Bachelor of Information Technology (Web Design and Development)
Course summary
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 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
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.
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.
- 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
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