical and professional guidelines applicable to computer science practice and research; developing the ability to work as an effective team member and to communicate proficiently and appropriately in professional and research contexts.

Part C. Specialist discipline knowledge

This study will develop deep knowledge and advanced skills in advanced computer science.

Part D. Research skills

This study develops the ability to critically evaluate IT research and to apply appropriate methodologies to conduct independent research in computer science. It develops strong problem-solving skills and the ability to apply analytical thinking.

Part E. Applied practice

The above knowledge and skills are integrated and consolidated in applied practice as demonstrated in a computer or data science project, and in some cases in an industry-based learning placement.

Part F. Free elective study

These elective units will enable you to broaden and deepen your knowledge of computer science, or to select units from across the University in which you are eligible to enrol.

This course comprises 192 points, of which 144 points must be from computer science study and 48 points are used to provide additional depth or breadth through elective study.

The course develops through theme studies in: Part A. Foundational computer science (48 points); Part B. Professional skills, Part C. Specialist discipline knowledge and Part D. Research skills (78 points); and Part E. Applied practice (18 points); and Part F. Free elective study (48 points).

Elective units may be at any level, however, no more than ten units (60 points) can be credited to the computer science advanced course at level 1 and a minimum of 36 points must be completed in computer science at each of level 3 and 4 (or higher).

To remain in the program you are required to maintain at least a distinction average (70 per cent) across 48 points of enrolment in computer science studies or the total of your FIT-coded unit enrolment if 48 credit points have not yet been completed. If you do not meet this standard you will be required to transfer to C2001 Bachelor of Computer Science or C2000 Bachelor of Information Technology.

The course progression mapcourse progression map (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2018handbooks/maps/map-c3001.pdf) will assist you to plan to meet the course requirements, and guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Units are 6 credit points unless otherwise stated.

Part A. Foundational computer science study (48 points)

Students complete:

• FIT1053 Algorithms and programming in python (advanced)
• FIT1054 Computer science (advanced)
• FIT1047 Introduction to computer systems, networks and security
• FIT1049 IT professional practice
• FIT2004 Algorithms and data structures
• FIT2014 Theory of computation
• MAT1830 Discrete mathematics for computer science*
• MAT1841 Continuous mathematics for computer science*

* Students requiring other mathematics for a non-computer science elective major or minor may replace MAT1830/MAT1841, with approval.

Part C. Specialist discipline knowledge (42 points)

Students complete:

a. The following five units (30 points):

• FIT2099 Object-oriented design and implementation
• FIT2102 Programming paradigms
• FIT3155 Advanced data structures and algorithms
• FIT3143 Parallel computing
• FIT3171 Databases

b. One of the following level 3 elective units (6 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
• FIT3154 Advanced data analysis
• FIT3159 Computer architecture
• FIT3165 Computer networks
• FIT3173 Software security
• FIT3175 Usability
• MTH3170 Network mathematics

* Not all elective units in this list will be offered each year.

c. One level 4 or 5 elective unit (6 points) as approved by the course director

Parts B. Professional skills and Part D. Research skills (36 points)

Students complete:

a. Two research development units (12 points):

• FIT2083 Innovation and research in computer science
• FIT2082 Computer science research project

b. An honours thesis (24 points):

• FIT4441 Honours thesis part 1
• FIT4442 Honours thesis part 2
• FIT4443 Honours thesis part 3
• FIT4444 Honours thesis final

Part E. Applied practice (18 points)

Students complete one of the following:

• FIT3153 Research-based learning (18 points)
• FIT3045 Industry-based learning (18 points)
• FIT3144Not offered in 2018 Advanced computer science research project (12 points) plus one level 3 computer science-approved elective (6 points)

Part F. Free elective study (48 points)

Elective units may be chosen from list b. in Part C above, from units in the data science specialisation of the C2001 Bachelor of Computer Science, the C2000 Bachelor of Information Technology or the software engineering specialisationsoftware engineering specialisation (http://www.%20monash.%20edu.%20au/pubs/handbooks/aos/software-engineering/ug-specialisation-eng-software-engineering.%20html) in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), or from across the University as long as you have the prerequisites and there are no restrictions on enrolment in the units. In addition, you may choose to complete a major or minor from other courses, so long as you have the prerequisites and there are no restrictions on admission to the units.

Free electives can be identified using the browse unitsbrowse units (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/search) tool and indexes of unitsindexes of units (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/) in the current edition of the Handbook. MajorsMajors (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/index-bydomain_type-major.html) and minorsminors (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/index-bydomain_type-minor.html) can also be identified using the Handbook indexes. The level of the unit is indicated by the first number in the unit code; undergraduate units are those that commence with the numbers 1-3. You may need permission from the owning faculty to enrol in some units taught by other faculties.

This is a prestigious program of coursework and research in information technology for high achieving students who have completed a relevant undergraduate degree. You will undertake research methodology training and carry out an independent research project on your selected topic, working closely with a supervisor who will provide you with individual guidance and academic counselling. The course offers a pathway to higher level research in information technology.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 8 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 8 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that graduates should be able to:

1. demonstrate a knowledge of a range of specialised topics in information technology including historical, cultural, social, legal and ethical issues inherent in research applicable to the discipline of information technology
2. plan, conduct and manage an independent research project
3. evaluate and select research methodologies appropriate to information technology, and demonstrate their uses and limitations
4. critically analyse research literature
5. analyse, synthesise and evaluate factors in your research project
6. document and communicate research results, and the methods used, orally and in a written report
7. undertake independent learning and apply analytical thinking.

This course consists of a combination of coursework and research. In the coursework component you will develop advanced theoretical and/or technical knowledge of information technology and research methodologies appropriate to your topic. In the research component you will plan and execute a research project under the individual guidance of an academic supervisor.

This course comprises 48 points: Part A. Coursework (24 points) and Part B. Research (24 points)

Units are 6 points unless otherwise indicated.

Part A. Coursework (24 points)

You must complete:

• FIT4005 Research methods in information technology
• three level 4 or level 5 units (18 points) chosen from a list published by the Faculty of Information Technology (this elective list may change from time to time)*

With permission from the thesis supervisor and honours coordinator an approved elective in selected topics can be completed - you will enrol in FIT4008 (Reading unit).

* A maximum of one unit (6 points) may be selected from units offered by other faculties with the approval of the honours coordinator. Suitable units can be identified using the browse unitsbrowse units (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/search) tool in the Handbook.

Part B. Research (24 points)

You must complete:

• FIT4441 Honours thesis part 1
• FIT4442 Honours thesis part 2
• FIT4443 Honours thesis part 3
• FIT4444 Honours thesis final

Satisfactory completion of this course may provide credit toward a Monash master's by coursework degree and will provide the preparation necessary to undertake a master's by research degree or a doctoral (PhD) degree.

This is a prestigious program of coursework and research in computer science for high achieving students who have completed a relevant undergraduate degree. You will undertake research methodology training and carry out an independent research project on your selected topic, working closely with a supervisor who will provide you with individual guidance and academic counselling. The course offers a pathway to higher level research in computer science.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 8 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 8 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that graduates should be able to:

1. demonstrate a knowledge of a range of specialised topics in computer science including historical, cultural, social, legal and ethical issues inherent in research applicable to the discipline of computer science
2. plan, conduct and manage an independent research project
3. evaluate and select research methodologies appropriate to computer science, and demonstrate their uses and limitations
4. critically analyse research literature
5. analyse, synthesise and evaluate factors in a research project
6. document and communicate research results, and the methods used, orally and in a written report
7. undertake independent learning and apply analytical thinking.

This course consists of a combination of coursework and research. In the coursework component you will develop advanced theoretical and/or technical knowledge of computer science and research methodologies appropriate to your field. In the research component you will plan and execute a research project under the individual guidance of an academic supervisor.

This course comprises 48 points: Part A. Coursework (24 points) and Part B. Research (24 points)

Units are 6 points unless otherwise indicated.

Part A. Coursework (24 points)

You must complete:

a. the following unit:

• FIT4005 Research methods in information technology

b. one unit (6 points) from the following:

• FIT4009Not offered in 2018 Advanced topics in intelligent systems
• FIT4010 Advanced topics in algorithms and discrete structures
• FIT4012 Advanced topics in computational science

c. two elective units (12 points) from those remaining in b. above or the following:*

• level 4 or level 5 units approved by the faculty honours coordinator (this elective list may change from time to time and vary by campus)
• with permission from the thesis supervisor and honours coordinator an approved elective in selected topics can be completed - you will enrol in FIT4008 (Reading unit).

* A maximum of one unit (6 points) may be selected from units offered by other faculties with the approval of the honours coordinator. Suitable units can be identified using the browse unitsbrowse units (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/search) tool in the Handbook.

Part B. Research (24 points)

You must complete:

• FIT4441 Honours thesis part 1
• FIT4442 Honours thesis part 2
• FIT4443 Honours thesis part 3
• FIT4444 Honours thesis final

Satisfactory completion of this course may provide credit toward a Monash master's by coursework degree and will provide the preparation necessary to undertake a master's by research degree or a doctoral (PhD) degree.

This course offers a pathway to higher-level research in information technology for high achieving students who have completed a relevant undergraduate and coursework master's degree but do not have a research component in order to progress. You will undertake research methodology training and carry out an independent research project on a selected topic, working closely with a supervisor who will provide you with individual guidance and academic counselling.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 8 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 8 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:

1. demonstrate a knowledge of a range of specialised topics in information technology including historical, cultural, social, legal and ethical issues inherent in research applicable to the discipline of information technology
2. plan, conduct and manage an independent research project
3. evaluate and select research methodologies appropriate to information technology, and demonstrate their uses and limitations
4. critically analyse research literature
5. analyse, synthesise and evaluate factors in your research project
6. document and communicate research results, and the methods used, orally and in a written report
7. undertake independent learning and apply analytical thinking.

The course is structured in two parts: Part A. Coursework and Part B. Research.

The course comprises 24 points structured into two parts: Part A. Coursework and Part B. Research.

Units are 6 credit points unless otherwise stated.

Part A. Coursework

You must complete:

• FIT5125 Research methods in information technology

Part B. Research

You must complete a. or b. below:*

a. full-time study:

• FIT5210 Masters thesis (18 pts)

b. part-time study:

• FIT5126 Masters thesis part 1
• FIT5127 Masters thesis part 2
• FIT5128 Masters thesis final

* International students must complete option a.

Progression to the Faculty of Information Technology's Doctor of Philosophy or Master of Philosophy course will be conditional on you achieving a minimum mark of 70 per cent in each unit.

The Graduate Diploma of Data Science will prepare you for a career in data science giving you the skills needed to deal effectively within the areas of data analysis, data management or big data processing. The course includes topics in statistical and exploratory analysis, data formats and languages, processing of massive data sets, management of data and its role and impact in an organisation and society.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 8 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 8 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:

1. analyse the lifecycle of data through an organisation
2. apply the major theories in the field of data analysis and data exploration to some characteristic problems
3. investigate, analyse, document and communicate the core issues and requirements in developing data analysis capability in a global organisation
4. demonstrate an understanding of data science to a level of depth and sophistication consistent with senior professional practice
5. review and evaluate data science projects
6. document and communicate ethical and legal issues and norms in privacy and security, and other areas of community impact with regards to the practice of data science.

This course consists of eight units. You complete core studies in introductory data science, data wrangling and modelling for data analysis, then select units from across a range of areas where you can tailor the course to suit your own interests. Your choice of units covers studies in data exploration and visualisation, distributed and big data processing and data analysis and data management.

