Graduates of this programme will be able to:

• work as a professional in the Information Technology industry
• demonstrate sound presentation and communication skills which are required in the computing industry
• acquire specific knowledge and skills relevant to their disciplines and careers
• develop appropriate intellectual, professional and personal attributes
• become good problem-solvers and innovative thinkers, who are able to learn new skills independently and efficiently and consequently to succeed in a competitive professional environment
• demonstrate a basic understanding of the principles of information technology
• identify information needs appropriate to their area of specialization and apply the techniques required to gather and interpret such information
• demonstrate skills in the analysis and determination of technological issues at management level
• identify, analyse and solve problems in one or more areas of information technology by selecting and using either quantitative or qualitative techniques appropriate to the resolution of technical problems
• satisfy academic admission requirements for membership of relevant professional bodies
• understand the ethics of their profession and the need for a commitment to that profession
• proceed to higher studies
• be capable of working with people from other disciplines towards the solution of common problems.

On completion of the Networking major, graduates should:

• be able to design, install, configure, and maintain networks and their operating systems
• have acquired skills in development of new systems to operate networks
• be able to interface networks with wide area networks such as the Internet and newer network architectures
• have a sound understanding of the operating systems that are used to provide services on networks, including at least Unix and Windows NT.

Students must complete the following nominated courses:

CSC2406 Web Publishing
CSC3400 Database Systems
CSC3407 Network Fundamentals and Routing
CIS1000 Information System Concepts
CSC3412 System and Security Administration
CSC2408 Software Development Tools
CSC3413 Network Design and Analysis
If a student enrolls in Semester One: CSC3427 Switching, Routing and WAN      Technologies
If a student enrolls in Semester Two: CIS2005 Principles of Information Security

There are 24 courses in the USQ BIT degree programme. The exempted courses are as follows:

• Informatics ADIT, IADGAT, IADNS graduates with a 16 Bock exemption effective from Semester 1 2006. Incomplete ADCS, IADGAT & IADNS can enroll in the BIT, but their exemptions will be assessed on a case by case basis
• Students who hold International Advanced Diploma in Computing from Informatics will receive 12 courses of exemption from the USQ BIT
• Local Polytechnic IT Diploma holder & other equivalent qualifications / relevant IT diploma holders (subject to acceptance by the University)
• Any 3-year diploma from any Singapore Polytechnic – minimum of 8 block exemptions. (Entry into second year). Students may be eligible for more depending on the extent of equivalent or relevant courses completed in relation to the major of interest
• Any 3-year IT diploma from any Singapore Polytechnic – 16 block exemptions.(This includes all Business IT diplomas)

To apply, applicants must complete and submit the prescribed application forms. The application must be accompanied by the following:

• A one time non-refundable application processing fee.
• 2 copies of Official Transcripts from University / College
• 2 copies of Official Certificates
• Application Form
• 2 Passport Photos
• Proof of English Language Proficiency (for non-English speaking countries)

*Only for Mature Entry

Information is subject to changes without prior notice.

Informatics Campus
10 & 12 Science Centre Road, Singapore 609080

Course Enquiry Hotline: (65) 6580 4555
Email: enquiry@informaticseducation.com
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Saturday : 9.00am to 5.00pm
Closed on Sunday and Public Holidays