Bachelor of Information Technology (Web Design and Development)

Course summary

With more communication and commerce being conducted online than ever before, the web provides incredible opportunities for businesses and individuals working in web development. Web design has become an integral part of our personal and business lives. Animated graphics, key words, user interface design, usability testing and easy to use information flows give customised websites a competitive edge in today's digital media economy.

Web designers and developers create visual architecture for the web using code that is clean, maintainable, user-friendly and responsive to changing business needs and customer requirements.

Careers include web developers, web designers, mobile developers, web database administrators and web analysts.

This degree

The Bachelor of Information Technology provides foundation knowledge of organisational areas in IT, including:
  • Database management
  • Programming
  • Information systems analysis and design
  • Communications and networks
  • Security
  • eBusiness
  • Project management
  • Web-based technology
  • Professional practice in IT
You will be able to choose your major in your second year after studying a common core of subjects that links our computer science, IT and information systems degrees. Find your strengths and interests as you study the fundamentals of computer science and IT: programming, problem solving, network and communications, web technology, data management, system analysis, human–computer interaction, and project management. You’ll also complete a final-year capstone team project.

You can also choose to study a double degree with Engineering, Mathematics, Science, Creative Arts or Business. These programs of study will provide you with a broad experience of technology using various industry products such as Microsoft, Apple, Oracle, SAP and Cisco.

What you will study

This course provides you with the technical knowledge to design and develop effective websites and web applications for online shopping, online auctions, employee kiosks, online catalogues or social networks. You'll learn about issues related to usability and accessibility, navigation, site structure and information architecture.

Web development subjects include:
  • Web graphic design
  • Interface design
  • Standardised code and proprietary software
  • User experience design
  • Search engine optimisation
In your final year you will develop your own application as part of an annual student team project, developing solutions to real-world problems provided by our industry partners.

Course information

Study area

Business, Creative Arts, Information & Communication Technology

Campus

Rainstar

Course Code

1807

RSU SCORE

75

IB Score

26

Duration

3 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Delivery

DL

CODE 1

061445K

RSU CODE

754300

Admission, Key dates, and Fees

Course structure

(Current year structure - subject to change)

Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:

CLO Description
1 Demonstrate broad and coherent theoretical and technical knowledge of information technologies and the ability to apply this knowledge to solve a range of practical problems.
2 Perform analysis and design of innovative systems to solve a range of problems.
3 Acquire, synthesise and integrate information within a complex professional setting .
4 Think critically and creatively to identify better system solutions within business contexts.
5 Function and work collaboratively with others to solve information technology problems achieving a common goal.
6 Apply informed professional judgements regarding ethical and responsible decision making with consideration of related social responsibilities.
7 Reflect upon work practices, tools and frameworks for ongoing professional development.

Course Structure

To qualify for award of the Bachelor of Information Technology, a candidate must complete at least 144 credit points, comprised of the following: 

1.  The following core subjects;

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
CSIT111 Programming Fundamentals 6 Autumn, Spring
CSIT113 Problem Solving 6 Autumn
CSIT114 System Analysis 6 Autumn
CSIT115 Data Management and Security 6 Autumn, Spring
CSIT121 Object Oriented Design and Programming 6 Autumn, Spring
CSIT127 Networks and Communications 6 Spring
CSIT128 Introduction to Web Technology 6 Spring
CSIT214 IT Project Management 6 Autumn, Spring
ISIT219 Knowledge and Information Engineering 6 Autumn
MATH223 Mathematics for Information Technology 6 Autumn
CSIT226 Human Computer Interaction 6 Spring
ISIT204 Principles of eBusiness 6 Spring
ISIT224 Management Information Systems 6 Spring
CSIT314 Software Development Methodologies 6 Autumn
CSIT321 Project 12 Annual, Spring 2020/Autumn 2020

2. To be awarded with a major, a candidate must satisfactorily complete the four (4) subjects (24cp) listed for that major.  

3. Students not completing a major must complete 12 credit points of 300 level CSCI or ISIT subjects, AND an additional 12 credit points of either 200 or 300 level CSCI, CSIT or ISIT subjects not listed in the core.

4. To be awarded with a double major, candidates must ensure that four of the subjects selected satisfy the requirements of one major and that a separate set of four subjects satisfy the requirements of a second major; i.e. any subject counted towards one major cannot also be counted towards a second major.

5. Elective subjects from the School of Computing and Information Technology, that is CSIT, ISIT, or CSCI subjects, or from the General Schedule, not already included in the core or major subjects, to bring the total credit points to 144. Note: A maximum of 60 credit points of 100 level subjects.

The Faculty encourages the development of ICT skills and knowledge in the workplace through industry placement. Completion of ISIT200 Industry Placement, which is a minimum of a single 8-week period of approved industry placement, assessed in the form of written reports, is highly recommended to all students.

 

E-Business

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
ISIT306 Strategic eBusiness Solutions 6 Autumn
OPS_200 Management and Electronic Business 6 Autumn
ISIT208 Strategic Systems Management 6 No on offer in 2020
ISIT332 Business Process Management 6 Spring

Social and Digital Innovation

This major is suspended in 2020. Students wishing to complete this major must speak with the BIT Academic Program Director.

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
ISIT313 Corporate Responsibility and IT 6 Not on offer in 2020
ISIT333 Social Media and the Workplace 6 Not on offer in 2020
ISIT203 Social Informatics 6 Not on offer in 2020
ISIT343 Programming for Social Innovation 6 Not on offer in 2020

Network Design and Management

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
ISIT212 Corporate Network Planning and Design 6 Autumn
ISIT302 Corporate Network Management 6 Autumn
CSCI322 Systems Administration 6 Spring
ISIT328 Corporate Network Security 6 Spring

Web Design and Development

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
ISIT307 Backend Web Programming 6 Autumn
ISIT207 Frontend Web Programming 6 Spring
ISIT312 Big Data Management 6 Spring
ISIT315 Semantic Web 6 Spring

Computing*

All of the core subjects listed in the Bachelor of Computer Science plus the subjects listed below:

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
CSCI205 Software Development Methods & Tools 6 Not offered in this year
CSCI213 Java Programming and Applications 6 Not offered in this year
CSCI235 Database Systems 6 Autumn, Spring
CSCI311 Software Process Management 6 Not offered in this year
CSCI315 Database Design and Implementation 6 Not offered in this year
CSCI322 Systems Administration 6 Spring
ISIT302 Corporate Network Management 6 Autumn

* No intake for the Computing major in 2020 at the RSU Rainstar Campus. 

(Current year structure - subject to change)

Accreditation & professional recognition

 

Why choose this course

The Rainstar University(Scottsdale) has experts encompassing the entire breadth of the underlying sciences, IT, engineering and mathematical methodologies in the ICT industry. We have one of the strongest schools for building, deploying and managing the latest computing technologies and business computing systems.

Working closely with industry partners we ensure all programs remain relevant to industry trends and developments. Students study real-world projects and interact with and learn from industry professionals to ensure their career-readiness upon graduation.

Career opportunities
  • Auditor
  • Banker
  • Analyst
  • Financial controller
  • Accountant
  • Policy advisor
  • Business adviser
  • OHS officer
  • HR manager consultant
  • Stock broker
  • Insurance broker
  • Fund manager
  • Exporter/importer
  • Public relations coordinator
  • Market researcher
  • Advertising executive
  • Brand/product manager
  • Event manager