If you do not meet course requirements in programming, databases or mathematics/statistics, you must complete up to two foundation units prior to commencing your core studies.

The course comprises 48 points.

Units are 6 credit points unless otherwise stated.

You must complete:

a. up to two foundation units (0-12 points)

• FIT9133 Programming foundations in Python
• FIT9132 Introduction to databases
• MAT9004 Mathematical foundations for data science

b. three core units (18 points):

• FIT5145 Introduction to data science
• FIT5196 Data wrangling
• FIT5197 Modelling for data analysis

c. three to five units (18-30 points) selected from:

• FIT5146 Data curation and management
• FIT5147 Data exploration and visualisation
• FIT5148 Distributed databases and big data
• FIT5149 Applied data analysis
• FIT5201 Data analysis algorithms
• FIT5202 Data processing for big data

You may exit this course early and apply to graduate with the following award, provided you have satisfied the requirements indicated for that award during your enrolment in this diploma course:

• Graduate Certificate of Data Science after successful completion of 24 credit points of study, including FIT5145, FIT5196, and FIT5197 and one 6-point unit from a. or c.

This course provides a pathway to the master's by coursework degree, C6004 Master of Data Science.

The Master of Information Technology prepares you for work in the information technology industry at the highest levels. It provides you with a previous tertiary qualification in another discipline area with the knowledge, understanding and skills to enable you to deal effectively with advanced issues involving the application of information technology in various domains.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 9 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 9 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that graduates will be able to:

1. analyse critically advanced algorithms and information technologies
2. design and construct innovative information technology solutions that are based on sound and considered theoretical foundations
3. review critically, synthesise, apply and evaluate contemporary information technology theories into practice
4. extend and generalise existing advanced information technology techniques in relevant contexts and evaluate the efficacy of such extensions
5. analyse critically and consequently report, with scientific rigour, on the application of information technology theories in solving complex problems
6. communicate effectively appropriate information technology solutions to the stakeholders
7. evaluate critically the ethical use of information technology to guide professional practise in the relevant information technology disciplines.

Graduates may be eligible for membership of the Australian Computer Society (ACS).

The course is structured in three parts: Part A. Foundations for advanced information technology studies, Part B. Core master's study, and Part C. Advanced practice. All students complete Part B and Part C. Depending upon prior qualifications, you may receive credit for Part A.

Note that if you are eligible for credit for prior studies you may elect not to receive the credit.

Part A. Foundations for advanced information technology studies

These studies will provide an orientation to the field of information technology at graduate level. They are intended for students whose previous qualification is not in a cognate field.

Part B. Core master's study

These studies draw on best practices within the broad realm of IT application, theory and practice. You will gain an understanding of real world IT problems and gain problem solving skills. Your study will focus on IT project management, software, network and systems areas.

Part C. Advanced practice

The focus of these studies is professional or scholarly work that can contribute to a portfolio of professional development. You have two options:

• a research pathway including a thesis. If you wish to use this master's course as a pathway to a higher degree by research you should take this first option.
• a program of coursework involving advanced study and an industry experience studio project.

The course comprises 96 points structured into three parts: Part A. Foundations for advanced information technology studies (24 points), Part B. Core master's study (48 points) and Part C. Advanced practice (24 points).

If you are admitted at:

• entry level 1 you complete 96 points, comprising Part A, Part B and Part C
• entry level 2 you complete 72 points, comprising Part B and Part C.

Note: If you are eligible for credit for prior studies you may elect not to receive the credit and complete one of the higher credit-point options.

Units are 6 credit points unless otherwise stated.

Part A. Foundations for advanced information technology studies (24 points)

You must complete four units of advanced preparatory study:

• FIT9131 Programming foundations in Java
• FIT9132 Introduction to databases
• FIT9134 Computer architecture and operating systems
• FIT9135 Data communications

Part B. Core master's study (48 points)

You must complete:

a. two units (12 points):

• FIT5136 Software engineering
• FIT5057 Project management

b. four units (24 points) selected from:*

• FIT5003 Software security
• FIT5032 Internet application development
• FIT5037 Network security
• FIT5042 Enterprise application development on the web
• FIT5046 Mobile and distributed systems
• FIT5047 Intelligent systems
• FIT5083 Network infrastructure
• FIT5133 Enterprise architecture and management
• FIT5137 Database analysis and processing
• FIT5138 Advanced software engineering
• FIT5139 Advanced distributed and parallel systems
• FIT5140 Advanced mobile systems
• FIT5141 Advanced topics in information technology
• FIT5142 Advanced data mining
• FIT5145 Introduction to data science
• FIT5148 Distributed databases and big data
• FIT5163 Information and computer security
• FIT5166 Information retrieval systems
• FIT5171 System validation and verification, quality and standards
• FIT5195 Business intelligence and data warehousing
• FIT5211 Algorithms and data structures

* Note: Not all units will be offered every year.

c. two units (12 points) from Part B, b. , any FIT-codedFIT-coded (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/index-bycode-f.html) level 5 units or level 5 units from other faculties in the University with faculty approval.

Units can be identified using the browse unitsbrowse units (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/search) tool and indexes of unitsindexes of units (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/) in the current edition of the Handbook. The level of the unit is indicated by the first number in the unit code. You may need permission from the owning faculty to enrol in some units taught by other faculties.

Part C. Advanced practice (24 points)

You msut complete either a. or b. below:

a. Minor thesis research:**

• FIT5125 IT research methods
• FIT5126 Masters thesis part 1
• FIT5127 Masters thesis part 2
• FIT5128 Masters thesis final

Enrolment in the research units is dependent on available supervisors and projects. Eligible students will be ranked based on their entire academic record and assessed for suitability to undertake the research component of this program.

** To be eligible for the a research option, you must have successfully completed 24 points of level five FIT-coded units and have achieved an overall average of at least 75 per cent across all completed FIT level five units.

b. Industry experience:

• FIT5120 Industry experience studio project (12 points)
• FIT5122 Professional practice
• one FIT-codedFIT-coded (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/index-bycode-f.html) level 5 unit (6 points)

You may exit this course early and apply to graduate with one of the following awards, provided you have satisfied the requirements indicated for that award during your enrolment in this master's course:

• Graduate Certificate of Information Technology after successful completion of 24 credit points of study including FIT5136 (Software engineering) and FIT5057 (Project management) and either two units as described in Part B, b. or one unit as described in Part B, b. and one unit as described in Part A.
• Graduate Diploma of Information Technology after successful completion of 48 credit points of study including FIT5136 (Software engineering) and FIT5057 (Project management) and six units (36 points) as described in Part A, Part B, b. and c. and Part C with a minimum of 12 credit points from Part B, b. and a maximum of 12 credit points from Part A.

Progression to a Faculty of Information Technology higher degree by research will be conditional on you completing the minor thesis research pathway (as described in Part C, a.) and achieving the minimum entry requirements for either 3337 Master of Philosophy or 0190 Doctor of Philosophy.

The Master of Networks and Security is a postgraduate degree that provides you with the skills to manage and administer computer networks and security and prepares you for careers in network administration, network management, or as systems analysts, systems designers, data communications specialists or network security engineers or administrators.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 9 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 9 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that graduates will be able to:

1. critically assess existing systems using the theories, techniques, and software tools that are available in the field of information security and computer networks
2. adapt new and emerging technologies in application development based on an understanding of the underpinning principles
3. analyse critically the design and document the core issues and requirements in building secure and effective networks systems
4. be competent designers of architectures for secure systems and effective networks
5. through either a significant research thesis component or research-grounded industrial project, review, synthesise, apply and evaluate existing systems and extend them with new technologies
6. produce comprehensive reports and documentation that describe problems, proposed solutions, their evaluation both in terms of their strengths and weaknesses, and logical interpretation of the results for organisations
7. analyse issues and solutions in security and network design as they affect general and particular communities
8. evaluate the implication of ethical issues and norms in privacy, security, and network use, including the wider Internet.

Graduates may be eligible for membership of the Australian Computer Society (ACS).

The course is structured in three parts: Part A. Foundations for advanced networks and security studies, Part B. Core master's study, and Part C. Advanced practice. All students complete Part B and Part C. Depending upon prior qualifications, you may receive credit for Part A.

Note that if you are eligible for credit for prior studies you may elect not to receive the credit.

Part A. Foundations for advanced networks and security studies

These studies will provide an orientation to the field of networks and security at graduate level. They are intended for students whose previous qualification is not in a cognate field.

Part B. Core master's study

These studies draw on best practices within the broad realm of IT networks and security theory and practice. You will gain an understanding of information and computer security and IT project management principles. Your study will focus on your choice of units within networks and security.

Part C. Advanced practice

The focus of these studies is professional or scholarly work that can contribute to a portfolio of professional development. You have two options:

• a research pathway including a thesis. Students wishing to use this master's course as a pathway to a higher degree by research should take this first option.
• a program of coursework involving advanced study and an industry experience studio project.

The course comprises 96 points structured into three parts: Part A. Foundations for advanced networks and security studies (24 points), Part B. Core master's study (48 points) and Part C. Advanced application (24 points).

If you are admitted at:

• entry level 1 you complete 96 points, comprising Part A, Part B and Part C.
• entry level 2 you complete 72 points, comprising Part B and Part C.

Note: If you are eligible for credit for prior studies you may elect not to receive the credit and complete one of the higher credit-point options.

Units are 6 credit points unless otherwise stated.

Part A. Foundations for advanced networks and security studies (24 points)

You must complete:

a. four units (24 points):

• FIT9131 Programming foundations in Java or FIT9133 Programming foundations in Python
• FIT9132 Introduction to databases
• FIT9134 Computer architecture and operating systems
• FIT9135 Data communications

Part B. Core master's study (48 points)

You must complete:

a. two units (12 points):

• FIT5057 Project management
• FIT5163 Information and computer security

b. two units from the networks stream and two units from the security stream (24 points) below:

Networks

• FIT5010 Network protocol standards
• FIT5011 Network design and performance
• FIT5034 Quality of service and network management
• FIT5083 Network infrastructure

Security

• FIT5003 Software security
• FIT5037 Network security
• FIT5124 Advanced topics in security
• FIT5129 Enterprise IT security - planning, operations and management

c. two units (12 points) from one of the following options:

• Part B, b.
• one unit (6 points) from Part B, b. and one additional FIT-codedFIT-coded (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/index-bycode-f.html) level 5 unit (6 points)

Part C. Advanced practice (24 points)

You must complete either a. or b. below:

a. Minor thesis research:*

• FIT5125 IT research methods
• FIT5126 Masters thesis part 1
• FIT5127 Masters thesis part 2
• FIT5128 Masters thesis final

Enrolment in the research units is dependent on available supervisors and projects. Eligible students will be ranked based on their entire academic record and assessed for suitability to undertake the research component of this program

* To be eligible for the research option, you must have successfully completed 24 points of level five FIT-coded units and have achieved an overall average of at least 75 per cent across all completed FIT level five units.

b. Industry experience:

• FIT5120 Industry experience studio project (12 points)
• FIT5122 Professional practice
• FIT5136 Software engineering

You may exit this course early and apply to graduate with one of the following awards, provided you have satisfied the requirements indicated for that award during your enrolment in this master's course:

1. Graduate Certificate of Networks and Security after successful completion of 24 credit points of study, comprising FIT5163, FIT5057 plus one unit from the networks stream (Part B, b.) and one unit from the security stream (Part B, b.)
2. Graduate Diploma of Networks and Security after successful completion of 48 credit points of study, comprising:
   • FIT5163 and FIT5057
   • two units from the networks stream (Part B, b.)
   • two units from the security stream (Part B, b.)
   • two additional units from either the networks or security streams, or one unit from either the networks or security streams and one FIT-coded level 5 elective.

