About the Course

Course Description:

Aims & Objectives:

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.

Course Structure:

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

• The Network Design and Security Major (200 credit points)
• The IT Security Advanced Minor (50 credit points)
• Any combination of minors, advanced minors or electives to a total of 50 credit points (any discipline including ICT advanced minors)
• Generic Skills Studies (Completion of HIT0004 Careers in the Curriculum)

• Effective Communication
• Enterprising Marketing - pre 2009
• Italian Language Practice and Culture - pre 2009
• Enterprising Marketing - pre 2009
• Multimedia: Web Development
• Information Orientation and Knowledge Management
• Undergraduate Research Skills
• Design: Process and Strategy Electives Plus sequence
• Sustainability
• The Networked Economy

Units of Study:

Recommended Study Sequence

Stage 1
Semester 1
HIT1401 Introduction to Business Information Systems
HIT1402 Database Analysis and Design
HIT1404 Introduction to Programming in .NET
HIT2316 Usability

Semester 2
HET104 LAN Principles
HIT1307 Internet Technologies
HIT2037 Software Development in Java
Co-major or minor

Stage 2
Semester 1
HET424 IP Technologies
HIT2308 Software Development Practices
HIT3323 Web Programming
Co-major or minor
HIT0004 Careers in the Curriculum

Semester 2
HET410 Network Administration
HIT3309 Software Project Practices and Management
HET306 Unix for Telecommunications
HIT3321 IT Security

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

Stage 3 or 4
Semester 1
HIT2120 Data Communications and Security
HET317 Network Security and Resilience
HIT3408 Information Systems Risk and Security
Co-major or minor

Semester 2
HIT3061 Software Team Project*
HIT3044 Professional Issues in Information Technology*
HIT3712 Enterprise Networking
Co-major or minor

* Must be completed in the final year of the program

Course Features

Industry-Based Learning:

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: www.swinburne.edu.au/spl/ibl

The optional year of Industry-Based Learning in Australia is not available to international students who hold a student visa.

Honours:

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 our honours site.

Education Abroad:

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.

Employment Outcomes

Career Opportunities:

Graduates with network design and security skills can take up a career in a variety of roles including internet applications engineer, embedded computer systems designer, embedded software systems designer, protocol designer, network administrator, network security specialist, security analyst or IT systems administrator.

Professional recognition:

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.

Graduate Attributes:

The graduate attributes that relate to this course help to produce graduates who:

• are capable in their chosen professinal area
• are adaptable and manage change
• operate effectively in work and community situations
• are aware of environments
• are entrepreneurial

How To Apply

Entry Requirements:

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

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

ENTER:

2008 Round 1 Clearly-In ENTER: 70.45

Credit Transfer:

Applicants with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be granted 'credit' and/or entry to the course with 'advanced standing'. University policies apply and applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

For further information, visit Swinburne's Pathways website. 

Pathways (articulation):

An advanced credit transfer system, known as the Pathways program is in place at Swinburne. The Bachelor of Computing (NDS) is a special Pathways degree which provides block credit for the first year of a degree program. Apart from these block arrangements, students admitted to the degree may be granted additional credit for previous studies on a case-by-case basis. Contact the Faculty of Information and Communication Technologies for choice of subjects to maximise credit.

For further information, visit: www.swinburne.edu.au/pathways

Recognition of Prior Learning:

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 higher education courses our Admission's website.

Course Fees:

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.

Scholarships:

For further information visit: www.swinburne.edu.au/hed/scholarships

Application Procedure:

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

VTAC code: 34211(CSP) 34213 (Int. Fee)

For further information, visit the VTAC website.

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