Future Students

Information Technology and Computing

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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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Some Major Employers

  • IBM
  • Macquarie Bank
  • Sybase
  • EDS
  • Westpac
  • Microsoft
  • AT&T Bell Labs
  • Compaq
  • Google
  • Apple
  • Optus
  • Computer Associates
  • government departments
  • small business

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Further information

Department of Computing
Macquarie University, NSW 2109
Telephone:  (02) 9850 9514
Fax: (02) 9850 9551
Email: computing@mq.edu.au
Web: www.comp.mq.edu.au

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