{"id":289,"date":"2023-09-18T09:28:42","date_gmt":"2023-09-18T09:28:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/atlas.curtin.edu.au\/singapore\/courses\/undergraduate-courses\/bachelor-of-computing-cyber-security-2\/"},"modified":"2024-01-26T07:40:46","modified_gmt":"2024-01-26T07:40:46","slug":"bachelor-of-information-technology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/atlas.curtin.edu.au\/singapore\/courses\/undergraduate-courses\/bachelor-of-information-technology\/","title":{"rendered":"Bachelor of Information Technology"},"content":{"rendered":"<section\n                class=\"block tabs\"\n        role=\"complementary\" aria-label=\"Tabs\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n    \n\n    <div class=\"grid tabs--vertical \">\n    <div class=\"tab-group-wrap tab-group-wrap--sticky\">\n        <ul class=\"tab-group\">\n                            <li class=\"tab-group__item\">\n                    <a class=\"tab-group__link\" href=\"#tab-dom-course-essentials\">Course essentials<span class=\"ico ico-chevron-fat ico--deep-blue\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M10.91 30.41l-2.82-2.82L19.67 16 8.09 4.41l2.82-2.82L25.33 16 10.91 30.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n                                            <div class=\"content content--mobile hidden-from-nb\">\n                            <h3 class=\"h2\">Course essentials<\/h3>\n                            <table class=\" aligncenter\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Location<\/strong><br \/>\nCurtin Singapore Campus<\/td>\n<td><strong>Study Method:<\/strong><br \/>\nOn-Campus<\/td>\n<td><strong>Study Mode<\/strong><br \/>\nFull-time or part-time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Intake:<\/strong><br \/>\nFebruary, July<\/td>\n<td><strong>Duration:<\/strong><br \/>\n2 years full-time (6 trimesters) or part-time equivalent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"tabs__tabs\">\n                    <div id=\"tab-dom-course-essentials\" class=\"content content--desktop\">\n                <h3 class=\"h2\">Course essentials<\/h3>\n                <table class=\" aligncenter\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Location<\/strong><br \/>\nCurtin Singapore Campus<\/td>\n<td><strong>Study Method:<\/strong><br \/>\nOn-Campus<\/td>\n<td><strong>Study Mode<\/strong><br \/>\nFull-time or part-time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Intake:<\/strong><br \/>\nFebruary, July<\/td>\n<td><strong>Duration:<\/strong><br \/>\n2 years full-time (6 trimesters) or part-time equivalent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n<section          class=\"block button-block\" role=\"complementary\" aria-label=\"Button block\"\n         data-segment=\"all\">\n\n        \n<div class=\"block-heading hidden\" data-segment=\"dom\">\n                                <h2 class=\"block-heading__title \" id=\"button-block\">Button block<\/h2>\n            \n                        \n                        \n                            <\/div>\n\n            <a href=\"#course-structure\" class=\"button button--black\" target=\"_top\">SEE FULL COURSE STRUCTURE<\/a>    \n<\/section>\n\n\n<section          class=\"block button-block\" role=\"complementary\" aria-label=\"Button block\"\n         data-segment=\"all\">\n\n        \n<div class=\"block-heading hidden\" data-segment=\"dom\">\n                                <h2 class=\"block-heading__title \" id=\"button-block\">Button block<\/h2>\n            \n                        \n                        \n                            <\/div>\n\n            <a href=\"#outline\" class=\"button button--black\" target=\"_top\">Outline<\/a>            <a href=\"#admission\" class=\"button button--black\" target=\"_top\">Admission Criteria<\/a>            <a href=\"#fees\" class=\"button button--black\" target=\"_top\">Fees &amp; Charges<\/a>            <a href=\"#apply\" class=\"button button--black\" target=\"_top\">How to apply<\/a>    \n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Outline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This course covers fundamental programming and security skills of modern computing and computer networks, specialising in various aspects of distributed computing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will use Python as a tool for learning network and other programming. Linux skills are taught throughout the course, starting with the basics and progressing to advanced topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll develop a sound knowledge of computer systems and processes involved in software development and maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Curtin works closely with industry partners to optimise course content and this degree is designed to prepare you for careers in high-demand areas of computing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>What you\u2019ll learn<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"first-capitalize\">\n<li>Apply computer networking concepts to develop solutions and protect systems related to information technology<\/li>\n<li>Evaluate information technologies in a manner that is appropriate for a given problem and think critically and creatively to generate innovative and optimum theoretical and practical solutions<\/li>\n<li>Identify, evaluate and synthesise information from a range of technology sources to optimise the process of network design and implementation<\/li>\n<li>Document information technology activities and artefacts and communicate them in written and oral form to both technical and non-technical audiences and communicate effectively in ways appropriate to the audience and purpose<\/li>\n<li>Effectively use new and existing technologies, recognising their advantages and limitations<\/li>\n<li>Sustain intellectual curiosity by updating their knowledge, engage in continuous training and research, and take control of their own learning and development<\/li>\n<li>Recognise and apply IEEE\/ACM\/ACS standards and best practice in process software design and development<\/li>\n<li>Contribute to society using technology in an ethical, legal, and socially responsible manner<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"course-structure\">Course Structure<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Credits needed to graduate: 600.<\/strong><br>Each unit is 25 credits unless stated otherwise.