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Bachelor of Computing 

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Campus Availability Study Mode Study Level Duration
Hawthorn Full-time Undergraduate Three years full-time. An optional and additional year of Industry-Based Learning (IBL) is also available
Students holding an international student visa are not eligible for the optional Industry-Based Learning year.
Students entering the program with prior TAFE qualifications will receive credit allowing completion of the course in either 18 months or 2 years.

Discontinued: This course has no new intake. This information is provided for continuing students

The Bachelor of Computing is a three-year course of study that combines studies in software development, information systems and computer networks. It has a flexible structure allowing students to choose from a number of specialisations: software development, information systems, networks, multimedia and games development. The degree course will suit those students who are seeking a general information and communication technology (ICT) program with flexible outcomes, or those who have not decided which area of ICT in which to specialise. Up to six electives may be taken from other disciplines including Biotechnology, Business, Multimedia and Social Sciences.

The flexibility of this program provides enhanced credit arrangements for students articulating from TAFE diplomas. Special arrangements for students with a TAFE diploma or advanced diploma may be found on the Swinburne Credit Transfer Database http://www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/marketing/pathways//

Students who achieve satisfactory results during the course may apply to undertake an additional year of study, enabling them to graduate with an honours degree.

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Graduates of this course will possess:
  • The skills necessary for working in a software development team on a small scale project. 
  • An understanding of the process of software development. 
  • Skills in requirements analysis, systems analysis and design. 
  • Skills in developing software in Java or VB .NET. 
  • The communication and management skills required to manage projects successfully. 
  • An understanding of the social, legal and ethical issues confronting the information and communication technology professional. 
  • Knowledge of and experience in database, data communications and information systems.

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According to the following rules, students complete at least 300 credit points made up of:

  • Programming Core studies (25 credit points),
  • Computing Core studies (100 credit points),
  • Project Core Studies (25 credit points)
  • 50 credit points chosen from one of the ICT Specialisation Groups,
  • 25 credit points chosen from ICT Elective Studies, and
  • 75 credit points chosen from either ICT Elective Studies or Non-ICT Elective Studies
The Program Panel has the authority to approve additional elective studies for particular students. Such approvals will be advised to the Faculty Academic Committee.

Careers in the Curriculum (CIC)
In addition to the above, students must complete a compulsory unit of study HIT0004 Careers in the Curriculum to be awarded the degree. Careers in the Curriculum (CIC) is an innovative unit designed to assist Swinburne students to enhance their employability and career prospects. It is usually undertaken in the second year of your course and is compulsory for all undergraduate students who commence their course from 2007 onwards. Students studying CIC will not incur a HECS or fee debt as the cost will be met by the university as part of an initiative to enhance students' career skills.

Final Year Experience - Major Projects
As part of the Swinburne Model for Professional Learning, all incoming undergraduates from 2007 will undertake 25 credit points of professionally-focused final year major projects within their programs of study. Entry with advanced standing may require alternate study sequences to be undertaken.

Programming Core Studies
Students must choose one unit from Level 1 and one unit from Level 2.

Level 1 - choose one
HIT1301 Algorithmic Problem Solving
HIT1404 Introduction to Programming in .NET
HIT2080 Introduction to Programming

Level 2 - choose one
HIT2302 Object-Oriented Programming
HIT2427 Object-Oriented Programming in .NET
HIT2425 Business Systems Programming in .NET
HIT3181 Technical Software Development
Please note:
HIT2302 requires HIT1301 as a pre-requisite.
HIT3181 requires HIT2080 as a pre-requisite.

Computing Core Studies
HIT1307 Internet Technologies
HIT1401 Introduction to Business Information Systems
HIT1402 Database Analysis and Design
HIT2308 Software Development Practices,
or HIT2405 Requirements Analysis and Modelling
HIT2316 Usability
HIT2120 Data Communications and Security,
or HIT2411 Business Data Communications & Networks,
or HET313 Telecommunication Technologies,
or HET104 LAN Principles
HIT3309 Software Project Practices and Management,
or HIT3407 Information Systems Project Management#
HIT3044 Professional Issues in Information Technology

# Students undertaking HIT3407 to fulfil the Project Core Studies group will be required to take an additional ICT elective as part of the Computing Core Studies group.

Project Core Studies
Students undertaking the Information Systems specialisation will undertake:
HIT3407 Information Systems Project Management
HIT3416 Industry Project (Analytical),
or HIT3417 Industry Project (Technical)

Students undertaking the other specialisations will undertake:
HIT3098 Agile Development Project
HIT3061 Software Team Project

Generic Skills Studies
HIT0004 Careers in the Curriculum

Electives Plus Sequences
Electives plus sequences provide Swinburne degree students with options to broaden their career skills and strengthen their employability by selecting from units of study outside their degree discipline.

