Bachelor of Information Technology (Co-op) CQ05
Program at a glance
| Duration: | 3.5 years full-time |
| Mode & Location: | internal - BDG/GLD/ROK/MKY, external |
| Courses/Units of Credit: | 168 units of credit (equivalent to 28 x 6 unit courses) |
| Faculty: | Informatics & Communication |
| Entry: | QTAC (more info) |
| Accreditation: | The Faculty is negotiating accreditation with the ACS for this new program |
| Residential School: | not applicable |
| Practicum/Work placement: | not applicable |
| Exit awards: | not applicable |
| Interim awards: | not applicable |
| Contact: | Program Administrator 07 4930 9511 or email mailto:ic-program-ug2@cqu.edu.au |
| International students: | This program is not available to international students. |
| CRICOS program codes: | not applicable |
Program aim
The Bachelor of Information Technology (Co-op) provides a distinguished Bachelor's degree in IT that enables students to acquire valuable experience experience through a paid, supervised, industry placement. Students normally undertake industry placement following the successfully completion of two years (four terms) of study. Industry placements are typically of six (6) months duration.
The BIT Co-op provides a solid core of IT courses with a wide choice of electives. At one extreme, a student mat select all IT courses for electives; at the other extreme, a student may wish to complete a stream of courses (up to six) from another faculty. Guidance will be provided on electives that prepare students for employment in a target role. Alternatively, students may explore a range of IT courses and acquire a broadly-based range of skills and experiences.
Program structure
15 core courses
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| COIT11133 | Programming A |
| COIT11134 | Programming B |
| ENCO11005 | Computer Hardware Fundamentals |
| COIT11118 | Conceptual Foundations of Computing |
| COIT11166 | Systems Analysis & Design |
| COIT11221 | Software Fundamentals |
| COIT12167 | Database Use & Design |
| COIT12170 | Data Communications |
| COMM11003 | Professional & Technical Communication |
| COIT13132 | Professional Issues |
| COIT12140 | Object-Oriented Programming |
| COIT13152 | Operating Systems |
| COIT12144 | Algorithims & Data Structures |
| COIT13221 | Industry Placement Part A (12 credit points) |
| COIT13222 | Industry Placement Part B (12 credit points) |
2 advanced IT courses selected from:
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| COIS13013 | Management Support Systems |
| COIS13034 | Information Systems Management |
| COIT12169 | Systems Implementation |
| COIT13143 | Database Application Development |
| COIT12137 | Java for Object-Oriented Programmers |
| COIT13211 | Security and the Internet |
| COIT13147 | Networks |
| COIT13146 | Systems Administration |
9 electives
- a maximum of six (6) electives may be taken from outside the Faculty
- a maximum of three (3) electives may be taken at Level 1 (a total of 10 Level 1 courses)
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Computing requirements
Students need access to a computer for their studies. Access to the Internet and email is required. A machine of the MS Windows type is required. Hardware and software specifications change, so if you are purchasing a computer for your studies, you should purchase the best quality and highest capacity (RAM, hard drive, monitor) that you can afford.
Industry Placement
Students must undertake an industry placement. The normal duration of the placement is six months, but there is no upper limit on the duration of the placement. The minimum placement duration is four months, but it is expected that placements shorter than six months will be exception cases. Students may need to travel to, and arrange appropriate accommodation in, the location of the placement.