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Deakin code VTAC code Indicative first year fee1 ATAR Deakin code VTAC code Indicative first year fee1 ATAR
M305 B 14211 (CSP) $7670 (CSP) B 72.40 S326 B 14441 (CSP) $7340 (CSP) B 62.45
G 15371 (CSP) G 52.60 G 15001 (CSP) G 64.35
X 14561 (CSP) X N/A
Prerequisites: VCE units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 25 in English (ESL) or
20 in any other English. Prerequisites: VCE units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 25 in English (ESL) or
20 in any other English and in mathematics (any).
Non-Year 12 requirements: VTAC Pi form.
Non-Year 12 requirements: VTAC Pi form.
Deakin’s Bachelor of Business Information Systems (BBIS) is a passport to a
satisfying and professionally rewarding career. Almost all jobs use some form This course provides a thorough grounding in the basic skills of computing,
of information systems or information technology for business processes and such as computer programming and software engineering. At the same time,
management, creative output or communication. the Bachelor of Information Technology provides the theoretical understanding
and experience necessary to enable graduates to keep abreast of this rapidly
In addition to specialist studies in information systems, you can also elect to
changing field. You will not only develop a thorough knowledge of the discipline,
complete a business major sequence. On completion of this course you will have
its theoretical underpinnings and its technical skills, but also develop a body of
satisfied requirements for professional membership of the Australian Computer
experience, build useful systems and lead project teams. Through the study of a
Society (ACS).
core set of information technology units common to all information technology
Career opportunities degrees at Deakin, and the selection of a variety of elective studies (both IT
Due to the constant need to develop, manage and use information strategically, course-grouped and units from other areas of study), you can tailor your studies
business information systems professionals have access to employment in just to your own interests and specific career aspirations.
about every Australian industry, including all levels of government. This course is
Career opportunities
designed to give you essential business skills, as well as developing expertise in
You may find employment in roles such as object-oriented and procedural
information systems to achieve specialist career roles in corporate businesses and
programmers, database and web designers and managers, network managers,
government.
component integrators, project managers, consultants or system analysts.
Course structure
An honours year is available.
You will complete 24 credit points in total: 8 credit points of core information
systems units; 4 credit points of core commerce units; 4 credit points of Course structure
information systems electives and 8 credit points of electives (4 credit points The Bachelor of Information Technology is comprised of 24 credit points,
must be from the Faculty of Business and Law). It is also possible for you to including a minimum of 10 core IT units and at least one 6 credit point IT major
complete one or more major sequences offered by the Faculty of Business and sequence, and 8 electives (which may be used to complete a second major
Law. For further information, please see page 64. study).
Core units
SIT010 Safety Induction Program (0 credit point safety unit)
SIT101 Fundamentals of Information Technology
SIT102 Introduction to Programming
SIT103 Introduction to Database Design
SIT104 Introduction to Web Development
Hooked on Information Technology SIT105 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Rebecca Kenny is looking forward to getting ‘industry ready’ from SIT202 Computer Networks
work placements she will undertake as part of two scholarships she SIT231 Advanced Database Systems
has received. SIT301 IT Practice
SIT302 Project
Rebecca received the Deakin Target IT award and an IGNITED MSC228 Information Systems Analysis and Design
(Initiative for a Girls’ Network in Information Technology and You must complete at least one 6 credit point major from the following areas:
Engineering @ Deakin) scholarship after achieving an ATAR of 91.15 in » Computer science B G X
her final year at Saint Ignatius College in Drysdale. » Game development B G X
» Interactive media design B
Rebecca had not considered a career in IT until Year 12, but once she » Networking B G
got a taste of it she was hooked. » Security B G X
» Software development B G X
‘I loved the practical side of things. We were actively doing things, like » Web systems B X
making web sites and databases. Because it was hands-on it kept me
interested, it’s much easier to learn when it’s hands on.’