Progression to a Faculty of Information Technology higher degree by research will be conditional on students completing the minor thesis research pathway (as described in Part C, a.) and achieving the minimum entry requirements for either the Master of Philosophy (3337) or the Doctor of Philosophy (0190).

The Master of Business Information Systems is a postgraduate degree that prepares you for careers in business-focused IT areas such as IT management, project management, business information systems, information management or knowledge management. The degree covers the business IT spectrum from supporting business operations through to supporting managers' decision making. It prepares you for roles such as business analyst, systems analyst, project leader, IT manager, as well as information manager, archivist or librarian. The course requires completion of a set of advanced preparatory information technology units followed by further specialist units in business information systems and either a minor-thesis research project or an industry experience project. You may either complete a specialisation(s) or complete the general form of the degree without a specialisation.

Specialisations

The course has a general form and also provides you with the option to specialise in archives and recordkeeping, or library and information science. You may study the general form, complete either specialisation or combine both specialisations. The specialisations are not available to Malaysia students.

Business information systems studies

The general form of the course gives you the skills and knowledge to solve organisational information problems. The course caters for students who would like to be business analysts, information systems consultants and IT managers. You will learn about information technology principles, systems analysis and design, enterprise architecture and systems, IT management and governance and project management. You can select from a range of business information systems units to focus your studies in several areas of interest including business intelligence, user experience design and business process modelling.

Archives and recordkeeping

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.

Library and information science

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.

Archives and recordkeeping/Library and information science

Depending on unit selection, you may satisfy the requirements for both of the specialisations described above. Refer to details for the single specialisations. If you choose to complete the combined specialisation you will not be able to undertake the minor thesis research pathway in the course.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 9 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 9 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that graduates will be able to:

1. explain and critically discuss the major theoretical and professional issues in business information systems
2. analyse critically a business problem, design IT solutions for such problems and assess their effectiveness
3. engage in business information systems practice to a level of depth and sophistication consistent with senior professional practice
4. demonstrate professional social, ethical and communication skills in an industry setting, and manage ambiguity and complexity in real-world settings
5. communicate findings and the rationale of design solutions to the full range of stakeholders
6. demonstrate an understanding of business information systems in a technology-independent manner
7. if undertaking the research stream, independently design and execute research projects to investigate business information systems problems.

Graduates may be eligible for membership of:

• the Australian Computer Society (ACS)
• the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) (library and information science specialisation only)
• the Australian Society of Archivists (archives and recordkeeping specialisation only)
• the Records and Information Management Professionals Australasia (RIM Professionals Australasia) (archives and recordkeeping specialisation only).

The course is structured in three part: Part A. Foundations for advanced business information systems, Part B. Core master's study and Part C. Advanced practice. All students complete Part B and Part C.

Note that if you are eligible for credit for prior studies you may elect not to receive the credit.

Part A. Foundations for advanced business information systems

These units provide an introduction to information systems and business concepts, including system design and analysis as applied in professional practice. You will learn basic software programming and development concepts and database technology.

These units are intended for students whose previous qualification is not in a cognate field.

Part B. Core master's study

These studies draw on best practices within business information systems to gain critical understanding of the theories and practice relating to information systems and business process design, IT strategy, IT governance, IT management and related issues. Your study will focus on project management as well as a choice of several areas of enterprise IT and information management practice.

Part C. Advanced practice

The focus of these studies is professional or scholarly work in the broad realm of business information systems.

You have two options:

• a minor thesis research program, consisting of a research project and a research methods training unit. Students wishing to use this master's course as a pathway to a higher degree by research should take this first option.
• a program of coursework involving advanced study and an Industry experience studio project.

Students completing the combined specialisation in archives and recordkeeping/library and information science complete the industry experience program.

The course comprises 96 points structured into three parts: Part A. Foundations for business information systems (24 points), Part B. Core master's study (48 points) and Part C. Advanced practice (24 points).

If you are admitted at:

• entry level 1 you complete 96 points, comprising Part A, Part B and Part C
• entry level 2 you complete 72 points, comprising Part B and Part C.

Note: If you are eligible for credit for prior studies you may elect not to receive the credit and complete one of the higher credit-point options.

Units are 6 credit points unless otherwise stated.

Part A. Foundations for advanced business information systems studies (24 points)

You must complete:

a. Four units (24 points)

• FIT9123 Introduction to business information systems
• FIT9130 Systems analysis and design
• FIT9131 Programming foundations in Java
• FIT9132 Introduction to databases

Part B. Core master's study (48 points)

You must complete:

• FIT5057 Project management (6 points)
• 42 points from their specialisation below

Business information systems

a. Five units (30 points) from:*

• FIT5088 Information and knowledge management systems
• FIT5094 IT for management decision making
• FIT5097 Business intelligence modelling
• FIT5101 Enterprise systems
• FIT5102 IT strategy and governance
• FIT5105 Information access and use
• FIT5106 Information organisation
• FIT5107 Managing business records
• FIT5111Not offered in 2018 Information systems development practices
• FIT5133 Enterprise architecture and management
• FIT5145 Introduction to data science
• FIT5146 Data curation and management
• FIT5152 User interface design and usability
• FIT5159 IT for financial decisions
• FIT5160 Business process modelling, design and simulation
• FIT5178 Applied project management
• FIT5180 Business and legal issues in project management
• FIT5194 Computer based global project management
• FIT5195 Business intelligence and data warehousing
• FIT5205 Data in society
• FIT5206 Digital continuity

* Note: Not all units will be offered every year.

b. Two elective units (12 points) from Part B, a. above, or any FIT-coded level 5 units or level 5 units offered by any other faculty of the University with faculty approval.

Units can be identified using the browse unitsbrowse units (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/search) tool and indexes of unitsindexes of units (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/) in the current edition of the Handbook. The level of the unit is indicated by the first number in the unit code. You may need permission from the owning faculty to enrol in some units taught by other faculties.

Archives and recordkeeping

You must complete:

a. Six units (36 points):

• FIT5086 Organisational informatics
• FIT5088 Information and knowledge management systems
• FIT5107 Managing business records
• FIT5146 Data curation and management
• FIT5205 Data in society
• FIT5206 Digital continuity

b. One elective (6 points) from Part B, a. of the business information systems specialisation above, or any FIT-coded level 5 units or level 5 units offered by any other faculty of the University with faculty approval.

Units can be identified using the browse unitsbrowse units (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/search) tool and indexes of unitsindexes of units (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/) in the current edition of the Handbook. The level of the unit is indicated by the first number in the unit code. You may need permission from the owning faculty to enrol in some units taught by other faculties.

If you intend to seek professional accreditation with the Australian Society of Archivists (ASA) or the Records and Information Management Professionals Australasia (RIM Professionals Australasia) you must complete FIT5104 (Information and knowledge management professional practice).

Library and information science

a. Six units (36 points):

• FIT5086 Organisational informatics
• FIT5088 Information and knowledge management systems
• FIT5105 Information access and use
• FIT5106 Information organisation
• FIT5146 Data curation and management
• FIT5205 Data in society

b. One elective (6 points) from Part B, a. of the business information systems specialisation above, or any FIT-coded level 5 units or level 5 units offered by any other faculty of the University with course director approval.

Units can be identified using the browse unitsbrowse units (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/search) tool and indexes of unitsindexes of units (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/) in the current edition of the Handbook. The level of the unit is indicated by the first number in the unit code. You may need permission from the owning faculty to enrol in some units taught by other faculties.

If you intend to seek professional accreditation with the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) must complete FIT5104 (Information and knowledge management professional practice).

Archives and recordkeeping/Library and information science

a. Seven units (42 points):

• FIT5086 Organisational informatics
• FIT5088 Information and knowledge management systems
• FIT5105 Information access and use
• FIT5107 Managing business records
• FIT5146 Data curation and management
• FIT5205 Data in society
• FIT5206 Digital continuity

Part C. Advanced practice (24 points)

You must complete a. the research stream or b. the industry experience stream. If you are completing the combined archives and recordkeeping/library and information science specialisation you must complete the industry experience stream.

a. Research pathway students complete:**

• FIT5125 IT research methods
• FIT5126 Masters thesis part 1
• FIT5127 Masters thesis part 2
• FIT5128 Masters thesis final

Enrolment in the research units is dependent on available supervisors and projects. Eligible students will be ranked based on their entire academic record and assessed for suitability to undertake the research component of this program.

** To be eligible for the research option, you must have successfully completed 24 points of level five FIT-coded units and have achieved an overall average of at least 75 per cent across all completed FIT level five units.

b. Industry experience students complete 24 points from your specialisation below

Business information systems

• FIT5122 Professional practice
• FIT5120 Industry experience studio project (12 points)
• FIT-coded level 5 elective

Archives and recordkeeping

• FIT5120 Industry experience studio project (12 points)
• FIT5104 Information and knowledge management professional practice
• FIT-coded level 5 elective

Library and information science

• FIT5120 Industry experience studio project (12 points)
• FIT5104 Information and knowledge management professional practice
• FIT-coded level 5 elective

Archives and recordkeeping/Library and information science

• FIT5120 Industry experience studio project (12 points)
• FIT5104 Information and knowledge management professional practice
• FIT5106 Information organisation

You may exit this course early and apply to graduate with one of the following awards, provided you have satisfied the requirements indicated for that award during your enrolment in this master's course:

• Graduate Certificate of Business Information Systems after successful completion of 24 credit points of study including FIT5057 (Project management) and 18 credit points from Part B, a.
• Graduate Diploma of Business Information Systems after successful completion of 48 credit points of study including FIT5057 (Project management) and 42 credit points as described in Parts B and C with a minimum of 12 credit points from Part B, a.
• Graduate Diploma of Information and Knowledge Management after successful completion of 48 credit points of study including FIT9132 (Introduction to databases), FIT5104 (Information and knowledge management professional practice), and 36 credit points from one of the two specialisations (archives and recordkeeping or library and information science) described in Part B.

Progression to a Faculty of Information Technology higher degree by research will be conditional on you completing the minor thesis research pathway (as described in Part C, a.) and achieving the minimum entry requirements for either 3337 Master of Philosophy or 0190 Doctor of Philosophy.

The Master of Data Science prepares you for a career in data science giving you the skills needed to deal effectively within the areas of data analysis, data management or big data processing. The course includes topics in statistical and exploratory analysis, data formats and languages, processing of massive data sets, management of data and its role and impact in an organisation and society.

The course has two streams to choose from:

• Data science - a broader range of units related to data science
• Advanced data analytics - more depth in data analysis and machine learning.

In either stream you will be able to apply your learning to your own context as part of the assessment process and have the opportunity to complete either a research project or an industry experience studio project.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 9 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 9 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that graduates will be able to:

1. analyse the lifecycle of data through an organisation
2. apply the major theories in the field of data analysis and data exploration to some characteristic problems
3. plan a data science project on a new application area using knowledge of the data lifecycle and analysis process
4. investigate, analyse, document and communicate the core issues and requirements in developing data analysis capability in a global organisation
5. demonstrate an understanding of data science to a level of depth and sophistication consistent with senior professional practice
6. review and evaluate data science projects
7. review, synthesise, apply and evaluate contemporary data science theories through either a significant research thesis component or research-grounded industrial project
8. document and communicate ethical and legal issues and norms in privacy and security, and other areas of community impact with regards to the practice of data science.

