Bachelor of Internet Communication CU02
Program at a glance
Duration: | 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time |
Mode & Location: | internal - ROK/HTD, external |
Courses/Units of Credit: | 24 courses/144 units of credit |
Faculty: | Faculty of Informatics & Communication |
Entry: | direct/QTAC (more info) |
Accreditation: | not applicable |
Residential School: | not applicable |
Practicum/Work placement: | not applicable |
Exit awards: | not applicable |
Interim awards: | not applicable |
Contact: | Program Administrator 07 4930 9681 or email ic-program-ug1@cqu.edu.au |
International students: | International students studying in Australia must study full-time, on-campus. |
CRICOS program codes: | ROK - 034841M |
Program aim
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.
Career options
Depending on the specialisation studied electronic publishing, electronic commerce, health informatics, website development, webpage design, courseware development, internet marketing and sales, public relations, digital libraries and museums, information systems applications and management, desktop publishing and feature/news commentary on the Information Age.
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.
Twelve compulsory courses:
Course Code | Course Title |
---|---|
MMST11001 | Introduction to Multimedia |
MMST11002 | Constructing Cyberspace |
COIS11011 | Foundations of Business Computing |
COIT11166 | Systems Analysis & Design |
COMM11005 | Introduction to Communication & Culture |
COMM11007 | Professional Writing |
COMM11008 | Communication and Critical Thinking |
COMM11009 | Contemporary Communication Skills |
COMM12022 | Technology, Communication and Culture |
COMM12020 | Communiction in the Digital Age |
ECOM13003 | Electronic Commerce |
COIT13132 | Professional Issues in Computing |
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). Students should be aware of prerequisites required for some of the courses in the following specialisations.
- electronic commerce
- health informatics
- internet information systems
- journalism
- media & culture
- professional communication
- www media
Electronic Commerce
Course Code | Course Title |
---|---|
MMST12009 | Dynamic Web Interfaces |
MRKT11028 | Interactive & Internet Marketing |
COIT12170 | Data Communication |
COIT12167 | Database Use and Design |
COIS13034 | Information Systems Applications & Management with E-Commerce Applications |
COIT13147 | Networks |
Health Informatics
Course Code | Course Title |
---|---|
HLTH11005 | Nursing Informatics |
HMGT12004 | Health Service Provision |
COIS13034 | Information Systems Management with E-Commerce Applications |
COIT12167 | Database Use and Design |
COIT12170 | Data Communication |
HLTH12003 | Foundations of Health Information Science |
Internet Information Systems
Course Code | Course Title |
---|---|
COIT11133 | Programming A |
COIT11134 | Programming B |
COIT12167 | Database Use and Design |
COIT12170 | Data Communication |
COIT12137 | Java for Object-Oriented Programmers |
COIT12168 | Analysis and Specification |
Journalism
Course Code | Course Title |
---|---|
JOUR11005 | Introduction to Journalism |
JOUR11006 | News Writing & Reporting |
JOUR12010 | Feature Writing |
JOUR12038 | Reporting the Asia Pacific |
JOUR12014 | Journalism & Media History |
JOUR12015 | Online Investigative Journalism |
Media & Culture
Course Code | Course Title |
---|---|
CULT11002 | Cultural Industries |
COMM12023 | Screen Studies |
CULT12003 | Race Issues & Indigenous Media |
CULT12004 | Cultural & Media Identity |
COMM12016 | Mass Media & Journalism |
JOUR12038 | Reporting the Asia Pacific |
Professional Communication
Course Code | Course Title |
---|---|
JOUR11001 | Public Relations & the Media |
COMM12017 | Public Relations Management |
COMM12018 | Public Relations Practices |
Plus three of the following: | |
COMM12025 | Organisational Communication |
COMM12030 | Desktop Publishing |
COMM12033 | Speech Communication |
COMM12116 | Contemporary Photomedia |
WWW Media
Choose six of the following:
Course Code | Course Title |
---|---|
MMST11003 | Design Perspectives |
MMST12004 | Multimedia Design |
MST12005 | New Media Histories & Practices |
MMST12009 | Dynamic Web Interfaces |
MMST12015 | Digital Moviemaking |
MMST12016 | Digital Audio |
MMST12017 | Interactive Animation |
COMM12030 | Desktop Publishing |
Students may not take the following courses as general electives because of content overlap with compulsory courses and electives:
Course Code | Course Title |
---|---|
COIS11077 | Introduction to Computing |
COIT11125 | Computing Skills |
COIS11014 | Engineering Computing |
COIS11015 | Introductory Computing |
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.
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Offshore delivery sites
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