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Trimester 1<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.curtin.edu.au\/units\/unit-ug-fundamental-concepts-of-data-security--isec2001v2\">Fundamental Concepts of Data Security<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.curtin.edu.au\/units\/unit-ug-fundamentals-of-programming--comp1005v1\">Fundamentals of Programming<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.curtin.edu.au\/units\/unit-ug-integrating-indigenous-science-and-stem--npsc1003v3\">Integrating Indigenous Science and STEM<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.curtin.edu.au\/units\/unit-ug-linear-algebra-1--math1015v1\">Linear Algebra 1<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Trimester 2<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.curtin.edu.au\/units\/unit-ug-computer-systems--comp2000v1\">Computer Systems<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.curtin.edu.au\/units\/unit-ug-introduction-to-software-engineering--isad1000v1\">Introduction to Software Engineering<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.curtin.edu.au\/units\/unit-ug-unix-and-c-programming--comp1000v1\">Unix and C Programming<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.curtin.edu.au\/units\/unit-ug-data-structures-and-algorithms--comp1002v1\">Data Structures and Algorithms<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Trimester 3<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.curtin.edu.au\/units\/unit-ug-computer-communications--cnco2000v1\">Computer Communications<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.curtin.edu.au\/units\/unit-ug-mobile-cloud-computing--cnco3003v1\">Mobile Cloud Computing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.curtin.edu.au\/units\/unit-ug-operating-systems--comp2006v1\">Operating Systems<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.curtin.edu.au\/units\/unit-ug-unix-systems-programming--comp2002v1\">Unix Systems Programming<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Trimester 4<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.curtin.edu.au\/units\/unit-ug-database-systems--isys2014v1\">Database Systems<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.curtin.edu.au\/units\/unit-ug-computing-topics--comp2005v1\">Computing Topics<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Elective<\/li>\n<li>Elective<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Trimester 5<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.curtin.edu.au\/units\/unit-ug-human-computer-interface--icte3002v1\">Human Computer Interface<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.curtin.edu.au\/units\/unit-ug-distributed-networks--cnco3000v1\">Distributed Networks<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.curtin.edu.au\/units\/unit-ug-capstone-computing-project-1--isad3000v2\">Capstone Computing Project 1<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.curtin.edu.au\/units\/unit-ug-cyber-security-capstone-project-1--isec3006v1\">Cyber Security Capstone Project 1<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Elective<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Trimester 6<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.curtin.edu.au\/units\/unit-ug-engineering-management--mgmt3000v1\">Engineering Management<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.curtin.edu.au\/units\/unit-ug-advanced-computer-communications--cnco3002v1\">Advanced Computer Communications<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.curtin.edu.au\/units\/unit-ug-capstone-computing-project-2--isad3001v2\">Capstone Computing Project 2<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.curtin.edu.au\/units\/unit-ug-cyber-security-capstone-project-2--isec3007v1\">Cyber Security Capstone Project 2<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Elective<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Units are not necessarily shown in the order studied. Units are subject to change.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"admission\">Admission Criteria<\/h3>\n\n\n<section\n                class=\"block tabs\"\n        role=\"complementary\" aria-label=\"Tabs\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n    \n\n    <div class=\"tabs--horizontal \">\n    <div class=\"tab-group-wrap tab-group-wrap--sticky\">\n        <ul class=\"tab-group\">\n                            <li class=\"tab-group__item\">\n                    <a class=\"tab-group__link\" href=\"#tab-dom-cut-off-scores\">Cut-off scores<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"tab-group__item\">\n                    <a class=\"tab-group__link\" href=\"#tab-dom-english-requirements\">English requirements<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"tabs__tabs\">\n                    <div id=\"tab-dom-cut-off-scores\" class=\"content content--desktop\">\n                <h3 class=\"h2\">Cut-off scores<\/h3>\n                <table style=\"border-collapse: collapse\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Qualification<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Score<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>GCE A Level\/STPM<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Malaysia UEC<\/td>\n<td>15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Indonesia SMA<\/td>\n<td>77%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Vietnam TN PTTH<\/td>\n<td>7.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>India (HSC)<\/td>\n<td>65%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>China Gao Kao<\/td>\n<td>67%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>ATAR (including WACE\/SACE\/HCE\/VCE)<\/td>\n<td>70<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>IB Diploma<\/td>\n<td>24<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>SAT<\/td>\n<td>1000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Essential course prerequisites<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Mathematics. Calculus is desirable.<\/span><\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n                    <div id=\"tab-dom-english-requirements\" class=\"content content--desktop\">\n                <h3 class=\"h2\">English requirements<\/h3>\n                <table style=\"border-collapse: collapse\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><strong>IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Writing<\/td>\n<td>6.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Speaking<\/td>\n<td>6.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Reading<\/td>\n<td>6.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Listening<\/td>\n<td>6.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Overall band score<\/td>\n<td>6.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Other notes<\/p>\n<p>Local polytechnic diploma qualifications are accepted into the course.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/curtin.edu.sg\/how-to-apply\/admission-criteria\/\">View the full list of entry requirements.