| Trimester 1 |
BUS100 Business Communication and Research Skills
The effective organisation and presentation of ideas are important skills for managers. This unit provides students with both oral and written communication tools across a range of administrative applications relevant in business.
The unit will generally be project based, utilising material from other units in the degree. Participants are introduced to research skills and given a strong understanding of various research methodologies and the intricate relationship between text, technology and audience. On completion of this unit students will know how to maximise the impact of their business reports and presentations. |
MGM100 Business Organisation Principles
This unit provides a historical perspective of the management of organisations including current management approaches and their origins. The structure of organisations, business strategy and communication are explored along with the functions of operations and human resource management, social responsibility, ethics, labour relations and management of change. The organisation is studied from both societal and economic perspectives.
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ITC106 Introduction to Internet Technology
Knowledge of the technology that makes up the Internet is fundamental to the role of the IT practitioner and this unit provides a common starting point for understanding the Internet that develops throughout the degree program. This is a foundation unit that will create a basis of knowledge and skills that will be built upon in subsequent units. |
ITC105 Foundations of Systems Practice
This unit covers the basics of information systems. It focuses on developing organised forms of information handling processes that are based upon established general principles. The main building blocks of contemporary practice will be covered:
- the use of systems concepts as a language for describing and discussing complex phenomena
- the use of diagrams to enhance thinking about and communicating complex ideas
- the use of structured activities to achieve purposeful activity
- active experiential learning through which to develop and enhance competence
This is a foundation unit and the areas covered will be developed in subsequent units of the program.
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| Trimester 2 |
ITC100 Foundations of Computing: Datastructures and Algorithms
The concept of the the storage and retrieval of information gives the computer its power and versatility as a machine. The way that the stored data is structured has a strong impact on what can be retrieved, how quickly it can be retrieved and how much space it occupies.
This unit is designed as an introduction to the stored program machine and programming for all students. It establishes a common baseline of knowledge for all students and aims to create an understanding of the core concepts of computing as well as develop skills in their practical application. This introductory unit provides a foundation for the continued development of programming knowledge and skills in more advanced units.
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ITC102 Mathematics for Computing
Mathematics is a core language for computing and the wider applications of Information Technology. This unit provides a basic grounding in mathematical concepts to act as a foundation for one of the major areas of interest, software development, within the degree.
This unit of study is designed to cater for the needs of first year students. A primary aim of this unit is to extend students’ awareness of and expertise in mathematics. |
ITC104 Information Technology in the Business Context
Organisations, particularly business organisations use Information Technology to support their information and communication processes. It is in this context that IT applications are envisaged, created, and managed and therefore it forms the wider environment within which most IT practitioners work. To be effective practitioners require an understanding of the business use of IT. This first-level unit provides a broad overview of the area and lays a foundation of knowledge and skills for identifying and analysing the use of IT in business. It provides an introduction to this area upon which more advanced units can build. |
MKG100 Fundamentals of Marketing
This unit is an introduction to marketing and the marketing environment. The unit introduces fundamental concepts in marketing concerned with gathering marketing information, analysis and decision-making; market segmentation, targeting and positioning; and consumer and business markets. The main elements of product management; pricing; managing channels of distribution; and the promotion mix are introduced. |
| Trimester 3 |
ITC201 IT Project Management
Prerequisite: MGM100
Effective project management is the key to the efficient deployment of IT resources. IT practitioners play a number of roles within projects and require skills to operate successfully within a project environment, as well as to lead and manage projects successfully.
This second-level unit builds upon previously gained understanding of the roles, responsibilities, and practices of management in general and focuses that knowledge into the project situation. Students should gain an appreciation of the nature and operation of projects, the difficulties in producing ‘successful’ projects, and the tools and techniques of project management. Further they should appreciate how their own behaviour and attitudes contributes to projects outcomes as a basis for improving their own project-oriented practice.
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ITC203 E-Commerce
E-Commerce is broadly defined as selling online, with or through a website, or by means of email. The continually evolving world of E-Commerce has changed the set of business risks and opportunities impacting an enterprise and must be effectively managed to achieve useful outcomes for the business. It is one of the major areas in which there is a major overlap between IT management and business management. This unit aims to develop an appreciation of this important but challenging area.
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ITC202 Database Design
Prerequisites: ITC100, ITC102
A data model is an abstract model that describes how data is represented and used. Data modelling is a process that people in organisations can use to create a shared understanding of the data that they have to capture, store, maintain and retrieve to help them with their decision-making. It is part of a process to develop well-structured, relevant data and is at the heart of the analysis and design of information systems.
