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:

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

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

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.