Online Courses Handbook 2003

300477 v.2 Bachelor of Science (Computer Science), Bachelor of Business Administration

BSc(Curtin), BBA(Curtin)

Introduction
This double degree program provides graduates with a solid background in the principles and practices of computer science and business. It prepares students for a range of employment opportunities that require computing and technological skills, combinedwith a sound knowledge and professional expertise in the general business area.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
TEE Applicable Mathematics or Calculus. Strongly performing students without Calculus may be admitted and required to take a bridging program.

Specific Requirements
The STAT is not accepted for entry to this course.

Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability
The course is four years full-time or equivalent part-time.

Professional Recognition
Graduates from these programs meet the requirements for Professional Level accreditation of the Australian Computer Society and will be eligible for admission to the Australian Institute of Management.

Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

10848 v.2 Management 100 3.0 25.0

12331 v.3 Foundations of Computer Science 151 4.0 25.0

13384 v.2 Mathematics for Information Technology 101 4.0 25.0

1920 v.6 Software Technology 151 4.0 25.0

100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

10163 v.8 Introduction to Programming Environments 152 4.0 25.0

10993 v.2 Business Statistics 101 4.0 25.0

11011 v.3 Legal Framework 100 3.0 25.0

1922 v.6 Software Technology 152 4.0 25.0

100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

10808 v.2 Business Communication 101 3.0 25.0

10852 v.3 Organisational Behaviour 200 3.0 25.0

2519 v.15 Systems Programming and Design 251 4.0 25.0

8933 v.9 Software Engineering 251 3.0 25.0

100.0

Year 2 Semester 2

10987 v.4 Accounting 100 3.0 25.0

1234 v.3 Economics 100 3.0 25.0

4533 v.4 Database Systems 252 4.0 25.0

8934 v.7 Software Engineering 252 3.0 25.0

100.0

Year 3 Semester 1

11010 v.2 Law (Contract) 101 3.0 25.0

12333 v.4 Design and Analysis of Algorithms 251 3.0 25.0

2644 v.8 Administrative Management 200 3.0 25.0

SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: 25.0

100.0

Year 3 Semester 2

11001 v.2 Economics (Macro) 101 3.0 25.0

11013 v.2 Accounting (Managerial) 101 3.0 25.0

4524 v.4 Computer Graphics 252 4.0 25.0

SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: 25.0

100.0

Year 4 Semester 1

307183 v.1 Human Resource Management (Performance Management) 202 3.0 25.0

4521 v.5 Computer Communications 252 3.0 25.0

4542 v.7 Foundations of Computer Science 351 3.0 25.0

4549 v.6 Project Design and Management 351 3.0 25.0

100.0

Year 4 Semester 2

3437 v.11 Programming Language Design Concepts 352 3.0 25.0

3522 v.6 Strategic Management 313 4.0 25.0

SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: 50.0

100.0

N1 One elective unit must be from the School of Management

N2 One elective unit must be from the School of Computing

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