Rebecca Kenny
Bachelor of Information Technology/Bachelor of Business Information
Systems, Geelong Campus at Waurn Ponds
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Course duration 3
Geelong Campus at Waurn Ponds G
Geelong Waterfront Campus F
Melbourne Campus at Burwood B
Warrnambool Campus W
Off campus X
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Course duration 3
Geelong Campus at Waurn Ponds G
Geelong Waterfront Campus F
Melbourne Campus at Burwood B
Warrnambool Campus W
Off campus X
Deakin’s Bachelor of Information Technology (Multimedia Technology) will enable Non-Year 12 requirements: VTAC Pi form.
you to develop, implement and maintain information systems, databases and This course gives you the opportunity to experience full-time work in the IT
computer networks of considerable size and complexity in commercial, industrial industry as part of your degree – giving you real-life industry experience and an
or administrative environments. edge in the employment market. As part of your course you will spend between
The course will introduce you to fundamental principles, together with tools and six months and a year in Deakin’s Industry-based Learning (IBL) Program. This will
techniques needed to design multimedia information and deploy multimedia be credited as part of your degree.
systems. The course emphasises state-of-the-art standards and engages in Depending on the length of the placement you undertake, you can complete
significant hands-on experience with leading multimedia authoring packages. the course in three years, or for students taking the option to complete a longer
You may also take an elective stream in the area of media arts, through the industry placement, the course can be completed in four years.
School of Communication and Creative Arts.
Courses offering work placements in industry are highly sought after by
The course has been devised to provide a creative complement to the employers and students alike, as they play a critical role in the development
information technology-focused units in this course. of employability skills and job readiness of graduates. This gives you the
An honours year is available. opportunity to experience first-hand the day-to-day work environment as an
IT professional, learn about the wide range of career outcomes available to IT
Career opportunities graduates and apply what you learnt in the classroom to an actual working
This course will enable you to develop, implement and maintain information environment, making you job-ready when you graduate.
systems, databases and computer networks. You will also be suited to systems
programming, software development, data communications, management, Further opportunities for professional development, in the form of practical
maintenance of computer systems and development of information systems. workshops and networking events, will be offered throughout the course to
maximise your career outcomes.
Course structure
Level 1 You will be assigned an academic mentor from the School of Information
Trimester 1 Technology for the duration of your course to enrich and extend your student
SIT010 Safety Induction Program (0 credit point safety unit) experience.
SIT101 Fundamentals of Information Technology Career opportunities
SIT102 Introduction to Programming Depending on your chosen major, you may gain employment in a wide range of
SIT161 Principles of Interactive Media IT related roles, such as:
SIT105 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
» software developer/programmer
Trimester 2 » business analyst
SIT103 Introduction to Database Design » games designer
SIT104 Introduction to Web Development » IT consultant
SIT162 Design of Interactive Media Systems » IT manager
plus one elective unit » programmer
Level 2 » security specialist
Trimester 1 » systems administrator
MSC228 Information Systems Analysis and Design » network manager
SIT231 Advanced Database Systems » project manager
SIT263 Interface Design of Interactive Media » multimedia technology developer.
plus one elective unit
Trimester 2
SIT202 Computer Networks
SIT253 Audio and Visual Game Elements
SIT203 Web Programming
plus one elective unit
Level 3
Trimester 1
SIT301 IT Practice
SIT361 Multimedia Systems and Technology
SIT363 Authoring of Interactive Media
AMC201 Motion Capture Boot Camp
Trimester 2
SIT302 Project
SIT362 Advances in Interactive Media
SIT364 Multimedia Delivery Systems
plus one elective unit
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Course duration 3
Geelong Campus at Waurn Ponds G
Geelong Waterfront Campus F
Melbourne Campus at Burwood B
Warrnambool Campus W
Off campus X
SIT342 Development of Web and Mobile Applications first year of full-time study for a Commonwealth Supported Place. We can’t specify the
SIT352 Game Programming 3 exact figure, because fees are charged per unit, not per course, so the actual fees may vary
SIT353 Development of On-Line and Multi Player Games depending on what units you choose to study.
SIT361 Multimedia Systems and Technology The fees quoted in this book are for Australian students in 2010, and may change for
SIT362 Advances in Interactive Media 2011 and later years. You can find more information about fees on our web site
SIT363 Authoring of Interactive Media www.deakin.edu.au or page 23. For information on fees for international students,
SIT364 Multimedia Delivery Systems please visit www.deakin.edu.au/international.
SIT371 Internet Programming
SIT372 Data Mining
SIT374 Information Technology Project Management
SIT377 Advanced Network Engineering
SIT382 System Security
SIT384 Corporate Computer and Network Security
SIT392 Public-Key Cryptography
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