Why study Computer Science and Information Technology

      Why study Computer Science and Information Technology

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The IT landscape is constantly changing. In order to adapt easily and quickly to these technological changes, you will require a solid foundation in core computing concepts and software development skills. The
computing degrees at UNE provide you with this foundation, covering topics such as software engineering, operating systems and computer algorithms, as well as units that provide the technological skills that are in high demand throughout the IT industry including web and network technologies, multimedia and game programming.

The computing courses are taught by dedicated and highly qualified professionals who are active computer science researchers. Areas of research include image processing, data mining, machine learning, fuzzy logic, web engineering and distributed and parallel systems. The Bachelor of Computer Science has professional-level accreditation from the Australian Computer Society.

Bachelor of Computer Science

The IT landscape is constantly changing. In order to adapt easily and quickly to these changes, the Bachelor of Computer Science teaches students strong programming, technical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills. The course is particularly designed with software development and computational science roles in mind, but as computing has become so important to so many different fields, it allows the flexibility to take a number of units from other disciplines if students choose to.

The course includes a core of units that gives all our students a solid programming, mathematical, and software engineering background. From the core units, students will learn multiple programming languages as well as the modern collaborative tools and practices that software teams use to design, develop and deliver software that solves problems for their users. They will also take a team capstone project, in which they must develop solutions to real world computing problems drawn from community organisations and industry. The degree has two majors:

Software development - Topics include artificial intelligence, functional programming, development for the modern web, mobile development, and interaction design.
Applied Modelling - Includes topics that are of particular relevance to applying computing to science, such as statistical machine learning, distributed computing, and computational science. You can also take both majors, or a single major with your own customised set of additional units.
The Bachelor of Computer Science has a professional-level accreditation from the Australian Computer Society.

Master of Computer Science

This course provides an opportunity for graduates to upgrade or extend their qualifications in areas not covered by their undergraduate studies.

Emphasis is placed on the structured design of algorithms for computer-based implementations of real-life tasks. The expression of algorithms in Java, and the interactive execution, analysis and use of programs are also discussed. Practical elements of basic hardware components are introduced.

Master of Information Technology

This degree is designed for students who do not have a computing background and who are seeking to achieve qualifications in information technology. Study is available in areas such as internet publishing, operating systems, software engineering, GUI programming and interaction design, internet security, data mining, wireless networks, and game programming.

Master of Information Technology (Business)

This course provides an opportunity for those who are looking for a change of direction in their career, or those who want to enhance their IT qualifications and gain an understanding of the fundamental principles of business. You can come in without any background in IT or business and graduate with a sound knowledge and understanding of IT and business principles. For those with an IT background, can update your qualifications and gain an understanding of the fundamental principles of business.

UNDERGRADUATE
Bachelor of Computer Science
Double Degree
Bachelor of Computer Science/Bachelor of Laws
POSTGRADUATE
Master of Computer Science
Graduate Certificate in Information Technology
Graduate Diploma in Information Technology
Master of Information Technology
Master of Information Technology (Business)