Bachelor of Information Technology (Big Data and Analytics)

Program Overview

The ICMS Bachelor of Information Technology (Big Data and Analytics) equips students with expertise in Big Data, Analytics, and Intelligence. The program emphasizes essential skills in data analytics, data mining, algorithms, big data systems, data visualization, AI, and data governance. Graduates are empowered to harness data, drive innovation, and make informed decisions in the digital landscape. The program includes professional development through project management studies and real-world experience via professional placements.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The ICMS Bachelor of Information Technology (Big Data and Analytics) is an innovative undergraduate degree designed to meet the industry's growing demand for experts in Big Data, Analytics, and Intelligence. The program's objectives are to: Equip students with essential skills in Business Data Analytics, Applied Data Mining, Computational Thinking and Algorithms, Big Data Systems, Data Visualization and Storytelling, Web and Text Analytics, AI and Machine Learning, and Data Governance. Empower graduates to harness the power of data, drive innovation, and make informed decisions in the rapidly evolving digital landscape. Emphasize professional development through project management studies and real-world experience gained via professional placements, ensuring graduates are well-equipped to become leaders in the field of Big Data and Analytics.

Outline:

The ICMS Bachelor of Information Technology (Big Data and Analytics) consists of: 26 subjects in total 12 core IT subjects 8 specified elective subjects 4 elective subjects 2 Work Integrated Learning (WIL) subjects.

Course Schedule:

Year One

Trimester 1

Pathway to Success Information Systems (IS) Fundamentals Network Fundamentals Programming Principles

Trimester 2

Database Systems Cyber Security Essentials Business Data Analytics Level 100 Elective

Trimester 3

Systems Analysis and Solution Design Web and Mobile Technologies Applied Data Mining Edge Computing

Year Two

Trimester 4

Computational Thinking and Algorithms IT Project Management Big Data Systems Level 200 Elective

Trimester 5

Professional Placement I IT Risk Management Web and Text Analytics

Trimester 6

Professional Placement II Data Visualization and Story Telling AI and Machine Learning

Year Three

Trimester 7

Data Governance Level 300 Elective IT Capstone Level 300 Elective

Trimester 8

Data Governance Level 300 Elective IT Capstone

Careers:

The Bachelor of Information Technology (Big Data and Analytics) offers graduates opportunities to pursue careers in any sector, including: Systems Networks Databases ICT Business Analyst Database Administrator Database Analyst Data Analyst Data Mining Officer Data Warehouse Administrator Data Centre Support Specialist Information Analyst Business Intelligence Analyst