Computer Science
Computer Science (Games Technology) Computing Studies (Business)
DEGREES IN:
An increasingly technological world means Information Technology and Computing graduates are highly sought with diverse career opportunities. Steady growth in IT jobs has created a skills shortage in Australia and internationally, ensuring graduates can choose the type of organisation they want to work in, from a small business to a multi-national corporation, anywhere in the world. Students with a technological focus may pursue computing and computer science, preparing them to build next-generation computer programs in areas like software, games or artificial intelligence.
Mathematics graduates will have analytical skills considered valuable in diverse industries, and may be able to apply mathematical principles to a range of scenarios. Graduates with a mathematics background may conduct research, design statistical collections or analyse risk or engineering problems.
Education (K-12) - Mathematics major Information Technology
Science - Mathematics major
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PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
CSU’s degrees are accredited with professional bodies, giving graduates recognition within industry. A number of undergraduate degrees are recognised by the Australian Computer Society (ACS), acknowledging a high standard of course content, facilities and staff expertise.
The Master of Information Technology has accreditation from the Australian Computer Society at full professional level, with reciprocal accreditation internationally through professional bodies such as the
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BAchELOR Of cOMPUTER ScIENcE
CSu’s Bachelor of Computer Science is a broad-based, cutting edge course in the application and theory of computer science.
Enrolment information
Campus Ba
Course duration 3 years FT Session intake February, July Additional criteria N/A Indicative yearly fee $16,000 CRICOS code 054592B
On campus Distance education
Career opportunities • computer system architect
• computer programmer
• research systems developer
About the course
This course includes programming,
visualisation, graphics, artificial intelligence and high-performance computer architecture. Students complete 15 core subjects and an eight-subject major in either computer graphics processing or in games programming.
upon completion of the course, graduates will possess:
• a broad knowledge of the field of computer science
• proficiencies in the use of computers and computational techniques and the ability to use these to solve real-world problems
• the ability to continue their studies in postgraduate research in computer science.
The course also provides students with an excellent foundation for research-based studies at honours, Master or Doctoral level.
Workplace learning
all teaching involves industry-standard hardware, software and methods, and students will participate in relevant industry site visits.
In their final year project, students investigate, design and implement a substantial computer application to address a practical real-world problem.
Professional recognition
This course is accredited by the australian Computer Society (aCS) at the professional level.
Further information:
www.csu.edu.au/courses/undergraduate/ computer_science
BAchELOR Of cOMPUTER ScIENcE (GAMES TEchNOLOGY)
Includes integrated Honours
CSu’s Bachelor of Computer Science (Games Technology) equips students with the diverse skills necessary to design and implement computer games at a professional level, along with core industrial information technology (IT) knowledge.
Enrolment information
Campus Ba
Course duration 4 years FT Session intake February, July Additional criteria N/A Indicative yearly fee $16,000 CRICOS code 036181D
On campus Distance education
Career opportunities • games developer
• computer programmer
About the course
Games technology is at the forefront of computer science development. This exciting degree was the first undergraduate degree in australia to specialise in games technology and represents a new direction in specialist training. Students will gain knowledge of human / computer interaction, software development and implementation and hardware design concepts.
The course has been designed with significant input from international and national games industry leaders. Subjects are taught with a significant practical component that is underpinned by the necessary theoretical foundations.
Themes that run through the course are:
• advanced programming techniques
• computer graphics
• computer technology
• mathematics underpinning virtual world creation
• psychological and social influence in computer games design
• web / network technology integration. Students may apply for the honours stream if they have achieved a Credit average for the second and third years of the course.
Workplace learning
Students may choose the industry placement program and gain exposure to industry leaders in games technology.
Further information:
www.csu.edu.au/courses/undergraduate/ computer_science_games
BAchELOR Of cOMPUTING STUDIES (BUSINESS)
CSu’s Bachelor of Computing Studies (Business) is a cutting-edge Information Technology course that incorporates relevant business skills to prepare graduates for higher level corporate positions in the Information Technology industry.