The course is structured in three parts: Part A. Foundations for advanced data science studies, Part B. Core master's study, and Part C. Advanced practice. All students complete Part B. Depending upon prior qualifications, you may receive credit for Part A or Part C or a combination of the two.

Note that if you are eligible for credit for prior studies you may elect not to receive the credit.

Part A. Foundations for advanced data science studies

These studies will provide an orientation to the field of data science at graduate level. They are intended for students whose previous qualification is not in a cognate field.

Part B. Core master's study

These studies draw on best practices within the broad realm of data science practice and research. You will gain a critical understanding of theoretical and practical issues relating to data science. Your study will focus on your choice either of data science or advanced data analytics.

Part C. Advanced practice

The focus of these studies is professional or scholarly work that can contribute to a portfolio of professional development. You have two options:

• a program of coursework involving advanced study and an industry experience studio project.
• a research pathway including a thesis. If you wish to use this master's course as a pathway to a higher degree by research you should take this second option.

If you are admitted to the course with a recognised honours degree in a discipline cognate to data science, will receive credit for Part C, however, should you wish to complete the research project option as part of the course you should consult with the course coordinator.

The course comprises 96 points structured into three parts: Part A. Foundations for advanced data science studies (24 points), Part B. Core master's study (48 points) and Part C. Advanced practice (24 points).

If you are admitted at:

• entry level 1 you complete 96 points, comprising Part A, Part B and Part C
• entry level 2 you complete 72 points, comprising Part B and Part C or Part A and Part B
• entry level 3 you complete 48 points, comprising Part B.

Note: If you are eligible for credit for prior studies you may elect not to receive the credit and complete one of the higher credit-point options.

Units are 6 credit points unless otherwise stated.

Part A. Foundations for advanced data science studies (24 points)

You must complete:

a. three units (18 points):

• FIT9132 Introduction to databases
• FIT9133 Programming foundations in Python
• MAT9004 Mathematical foundations for data science

b. one unit (6 points) from:

• FIT9123 Introduction to business information systems
• FIT9134 Computer architecture and operating systems

Part B. Core master's study (48 points)

You must complete:

a. three units (18 points):

• FIT5145 Introduction to data science
• FIT5196 Data wrangling
• FIT5197 Modelling for data analysis

Data science stream

b. four units (24 points) selected from:

• FIT5097 Business intelligence modelling
• FIT5146 Data curation and management
• FIT5147 Data exploration and visualisation
• FIT5148 Distributed databases and big data
• FIT5149 Applied data analysis
• FIT5202 Data processing for big data
• FIT5205 Data in society
• FIT5206 Digital continuity

c. one elective unit (6 points) selected from:

• the data science stream above
• the approved data science elective list below
• any FIT-coded level 5 unit
• any level 5 unit offered by any other faculty of the University with faculty approval, if you have the required prerequisites and there are no restrictions on enrolment*

Advanced data analytics stream

b. four units (24 points):

• FIT5147 Data exploration and visualisation
• FIT5148 Distributed databases and big data or FIT5202 Data processing for big data
• FIT5149 Applied data analysis
• FIT5201 Data analysis algorithms

c. one unit (6 points) selected from:

• the approved data science elective list below
• any FIT-coded level 5 unit
• any level 5 unit offered by any other faculty of the University with faculty approval, if you have the required prerequisites and there are no restrictions on enrolment*

* Units can be identified using the browse units toolbrowse units tool (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/search) and indexes of unitsindexes of units (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/) in the current editioncurrent edition (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks) of the Handbook. The level of the unit is indicated by the first number in the unit code. You may need permission from the owning faculty to enrol in units taught by other faculties.

Data science electives list

• FIT5046 Mobile and distributed computing systems
• FIT5047 Intelligent systems
• FIT5057 Project management
• FIT5088 Information and knowledge management systems
• FIT5097 Business intelligence modelling
• FIT5106 Information organisation
• FIT5107 Managing business records
• FIT5108 Reading unit (approval required)
• FIT5109 Research topic (approval required)
• FIT5139 Advanced distributed and parallel systems
• FIT5146 Data curation and management
• FIT5166 Information retrieval systems
• FIT5195 Business intelligence and data warehousing
• FIT5201 Data analysis algorithms
• FIT5202 Data processing for big data
• FIT5204Not offered in 2018 Heritage informatics
• FIT5205 Data in society
• FIT5206 Digital continuity
• FIT5207Not offered in 2018 Data for sustainability
• FIT5211 Algorithms and data structures
• FIT5212Not offered in 2018 Data analysis for semi-structured data

Note: Not all units will be offered every year.

Part C. Advanced practice (24 points)

You must complete either a. or b. below:

a. Minor thesis research:**

• FIT5125 IT research methods
• FIT5126 Masters thesis part 1
• FIT5127 Masters thesis part 2
• FIT5128 Masters thesis final

Enrolment in the research units is dependent on available supervisors and projects. Eligible students will be ranked based on their entire academic record and assessed for suitability to undertake the research component of this program.

** Note: To be eligible for the research option, you must have successfully completed 24 points of level five FIT units and have achieved an overall average of at least 75 per cent across all completed FIT level five units.

b. Industry experience:

• FIT5120 Industry experience studio project (12 points)
• FIT5122 Professional practice
• Data science stream: one additional elective unit from the approved data science elective list in Part B,c.
• Advanced data analytics stream: FIT5213 Advanced data analytics case study

You may exit this course early and apply to graduate with one of the following awards, provided you have satisfied the requirements indicated for that award during your enrolment in this master's course:

• Graduate Certificate of Data Science after successful completion of 24 credit points of study, including FIT5145 (Introduction to data science), FIT5196 (Data wrangling) and FIT5197 (Modelling for data analysis) and one unit (6 points) from Part A or Part B
• Graduate Diploma of Data Science after successful completion of 48 credit points of study including FIT5145 (Introduction to data science), FIT5196 (Data wrangling), FIT5197 (Modelling for data analysis) and five units (30 points) from Part A or Part B (with a maximum of 12 points from Part A).

Progression to a Faculty of Information Technology higher degree by research will be conditional on you completing the minor thesis research pathway (as described in Part C, a.) and achieving the minimum entry requirements for either 3337 Master of Philosophy or 0190 Doctor of Philosophy.

The Master of Project Management is a forward-thinking, interdisciplinary course that integrates the knowledge needed to manage projects and programs across multiple sectors. The course focuses on developing specialist expertise in organising the project function utilising a diverse vocational skill set. It encourages an evidentiary and interdisciplinary approach to critical thinking and problem solving, strengthened by a capacity to undertake research.

Students will choose from a range of discipline-specific electives and have the opportunity to work on real-life projects where theory and practice are applied to problems situated in local and international, corporate, government and social contexts. Graduates are strongly placed to provide strategic project leadership in a wide range of settings, such as business delivery, IT developments, engineering solutions, in both the corporate, government and not for profit sectors.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 9 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 9 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course, it is expected that students will be able to:

1. think critically to source, adapt, and apply project management tools and techniques to meet complex contextual demands in different sectors
2. evaluate, analyse and integrate professional approaches to managing projects within sector specialisations at the project, program and portfolio level to deliver sustainable change
3. apply expert, specialised cognitive, research, technical, and communication skills to analyse, design, and deliver solutions to complex problems
4. reflect and participate constructively in ethical decision-making to improve practice and deliver value in culturally diverse project contexts.

   In addition, depending on the electives chosen, students will be able to:

5. demonstrate advanced and integrated knowledge of related theories, concepts and principles to work and communicate across the borders of discipline, context or culture
6. critically analyse problems through independent research to enable effective delivery of innovative solutions.

The faculty has commenced the accreditation process for full recognition by the Australian Institute of Project Management and the Project Management Institute. Once accreditation is confirmed, graduates will be eligible to apply for professional membership of the Project Management Institute (PMI).

This course is structured in three parts: Part A. Foundations for project management studies, Part B. Core master's studies, and Part C. Advanced practice studies. All students complete Part B. Depending upon prior qualifications, you may receive credit for Part A or Part C or both.

Note: If you are eligible for credit for prior studies, you may elect not to receive the credit.

Part A. Foundations for advanced project management studies

In these studies, you will develop an understanding of the principles and techniques of delivering projects using different methods, processes and knowledge frameworks. You will explore the techniques to manage the project context, including people, stakeholders, communications, culture, and politics.

These studies will also introduce you to project management studies at advanced graduate level. They are intended for students whose previous qualification is not in a cognate field, and build on existing professional work experience.

Part B. Core master's studies

In these studies you will develop specialist expertise in organising the project function to deliver value through your ability to manage complex projects and knowledge. These studies will introduce you to advanced graduate level concepts in project management within allied disciplines such as engineering, IT or business. In this part you will also develop specialist expertise to critically analyse complex problems and to identify adaptive approaches so agreed project outcomes are delivered across multiple boundaries, utilising innovative project practices.

Electives

Business

The business-focused electives are designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to understand the context and practice of management as a context where projects occur.

Engineering

The engineering-focused electives are designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to manage projects and infrastructure assets, which are situated in an engineering context.

Information technology

The information technology-focused electives will provide you with the option to study IT from a project management perspective. These electives are designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to apply IT tools and techniques when managing projects.

Law

The law-focused electives will equip you with valuable tools and knowledge to negotiate with various stakeholders, and prevent and manage workplace problems and conflicts within your projects. You will have an opportunity to learn the theory and skills of principled negotiation in a hands-on practical unit that improves your effectiveness as a negotiator across your project management practice. You will also have the opportunity to learn about legal aspects of workforce management.

Part C. Advanced practice studies

In these studies you will develop advanced expertise in managing projects. You will also develop the research skills and knowledge needed to either undertake independent research or for the capacity to work and communicate across the borders of discipline, context, and culture. In this part you will undertake professional or scholarly work that will contribute to a portfolio of professional development in your area of specialisation.

You will be able to choose between two options: a professional pathway or a research pathway. In the professional pathway, you will undertake a field or interdisciplinary team project. In the research pathway, you will undertake an 18-point research project. Students wishing to use this master's course as a pathway to a higher degree by research should take the research option.

The course comprises 96 points structured into three parts: Part A. Foundations for advanced project management studies (24 points), Part B. Core master's studies (48 points) and Part C. Advanced practice studies (24 points).

Students admitted at:

• entry level 1 complete 96 points, comprising Parts A, B, and C
• entry level 2 complete 72 points, comprising Part B and Part C
• entry level 3 complete 48 points, comprising Part B.

Note: Students eligible for credit for prior studies may elect not to receive the credit and complete one of the higher credit-point options.

Units are 6 credit points unless otherwise stated.

Part A. Foundations for advanced project management studies

Students complete the following four units (24 points):

• OPM4000 Principles of managing projects
• OPM4001 Managing the project context
• OPM4002 Techniques for managing projects
• OPM4003 Delivering projects

Part B. Core master's studies

Students complete the following four units (24 points):

• OPM5000Not offered in 2018 Organising the project function
• OPM5001Not offered in 2018 Project as a social system
• OPM5002Not offered in 2018 Innovation in the project context
• OPM5003Not offered in 2018 Managing project knowledge

Plus four units (24 points) from the elective lists below or any level 5 units offered across the University with course director approval:

Electives

Arts

• APG5805 Project planning and management in international development

Business

• BFF5333 Project finance
• BFF5954 Business finance
• MGF5670 Leadership
• MGF5680 Managerial problem solving and decision making
• MGF5960 Managing people and organisations

Engineering

• CIV5310 Infrastructure project and policy evaluation
• CIV5311 Infrastructure project management
• CIV5312 Asset management I
• CIV5313 Asset management II

Information technology

• FIT5086 Organisational informatics
• FIT5094 IT for management decision making
• FIT5101 Enterprise systems
• FIT5107 Managing business records
• FIT5133 Enterprise architecture and management

Law

• LAW5464 Negotiation & influence: Strategy & skills
• LAW5393 Law of workforce management

Part C. Advanced practice studies

Students complete either a. or b. below:

a. Professional pathway:

• FIT5122 Professional practice
• FIT5120 Industry experience studio project (12 points)
• 6 points from Part B. b.

b. Research pathway:*

• FIT5125 IT research methods
• FIT5126 Masters thesis part 1
• FIT5127 Masters thesis part 2
• FIT5128 Masters thesis final

* In order to progress into the research pathway students must achieve the minimum marks set within the prerequisites of FIT5125 and FIT5126. Students who do not achieve the required minimum marks will be required to complete the professional pathway.

