Bachelor of Internet Communication CU02

Program Overview

The utilisation of the internet for all kinds of transactions will affect business, commerce, education, entertainment and the communication media. Hence there exists an increasing demand from organisations to employ professionals with internet communications knowledge and skills. The Bachelor of Internet Communication aims to provide graduates with a professional education for the design and development of effective internet communication, and equip them to handle the constantly changing environment of the information age.

This dynamic degree meets industry standards and allows students the flexibility to design a program of study that will best meet their individual career aspirations. The degree incorporates a mix of communication, electronic commerce, web publishing and multimedia systems. Students can combine suitable programs from other disciplines to prepare for careers in marketing and retail, public relations, journalism, management, multimedia, education, health and business. Graduates will be eligible to find employment in a broad range of career areas including electronic publishing, health informatics, web site development, web page design, internet marketing and sales, digital libraries and museums, desktop publishing, news commentary and electronic commerce.

Program Structure

To obtain a Bachelor of Internet Communication, a student must complete a total of 24 courses as follows:

• twelve compulsory courses in Internet Communication;
• at least one specialisation study area (minimum six courses) taken from within the Faculty;
• additional elective courses to bring the total for the degree to 24 courses. These courses may be selected so as to add greater depth to the specialisation areas of study or may be selected to create a second specialisation. Up to six courses may be selected from any Faculty in the University so as to add greater breadth to the study program. (NB. Normally no more than ten level 1 courses may be credited towards the degree).

At least one specialisation study area, as defined below. (NB. These areas are indicative only. It may be possible to customise a specialisation study area for individuals or a group of students at the discretion of the course coordinator). Please note not all courses listed are available in external mode.

Electronic Commerce

Health Informatics

Internet Information Systems

Journalism

Media & Culture

Professional Communication

WWW Media

Students may not take the following courses as general electives because of content overlap with compulsory courses and electives:

Note: Students must check to see when and where a course is offered before enrolling. See the course availability section in this handbook for details.

Please note that full-time students usually enrol in four courses per term and part-time students usually enrol in two courses per term.

Offshore Delivery Sites

Programs available at offshore delivery sites are offered with the support of local agents. Students should note that some programs are subject to articulation arrangements with the local institution and that course and program offerings are subject to availability at that particular delivery site.