Students undertaking this course can choose to study Electives Plus sequences of up to three units from one of the following themes:
Electives Plus sequences are available in all Swinburne degree programs subject to timetabling constraints, with the exception of double degree programs, specialist double major degrees, and where entry has been approved with advanced standing.
http://www.swinburne.edu.au/hed/professionallearning/electivesplus.html

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Four (4) units of study must be chosen from one of these specialisation groups:

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Recommended Study Sequences

Example A (Software Development, Networks or Multimedia & Games Specialisations)

Stage 1
Semester 1
HIT1401 Introduction to Business Information Systems (core)
HIT1402 Database Analysis and Design (core)
Elective
Choose either:
HIT1301 Algorithmic Problem Solving (core),
or HIT2080 Introduction to Programming (core)

Semester 2
HIT1307 Internet Technologies(core)
HIT2316 Usability (core)
Elective
Choose either:
HIT2302 Object-Oriented Programming (core),
or HIT3181 Technical Software Development(core),
or HIT2037 Software Development in Java (core)

Stage 2
Semester 1
HIT0004 Careers in the Curriculum (core)
HIT2308 Software Development Practices (core)
Elective
Elective
Choose either:
HIT2120 Data Communications and Security(core),
or HET104 LAN Principles (core)

Semester 2
HIT3309 Software Project Practices and Management (core)
Elective
Elective
Elective

Stage 3
HIW050 Industry-Based Learning (optional) - not available to international students

Stage 3 or 4
Semester 1
HIT3098 Agile Development Project (elective)
Elective
Elective
Elective

Semester 2
HIT3061 Software Team Project (core)
HIT3044 Professional Issues in Information Technology(core)
Elective
Elective

Example B (Information Systems specialisation)

Stage 1
Semester 1
HIT1404 Introduction to Programming in .NET (core)
HIT1402 Database Analysis and Design  (core)
HIT1401 Introduction to Business Information Systems (core)
Elective

Semester 2
HIT2425 Business Systems Programming in .NET (core)
HIT1307 Internet Technologies (core)
HIT2316 Usability(core)
Elective (e.g. HBM110)

Stage 2
Semester 1
HIT0004 Careers in the Curriculum
HIT2405 Requirements Analysis and Modelling (core)
Elective
Elective
Elective

Semester 2
HIT2411 Business Data Communications & Networks
HIT3409 Process Modelling (core)
Elective
Elective

Stage 3
HIW050 Industry-Based Learning (Optional) - not available to international students

Stage 3 or 4
Semester 1
HIT3407 Information Systems Project Management (core)
HIT3410 Systems Acquisition and Implementation Management (core)
Elective
Elective

Semester 2
HIT3044 Professional Issues in Information Technology (core)
HIT3416 Industry Project (Analytical) (core)
Elective
Elective
 

 
ICT Elective Studies

Choose 150 credit points of electives (12 units) according to the following rules:
  • 50 credit points (4 units) chosen from one of the ICT Specialisation Groups,
  • 25 credit points (2 units) chosen from ICT Elective Studies, and
  • 75 credit points (6 units) chosen from either ICT Elective Studies or Non-ICT Elective Studies
Students with advanced standing (exemptions) will have limits on non-ICT Elective Studies, as follows:
  • Students with 75 credit points or 87.5 credit points of advanced standing may only take up to 62.5 credit points (5 units) of Non-ICT Elective Studies.
  • Students with 100 credit points or 112.5 credit points of advanced standing may only take up to 50 credit points (4 units) of Non-ICT Elective Studies.
  • Students with 125 credit points or more of advanced standing may only take up to 37.5 credit points (3 units) of Non-ICT Elective Studies.
  • Students with 175 credit points or more of advanced standing may only select from ICT Elective Studies apart from HBSG200 and the units of study in the Multimedia and Games Development specialist group.
ICT Elective Units

HET104 LAN Principles
HET306 Unix for Telecommunications
HET317 Network Security and Resilience
HET410 Network Administration
HET412 Networking and Online Games
HET424 IP Technologies
HIT3320 Innovative Project
Other non-ICT electives may be drawn from other disciplines subject to prerequisites, timetabling and approval of program coordinator.

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Industry-Based Learning is an optional program in which students are placed in paid, supervised employment relevant to their studies as part of their degree. Industry-Based Learning gives students practical experience to add to their academic studies, and is a proven advantage in the graduate job market. All Industry-Based Learning placements are subject to availability of places. For further information visit: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/spl/ibl/  

The optional year of Industry-Based Learning in Australia is currently not available to international students. However international students may be able to participate in IBL in another country, subject to the approval of the relevant Swinburne IBL Manager and appropriate immigration approval.