Students may exit this course early and apply to graduate with one of the following awards, provided they have satisfied the requirements for that award during their enrolment in this master's course:

Graduate Certificate of Project Management after successful completion of 24 points, based on the following entry requirements:

• Students admitted at entry level 1 complete 24 points, comprising Part A.
• Students admitted at entry level 2 or 3 complete 24 points, comprising Part B non-elective units.

Graduate Diploma of Project Management after successful completion of 48 points, based on the following entry requirements:

• Students admitted at entry level 1 complete 48 points, comprising Part A and Part B non-elective units.
• Students admitted at entry level 2 complete 48 points, comprising Part B units.

Students admitted at entry levels 1 and 2 completing the research pathway in Part C may be eligible to progress to a higher degree by research program.

This double degree course is available for either primary or secondary school teaching. Secondary education students will major in business information systems or software development and prepare as specialist teachers in ICT and mathematics. You will have the tools to embrace the computing curriculum and teach students how to apply their knowledge and skills to emerging technologies.

Primary education students will be prepared to teach across the school curriculum. You may choose any of the IT majors including multimedia development and games development, any of which will provide tools for innovation and excellence in teaching across the curriculum.

The requirements below detail what you must study in order to complete this double-degree course and receive the awards.

Units are 6 points unless otherwise specified. You must complete 204 points:

1. 108 points must be completed in Parts A, B and D of your chosen specialisation as described below in D3001 Bachelor of Education (Honours) component.

Refer to D3001 Bachelor of Education (Honours) single degree entry for the details of the following mandatory course requirements:

• National Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students
• Professional experience

2. 96 points must be completed in Parts A and B as described below in C2000 Bachelor of Information Technology component, and:

• If you have chosen the secondary education specialisation, only the software development or business information systems majors are available within this section

You should seek the advice of the Faculty of Education in choosing your major in the Bachelor of Information Technology component, to ensure that you meet the requirements for registration as a specialist teacher.

Education component

The course develops through the four themes of: Part A. Education studies, Part B. Curriculum studies, Part C. Discipline studies (taken within the partner degree course), and Part D. Professional studies. The nature and proportion of units among these themes will differ depending upon your specialisation. The two specialisations available are:

• Primary education
• Secondary education

Primary Education Specialisation

Part A. Education studies (36 points)

You must complete:

• EDF1303 Understanding learning and learners
• EDF1304 Understanding teaching for learning
• EDF2210 Fostering positive child and adolescent behaviour and development
• EDF2031 Indigenous perspectives on teaching and learning
• EDF3211 Inclusive education: Teaching diverse learners
• EDF3218 Curriculum, assessment and evaluation

Part B. Curriculum studies (54 points)

You must complete:

• EDF2020 English and literacies 1
• EDF2021 Mathematics and numeracy 1
• EDF3021 Mathematics and numeracy 2
• EDF3025 Studies of science, environment and sustainability
• EDF4020 English and literacies 2
• EDF4022 Humanities and social education in the primary years
• EDF4023Not offered in 2018 Science and technology education in the primary years
• EDF4024 Health and physical education for wellbeing in the primary curriculum
• EDF4026Not offered in 2018 Arts education in the primary years

Part D. Professional studies (18 points)

You will complete 80 days of supervised professional experience in primary schools.

• EDF1053 Primary professional experience 1A (0 points)
• EDF1054 Primary professional experience 1B (0 points)
• EDF2053 Primary professional experience 2A (0 points)
• EDF2054 Primary professional experience 2B (0 points)
• EDF3053 Primary professional experience 3A (0 points)
• EDF3054 Primary professional experience 3B (0 points)
• EDF4006 Transition and professional engagement
• EDF4053 Primary professional experience 4A (0 points)
• EDF4054 Primary professional experience 4B (0 points)
• EDF4100 Researching teaching and learning
• EDF4101 Research project in education

Secondary Education Specialisation

Part A. Education studies (36 points)

You must complete:

• EDF1303 Understanding learning and learners
• EDF1304 Understanding teaching for learning
• EDF2005 Professional responsibilities, practice and relationships
• EDF2007 Adolescent development and learning
• EDF3007 Developing multiple literacies in education
• EDF3009 Schooling, education and equity: Local and global perspectives

Part B. Curriculum studies (54 points)

You must complete:

• EDF2006 Education priorities
• EDF2008 Becoming a specialist teacher
• EDF3010 Curriculum development and innovative practice
• EDF4004 Curriculum, assessment and education policy
• Method unit 1A*
• Method unit 1B*
• Method unit 2A*
• Method unit 2B*
• an undergraduate education elective

* Corresponds to the discipline studies taken in the partner degree. Refer to the secondary specialist/discipline areas, prerequisites, and units.

Part D. Professional studies (18 points)

You will complete 80 days of supervised professional experience in primary and secondary schools.

• EDF1055 Secondary professional experience 1A (0 points)
• EDF1056 Secondary professional experience 1B (0 points)
• EDF2055 Secondary professional experience 2A (0 points)
• EDF2056 Secondary professional experience 2B (0 points)
• EDF3055 Secondary professional experience 3A (0 points)
• EDF3056 Secondary professional experience 3B (0 points)
• EDF4006 Transition and professional engagement
• EDF4055 Secondary professional experience 4A (0 points)
• EDF4056 Secondary professional experience 4B (0 points)
• EDF4100 Researching teaching and learning
• EDF4101 Research project in education

Information Technology component

Bachelor of Information Technology is about the application of computer-based technologies and systems to meet individual and organisation information needs. The course will enable you to gain the knowledge and skills needed to use IT effectively and to use, develop and manage IT-based systems.

You complete parts A and B below in accordance with the requirements in the Education specialisation

Double degree with Primary education

A. Information technology specified study (48 points)

You complete:*

a. One introductory programming unit (6 points) from:**

• FIT1051 Programming fundamentals in java
• FIT1045 Algorithms and programming fundamentals in python
• FIT1048 Fundamentals of C++

b. The following four units (24 points):

• FIT1047 Introduction to computer systems, networks and security
• FIT1049 IT professional practice
• FIT2002 IT project management
• FIT2094 Databases

c. One of (6 points):

• FIT2001 Systems development
• FIT2099 Object-oriented design and implementation

d. Capstone project units (12 points) or an industry-based learning unit (18 points) from one of the following combinations (depending on your choice of major):

Business information systems, computer networks and security, and software development majors

• FIT3047 Industry experience studio project 1 and FIT3048 Industry experience studio project 2

Games development, and interactive media majors

• FIT3039 Studio project 1 and FIT3040 Studio project 2

an industry-based learning unit (18 points)

• FIT3045 Industry-based learning (only for students in the industry-based learning placement stream) (18 points)***

* If a unit is used for both IT specified study above and a major, you will complete additional units offered by the faculty of IT to ensure a total of at least 96 points of information technology study (any unit starting with code FIT).

** Before making your choice, refer to your anticipated major as a particular one of these may be required for your major.

*** This option is available only if you are selected to participate in the Industry-based learning (IBL) program. If you intend to apply for the IBL program, please discuss your course progression with faculty staff. If you are selected for the IBL program, 6 points of the 18-points IBL project will replace an elective in the major in Part B. below.

B. Information technology listed major (48 points)

You must complete one information technology listed major. A major requires eight units with no more than two units at level 1 (12 points) and at least three units (18 points) at level 3.

If you intend to undertake an honours year you should ensure you complete the specific units required as a pre-requisite for honours in your chosen major area of study.

• Business information systems
• Computer networks and security
• Games development
• Interactive media
• Software development

Double degree with Secondary education

A. Information technology specified study (48 points)

You complete:

a. The following two units (12 points):

• FIT1047 Introduction to computer systems, networks and security
• FIT2002 IT project management

b. A four unit (24 point) mathematics sequence needed for teacher registration

For students who have Level 3/4 VCE Specialist Mathematics (a study score of 30) the mathematics minor and the mathematical statistics minor from S2000 Bachelor of Science are both available.

Students who do not have Level 3/4 VCE Specialist Mathematics (a study score of 30), but have at least 25 in VCE Mathematical Methods will need to complete MTH1020 (Analysis of change) and MTH1030 (Techniques for modelling), and two level 2 or 3 MTH-coded units. It is recommended that one of the level 2 MTH units is statistics.

Students who do not have Level 3/4 VCE Mathematical Methods (a study score of 25) will need to complete MTH1010 (Functions and their applications) and MTH1020 (Analysis of change) and two level 2 or 3 MTH units

c. Capstone project units (12 points) or an industry-based learning unit (18 points) from one of the following combinationsFIT3047 Industry experience studio project 1 and FIT3048 Industry experience studio project 2

B. Information technology listed major (48 points)

Complete one information technology listed major from the list below. A major requires eight units with no more than two units at level 1 (12 points) and at least three units (18 points) at level 3

Note: If the Business information systems major is chosen, FIT2094 must be completed and STA1010 is taken in place of FIT1006 as part of the 4 unit maths sequence.

If you intend to undertake an honours year you should ensure you complete the specific units required as a pre-requisite for honours in your chosen major area of study.

• Business information systems
• Software development

You may exit this course early and apply to graduate with either or both of the following, provided they have satisfied the requirements for that award:

• Bachelor of Education Studies after successful completion of 144 credit points of study, including a minimum of 96 credit points of education studies and a minimum of 48 credit points at level 3 or higher. Note: This exit award does not qualify graduates to be registered or employed as teachers.
• Bachelor of Information Technology after successful completion of 144 credit points of study, including all of the requirements in Part A and B for the Bachelor of Information Technology
• both awards after successful completion of 192 credit points of study, including the requirements for each award listed above.

Note: You cannot exit with a Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Primary Education or Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Secondary Education

Honours

You may be eligible to apply for a one-year honours course once you have successfully completed all of the requirements for the Information Technology degree including a total of 144 points. The following honours course applies:

• C3701 Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)

You are usually eligible to apply for honours if you achieve a distinction grade average (70 percent) or above in 24 points of studies in relevant discipline units at level 3. This sometimes also means you need to have completed specific units.

Postgraduate coursework

Graduates of the Bachelor of Education (Honours) may be eligible for up to 48 points of credit in master's courses offered in the faculty including:

• D6003 Master of Counselling
• D6002 Master of Education (coursework)
• D6004 Master of Leadership
• D6005 Master of TESOL

Postgraduate research

Graduates who achieve an average mark of at least 65 per cent are eligible to apply for admission to the Graduate Certificate of Educational Research, which can lead to a graduate research course.

Computer science provides solutions to the ever-increasing information challenges in the modern world. Industry needs people who can extract and analyse information from the massive datasets generated by engineering processes and devices. Big data is the new challenge and opportunity in engineering practice across industries from construction and manufacturing, to transport and the energy sector.

