Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology, Major in Software Technology

Program Overview

The Swinburne Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology in Software Technology equips students with expertise in software development, design, implementation, and maintenance. Through industry-class labs and Work Integrated Learning programs, students gain practical experience and prepare for careers as software designers, systems analysts, web developers, and more. The program emphasizes problem-solving, critical thinking, and teamwork skills, ensuring graduates are well-rounded professionals in the software industry.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

With a Swinburne Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology major in Software Technology, you'll learn software, how to enhance it, and what to use when. Program yourself for a well-paid career.

Discover how to:

• Enhance and maintain existing applications
• Assist in making appropriate software choices for any organization's needs
• See how it works out in the real world with our Work Integrated Learning program

Objectives:

• Develop expertise in software development and related technologies.
• Gain a strong understanding of the software development lifecycle.
• Acquire the skills to design, implement, test, and maintain software systems.
• Develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Enhance communication and teamwork skills.
• Prepare for a successful career in the software industry.

Outline:

Year 1

• Web Development
• ICT Inquiry Project
• Network Administration
• Elective
• Elective

Year 2

• Fundamentals of Data Management
• ICT Design Project
• Object Oriented Programming
• Elective
• Elective

Year 3

• ICT Project A
• Data Visualisation
• Interface Design and Development
• Elective

Teaching:

• Industry-class labs boasting 17 network racks and 700 Cisco devices
• Work Integrated Learning programs, which are a guaranteed part of all our bachelor degrees and can include placements, internships or industry-linked projects
• A Work Integrated Learning program that applies learning in six professionally focused, industry-linked projects

Careers:

• Software designer
• Systems analyst or designer
• Web developer
• Mobile application developer
• Solutions architect
• Full stack software developer