Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology/Bachelor of Applied Innovation

Overview

Information and communication technology – or ICT – is at the forefront of the ongoing digital revolution. Our Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology / Bachelor of Applied Innovation allows you to combine ICT with innovation to effect meaningful change in the ICT field.

The Bachelor of Applied Innovation will develop your collaboration, creativity, and complex problem-solving skills in real-world contexts and leads to a final year semester project and an optional industry-based learning year. 

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this Course students will be able to :

• identify the need for ICT solutions, elicit information from the relevant stakeholders about the requirements for the solution and research and plan solutions according to the requirements identifiedaAssess and analyse the appropriateness of methodologies and technologies for the design and implementation of ICT solutions
• research, evaluate and discuss the suitability and procurement options of alternatives for a given purpose
• identify and analyse situations that require investigations about methodologies, practices, technologies, ethical and legal issues and source the generic and specialized software tools used by IT professionals
• communicate effectively using written and spoken English in a professional context, adapt personal interaction style to a given audience, work efficiently in a team, guide and direct other team members, identify the pertinent legal and ethical issues and be familiar with the generic and specialized software tools used by IT professionals
• demonstrate problem-solving skills to apply technologies to new situations when implementing, maintaining, documenting and troubleshooting small-scale systems
• demonstrate an appropriate knowledge of the technologies that make up ICT infrastructure and articulate the relationships and interdependencies between technologies
• software Technology major only 8) Participate in a software development project, design and implement object-oriented software, including software for mobile applications and consider relevant security and usability aspects*** Network Technology major only 8) Plan and deploy secure network systems utilising current practices in IP technologies, network security, and scalable server deployment*** Information Technology major only 8) Plan and implement an information system considering requirements of business and management, and elicit information about existing or envisaged business processes, analyse these processes from the viewpoints of all stakeholders and advise the stakeholders on possible improvements, providing process models which can be discussed with a client***
• apply a series of thinking systems, creativity toolkits and innovation frameworks to design contextually-relevant solutions addressing local and global challenges in and outside their discipline
• Identify and articulate opportunities to innovate and create impact informed by user-centred research and/or data
• adapt their discipline skillsets in new situations in response to complex and changing contexts, including interdisciplinary environments
• facilitate and contribute to innovation teams that seek solutions to complex challenges, using inclusive collaboration practices to leverage different skills and perspectives
• navigate commercial, human and technical requirements aided by prototyping and testing to deliver solutions that create value
• communicate the value of experimentation, ideas and innovation with confidence in developing solutions to investors, potential partners, employers or other stakeholders
• develop futures-focused innovations that integrate responsible social, technological and environmental factors.

Career opportunities

Graduates also have the opportunity to specialise in a particular aspect of ICT-related work on network configurations and software development. With the development of skills and attributes through innovation capabilities, professional innovation roles may include; Innovation Consultant, Innovation Lead, Innovation Analyst, Strategic Designer, Creative Producer, Start-up Founder, Human-Centred Researcher, Self-employed Entrepreneur, Product Manager, Transformation Lead, Innovation Strategist and Innovation Manager.

Course rules

To qualify for the Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology / Bachelor of Applied Innovation, students must complete 400 credit points comprising:

• Twelve [12] core units of study (150 credit points)
• Eight [8] units of study from an Information and Communication Technology major (100 credit points)
• Six [6] units of study from the Applied Innovation major (100 credit points)
• Four [4] units of other studies comprising a minor, advanced minor or electives (50 credit points)

Professional placements

Domestic students also have an opportunity to undertake a WIL Professional Placement through a competitive selection process. Please note that due to government regulation international students holding a student visa are not able to undertake Professional Placements in this course.

Students who undertake a 12-month professional placement are subject to the following course rules and must complete 475 credit points comprising:

• Twelve [12] core units of study (150 credit points)
• Eight [8] units of study from an Information and Communication Technology major (100 credit points)
• Six [6] units of study from the Applied Innovation major (100 credit points)
• Two [2] units of other studies comprising electives (25 credit points)
• Four [4] units of study from the Professional Placement Co-Major (100 credit points)
   

Students who elect to undertake a 6-month professional placement are subject to the following course rules and must complete 437.5 credit points comprising:

• Twelve [12] core units of study (150 credit points)
• Eight [8] units of study from tan Information and Communication Technology major (100 credit points)
• Six [6] units of study from the Applied Innovation major (100 credit points)
• Three [3] units of other studies comprising a minor, advanced minor or electives (37.5 credit points)
• Two [2] units of study from the Professional Placement Co-Major (50 credit points)

Maximum Academic Credit

The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology / Bachelor of Applied Innovation is 250 credit points (normally 20 units) with a maximum of 100cps of core/major units from each discipline and 50cps electives.

Professional Recognition

The Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology  is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) at the professional level.

B. Applicants with higher education study

Educational history 

An applicant's entire academic history, including results from previous higher education study will be considered for entry into this course. If previous higher education qualifications are incomplete, results must have been obtained in the last seven years. 

Meeting course prerequisites 

As for Year 12 or equivalent. 

STAT/Bridging courses 

Results from the STAT Multiple Choice will be considered for applicants without an ATAR and whose post-secondary studies do not meet the minimum requirements. Applicants who do not meet the English prerequisites can sit STAT Written English. STAT results are valid for two years.

C. Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study

Educational history 

An applicant's entire academic history from the past seven years, including complete and/or incomplete post-secondary VET studies, will be considered for entry into this course. Only graded results will be considered. 

Meeting course prerequisites 

As for Year 12 or equivalent. 

STAT/Bridging courses 

Results from the STAT Multiple Choice will be considered for applicants without an ATAR and whose post-secondary studies do not meet the minimum requirements. Applicants who do not meet the English prerequisites can sit STAT Written English. STAT results are valid for two years.

D. Applicants with work and life experience

Entire academic record 

This course uses an applicant's entire academic record as part of its selection considerations, including an applicant's ATAR results from the last seven years can be considered for entry into this course. 

Meeting course prerequisites 

As for Year 12 or equivalent. 

STAT/Bridging courses 

Results from the STAT Multiple Choice will be considered for applicants without an ATAR and whose post-secondary studies do not meet the minimum requirements. Applicants who do not meet the English prerequisites can sit STAT Written English. STAT results are valid for two years.