In this double degree course, you will:

• gain theoretical and practical skills to solve engineering problems, by designing and building more efficient software or by exploiting big data
• be able to combine mechanical or mechatronics engineering with your computational and mathematical flair to create cutting-edge controller software
• be able to pair electrical and computer systems engineering or software engineering with computer science, to create innovative solutions at either the hardware or software ends of the IT spectrum
• specialise in data science and learn how to build and use analytical tools and simulation software to visualise and interpret data from engineering systems of all kinds, from manufacturing and transportation to energy and water.

The requirements below detail what you must study in order to complete this double-degree course and receive the awards.

Units are 6 points unless otherwise specified. You must complete 240 points:

1. 144 points must be completed in Parts A, B, C, D and E (Level 1 only) as described below in E3001 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) component, of which:

• the specialisation completed must be one of electrical and computer systems engineering or software engineering

Refer to E3001 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) single degree entry for the details of mandatory professional recognition requirements.

2. 96 points must be completed in Parts A, B, C, D and E as described below in C2001 Bachelor of Computer Science component, of which:

• the specialisation completed must be advanced computer science

Engineering component

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is a specialist course that develops through four themes that combine to underpin engineering practice: fundamentals and foundational skills, design, knowledge and applications, and professional practice.

Part A. Engineering fundamentals and foundational skills (12 points)

These will develop your understanding of natural and physical sciences, mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences that underpin all engineering disciplines.

You must complete:

• ENG1060 Computing for engineers
• ENG1005 Engineering mathematics

If you have not done the equivalent of VCE Specialist mathematics and/or VCE Physics then you must also complete foundation unit/s below in mathematics and/or physics:

• ENG1090 Foundation mathematics
• PHS1001 Foundation physics

Note: If you have to do one foundation unit, you do not complete the Level 1 elective from Part E below. If you need to take both foundation units you also do not do the elective, but in addition you will need to overload in year 1 or 2 and increase the total credit points needed for this double degree by 6 points.

Part B. Engineering design (18 points)

This will develop the engineering techniques, tools and resources for the conduct, design and management of engineering design processes and projects, both in the industrial setting and in the development of research experiments.

You must complete:

• ENG1001 Engineering design: Lighter, faster, stronger
• ENG1002 Engineering design: Cleaner, safer smarter
• ENG1003 Engineering mobile apps

Part E. Level 1 elective study (6 points)

If you need to do one or both foundation units, you do not do this elective, otherwise you must complete one of the following:

• CHE2161 Mechanics of fluids
• CHM1011 Chemistry I or CHM1051 Chemistry I advanced
• ECE2041Not offered in 2018 Telecommunications
• ECE2072 Digital systems
• ENE1621 Environmental engineering
• ENG1021 Spatial communication in engineering
• ENG1051 Materials for energy and sustainability
• FIT2085 Introduction to computer science for engineers
• MAE2405 Aircraft performance
• MAT1830 Discrete mathematics for computer science
• MEC2404 Mechanics of fluids
• PHS1002 Physics for engineering
• RSE1010 Natural resources engineering
• TRC2001 Introduction to systems engineering

Part C. Engineering knowledge and application and Part D. Professional practice (108 points)

Part C will provide in-depth knowledge of the specific engineering methods of a branch of engineering and will integrate the specific engineering methods and discipline knowledge into practice. You will develop skills to identify and apply knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline. Additionally, your studies will focus on your understanding and application of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in your discipline.

Part D will develop your skills in readiness for the engineering workplace. You will develop skills in effective team membership and team leadership, the use and management of commercially relevant data, and the legal responsibilities of engineers. This study will integrate the theme 'Engineering knowledge and application' with your specialist field of engineering.

You must complete Part C and Part D in one of the following specialisations:

• Electrical and computer systems engineering
• Software engineering

Computer science component (advanced computer science specialisation)

Bachelor of Computer Science course is a specialist course that develops through the themes of computer science foundation study, professional skills study, specialist discipline knowledge, problem solving and analytic skills study, and professional skills study which come together in applied practice.

Part A. Foundational computer science study (42 points)

This study will develop your understanding of the role and theoretical basis of computer science and computational methods.

You must complete:

• FIT1045 Algorithms and programming fundamentals in python
• FIT1047 Introduction to computer systems, networks and security
• FIT1008 Introduction to computer science
• FIT2004 Algorithms and data structures*
• FIT2014 Theory of computation
• MAT1830 Discrete mathematics for computer science*
• One FIT-coded elective at any year level (6 points)

*if you are completing the software engineering specialisation in the Bachelor of Engineering (honours) you must replace MAT1830 and FIT2004 with two FIT-coded electives of which at least one must be at level 2 (MAT1830 and FIT2004 will be completed in the software engineering specialisation)

Part B. Professional skills study (6 points)

This study develops professional skills by providing an understanding and appreciation of the ethical and

professional guidelines applicable to computer science; developing the ability to work as an effective team member; developing the ability to communicate proficiently and appropriately for professional practice; and developing formal project management skills.

You must complete:

• FIT1049 IT professional practice

Part C. Specialist discipline knowledge and Part D. Problem solving and analytical skills (36 points)

Part C study will develop your in-depth knowledge of the specific computer science methods of your specialised field within computer science.

Part D study will develop your ability to apply appropriate methodologies in computer science and develop efficient computational solutions. It develops strong problem solving skills and the ability to apply analytical thinking.

You must complete the following specialisation:

• Advanced computer science

Part E. Applied practice (12 points)

The above knowledge and skills are integrated and consolidated in applied practice as demonstrated in a computer or data science project, and in some cases in an industry-based learning placement.

Students complete a full-year project (12 points) relevant to their specialisation, or the industry-based learning units (18 points):

• FIT3161 Computer science project 1 and FIT3162 Computer science project 2
• FIT3045 Industry-based learning* (18 points)

* This option is available only if you are selected to participate in the Industry-based learning (IBL) program. If you intend to apply for the IBL program, please discuss your course progression with faculty staff. If you are selected for the IBL program you must complete one unit over summer semester or overload in one semester by one unit in order to complete the degree within three years.

You may be eligible to exit this double degree course early and graduate with one of the single awards once you have successfully completed all of the requirements described above for the single degree component and have completed a total of:

• 192 points to exit with a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in your specialisation
• 144 points to exit with a Bachelor of Computer Science.

Honours

You may be eligible to apply for a one-year honours course once you have successfully completed this double degree, or have completed all of the requirements for one of the single degrees including a total of 144 points. The following honours course applies:

• C3702 Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours)

You are usually eligible to apply for honours if you achieve a distinction grade average (70 percent) or above in 24 points of studies in relevant discipline units at level 3. This sometimes also means you need to have completed specific units.

In an age of increasing technological advancements, the synergy between engineering and information technology will only become stronger. IT underpins engineering practice in all disciplines and industry needs graduates with skills and expertise spanning both.

In this double degree course, you will acquire creative and problem solving skills to use IT in engineering applications. This could be anything from designing a stunning visualisation of engineering data to building an app for data collection to setting up the business IT processes to deliver an engineering product via the internet.

Depending on the chosen IT major, you could:

• use your technical skills from software development to create controllers, simulations and visualisations for anything from manufacturing to energy usage or medical devices
• apply your creative skills and design flair from multimedia to create a great app for controlling a 'smart house'
• use your practical understanding of business information systems to launch an online business in engineering services or products
• put your networks and security skills to work setting up the IT infrastructure and software needed for remote sensing or transportation monitoring.

The requirements below detail what you must study in order to complete this double-degree course and receive the awards.

Units are 6 points unless otherwise specified. You must complete 240 points:

1. 144 points must be completed in Parts A, B, C, D and E (Level 1 only) as described below in E3001 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) component, of which:

• the specialisation completed must be one of electrical and computer systems engineering or software engineering

Refer to E3001 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) single degree entry for the details of mandatory professional recognition requirements.

2. 96 points must be completed in Parts A and B as described below in C2000 Bachelor of Information Technology component, of which:

• the major completed must be computer networks and security

Engineering component

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is a specialist course that develops through four themes that combine to underpin engineering practice: fundamentals and foundational skills, design, knowledge and applications, and professional practice.

Part A. Engineering fundamentals and foundational skills (12 points)

These will develop your understanding of natural and physical sciences, mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences that underpin all engineering disciplines.

You must complete:

• ENG1060 Computing for engineers
• ENG1005 Engineering mathematics

If you have not done the equivalent of VCE Specialist mathematics and/or VCE Physics then you must also complete foundation unit/s below in mathematics and/or physics:

• ENG1090 Foundation mathematics
• PHS1001 Foundation physics

Note: If you have to do one foundation unit, you do not complete the Level 1 elective from Part E below. If you need to take both foundation units you also do not do the elective, but in addition you will need to overload in year 1 or 2 and increase the total credit points needed for this double degree by 6 points.

Part B. Engineering design (18 points)

This will develop the engineering techniques, tools and resources for the conduct, design and management of engineering design processes and projects, both in the industrial setting and in the development of research experiments.

You must complete:

• ENG1001 Engineering design: Lighter, faster, stronger
• ENG1002 Engineering design: Cleaner, safer smarter
• ENG1003 Engineering mobile apps

Part E. Level 1 elective study (6 points)

If you need to do one or both foundation units, you do not do this elective, otherwise you must complete one of the following:

• CHE2161 Mechanics of fluids
• CHM1011 Chemistry I or CHM1051 Chemistry I advanced
• ECE2041Not offered in 2018 Telecommunications
• ECE2072 Digital systems
• ENE1621 Environmental engineering
• ENG1021 Spatial communication in engineering
• ENG1051 Materials for energy and sustainability
• FIT2085 Introduction to computer science for engineers
• MAE2405 Aircraft performance
• MAT1830 Discrete mathematics for computer science
• MEC2404 Mechanics of fluids
• PHS1002 Physics for engineering
• RSE1010 Natural resources engineering
• TRC2001 Introduction to systems engineering

Part C. Engineering knowledge and application and Part D. Professional practice (108 points)

Part C will provide in-depth knowledge of the specific engineering methods of a branch of engineering and will integrate the specific engineering methods and discipline knowledge into practice. You will develop skills to identify and apply knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline. Additionally, your studies will focus on your understanding and application of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in your discipline.

Part D will develop your skills in readiness for the engineering workplace. You will develop skills in effective team membership and team leadership, the use and management of commercially relevant data, and the legal responsibilities of engineers. This study will integrate the theme 'Engineering knowledge and application' with your specialist field of engineering.

You must complete Part C and Part D in one of the following specialisations:

• Electrical and computer systems engineering
• Software engineering

Information technology component

Bachelor of Information Technology is about the application of computer-based technologies and systems to meet individual and organisation information needs. The course will enable you to gain the knowledge and skills needed to use IT effectively and to use, develop and manage IT-based systems.

Part A. Information technology specified study (48 points)

This will provide you with foundation skills and knowledge for your IT education and ensure a breadth of understanding of IT and its applications in organisations and society.