<\/a><\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"fees\">Fees and Charges<\/h3>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse\" border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Tuition fee for local students<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Fee before 9% GST<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Fee including 9% GST<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Total tuition fee<\/td>\n<td>S$33,600<\/td>\n<td>S$36,624<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Payable over six trimester instalments<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse\" border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Tuition fee for international students<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Fee before 9% GST<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Fee including 9% GST<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Total tuition fee<\/td>\n<td>S$48,000<\/td>\n<td>S$52,320<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Payable over six trimester instalments<\/p>\n<p>Fees listed are indicative and subject to annual increases.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/curtin.edu.sg\/future-students\/fees-charges\/\">View our fees and charges page for full details.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Career Opportunities<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Careers<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Computer programmer<\/li>\n<li>IT professional<\/li>\n<li>Computer security professional<\/li>\n<li>Software engineer\/developer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Industries<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Applications and software development<\/li>\n<li>Cyber security<\/li>\n<li>IT analysis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Credit for previous study<\/h3>\n<p>If you have previously studied in this field, you are encouraged to contact Curtin Singapore to discuss eligibility for Credit for Recognised Learning (credit for unit exemptions). Students with a diploma or advanced diploma qualification in a related field may be eligible for up to 200 or 400 credit exemptions respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n<section\n        id=\"apply\"        class=\"block cards-image block--no-indent\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n\n    \n<div class=\"block-heading\" data-segment=\"dom\">\n                                <h2 class=\"block-heading__title \" id=\"how-to-apply\">How to apply<\/h2>\n            \n                        \n                        \n                            <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"card-grid\" data-card-size=\"standard\" data-card-count=\"3\" data-card-background=\"white\">\n                    <div id=\"domestic-applicants\" class=\"card card--image\"\n         data-type=\"img\"><div class=\"card__top image-offset\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/atlas.curtin.edu.au\/singapore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/09\/Dom.png\" alt=\"Domestic applicants\"><\/div><div class=\"card__title\"><h2 class=\"h2\">Domestic applicants<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__content\"><p>Application information for Singapore citizens, permanent residents, and working pass holders.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"card__links\"><ul class=\"link-list link-list--magenta pink-links\"><li><a href=\"http:\/\/curtin.edu.sg\/how-to-apply\/domestic-applicants\/\" aria-label=\"Find out more\"\n                                           target=\"_top\">Find out more<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>                    <div id=\"international-applicants\" class=\"card card--image\"\n         data-type=\"img\"><div class=\"card__top image-offset\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/atlas.curtin.edu.au\/singapore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/09\/Intl.png\" alt=\"International applicants\"><\/div><div class=\"card__title\"><h2 class=\"h2\">International applicants<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__content\"><p>Application information for international students who require a student\u2019s pass to study in Singapore.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"card__links\"><ul class=\"link-list link-list--magenta pink-links\"><li><a href=\"http:\/\/curtin.edu.sg\/how-to-apply\/international-applicants\/\" aria-label=\"Find out more\"\n                                           target=\"_top\">Find out more<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>                    <div id=\"apply-via-an-agent\" class=\"card card--image\"\n         data-type=\"img\"><div class=\"card__top image-offset\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/atlas.curtin.edu.au\/singapore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/09\/Agent.png\" alt=\"Apply via an agent\"><\/div><div class=\"card__title\"><h2 class=\"h2\">Apply via an agent<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__content\"><p>You can apply directly to Curtin Singapore or go through a registered agent.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"card__links\"><ul class=\"link-list link-list--magenta pink-links\"><li><a href=\"http:\/\/curtin.edu.sg\/how-to-apply\/apply-via-an-agent\/\" aria-label=\"Find out more\"\n                                           target=\"_top\">Find out more<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Outline This course covers fundamental programming and security skills of modern computing and computer networks, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":71,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"tags":[],"class_list":["post-289","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/atlas.curtin.edu.au\/singapore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/289","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/atlas.curtin.edu.au\/singapore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/atlas.curtin.edu.au\/singapore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atlas.curtin.edu.au\/singapore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atlas.curtin.edu.au\/singapore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=289"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/atlas.curtin.edu.au\/singapore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/289\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atlas.curtin.edu.au\/singapore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/71"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/atlas.curtin.edu.au\/singapore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=289"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atlas.curtin.edu.au\/singapore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=289"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}