Future Students Undergraduate
Information Technology and Computing
- The Area of Study
- Degree Program Information
- What You Will Study
- Recommended Prior Knowledge
- Career Options
- Some Major Employers
- Further Information
The Area of Study
Information technology courses can cover a wide range of areas, from business and management skills, programming skills, to studies and experience in software or electronic and communication engineering.
Information technology and computing is about building and using systems for productive and leisure activities as well as understanding the fundamental principles that underlie such systems. The core of information technology and computing is focused on studying algorithms, data structures, and the principles of engineering quality software. Elective units allow you to study areas such as networks, artificial intelligence, databases, computer graphics and Web technology.
The Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees offer you maximum flexibility. Other programs such as the Bachelor of Computer Science, the Bachelor of Information Technology, the Bachelor of Information Systems and the Bachelor of eBusiness allow you to focus on areas such as programming, computer systems, mathematical foundations of computer science, information systems and software engineering, information technology and computing.
Degree Program Information
| Degree | UAI 2008 CSP | Course duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | 76.00 | 3 years full-time/ equivalent part-time |
| Bachelor of Science | 73.00 | 3 years full-time/ equivalent part-time |
| Bachelor of Science with Bachelor of Laws | 96.00 | 5 years full-time |
| Bachelor of Arts with Bachelor of Law | 95.45 | 5 years full-time |
| Bachelor of Computer Science | 76.95 | 3 years full-time/ equivalent part-time |
| Bachelor of Information Systems | 71.10 | 3 years full-time/ equivalent part-time |
| Bachelor of Information Technology | 70.00 | 3 years full-time/ equivalent part-time |
| Bachelor of Information Technology with Bachelor of Laws | 95.00 | 5 years full-time |
| Bachelor Business Administration with Bachelor of Information Technology | 83.65 | 4 years full-time/ equivalent part-time |
| Bachelor Commerce – Actuarial Studies with Bachelor of Science | 95.00 | 4 years full-time/ equivalent part-time |
| Bachelor of Engineering with a Bachelor of Science | 76.55 | 4 year full-time/ equivalent part-time |
What You Will Study
You must complete a program of study (major) in one of the following:
- Computing
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
- Information Systems
- Information Technology and Law
Your program of study may include units from the subject areas listed below:
- computer science
- systems design and management
- mathematics
- programming
- computer hardware
- computer networking
- eCommerce technology
- language technology
- software engineering
- optical technology
- economics
- marketing
- accounting
- law
Recommended Prior Knowledge
HSC Mathematics or its equivalent is assumed knowledge and HSC Mathematics (Band 4) or HSC Mathematics Extension 1 (Band E2) or Mathematics Extension 2, Information Processes and Technology and/or Software Design and Development or their equivalents are recommended studies for information technology and computing. Other units taken as part of a degree may require assumed knowledge, prerequisites or recommended studies and you should refer to the Macquarie University Handbook of Undergraduate Studies for full degree requirements.
Career Options
- programmer
- systems engineer
- systems analyst
- database administrator
- project leader
- end-user support and training
- systems development manager
- communication systems analysis and
- analysis and design
- IT sales or marketing
- IT or management consultant
Some Major Employers
- IBM
- Macquarie Bank
- Sybase
- EDS
- Westpac
- Microsoft
- AT&T Bell Labs
- Compaq
- Apple
- Optus
- Computer Associates
- government departments
- small business
Further Information
Department of Computing
Macquarie University, NSW 2109
Phone: (02) 9850 9514
Fax: (02) 9850 9551
Email: computing@mq.edu.au
Web: www.comp.mq.edu.au