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This coursework program is designed to meet the demand for extended computer skills, and to impart theoretical and practical knowledge required for positions in computer technology. The course offers high-level engagement, including a work integrated learning option for high-performing students.
This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
Students have the opportunity to seek a Work Integrated Learning placement with an industry partner.
Students and WIL hosts must complete risk assurance process before placements can commence.
Students are required to complete a placement which is equivalent to one semester of full-time study.
Students are required to have successfully completed any pre-requisite units, and have completed at least two thirds of the requirements towards the course. Students are also required to have a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 65 per cent or higher across the course, or have a WAM of 70 per cent or higher for the two semesters preceding their application.
Students should consult the Course Coordinator regarding the Work Integrated Learning processes, timelines and requirements, and to discuss the appropriateness of pursuing the Work Integrated Learning option within their course structure, as well as their eligibility to be considered. Students are then required to apply in writing to the Course Coordinator by the end of the first year of study (or prior to enrolling in Project Preparation). Selection will be based on academic performance, the application and a formal interview process.
Approved applicants for Work Integrated Learning must enrol in and complete the requirements for CSI6223 Work Experience Project (in place of CSI6220 Project Preparation, CSI6221 Project 1 and CSI6222 Project 2). This unit represents a full semester study load. Students are advised not to enrol in any additional units while taking the Work Experience Project unit.
Failure to successfully complete Work Experience Project could necessitate completing CSI6220 Project Preparation, CSI6221 Project 1 and CSI6222 Project 2. This could add two extra semesters to the course duration.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CSG5142 | Applied Communications | 15 |
| CSI5134 | Systems Analysis | 15 |
| CSI5135 | Systems and Database Design | 15 |
| CSP5110 | Programming Principles | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CSI6219 | Principles of Project Management | 20 |
| CSI6113 | IT Professionalism and Practice | 20 |
| Elective Unit | 20 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CSI6220 | Project Preparation | 20 |
| Elective Unit | x 2 | 40 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CSI6221 | Project 1 | 20 |
| CSI6222 | Project 2 | 20 |
| Elective Unit | 20 | |
| Note: Students undertaking the Work Integrated Learning placement should enrol into CSI6223 Work Experience Project instead of the Year 2 Semester 2 units listed. | ||
| CSI6223 ^ | Work Experience Project | 60 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CSI6108 | Fundamentals of Software Engineering | 20 |
| CSI6109 | Software Design | 20 |
| CSI6110 | Software Development Processes | 20 |
| CSI6111 | Principles of Distributed Systems | 20 |
| CSI6112 | Software and Systems Management | 20 |
| SCY6104 | Contemporary Intelligence | 20 |
Or alternative Level 6 elective units selected in consultation with the Course Coordinator.
^ Core Option
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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This coursework program is designed to meet the demand for extended computer skills, and to impart theoretical and practical knowledge required to occupy positions in computer technology across a range of industries. The course offers high-level engagement, including a work integrated learning option for high-performing students.
This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
Students have the opportunity to seek a semester long Work Integrated Learning placement with an industry partner relevant to the ICT discipline.
Students, the WIL host organisation and the school's WIL Coordinator must complete a WIL documentation pack (which includes all required OSH and Risk Assessment documents) before the placement can commence.
Students are required to complete a placement which is equivalent to one semester of full-time study. Whilst attendance is negotiated with the WIL host organisation, typically students will be expected to attend 5 days a week for 12-13 weeks.
Students are required to have successfully completed all pre-requisite units ,especially CSI6219 and CSI6113. Students must also have a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 65 per cent or higher across their course, or have a WAM of 70 per cent or higher for the semester preceding their application. Successful applicants for the work placement must enroll in and complete the requirements for the unit CSI6223 Work Experience Project (in place of CSI6220, CSI6221 and CSI6222).
Students are required to apply in writing to the Work Integrated Learning Coordinator (the student's Course Coordinator can advise who is the responsible staff member) upon successful completion of 120 credit points of study. Students should seek the advice of their Course Coordinator and the WIL Coordinator as to the appropriateness of pursuing the work placement option within their course structure, and also as to their eligibility to be considered.
Students require written permission from the Work Integrated Learning coordinator to enroll in CSI6223. Students are also advised not to enroll in any additional units whilst undertaking their Work Integrated Learning placement.
Failure to successfully complete CSI6223 Work Experience Project will necessitate completing CSI6220 Project Preparation, CSI6221 Project 1 and CSI6222 Project 2. This will add two extra semesters to the course duration as CSI6220 must be completed before commencing CSI6221 and CSI6222.
This course has been Accredited by: Australian Computer Society (ACS).
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CSG5142 | Applied Communications | 15 |
| CSI5134 | Systems Analysis | 15 |
| CSI5135 | Systems and Database Design | 15 |
| CSP5110 | Programming Principles | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CSI6219 | Principles of Project Management | 20 |
| CSI6113 | IT Professionalism and Practice | 20 |
| Elective Unit | 6000 level | 20 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CSI6220 | Project Preparation | 20 |
| Elective Unit | 6000 level X 2 | 40 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CSI6221 | Project 1 | 20 |
| CSI6222 | Project 2 | 20 |
| Elective Unit | 6000 level | 20 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Elective Unit | 6000 level X 3 | 60 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CSI6223 ^ | Work Experience Project | 60 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CSI6108 | Fundamentals of Software Engineering | 20 |
| CSI6109 | Software Design | 20 |
| CSI6110 | Software Development Processes | 20 |
| CSI6111 | Principles of Distributed Systems | 20 |
| CSI6112 | Software and Systems Management | 20 |
| SCY6104 | Contemporary Intelligence | 20 |
| CSG6224 | Special Topic 1 | 20 |
| CSG6206 | Advanced Scripting Languages | 20 |
Or alternative 6000 level elective units selected in consultation with the Course Coordinator.
^ Core Option
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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