You must complete:*

a. One introductory programming unit (6 points) from:*

• FIT1051 Programming fundamentals in java
• FIT1045 Algorithms and programming fundamentals in python
• FIT1048 Fundamentals of C++

*If you are completing the software engineering specialisation in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) you must choose between FIT1051 and FIT1048 only.

b. The following four units (24 points):

• FIT1047 Introduction to computer systems, networks and security
• FIT1049 IT professional practice
• FIT2002 IT project management
• FIT2094 Databases

c. One of (6 points):**

• FIT2001 Systems development**
• FIT2099 Object-oriented design and implementation

**If you are completing the software engineering specialisation in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) you must complete FIT2001.

d. Capstone project units (12 points) or an industry-based learning unit (18 points) from:

• FIT3047 Industry experience studio project 1 and FIT3048 Industry experience studio project 2

an industry-based learning unit (18 points)

• FIT3045 Industry-based learning (only for students in the industry-based learning placement stream) (18 points)***

*** This option is available only if you are selected to participate in the Industry-based learning (IBL) program. If you intend to apply for the IBL program, please discuss your course progression with faculty staff. If you are selected for the IBL program, 6 points of the 18-points IBL project will replace an elective in the major in Part B. below.

Part B. Information technology listed major (48 points)

This will provide you with a focused program of study that will develop your expertise in one area of information technology. You will develop the practical and theoretical skills and knowledge in your major needed to successfully plan, develop, implement and evaluate information products and systems.

Information technology area of study

• Computer networks and security

If you intend to progress to an honours year you should ensure you complete the specific units required as a pre-requisite for honours in your major area of study

You may be eligible to exit this double degree course early and graduate with one of the single awards once you have successfully completed all of the requirements described above for the single degree component and have completed a total of:

• 192 points to exit with a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in your specialisation
• 144 points to exit with a Bachelor of Information Technology.

Honours

You may be eligible to apply for a one-year honours course once you have successfully completed this double degree, or have completed all of the requirements for one of the single degrees including a total of 144 points. The following honours course applies:

• C3701 Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)

You are usually eligible to apply for honours if you achieve a distinction grade average (70 percent) or above in 24 points of studies in relevant discipline units at level 3. This sometimes also means you need to have completed specific units.

Design and information technology are strongly complementary fields. Together, they provide a powerful combination of highly valuable skills and knowledge.

You might combine a specialisation in communication design with a multimedia development major in information technology adding to the strength and relevance of each. You might focus your industrial design on the creation of 'smart' products and sophisticated interactive tools, or the next generation of gaming devices or wearable technologies.

This combination of creativity and cutting edge technology will challenge you to link your lateral thinking and problem-solving skills. It will help you to create innovative products and compelling imagery using the latest technologies.

The requirements below detail what you must study in order to complete this double-degree course and receive the awards.

Units are 6 points unless otherwise specified. You must complete 192 points:

1. 96 points must be completed in Parts A, B, C and D as described below in F2002 Bachelor of Design component

• the specialisation completed must be communication or industrial design

2. 96 points must be completed in Parts A and B as described below in C2000 Bachelor of Information Technology component, of which:

• the major completed must be games development or interactive media or software development
• you should consult the Faculty on your choice of major if you intend to apply for the IBL stream.

Design component

Bachelor of Design is a specialist course that develops through theme studies in history and theory, drawing foundation, and design studios specific to each of the specialisations. These will come together in the form of a graduand exhibition normally developed during the final two studio units in the course.

Part A. History and theory studies (30 points)

History and theory units will equip you with the skills necessary to research design issues, and enable you to contextualise your own practice and communicate ideas and strategies. Through the prism of history, you will begin to situate the place of design in society by referencing pivotal art, design and architecture movements. Later units address issues of culture, society and specific design themes.

You must complete:

• AHT1101 Introduction to visual culture in art, design and architecture
• TDN1002 Design and the avant-garde
• TDN2001 Sociologies of design
• TDN3001 Research for design
• TDN3002 Design strategy and professional practice or TDN3003Not offered in 2018 Design criticism

Part B. Drawing foundation (6 points)

This will assist you to develop the practical and intellectual skills required by art, design and architecture students in the discipline of drawing.

You must complete:

• DWG1201 Drawing 1

Part C. Design studios (60 points)

This is the component of the course through which you will develop key skills and concepts particular to your design discipline.

In the communication design studio units you will undertake a focussed exploration of a range of media and elements including typography, image, layout, two and three-dimensional design, interactivity, sound and motion as core components to communication design solutions. Studio-based projects across both print and digital media platforms will develop skills in narrative structure, typography, image construction and manipulation, interactive communication processes, production methods and technologies, and the planning and management of design outcomes.

In the industrial design studio units you will undertake a focussed exploration of the range of issues, skills and techniques vital to the realisation of user-centred design. Through industrial design projects, you will learn about topics such as visualisation techniques, ergonomics, materials, production methods and technologies.

Design studios must be completed in one of the following design areas.

Communication design

You must complete

• CDS1001 Communication design studio 1 (12 points)
• CDS1002 Communication design studio 2 (12 points)
• CDS2001 Communication design studio 3 (12 points)
• CDS3001 Communication design studio 4 (12 points)
• CDS3002 Communication design studio 5 (12 points)

Industrial design

You must complete:

• IDN1001 Industrial design studio 1 (12 points)
• IDN1002 Industrial design studio 2 (12 points)
• IDN2001 Industrial design studio 3 (12 points)
• IDN3001 Industrial design studio 4 (12 points)
• IDN3002 Industrial design studio 5 (12 points)

Part D. Occupational health and safety study (0 points)

This will introduce you to occupational health, safety and environmental training particularly within the context of studying art, design and architecture.

You must complete:

• OHS1000 Introduction to art and design health and safety

Information technology component

Bachelor of Information Technology is about the application of computer-based technologies and systems to meet individual and organisation information needs. The course will enable you to gain the knowledge and skills needed to use IT effectively and to use, develop and manage IT-based systems.

Part A. Information technology specified study (48 points)

This will provide you with foundation skills and knowledge for your IT education and ensure a breadth of understanding of IT and its applications in organisations and society.

You must complete:*

a. One introductory programming unit (6 points) from:**

• FIT1051 Programming fundamentals in java
• FIT1045 Algorithms and programming fundamentals in python
• FIT1048 Fundamentals of C++

b. The following four units (24 points):

• FIT1047 Introduction to computer systems, networks and security
• FIT1049 IT professional practice
• FIT2002 IT project management
• FIT2094 Databases

c. One of (6 points):

• FIT2001 Systems development
• FIT2099 Object-oriented design and implementation

d. Capstone project units (12 points) or an industry-based learning unit (18 points) from one of the following combinations (depending on your choice of major):

Software development major

• FIT3047 Industry experience studio project 1 and FIT3048 Industry experience studio project 2

Games development and Interactive media majors

• FIT3039 Studio project 1 and FIT3040 Studio project 2

an industry-based learning unit (18 points)

• FIT3045 Industry-based learning (only for students in the industry-based learning placement stream) (18 points)***

* If a unit is used for both IT specified study above and a major, you will complete additional units offered by the faculty of IT to ensure a total of at least 96 points of information technology study (any unit starting with code FIT).

** Before making your choice, refer to your anticipated major as a particular one of these may be required for your major.

*** This option is available only if you are selected to participate in the Industry-based learning (IBL) program. If you intend to apply for the IBL program, please discuss your course progression with faculty staff. If you are selected for the IBL program, 6 points of the 18-points IBL project will replace an elective in the major in Part B. below.

Part B. Information technology listed major (48 points)

This will provide you with a focused program of study that will develop your expertise in one area of information technology. You will develop the practical and theoretical skills and knowledge in your chosen major needed to successfully plan, develop, implement and evaluate information products and systems.

You must complete one of the following information technology listed majors. A major requires eight units with no more than two units at level one (12 points) and at least three units (18 points) at level three.

• Games development
• Interactive media
• Software development

If you intend to undertake an honours year you should ensure you complete the specific units required as a pre-requisite for honours in your chosen major area of study.

You may be eligible to exit this double degree course early and graduate with one of the single awards once you have successfully completed a total of a 144 points, including all of the requirements for the relevant single degree component.

• 144 points to exit with the Bachelor of Design
• 144 points to exit with the Bachelor of Information Technology

Honours

You may be eligible to apply for a one-year honours course once you have successfully completed this double degree, or have completed all of the requirements for one of the single degrees including a total of 144 points. The following honours courses apply:

• F3702 Bachelor of Communication Design (Honours)
• C3701 Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)

You are usually eligible to apply for honours if you achieve a distinction grade average (70 percent) or above in 24 points of studies in relevant discipline units at level 3. This sometimes also means you need to have completed specific units.

In this course you will study visual arts as part of a double degree with information technology and be part of the changing way we communicate and experience culture in the digital domain.

Use your information technology skills to push the boundaries of what is possible in artistic practice. From innovative design tools to digital artistic expression, you have the opportunity to take advantage of the growing intersection of IT and art.

A thorough understanding of the theory, tools and techniques of information technology combines well with visual arts. Use your creative talents to shape the future of multimedia or games development, or use the theories and technical aspects of information technology to broaden your impact in the visual arts.

The requirements below detail what you must study in order to complete this double-degree course and receive the awards.

Units are 6 points unless otherwise specified. You must complete 192 points:

1. 96 points must be completed in Parts A, B, C and D as described below in F2003 Bachelor of Fine Art component, of which the specialisation completed must be visual arts

2. 96 points must be completed in Parts A and B as described below in C2000 Bachelor of Information Technology component, of which:

• the major completed must be games development or interactive media
• consult the Faculty on your choice of major if you intend to apply for the IBL stream.

Fine art component (visual arts specialisation)

Bachelor of Fine Art is a specialist course that develops through theme studies in history and theory, drawing, and fine art knowledge and practice. In the visual arts specialisation, these will come together in the form of a graduand exhibition normally developed during the final two studio units in the course.

Visual arts specialisation

Part A. History and theory studies (24 points)

History and theory units will equip you with the skills necessary to research fine arts issues and provide the research methods relevant to your studio or workshop practice. They will enable you to contextualise your own practice and communicate ideas and strategies. Through the prism of history, as well as reference to bodies of knowledge relevant to cultural production, you will begin to situate the place of fine art in society.

You must complete:

• AHT1101 Introduction to visual culture in art, design and architecture
• AHT1102 Modernism and the avant-garde
• AHT2102 International art 1945-1990
• one additional unit (6 points) from art history and theory AHT-coded units listed above or any other AHT unit so long as you have the prerequisites and there are no restrictions on admission to the unit

Part B. Drawing foundation (6 points)

This will assist you to develop the perceptual, practical and intellectual skills required by art, design and architecture students in the discipline of drawing.

You must complete:

• DWG1201 Drawing 1

Part C. Fine art knowledge and practice (66 points)

Through this component of the course you will develop key skills and concepts particular to the visual arts specialisation. Through lectures and seminars, studios or practice driven workshops, you will develop the capacity for independent cultural production within fine art and related fields.

Interdisciplinary skills and understanding will be explored, as well as critical thinking. Students specialising in visual arts will engage with and integrate specific professional fields from related areas into their practice.