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An honours program at Swinburne provides students, who have a demonstrated academic ability, with an opportunity to pursue their undergraduate studies to an advanced level: to deepen their intellectual understanding in their major area of study; and to develop their research skills. For further information, contact the Faculty of Information and Communication Technologies or visit www.swinburne.edu.au/ict/courses/undergrad/honours.html

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Swinburne offers International Exchange Programs as well as other Education Abroad Programs to help internationalise your degree. International Exchange is an academic program allowing you to study at a Swinburne Partner Institution for one or two semesters during your degree. Swinburne's Partner Institutions offer many relevant subjects as well as a secure base to explore a different culture. Your studies whilst on exchange can be credited towards your Swinburne degree, provided they are relevant and approved by Swinburne. For further information visit the Swinburne Abroad website.

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There are a large number of job roles available for those with software development qualifications and experience including enterprise systems application developer, quality assurance analyst, project manager, multimedia developer, systems architect, business requirements analyst, technical writer, application integration specialist, user interface analyst, contract manager, data warehouse architect, data mining specialist and help desk manager.

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This course is acknowledged as being at the Professional Level (the highest level) with the Australian Computer Society (ACS).  The program has been externally vetted by ACS, ensuring it meets the highest standard of the profession and industry.

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Swinburne expects that its graduates:
  • Are entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace, or community.
  • Are capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas.
  • Operate effectively in work and community situations.
  • Are adaptable and manage change.
  • Are aware of environments in which they will be contributing.

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Successful completion of an appropriate Victorian Year 12 or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification.

2009 VCE Prerequisites: Units 3 & 4 - a study score of at least 20 in English (any) and Units 1 and 2 - Mathematics (any).

Students admitted to the degree with a TAFE diploma or advanced diploma in IT may be granted advanced standing for previous studies. Credit transfer arrangements for this program will be placed on the Swinburne Credit Transfer Database.

Students admitted to the degree may be granted exemptions for previous studies on a case-by-case basis. All applications for subject exemptions should be submitted in writing at the time of enrolment to the Program Administrator. Each application is considered by the Program Coordinator, who makes recommendations to the Faculty Academic Committee for approval.

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2008 Round 1 Clearly-in ENTER: 70.65 (CSP)

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Applicants with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be granted ‘credit’ and/or entry into the course with ‘advanced standing’. University policies apply and applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. For further information refer to ‘Swinburne Pathways: Credit Transfer Guide’ at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/marketing/pathways//

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An advanced credit transfer system, known as the Pathways program, is in place at Swinburne. Through Pathways, students with one or more of a wide range of post-secondary qualifications (both local and international) can gain entry into a course with advanced standing. Certain subject requirements must be met and an acceptable standard of results achieved in order to gain admission and for maximum credit to be granted. For further information refer to 'Swinburne Pathways: Credit Transfer Guide at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/marketing/pathways//

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Recognition of Prior Learing (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training.

Further details for students considering TAFE courses: www.tafe.swinburne.edu.au/about_courses.htm

Further details for students considering Higher Education courses: www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/registrar/ind3.htm

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Swinburne offers domestic undergraduate studentsCommonwealth Supported Places (CSP). Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens or holders of an Australian permanent resident visa are classified as domestic students. All other students are considered international students.

HELP

The Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) is a suite of income contingent loans for Australian citizens and holders of Australian permanent humanitarian visas. HELP consists of:

  • HECS-HELP (previously HECS) – is available to eligible Commonwealth supported students. It provides students with a loan to cover their student contribution amount. Students are eligible for a 20% discount if they choose to pay all, or at least $500, of their student contribution up-front.
  • FEE-HELP (previously PELS) – is available to eligible fee paying undergraduate and postgraduate students. It provides students with a loan to cover their tuition fees (lifetime maximum $81,600 from 1 January 2008). The FEE-HELP limit is indexed on 1 January each year.
  • OS-HELP – is available to eligible Commonwealth supported students, who wish to study overseas, with a loan to cover expenses such as accommodation and travel.

Note: New Zealand citizens and holders of other Australian permanent resident visas do not have access to HELP loans. These students must pay their student contributions or tuition fees up front without a discount.

For further information on your support and study options visit the 'Going to Uni' website at: http://www.goingtouni.gov.au

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This course is also offered through the Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship Program. Successful applicants are awarded HECS waiver scholarships and will be funded for the duration of their course. For further information visit the website at: http://www.swin.edu.au/hed/scholarships

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Applications must be made through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC).

VTAC code: 34171 (CSP), 34173 (Int. Fee)

For further information, visit the VTAC website at: www.vtac.edu.au

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Tel: 1300 368 777
Email: study@swinburne.edu.au
 

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