Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Information Technology BSc BInfoTech

This course is suspended and there are no new enrolments at this stage. Prospective students may be interested in theindividual degrees, Bachelor of Information Technology or the Bachelor of Science, or should contact info.csu for further information.

Continuing students should consult the Handbook in the year of their enrolment.

About the course

In the sciences, specialisations include:

• chemistry
• mathematics
• spatial analysis
• biology
• plant biotechnology

and minors in a range of subject areas tailored to meet the needs of industry.

In Information Technology, students undertake a core that examines the principles fundamental to the information systems and computing discipline.

This is combined with a study of emerging directions in areas as diverse as corporate information systems, networking and data communications, intelligent systems, and multimedia.

Where it will take you

Graduates will find employment in a wide range of areas in science and /or information technology. They will be able to pursue careers in either field but will have an added dimension that will facilitate their professional development.

Graduates of a science degree are sought-after for positions in merchant banking and corporate trading where their analytical skills are highly valued. More conventional avenues of employment are in government and industry departments and research laboratories. Their work may involve research, development and design of new products and processes, sample testing and laboratory management.

There are opportunities for graduates of information technology in a large range of industry and government organisations. These include positions as programmer/analysts, web developers, network administrators and end user support.

Graduates from the double degree program are in strong demand from employers because they benefit greatly from graduates who can communicate across a range of disciplines. Specific areas of employment for graduates of the double degree include design of scientific software, laboratory automation and scientific modelling.

Graduation requirements

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 256 points (32 subjects or equivalent). Upon completion of the program, students graduate with two awards, the Bachelor of Science (Bsc) and the Bachelor of Information Technology (BInfoTech).

Students completing the Chemistry major are required to complete a minimum of six weeks industrial work experience to qualify for graduation.

Further study

Graduates wanting to become science teachers can undertake the Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) to attain a teaching qualification. For more information on this degree, please visit: www.csu.edu.au/courses/undergraduate/teaching_secondary

Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Information Technology

Study through	Wagga Wagga
Study mode and normal course duration	8 years distance education
Fee information	Australian & New Zealand students Commonwealth supported places International students Distance education (offshore) fees 318KB [PDF]
Commence study in	Session 1 Session 2
Admission rank cut-offs	N/A

How to apply

Choose your preferred method. Make note of the admission code as you will need this to complete your application. More information on application closing dates.

Apply online	Australian and New Zealand students Admission code: Distance education - ESSD	International students Admission code: Distance education -
Mail your application	Australian and New Zealand students Download an Application for Admission form 260KB [PDF] International students Download an application form
Recruitment agent	International students Contact a Recruitment agent in your country who can answer your questions about CSU as well as help on campus international students through the student visa application process. Note: Recruitment agents for CSU may not be available in every country.

 

Course structure

The double degree program consists of a total of 32 subjects (256 points) as follows:

• eight compulsory Information Technology core subjects(64 points)
• an eight subject Information Technology major (64 points)
• a major and a minor chosen from the Science discipline
  and
• a number of free electives

The Science major must contain a minimum of 72 points (the equivalent of nine standard subjects) with at least 24 points at Level 3 or higher, and the minor must contain a minimum of 32 points (the equivalent of four standard subjects) with at least 16 points at Level 2 or higher.

The number of free electives undertaken depends upon the number of subjects undertaken in the science major and minor, but sufficient free electives must be undertaken to make up a program of 256 points. At least 50% of the free electives must be completed at Level 2 or above.

Information Technology core subjects
ITC105 Communication and Information Management
ITC106 Programming Principles
ITC114 Database Management Systems
ITC161 Introduction to Information Technology
ITC211 Systems Analysis
ITC242 Introduction to Data Communications
ITC301 Information Technology Project Management
ITC331 Security, Privacy and Ethics

Information Technology major

An Information Technology major comprises six compulsory subjects in a related area of information technology, plus two, either taken from the restricted list associated with each major or as specified by the Course Coordinator.

Majors

• Software Design and Development
• Network Engineering
• Systems Administration
• Online Systems
• Information Technology Management
• Database Systems

Please refer to the Bachelor of Information Technology for further details of the subjects in each minor.

Science majors

A major must be chosen from one of the following discipline areas. Within the chosen major, the student may select an appropriate combination of subjects (provided the minimum requirement of 72 points is met), as approved by the Course Coordinator.

Majors

• Analytical Chemistry
• Mathematics
• Spatial Science
• Biology
• Plant Biotechnology

Please refer to the Bachelor of Science for further details of the subjects in each minor.

Science minors

A minor must be chosen from one of the following discipline areas. Within the chosen minor, the student may select an appropriate combination of subjects (provided the minimum requirement of 32 points is met), as approved by the Course Coordinator.

Minors

• Chemistry
• Mathematics
• Biology
• Statistics
• Physics
• Plant Biotechnology
• Spatial Science

Please refer to the Bachelor of Science for the details of the subjects available in each minor.

