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Qualification:
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Internet Software Development
Availability:
Murdoch campus (internal)
Murdoch campus (external)
Duration:
3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
The Internet Software Development major is designed to provide students with specialisation in the field of Internet programming and application development. The main areas covered include: the design and management of networked computing systems, the development and maintenance of applications for the Internet including multimedia, databases, software development and Internet science and technology.
Employment Prospects:
Excellent career opportunities exist for Internet Computing graduates in business, industry and government as Internet application developers, programmers, systems analysts, database administrators, computer systems and network managers, user support officers and software engineers.
Admission Requirements: Onshore course offerings:
As per normal undergraduate admission requirements.
English competence.
Internet access is required for students studying externally; exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Special Requirements:
There may be a reduction in choice of units if completing this course in the external mode. Individual units may require access to specific nominated software.
Recommended Double Majors:
Computer Science (BSc); Cyber Forensics, Information Security and Management (BSc); Games Technology (BSc)
Recommended Minors:
Advanced Networking; Fundamentals of Networking; Network Security; Software Development
Excluded Minors:
Computer Science; Computer Technology; Internet and Multimedia Computing; Internet Computing
Professional Recognition:
Graduates of this degree are eligible for membership of the Australian Computer Society at the Professional Level.
For more information see here
Select one Foundation Unit from the Foundation Units section in this Handbook.
ICT102 Introduction to Computer Science -- 3 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external, S2-internal, S2-external
ICT103 Introduction to Data Communications -- 3 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external, S2-internal, S2-external
ICT104 Principles of Computer Science -- 3 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external, S2-internal, S2-external
ICT108 Introduction to Multimedia and the Internet -- 3 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external, S2-internal, S2-external
Rockingham: S2-internal
Either:
MAS167 Computational Mathematics -- 3 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external, S2-internal, S2-external
OR
MAS180 Introduction to Statistics -- 3 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external, S2-internal, S2-external
Select from any 100-level units offered by the University, subject to individual unit prerequisites.
Students are advised to consider using these points to meet the requirements of a second major or minor. Recommended double major(s): Computer Science (BSc); Cyber Forensics, Information Security and Management (BSc); Games Technology (BSc).
Recommended:
ICT106 Fundamentals of Computer Systems -- 3 pts
Murdoch: S2-internal, S2-external
ICT231 Systems Analysis and Design -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external, S2-external
ICT218 Databases -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external, S2-internal, S2-external
ICT239 Software Development Frameworks -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external
ICT211 Web Computing -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S2-internal, S2-external
ICT336 Internet Systems Programming -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external
ICT333 Information Technology Project -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external, S2-internal, S2-external
Select from any 200- to 400-level units offered by the University, subject to individual unit prerequisites.
Students are advised to consider using these points to meet the requirements of a second major or minor. Recommended double major(s): Computer Science (BSc); Cyber Forensics, Information Security and Management (BSc); Games Technology (BSc).
Recommended:
ICT338 Computer Systems and Network Management -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external
ICT339 Computer Security -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S2-internal, S2-external
Students should ensure they are familiar with the University's internal legislation, including provisions specifically relevant to their studies. See the University Regulations and Rules.
Cancellation of Courses, Minors and Units
The University reserves the right to cancel, without notice, any course, major, minor or unit if the number of students enrolled falls below limits set by the University.