If you want to find out what it takes to be the next big thing in the Internet of Things, UCOL’s Bachelor of Information & Communications Technology can give you the IT skills and experience needed for a career in this innovative industry.

 

UCOL’s Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology begins with a broad foundation in essential ICT skills and technologies and progresses toward a number of specialist areas including software engineering, systems analysis, databases, web development, networks installation, and project management.

 

This three-year degree is industry aligned learning at its best.  It includes a final project or internship, which brings together and showcases the skills you have developed and also allows you to push the boundaries by providing innovative solutions to real-world requirements.  UCOL’s Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology graduates are uniquely qualified, highly skilled, and have strong industry experience.

 

Majors
You can attain an 'unendorsed' Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology (without a major), choose from one of the following eight majors, or graduate with a double major.

• Business & Systems Analysis
• Data Management & Analytics
• Network Engineering
• Project Management
• Security
• Software Engineering
• Systems Administration
• Web & Mobile Development

 

This programme consist of 360 credits - Year One (120 credits of compulsory courses), Year Two (45 credits of three major and 75 credits of elective courses), Year Three (15 credits of compulsory course, 75 credits of three major and 30 credits of elective courses). The courses includes;

 

Year One

All courses in Year One are compulsory and total 120 credits at Level 5.

Programming Fundamentals (15 Credits)
Learn the fundamentals of programming to develop quality software. During your studies you'll develop an application using an industry standard language, and debug, test and document a software application.

Database Fundamentals (15 Credits)
Gain a broad operational knowledge of database design and administration. During your studies you'll design a relational database to meet organisational requirements; apply interaction design concepts to a user interface; andstore and retrieve organisational data using query and reporting tools.

Information Systems Fundamentals (15 Credits)
Gain an understanding of business systems and essential components of the ICT profession.

Technical Support Fundamentals (15 Credits)
Learn how to deliver organisational technical support based on best practice in IT service management. During your studies you'll apply a user needs analysis to identify organisational requirements; create, deliver and evaluate a training session; and develop technical documentation to a professional standar.

Web Fundamentals (15 Credits)
Learn the fundamentals of web development and how to produce a quality website. You'll employ UX design principles that meet organisational requirements andapplyan industry standard approach.

Systems Analysis Fundamentals (15 Credits)
Learn the principles of systems analysis and systems requirements elicitation techniques. During your studies you'll analyse situations requiring problem solving; elicit and model user requirements using a variety of techniques; and construct accurate systems analysis documentation reflecting requirements.

Network Fundamentals (15 Credits)
Learn the fundamentals of computer networks as they currently exist in industry, so that you can configure, test and troubleshoot local area networks.

Computer HardwareFundamentals (15 Credits)
Gain an understanding of computer hardware, operating systems and troubleshooting techniques.

 

Year Two and Three

In the second year of your degree you'll advance your knowledge via your chosen major of Business & Systems Analysis, Data Management & Analytics, Network Engineering,Project Management,Security,Software Engineering, Systems Administration, or Web & Mobile Development. And, third year students all undertake an industry project.