This course provides students with essential knowledge and skills to work as information technology professionals in a fast changing dynamic world. Core subjects including networks, web technologies, programming, serious games, information management and visualisation, databases, big data, network security, multidisciplinary project management, e-technologies and mobile technologies provide students with an array of career opportunities. Students engage in a series of applied information technology projects throughout the course to gain real-world experience. A professional internship or multidisciplinary project forms the capstone subject. This course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS). JCU Offer Guarantee: JCU offers guaranteed admissions to most courses if a minimum ATAR is achieved. Learn more here: Guaranteed Admission at JCU.
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James Cook University
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Completion of Year 12 or attained age 18 years
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Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.
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Project manager, network administrator and designer, system analyst, software developer, application developer, IT researcher, IT manager, system administrator.
Australian Computer Society.
3 years Full time or 6 years Part time