You must complete:

• VPR1011 Visual practices 1
• VPR1012 Visual practices 2
• VPR1113 Research practices
• VPR2011 Professional practice
• VPR2012 Research practices advanced
• VPR3011 Professional practice advanced
• VPR3012 Visual practices 3 (12 points)

and three units (18 points) from the following fine art workshops in drawing, film, glass, jewellery, painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture:

• DWG2501 Drawing: Landscape, space and environment
• DWG2504Not offered in 2018 Drawing: Advanced studies 1
• DWG2506 Drawing: Social based strategies
• DWG2507 Drawing: Conceptual studies 1
• DWG2508 Drawing: Conceptual studies 2
• DWG2509 Drawing: The body 1
• DWG2511 Drawing: Anatomy 1
• DWG3516 Drawing: Anatomy 2
• DWG3518Not offered in 2018 Drawing: Advanced studies 2
• DWG3519 Drawing: The body 2
• FNA2003 3D digital modelling for artists
• FNA2903 Art and design in film
• FNA3903 Film practice
• GLS1211 Contemporary glass practices
• GLS2213 Contemporary glass sculpture
• JWL1311 Jewellery practice and theory 1
• JWL1312 Jewellery practice and theory 2
• JWL2313 Jewellery practice and theory 3
• JWL2314 Jewellery practice and theory 4
• PHO1203 Photographic imaging
• PHO1204 Digital imaging for contemporary art
• PHO2202 Advanced digital photography
• PHO2204Not offered in 2018 Video art and the moving image 1
• PHO2207 Photographic processes
• PHO2208Not offered in 2018 Photo light studio
• PRM1001 The contemporary print: Etching and relief printmaking
• PRM1511 Artists' books
• PRM2401 Screenprinting and the contemporary poster
• PRM2512 Artists' books 2
• PTG1001 Painting introduction: Materials and methods
• PTG2031 Abstraction and non-objective painting
• PTG2032 Painting: Installation and the expanded field
• PTG2033 Representational painting: Narrative and figuration
• PTG2034 Sound and space: Dematerialised form
• PTG2035 Interventions: Feminist and conceptual practices
• SCU1021 Contemporary casting
• SCU1022 Sculptural construction: Woodworking and welding
• SCU2021 Advanced moulding and casting
• SCU2022 Site specificity: Sculptural and installation interventions

Part D. Occupational health and safety study (0 points)

This will introduce you to occupational health, safety and environmental training particularly within the context of studying art, design and architecture.

You must complete:

• OHS1000 Introduction to art and design health and safety

Information technology component

Bachelor of Information Technology is about the application of computer-based technologies and systems to meet individual and organisation information needs. The course will enable you to gain the knowledge and skills needed to use IT effectively and to use, develop and manage IT-based systems.

Part A. Information technology specified study (48 points)

This will provide you with foundation skills and knowledge for your IT education and ensure a breadth of understanding of IT and its applications in organisations and society.

You must complete: *

a. One introductory programming unit (6 points) from:**

• FIT1051 Programming fundamentals in java
• FIT1045 Algorithms and programming fundamentals in python
• FIT1048 Fundamentals of C++

b. The following four units (24 points):

• FIT1047 Introduction to computer systems, networks and security
• FIT1049 IT professional practice
• FIT2002 IT project management
• FIT2094 Databases

c. One of (6 points):

• FIT2001 Systems development
• FIT2099 Object-oriented design and implementation

d. Capstone project units (12 points) or an industry-based learning unit (18 points) from one of the following:

Games development and Interactive media majors

• FIT3039 Studio project 1 and FIT3040 Studio project 2

an industry-based learning unit (18 points)

• FIT3045 Industry-based learning (only for students in the industry-based learning placement stream) (18 points)***

* If a unit is used for both IT specified study above and a major, you will complete additional units offered by the faculty of IT to ensure a total of at least 96 points of information technology study (any unit starting with code FIT).

** Before making your choice, refer to your anticipated major as a particular one of these may be required for your major.

*** This option is available only if you are selected to participate in the Industry-based learning (IBL) program. If you intend to apply for the IBL program, please discuss your course progression with faculty staff. If you are selected for the IBL program, 6 points of the 18-points IBL project will replace an elective in the major in Part B. below.

Part B. Information technology listed major (48 points)

This will provide you with a focused program of study that will develop your expertise in one area of information technology. You will develop the practical and theoretical skills and knowledge in your chosen major needed to successfully plan, develop, implement and evaluate information products and systems.

You must complete one of the following information technology listed majors. A major requires eight units with no more than two units at level one (12 points) and at least three units (18 points) at level three.

• Games development
• Interactive media

If you intend to undertake an honours year you should ensure you complete the specific units required as a pre-requisite for honours in your chosen

You may be eligible to exit this double degree course early and graduate with one of the single awards once you have successfully completed a total of a 144 points, including all of the requirements for the relevant single degree component.

• 144 credit points to exit with a Bachelor of Visual Art
• 144 credit points to exit with a Bachelor of Information Technology

Honours

You may be eligible to apply for a one-year honours course once you have successfully completed this double degree, or have completed all of the requirements for one of the single degrees including a total of 144 points. The following honours courses apply:

• F3701 Bachelor of Fine Art (Honours)
• C3701 Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)

You are usually eligible to apply for honours if you achieve a distinction grade average (70 percent) or above in 24 points of studies in relevant discipline units at level 3. This sometimes also means you need to have completed specific units.

IT is driving major advances in many areas of science, which increasingly relies on computing in collecting, storing and analysing huge volumes of data such as computationally intensive simulations of new physical phenomena. So it's an exciting time to combine computer science with any of the emerging or traditional areas of science.

This double degree course will provide you with a highly transferable set of skills and knowledge. It develops your scientific thinking skills, including critical analysis and problem-solving ability, and adds computational and complex IT skills, maximising opportunities for employment related to information technology and science.

The requirements below detail what you must study in order to complete this double-degree course and receive the awards.

Units are 6 points unless otherwise stated. You must complete 192 points:

1. 96 points must be completed in Parts A and B as described below in S2000 Bachelor of Science component, of which:

• at least 30 points and no more than 36 points of level 1 units must be completed
• at least 60 points must be completed at levels 2 and 3
• at least 24 points must be completed at level 3
• you must complete the level one sequences at stage one before enrolling in level two science units

Note 1: You cannot complete a minor, major or extended major in Computational science under the Science component.

2. 96 points must be completed in Parts A, B, C, D and E as described below in C2001 Bachelor of Computer Science component, of which:

• no more than 36 points of level 1 units can be completed
• at least 36 points must be completed at level 3

Science component

Bachelor of Science is a comprehensive course and it will provide you with a broad, general science education, as well as specialist training in one or more science disciplines.

Part A. Science specified study (48 points)

Although the requirements in Part A appear to exceed 48 points, a level 1 sequence is typically counted towards your major (Part B) and not towards Part A.

You must complete:

Level 1 sequences

a. At least two level 1 approved science sequences (24 points)

Normally, the units in a level 1 sequence are required for the completion of a related minor or major. The choice of level 1 sequences will influence your choice of level 2 and level 3 units and will lay the foundation for your major.

Note 2: If you want to specialise in Mathematics then you complete MTH1030 in place of MAT1841 as part of the Computer Science component. If you also need to complete MTH1020 then this will count towards the Science component.

Mathematics and statistics unit

b. You are not required to complete the level one mathematics or statistics unit for the Science component as you complete a corresponding mathematics requirement in your partner course, MAT1841. You can still choose to complete a level one sequence in mathematics.

Additional level 1 units

c Any additional level 1 units required to take the total level 1 science listed units to either 30 or 36 points. Level 1 science listed units are chosen from units listed under any major, extended major or minor offered in the Bachelor of Science or from the following:

• SCI1200 Humans, evolution and modern society
• SCI1300 Climate change: From science to society
• SCI1400 From Galileo to GPS: How astronomy shapes our lives
• SCI1800 The sustainable planet

Level 2/3 units

d. One unit (6 points) from:

• SCI2010 Scientific practice and communication
• SCI2015 Scientific practice and communication (advanced).

e. Any additional units required to make the total level 2 and 3 Bachelor of Science listed units to at least 60 points (inclusive of the unit in d. and the units in your major in Part B), with at least 24 points at level 3, chosen from:

• SCI3910 Schools science project
• SCI3920 Science industry placement
• SCI3930 Career skills for scientists
• units listed under any major, extended major or minor offered in S2000 Bachelor of Science

Part B. Science listed major (48 points)

You must complete one science listed major from those listed below. A major requires eight units with no more than two units at level 1 (12 points) and at least three units (18 points) at level 3. You may replace the major with an extended major by using the elective units available in Part A.

It is recommended that you consider completing level 2 units in more than one area of science to maximise your choice of major at level 3.

If you intend to undertake an honours year you should ensure you complete the specific units required as a pre-requisite for honours in your chosen major area of study.

Minors, majors and extended majors

• Applied mathematics
• Astrophysics
• Atmospheric science
• Biochemistry
• Chemistry
• Developmental biology
• Earth science
• Ecology and conservation biology
• Environmental science
• Financial and insurance mathematics
• Genetics
• Geographical science
• Human pathology
• Immunology
• Materials science
• Mathematical statistics
• Mathematics
• Microbiology
• Molecular biology
• Pharmacology
• Physics
• Physiology
• Plant sciences
• Psychology
• Pure mathematics
• Zoology

Note 3: You cannot complete a minor, major or extended major in Computational science under the Science component.

Note: Psychology is taught by the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences.

The table of minors and majors by campus indicates if an area of study is available as a minor, major or extended major.

Computer science component

Bachelor of Computer Science course is a specialist course that develops through the themes of computer science foundation study, professional skills study, specialist discipline knowledge, problem solving and analytic skills study, and professional skills study which come together in applied practice.

Part A. Foundational computer science study (42 points)

This study will develop your understanding of the role and theoretical basis of computer science and computational methods.

You must complete:

• FIT1045 Algorithms and programming fundamentals in python
• FIT1047 Introduction to computer systems, networks and security
• FIT1008 Introduction to computer science
• FIT2004 Algorithms and data structures
• FIT2014 Theory of computation
• MAT1830 Discrete mathematics for computer science
• MAT1841 Continuous mathematics for computer science or MTH1030 Techniques for modelling

Part B. Professional skills study (6 points)

You must complete

• FIT1049 IT professional practice

Part C. Specialist discipline knowledge and Part D. Problem solving and analytical skills (36 points)

You must complete one of the following specialisations:

• Advanced computer science
• Data science

Part E. Applied practice (12 points)

You complete a full-year project (12 points) relevant to your specialisation, or the industry-based learning units (18 points):

• FIT3161 Computer science project 1 and FIT3162 Computer science project 2
• FIT3163 Data science project 1 and FIT3164 Data science project 2
• FIT3045 Industry-based learning* (18 points)

* This option is available only if you are selected to participate in the Industry-based learning (IBL) program. If you intend to apply for the IBL program, please discuss your course progression with faculty staff. If you are selected for the IBL program you must complete one unit over summer semester or overload in one semester by one unit in order to complete the degree within three years

You may be eligible to exit this double degree course early and graduate with one of the single awards once you have successfully completed all of the requirements described above for the single degree component and have completed a total of:

• 144 points to exit with a Bachelor of Science
• 144 points to exit with a Bachelor of Computer Science

Honours

You may be eligible to apply for a one-year honours course once you have successfully completed this double degree, or have completed all of the requirements for one of the single degrees including a total of 144 points. The following honours courses apply:

• S3701 Bachelor of Science (Honours)
• C3702 Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours)

You are usually eligible to apply for honours if you achieve a distinction grade average (70 percent) or above in 24 points of studies in relevant units at level 3. This sometimes also means you need to have completed specific units. Science students should refer to the honours prerequisites table.

Graduate coursework

Students successfully completing the Bachelor of Science may proceed to:

• S5003 Postgraduate Diploma in Science (Malaysia only)
• S6000 Master of Science (from 2019)
• S6001 Master of Financial Mathematics*
• S6002 Master of Environment and Sustainability**
• S6003 Master of Mathematics (from 2019)

* Students completing a major in applied mathematics, financial and insurance mathematics, mathematical statistics, mathematics or pure mathematics are eligible to receive 24 points of credit towards this course.

** Students completing a major in a cognate discipline including business, environmental science, humanities, science or social sciences are eligible to receive 24 points of credit towards this course.