Enrolment information
Campus AW, Ba, WW Course duration 3 years FT Session intake February, July Additional criteria N/A Indicative yearly fee $16,000 CRICOS code 072027D
On campus Distance education
Career opportunities
• computer and information systems manager
• business and systems analyst
• IT consultant
About the course
Graduates of this course will have knowledge of cutting-edge information technology and be able to take on leadership positions in the Information Technology field. unlike a double degree, graduates will have developed skills in both fields in just three years of study.
Workplace learning
Particular emphasis is placed on the importance of practical experience and all teaching involves industry-standard hardware, software, methods and techniques.
Final-year students investigate, design and implement a substantial computer application to address a practical real-world problem in the chosen area of specialisation.
Professional recognition
The australian Computer Society (aCS) accredits courses in Information Technology to verify that they meet professional standards in terms of content, staff skills, teaching facility and quality assurance. The Bachelor of Computing Studies (Business) has been accredited at the highest level of professional recognition by the aCS.
Further information:
www.csu.edu.au/courses/undergraduate/ computing_studies_business
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BAchELOR Of EDUcATION (k-12) - MAThEMATIcS MAjOR
CSu’s Bachelor of Education (K-12) prepares graduates for flexible practice as teachers in both primary and secondary school settings, with a mathematics and computing component.
Enrolment information
Campus AW
Course duration 4.5 years FT Session intake February Additional criteria N/A Indicative yearly fee $17,600 CRICOS code 048239C
On campus Distance education
Career opportunities • primary teacher
• secondary teacher
About the course
The aim of this course is to produce teacher-ready individuals who:
• are reflective in their practice
• will manage the changing nature of teaching
• have well-developed interpersonal skills, a commitment to lifelong learning and desire to put current developments in learning and teaching into practice.
Students will graduate with a high school major in Mathematics with a minor teaching area in either English, Information and Communication Technology or Geography, and have a sound understanding of a primary curriculum. you will be a specialist in issues related to adolescence, transition, community and teaching practice. This innovative course will give you the skills to be able to work with adolescent students in a changing society.
Workplace learning
you will develop your understanding of relationships and community building with extensive professional experience placements in a variety of primary and secondary school settings.
Professional recognition
Graduates will be eligible for employment in primary or secondary schools, including K/P-12 schools. accrediting teachers able to teach in either a primary or secondary school setting is an opportunity few teacher education degrees offer.
This course is accredited with the nSW Institute of Teachers to 31 December 2014. Graduates from this program will also have a qualification that is accepted by the victorian Institute of Teaching for teacher registration.
Further information:
www.csu.edu.au/courses/undergraduate/ middle_schooling
BAchELOR Of INfORMATION TEchNOLOGY
Information is an international currency in a global economy. This course is designed to equip graduates with the skills and attributes required to be effective and efficient information technology professionals.
Enrolment information
Campus AW, Ba, WW, SC-M, SC-S Course duration 3 years FT
Session intake February, July, November (SCs only) Additional criteria N/A
Indicative yearly fee $16,000
$17,920 (SC-M, SC-S) CRICOS code 012006F (AW, Ba, WW)
058828K (S-M) 045878G (SC-S) On campus Distance education
Career opportunities • network engineer
• web specialist and developer
• computer programmer
About the course
The employment rate for graduates of this course is very high. as graduates may find employment as computing professionals anywhere that information is needed, employers may be in industry, commerce, small business, large financial enterprises, public utilities, government, education, welfare and more.
Graduates may be involved in ensuring that information of the right quality and usefulness is available at the right time to the right person, or be involved in the technical side of the industry, developing and maintaining the framework and infrastructure to support this.
