Bachelor of Information Technology

Course overview

This course brings together the knowledge and skills that are essential for professional IT careers along with subjects in interactive visualisation, games, big data and data mining, interactive 2D/3D graphics and web technologies, mobile technologies, programming and design thinking, and programming.

Bachelor of Information Technology graduates will be able to:

• Demonstrate essential knowledge for a career in technology-related professions and practice;
• Synthesise industry standards and underlying principles and concepts for decision making;
• Critically evaluate data & resources in the context of relevant academic literature;
• Apply critical thinking to address IT related issues;
• Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively

This IT course at JCU is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS). Graduates are eligible to apply to join the ACS

As an IT student, you will be entitled to memberships with two professional bodies: The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the Singapore Computer Society (SCS).

Course Structure

3 trimesters per year (normally 4 subjects per trimester)

Study Program

This course is composed of 24 subjects including core subjects and electives as per the study plan.

Core Subjects

• Problem Solving and Programming I
• Internet Fundamentals
• Design Thinking
• Preparatory Mathematics or Mathematical Foundations
• Web Design and Development
• Information Processing and Visualisation
• Database Modelling
• Collective Intelligence and Entrepreneurship
• Programming II
• Programming III
• Network Security
• Design Thinking and Creative IT Industries
• e-Strategic Management
• Content Management Systems
• Data Mining
• Information Security
• Design Thinking and Project Management
• Mobile Computing
• Professional Internship or Multi-Disciplinary Project or Independent Project

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Select among a wider range of Elective Subjects

• Introductory Machine Learning and Data Science
• Network Forensics and Data Communications
• Algorithms and Data Structures
• Advanced Software Engineering
• Gamification
• 3D Modelling and Animation
• Game Design and Technologies
• Game Engine and Simulation
• Operating Systems and Shell Scripting

Entry Requirements

• The entry requirements differ from country to country but in general, applicants must have satisfactorily completed 12 years of schooling or equivalent.
• Successful completion of the James Cook University Foundation Program will also satisfy the entrance requirement.

Course Pre-requisite

• English
• Recommended: Mathematical Methods

English Requirements

• Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of IELTS 6 (no component lower than 6.0) / TOEFL (Internet Based) 74 (no component less than 18) / Pearson PTE Academic 52 (no component less than 52); or
• Satisfactory completion of James Cook University Singapore English Language Preparatory Program (ELPP); or
• Successful completion of other qualifications completed in the English Language deemed comparable to Australian standards within the last two years on a case-by-case basis

Advanced Standing

• Advanced standing of up to 8 subjects will be granted upon successful completion of the James Cook University Diploma of Higher Education (Information Technology) program.
• Credit exemption of up to 16 subjects may be granted for students with relevant qualifications from recognised institutions.

Attendance Requirements

• International students holding a valid Student’s Pass are required to attend at least 90% of scheduled classes per month. Failure to attend classes is a breach of the student visa conditions. Being absent from classes for a continuous period of seven days or more, or attendance falling below 90% without valid reasons will result in the student needing to surrender their Student's Pass for cancellation.
• Domestic students must attend at least 75% of the scheduled lecture and tutorial activities to be eligible for assessment.

Career Outcomes

Graduates will have the expertise to pursue exciting careers as project manager, network administrator and designer, system analyst, software developer, application developer, IT researcher, IT manager, system administrator, multimedia developer, game designer/tester/reviewer, simulation designer, enterprise architect, consultant, storyboarder, web designer, and mobile app developer.

Tuition fees

• Domestic*: S$57,264
• International: S$59,832

*Fees apply to all Singapore residents (Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and all pass holders excluding those holding a Student Pass)

Note: All course fees include prevailing 7% Goods and Services Tax (GST). Students will pay the tuition fees in equal instalments. The details of the breakdown will be provided in your Student Contract.