Database technologies, particularly relational databases, are used to store, maintain, and retrieve data. The relational database, Microsoft Access 2000, is covered in this unit to provide an appreciation of the transition from the data models produced in the analysis and design of information systems to the development of an operational database management system. Structured Query Language (SQL) is the underlying language to manage relational databases and is covered in the unit to facilitate the use of Microsoft Access and also to provide knowledge of the language that can be used in relational databases other than Access. |
ACG100 Introduction to Financial Accounting
Understanding accounting as a measurement of the financial status of various business entities is the foundation for any successful career in business management. This unit introduces the theory and practice of the double entry bookkeeping system, trial balance, adjusting entries, the worksheet and the preparation of financial reports. Participants are introduced to the basics of cash flow management and financial statement analysis. Practical aspects of the accounting process and of generating key financial reports are covered along with discussion of the importance of internal controls.
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ITC206 Operating Systems
Prerequisites: ITC100, ITC102
The operating system is a fundamental element of all practical Information Technology systems. This unit is aimed at creating an opportunity for students to learn fundamental concepts underlying the structure and functioning of operating systems, how operating systems can be characterised, and to study how operating system performance can be evaluated.
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| Trimester 4 |
ITC200 Programming 1
Prerequisites: ITC100, ITC102, ITC106
This second-level unit consolidates, integrates, and extends the concepts and ideas about computing developed in the foundation units. It focuses the concepts into the context of contemporary programming technology. Further it develops the idea of an organized process of software development involving quality management procedures and provides an opportunity for students to experience and develop their software engineering practice. |
ITC205 Systems Analysis and Design
Prerequisites: ITC104, ITC105
Systems analysis and design is fundamental to improving business processes and information support in organisations. The field of systems analysis and design provides a set of practical system frameworks, approaches, methods and tools to address the challenge of introducing change into the complex and dynamic social systems that make up an organisation.
This second-level unit provides students with an introduction to the “hard” and the “soft” approaches to the analysis and design of business information systems and business process improvements. The key distinctions between these two approaches will be examined in depth based upon a consideration of their philosophical assumptions, their strengths and weaknesses, and their methods, tools, and techniques.
Participants gain practical skills in the application of the approaches coupled with an understanding of an established body of knowledge that equips them to undertake systems analysis and design activity in the workplace. |
ITC204 Information Security
Prerequisites: ITC104, ITC106
Information is an organisational asset. It is costly to produce and is a valuable tool in shaping effective decisions and action. Organisational performance can be reduced if the quality of information is lowered, appropriate access to information is restricted or denied, or the confidentiality of information is compromised.
The use of computers to provide information services, and in particular the benefits offered by the Internet, has extended the range of threats to the security of information. Maintaining secure information services is one of the primary aspects of information systems management and an important consideration in the use of IT, the development of IT applications, and the use of IT in organisations in general. This unit builds on knowledge of both the technical aspects of computers and the organisational context of information systems to build a sound appreciation of this topic as a key focus with Information Technology. |
MGM200 Human Resource Management
Prerequisite: MGM100
This unit provides an overview of the history of human resource management (HRM) and looks at fundamentals of human resource development (HRD) within organisations. Major HRM topic areas include:
- human resource planning and staffing
- employee training and performance appraisal
- managing diversity in the workforce
- redundancy and outplacement
The role of HRD and typical HRD strategies are examined with regard to the promotion of changes in an organisation. The unit draws on international case studies to illustrate HRD and HRM practices. |
ITC207 Networks
Prerequisite: ITC106
Networks and their management are central to the contemporary IT environment. This unit provides the opportunity for students to extend their knowledge in some depth about the network environment. |
| Trimester 5 |
ITC300 Interaction Design
Prerequisites: ITC200, ITC202, ITC205
Since the advent of the Internet, and particularly the Worldwide Web the importance of human-computer interaction in the provision of effective IT applications has grown dramatically and the success or failure of contemporary information services is influenced strongly by the useability of the service. Issues of functionality, maintainability, and security are themes that run through many areas of IT knowledge. This unit adds the perspective of useability as a major IS design focus. |
ITC302 Systems Theories and Methodologies
Prerequisites: ITC201, ITC205Subject Outlines
Systems Theories provides a foundation for the nature of the complex applications and processes found in practical situations. It is a complex area that provides a basis for much of the activity met with in the design and management of information systems. An understanding of this area provides a fundamental theoretical base for appreciating how the broader IT area is evolving. |
ITC304 IT Project 1
Prerequisites: ITC203, ITC204 and ITC205
The level three IT project incorporates two units; ITC304 and ITC305. This substantial practical project provides the opportunity for students to integrate and coordinate their knowledge and skills and is undertaken over two units to allow time for the project to evolve and produce tangible outputs.