Enrolment pattern

Full-time

Session 1
ITC106 Programming Principles
ITC161 Introduction to Information Technology
[          ] Two Science specialisation subjects

Session 2
ITC114 Database Management Systems
ITC242 Introduction to Data Communication
[          ] Two Science specialisation subjects

Session 3
ITC105 Communication and Information Management
[          ] Three Science specialisation subjects

Session 4
ITC211 Systems Analysis
[          ] Three Science specialisation subjects

Session 5
ITC331 Security and Ethics
[          ] Science specialisation subject
[          ] Two Information Technology major subjects

Session 6
ITC301 Software Project Management and Quality Assurance
[          ] Science specialisation subject
[          ] Two Information Technology major subjects

Session 7
[          ] Two Science specialisation subjects
[          ] Two Information Technology major subjects

Session 8
[          ] Two Science specialisation subjects
[          ] Two Information Technology major subjects

Distance education

Session 1
ITC161 Introduction to Information Technology
[          ] Science specialisation subject

Session 2
ITC114 Database Management Systems
[          ] Science specialisation subject

Session 3
ITC106 Programming Principles
[          ] Science specialisation subject

Session 4
ITC242 Introduction to Data Communication
[          ] Science specialisation subject

Session 5
ITC105 Communication and Information Management
[          ] Science specialisation subject

Session 6
ITC211 Systems Analysis
[          ] Science specialisation subject

Session 7
ITC331 Security and Ethics
[          ] Science specialisation subject

Session 8
ITC301 Software Project Management and Quality Assurance
[          ] Science specialisation subjects

Session 9
[          ] Science specialisation subject
[          ] Information Technology major subject

Session 10
[          ] Science specialisation subject
[          ] Information Technology major subject

Session 11
[          ] Science specialisation subject
[          ] Information Technology major subject

Session 12
[          ] Science specialisation subject
[          ] Information Technology major subject

Session 13
[          ] Science specialisation subject
[          ] Information Technology major subject

Session 14
[          ] Science specialisation subject
[          ] Information Technology major subject

Session 15
[          ] Science specialisation subject
[          ] Information Technology major subject

Session 16
[          ] Science specialisation subject
[          ] Information Technology major subject

Admission Requirements

To be admitted into the course, prospective students need to indicate their likelihood of success through:

1. previous studies
   and
2. other attainments and experience.

Previous studies

Previous studies include:

• the NSW Higher School Certificate or interstate /overseas equivalent;
• the International Baccalaureate Diploma;
• a completed or part completed course of a university, college of advanced education or other accredited tertiary institution;
• a completed or part completed course of a TAFE college or other accredited post-secondary institution (including TAFE Tertiary Preparation Certificate);
• an approved Foundation Studies program certificate;
• completion of undergraduate subjects as an Associate Student with the University or through another University, or Open Universities Australia.

NSW and interstate school leavers are normally selected on the basis of their Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) or interstate equivalent. You may also be admitted on the basis of a strong performance in subjects relevant to your course preferences.

Currently no secondary school subjects are prerequisites for admission to particular CSU courses however some courses assume a certain level of knowledge. This will be specified in the course information if applicable.

English language proficiency

Applicants will be deemed to have sufficient English proficiency if they:

• have completed all their formal studies in one or more of the following countries; or
• were born in one of the following countries and have completed at least one qualification in one of those countries; or
• have completed senior secondary study or at least one year of full-time University study in one of the following countries: American Samoa, Australia, Canada, Fiji, Ireland, Kenya, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, United Kingdom, USA, Zambia
  or
• have successfully completed one year of full-time (or part-time equivalent) post-secondary study at an affiliate institution of the University, with English as the medium of instruction and assessment.

All other applicants must explicitly demonstrate proficiency.

Acceptable tests for English proficiency

Any of the following results, attained within the last two years, can be used to demonstrate English proficiency:

• an Academic IELTS (International English Language Testing System) overall score of at least 6.0, and with no score below 5.5;
• a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) paper-based score of 550 and TWE of 5.0;
• a TOEFL computer-based score of 213 and Essay Rating of 5;
• a TOEFL internet-based score of 80 for undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs, and 90 for postgraduate research candidates with a minimum score of 25 in the writing section.
• a Combined Universities Admission Test (CULT) overall score of at least 65;
• a C pass in English at the GCE ‘A’ level examinations in either Singapore or the United Kingdom;
• completion of the International Baccalaureate diploma with English A2 at higher or sub. Level;
• a C pass in ‘Use of English’ in the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE);
• completion of the UNSW Foundation Studies Certificate with a C pass in ‘Use of English’;
• completion of an AQF Certificate IV (including English for Academic Purposes);
• successful completion of at least one year of study in a course at Associate Diploma or Diploma level on the Register of Australian Tertiary Education;
• a score of 155 in the verbal component of the STAT test;
• a Pass grade in the Uniworld English College English for Tertiary Entrance course; or
• IRI Diploma of English.

An applicant who does not otherwise meet the University’s requirements may be admitted on the recommendation of the Dean of the appropriate faculty.

Attainment and experience

You may also be admitted to a course based on other attainments and experience. These may include:

• voluntary or paid work experience;
• performance in tests and examinations conducted by professional recognised bodies;
• participation in continuing education programs and/or staff development programs conducted by adult education agencies, consultancies, professional bodies or employers;
• completion of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT).

Internet access

CSU places great emphasis on services to its students. It is a leader in the provision of online services and, in particular, the use of the internet in the support of teaching, administration and communications with students.

The online environment is so integrated into all aspects of student life and the learning experience at CSU that the University now assumes that all on campus and distance education students at CSU will have ongoing access to an internet connected computer capable of communicating with CSU online systems.

Students enrolled in Information Technology subjects (i.e. with an ITC subject code) may be required to have additional hardware and/or software that is deemed essential for the completion of the learning activities in that subject.

Additional Requirements

There are no additional requirements associated with the application for enrolment into this course

Contacts

For all inquiries about Charles Sturt University courses, please contact info.csu on:

Telephone: 1800 334 733 (free call within Australia) Telephone: +61 2 6338 6077 (outside Australia) Facsimile: (02) 6338 6001 (within Australia) Facsimile: +61 2 6338 6001 (outside Australia) Email: inquiry@csu.edu.au Web inquiry: www.csu.edu.au/student/contact Web: info.csu.edu.au