What changes have been made to the IT Programs at UniSA?
UniSA made a number of key changes to their range of IT programs that come into effect in 2010.
These changes include:
- introduction of a new three year degree, Bachelor of Information Technology, which can be taken as a generic degree with two minors, or with a major enabling specialisations in Business Systems, Games and Entertainment Design, Networking and Security, or Software Development.
- a common first year of courses across all programs.
- increased experiential learning through the introduction of new courses across all programs.
- some programs no longer offered in 2009.
New programs and double degrees: In 2008, UniSA commenced a review of all IT programs following consultation with industry, the ACS, recent graduates and current students. These changes aim to develop IT graduates with the knowledge and skills being sought from IT professionals from a variety of industries, whilst making them more attractive and flexible to prospective students. UniSA has introduced a wider choice of IT specialisations which are strongly aligned with industry demand.
New and updated programs: from 2010, UniSA is offering the following programs that share the common first-year:
- Associate Degree in Information Technology
- Bachelor of Information Technology, or with 4 specialisations
- Bachelor of Computing (Multimedia)
- Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours)
- Bachelor of Software Engineering
- Bachelor of Information Technology/Bachelor of Commercial Law
- Bachelor of Information Technology/Bachelor of Management
Double degrees: UniSA will continue to offer a range of popular information technology double degree options with Management and Commercial Law.
Common first year: We have introduced a common first-year program for all our IT degrees, including the double degrees. The new core courses are also common with the updated Associate Degree Program. The first year of study provides a practice-centred foundation to IT that exposes you to the breadth of IT as well as the communication and problem-solving skills required of IT professionals.
By the end of first year, you’ll have a solid understanding of the diversity of IT and be in a more knowledgeable position to select the IT field within which you wish to specialise. Although you commence in your nominated specialisation at the beginning of first year, you may transfer to a different specialisation up until the end of first year without incurring additional time or cost.
All of our undergraduate IT programs have new course schedules being introduced in 2010. Many of the new and changed courses have increased opportunities for ‘experiential learning’ through exposure to research, practical projects, professional experience and industry projects.
Programs no longer offered in 2010
- Bachelor of Computer and Information Science
- Bachelor of Computer and Information Science (with TAFE SA)
- Bachelor of Information Systems
- Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology (Networking) or (Logistics)
- Bachelor of Computer and Information Science/Bachelor of Media Arts
- Bachelor of Engineering/ (Mechanical and Manufacturing)/Bachelor of Computer and Information Science
These changes now mean that UniSA offers you the widest range of flexible entry pathways to become an IT professional with a world of opportunities waiting for you upon graduation.