It is envisaged that the projects will be undertaken for a real-world client and may involve the design and development of a computer-based business system. Strategic analysis, strategic planning, and service improvement projects will also be accepted. |
MGM300 Strategic Management
Prerequisite: MGM200
The purpose of this unit is to equip the student with the ability to approach complex business problems from the cross-functional and multi-dimensional perspective of the general manager. Students will learn to formulate and implement competitive strategy by analysing the firm’s internal resources and capabilities, the external environment and industry environment.
Several diagnostic models are used to evaluate a firm’s relative strengths and weaknesses, the threats and opportunities in its external environment, and the key issues that influence how the firm should compete. Practical aspects include extensive case analysis, computer simulations and group work. |
ITC306 Advanced Database Topics
Prerequisite: ITC202
This level three unit builds upon the foundation of Database Design to provide an advanced treatment of the theory and practice of data management technologies. Databases are one of the primary building blocks of effective Business Information Systems and Business Intelligence applications. They continues to represent effective technology for large- scale data management and provide the basis for a major area of IT application in organisations. |
| Trimester 6 |
ITC301 Issues in Information Technology Management
Prerequisites: MGM100, ITC104, ITC201, ITC205
Information technology services are a major factor in the performance of contemporary organisations. Information technology services not only play a role in improving the productivity of established business processes, of enhancing management decision-making at the tactical level, but also contribute to facilitating innovation and strategic change within the enterprise.
IT is also deeply and widely embedded within the fabric of the enterprise, and its very nature thus creates major management challenges. Ensuring high quality services on a day-to-day basis whilst also envisaging how new, and still rapidly developing technology will enable the enterprise to meet the needs of future markets means that information systems (IS) management is a major challenge. There is therefore a need to develop IS professionals equipped with the knowledge to address these issues and this unit is designed to begin to address the challenge. |
ITC303 Issues in Developing Professional Practice
Prerequisites: ITC105, ITC201
The role of the IT professional is continually evolving. As well as the more traditional roles, IT professionals may find themselves in such diverse roles as systems analyst, project manager, strategic planner, user support, vendor liaison or contract manager.
These roles are not confined to large corporations but stretch across the economy. IT professionals are no longer necessarily full-time employees but often operate on a contractual and self-employed basis. IT professionals have to become just that - professional. They must therefore operate within a framework of standards, maintain and update their skills and capabilities, and develop and enhance their careers, whilst providing effective services to their clients or employers. This level three unit builds upon prior exposure to practice skills and project management to both enhance practice skills and develop a wide appreciation of the groups, roles and institutions that constitute the IT profession. |
ITC305 IT Project II
Prerequisite: ITC304 Project I
The level three IT project incorporates two units; ITC304 and ITC305. This unit is a substantial practical project, which provides the opportunity for students to integrate and coordinate their knowledge and skills.
It is undertaken over two units to allow time for the project to evolve and produce tangible outputs. It is envisaged that the projects will be undertaken for a real-world client and may involve the design and development of a computer-based business system. Strategic analysis, strategic planning, and service improvement projects will also be accepted. |
MGM303 Entrepreneurship
Prerequisites: ITC209 Subject Outlines
Entrepreneurs are important to the global business environment. They facilitate changes in markets and in production processes, which in turn serve to raise business productivity, increase employment, and enhance global competitiveness.
This unit is an introduction to the principles and practices involved in owning and operating a small business. Study areas include assessment of qualifications for business ownership, market determination, site location, capital and credit requirements, risk management and insurance, record keeping and personnel management. |
ITC307 Programming II
Prerequisite: ITC200
This advanced programming unit provides students with the opportunity to explore advanced languages such as java and C++ and gain an appreciation of contemporary programming practice. It provides one of the areas of specialisation within the degree. |
Entry Requirements
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Australian Students:
- Academic Requirement: Entry to the Bachelor of Information Technology requires completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 12 at a level deemed acceptable.
At the discretion of IOTA, students without this qualification may undertake the Diploma of Information Technology and progress to the Associate degree with the full credit for units completed. Recognition may also be given to an equivalent qualification, or completed equivalent studies from a recognised higher education provider.
International Students:
- English Language Proficiency: IELTS score of 6.5 (Academic) or TOEFL 550 or Cambridge. Acceptance of your application will be at the discretion of the IOTA officer responsible for academic affairs.
- Academic Requirement: Entry to the Bachelor of Information Technology requires completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 12 at a level deemed acceptable.
At the discretion of IOTA, students without this qualification may undertake the Diploma of Information Technology and progress to the Associate degree with the full credit for units completed. Recognition may also be given to an equivalent qualification, or completed equivalent studies from a recognised higher education provider.
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