Specialisations are available in:
• network Engineering
• Online Systems
• Software Design and Development
• Systems administration
Workplace learning
This course emphasises practical experience, and all teaching involves industry-standard hardware, software, methods and techniques, and relevant industry site visits. In their final year project, students investigate, design and implement a substantial computer application to address a practical real-world problem.
Professional recognition
The australian Computer Society (aCS) has awarded this course accreditation at the professional level. CSu is a regional CISCO networking academy, giving students hands-on experience necessary in the network industry.
Further information:
www.csu.edu.au/courses/undergraduate/ information_technology_it
BAchELOR Of ScIENcE - MAThEMATIcS MAjOR
CSu’s Bachelor of Science is a vocationally oriented course that produces graduates with a sound knowledge base in physical science and specialised studies in a number of majors.
Enrolment information
Campus WW
Course duration 3 years FT Session intake February, July Additional criteria N/A Indicative yearly fee $22,800 CRICOS code 025519G
On campus Distance education
Career opportunities • spatial data modeller
• finance and insurance risk analyst
• system modeller
About the course
The Bachelor of Science is a general science course in which students can major in mathematics. This course produces highly employable graduates by providing an appreciation of the interdisciplinary nature of much of modern scientific investigation. Employment opportunities for mathematics graduates include forecasting and risk analysis in the finance and insurance industries, modelling of environmental and industrial systems, optimisation of transport industries, urban and regional planning and data analysis.
Workplace learning
To ensure you are experienced using workplace equipment and techniques, our facilities include:
• state-of-the-art laboratories which include mass spectrometry and chromatography
• GIS / remote sensing facilities with two airborne digital imaging systems and GPS equipment
• modern PC2 glasshouses for plant biotechnology experiments
• fully-equipped laboratories for molecular analysis
• computer-aided mathematics software packages to assist students.
Further information:
www.csu.edu.au/courses/undergraduate/ science
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POSTGRADUATE cOURSES
Taking on further study in Information Technology, Computing and Mathematics is for those who have completed their first degree and wish to upgrade their skills and knowledge.
you will improve your professional performance and technical skills with one of CSu’s flexible postgraduate information technology courses.
MASTER Of INfORMATION
TEchNOLOGY (12 AND 16 SUBjEcTS)
Including:
GRADuATE DIPlOMA OF INFORMATION TECHNOlOGy
CSu’s Information Technology program aims to provide advanced and flexible training for graduates with either IT or non-IT backgrounds.
Enrolment information
Campus SC-S, SC-M Course duration Master: 2 years FT
Grad Dip: 1 year FT Session intake February, July Additional criteria N/A
Indicative yearly fee $20,320 (16 subjects) $15,240 (12 subjects - three subjects per session) $20,320 (Grad Dip) CRICOS code Master:
12 subject: 075298A (SC-M) 074616M (SC-S) 16 subject: 058832C (SC-M) 074615A (SC-S) Grad Dip: 067650A (SC-M) 074727D (SC-S) On campus Distance education
About the course
For those without an undergraduate degree, entry to the Master of Information Technology (12 subjects) is through the Graduate Diploma of Information Technology. The Graduate Diploma articulates with the Master and full credit is awarded in the Master degree for successful completion of Graduate Diploma subjects. The Master of Information Technology (16 subjects) is designed for those with tertiary qualifications in another discipline or with little information technology background and who seek to gain a qualification to pursue an IT career.
The course is also designed to meet the needs of practising information technology professionals, to enable them to further develop their level of expertise in particular and cutting-edge areas of the profession.
The Graduate Diploma provides students with detailed knowledge of the design, implementation, and management issues involved in the application of IT.
Students without IT knowledge will be given a general coverage of the IT discipline before proceeding on to more advanced material. all students will be encouraged to undertake a specialisation, and a project is possible.
Professional recognition
The MIT has been accredited by the australian Computer Society as meeting the academic requirements for full professional membership.
Further information:
www.csu.edu.au/courses/postgraduate/ information_technology