INFORMATION &
COMMUNICATION
TECHNOLOGY
UOW COURSES IN
BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS / COMPUTER SCIENCE AND SOFTWARE ENGINEERING /
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
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UOW is one of the best modern universities
in Australia. We connect over 30,000
students from more than 130 nations to
learn and discover. We’re young, we’re
smart and we work hard enough to be
ranked in the top 2% of universities in the
world. Join us and see how far you can go.
UOW graduates have the skills employers
want. We’ve been rated in the top 100
in the world by employers for nearly a
decade. You’ll learn how to learn, how to
turn theory into practice, and how people
with different skills work together.
YOU’RE IN CONTROL
Take control of your life like never before
at UOW. Choose your degree. Choose a
major. Choose elective subjects, and make
exactly the study program you want.
THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE
FIVE REASONS
TO STUDY
ICT AT UOW
If you are fascinated by the
possibilities that technology
can create and want to work
in a thriving industry with
boundless opportunities, your
future could be in Information
and Communication
Technology (ICT).
Here are some more reasons
why you should consider
UOW for your ICT degree.
1. EXCELLENT JOB PROSPECTS
Information and Communication
Technology underpins everything we do in
today’s digital world. Every industry, from
manufacturing to finance, to healthcare,
agriculture and transport, is transforming
and creating demand for ICT talent. A
degree from UOW will provide you with
the skills needed to meet these demands
and you will graduate as a robust, wellrounded and highly-skilled
ICT professional.
2. COMPUTING FOR HUMANITY
OR #TECHFORGOOD
As an ICT graduate you have great
potential to shape the world and use your
tech skills for good.
By studying at UOW you will be exposed
to and can get involved in groundbreaking
projects such as PetaJakarta and the
Sustainable Building Research Centre.
If you are entrepreneurially minded, our
strong connections with iAccelerate can
help you put your ideas into action.
BE SOMEONE YOU’RE PROUD OF
Challenge yourself and come out on top
at UOW. Tackle big ideas in your degree,
push yourself and travel the world on
international exchange, bring your learning
to life with a UOWx program such as
mentoring local students.
4. HANDS ON LEARNING
5. VIBRANT COMMUNITY
We place a strong emphasis on industry
links to ensure our programs remain agile
and relevant. In a fast paced and rapidly
changing industry you can rest assured
that your degree from UOW is future-proof.
Our degrees offer practical learning
through our work experience programs
and laboratory experience, so you graduate
with the appropriate skills and knowledge
to make you industry ready. The final year
team project gives you an opportunity to
showcase your work at the annual
Trade Show.
Studying IT at UOW offers you a worldclass learning environment even between
classes. By joining the Wollongong IT
Society you will become part of a vibrant
and engaged community. Socialise, work
together on exciting projects, and gain
exposure to industry - from small startups to tech giants.
Our School of Computing and Information
Technology works closely with industry
to ensure that programs are relevant and
that graduates are well positioned to be
leaders in their respective fields. Many of
our students have secured employment
well before graduation. They earn high
starting salaries and are in strong demand.
Study where the brightest people take the
time to learn your name. You’ll be more
than a number at UOW, and be taught by
world famous educators and researchers.
Outside of class, you’ll be part of a campus
culture defined by fun and friendship.
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4. QS World University Graduate Employers Survey 2014/2015
3. FUTURE-PROOF YOUR CAREER
3. QS Top 50 Under 50 Rankings 2014
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BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
MAJORS
go.uow.edu.au/bcompsci
ATAR
75
DURATION
3 years
STARTS
Autumn (February), Spring (July)
LOCATION
Wollongong
ACCREDITATION The Bachelor of Computer Science is accredited by the Australian Computer Society as meeting requirements for membership at a ‘Professional
Level’.
UAC
Bachelor of Computer Science
(Dean’s Scholar) 754110
Digital Systems Security 754105
Enterprise Systems
Development 754108
Mobile Computing 754109
Software Engineering 754107
CRICOS
012088K / 081898D DS
DIGITAL SYSTEMS SECURITY
Computer scientists focus on the theoretical foundations and practical approaches to
computation and its applications. They design methods and tools and write programs
for computer applications. These applications can include computer systems to control
machinery, information management and big data, applications for mobile devices, stock
market trend analysis, games design, visualisation of chemical reactions, neural network
design, computational geometry for robot navigation, patient monitoring in hospitals, and
much more.
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
Core subjects in the Bachelor of Computer Science teach you to understand the structure
of data and the role it plays in delivering solutions to complex problems. The degree
incudes a core of programming and problem-solving subjects as well as electives in
databases, programming languages, artificial intelligence, computer and cyber security,
computer graphics, operating systems, real-time software, software engineering, internet
technology, and so on.
go.uow.edu.au/bcompsci-digsyssec
Information and cyber security is becoming increasingly important for everyday life: we
want technology to protect our digital information such as IDs, assets and data security,
and to secure email and online privacy for individuals, homes, families and offices.
Employees with skills in information and cyber security are in strong demand across all
sectors: from banking to finance, insurance, retail, government and defence, all fields
where there is sensitive data and information that is at risk of being hacked and breached
via the internet.
ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT
go.uow.edu.au/bcompsci-entsysdev
In third year you’ll develop your own application as part of a student team, developing
solutions to real-world problems.
Enterprise systems development is critical for developing better computer technology
for more effective business solutions. Enterprise systems development focuses on
the creation of software systems that use large scale, mixed-platform, distributed
computing facilities required by large commercial and government organisations.
You will specialise by choosing one or more of the following majors. You can add flexibility
to your qualification by adding a second major, enrolling in a double degree or taking
MOBILE COMPUTING
subjects from other disciplines.
go.uow.edu.au/bcompsci
Mobile computing is part of the fabric of everyday life: from banking to shopping,
to providing health care. Mobile computing focuses on the development models,
technologies and techniques that deliver mobile content and services. It addresses four
key areas within this rapidly changing arena: design for usability principles, distributed
systems, internet technology, and mobile application programming. The challenge for
a mobile computing developer is to create elegant, technically excellent solutions that
meet the needs of many users and are transferable across many platforms and devices
such as mobile phone, tablets and wearable computers.
“During my final year at UOW I
went on a 12-week internship at
Facebook’s Menlo Park campus
in California, USA. I got to work on their
configuration management, which is
responsible for configuring huge numbers
of servers and keeping Facebook online
and responsive. This all led to a full-time
job offer!
“The campus at UOW—with its big open,
natural spaces—is what sets it apart from
other universities. It’s something these
big IT companies try and do too, because
that’s where people prefer to work. That’s
where you can do your best work. You can
take your laptop, get outside, and get some
work done in the sun.”
MULTIMEDIA AND GAME DEVELOPMENT
go.uow.edu.au/bcompsci-mgdev
Games technology experts have both traditional computer science skills as well as
creative skills, including visualisation, interaction and communication techniques.
Games technology experts work in the entertainment industry developing interactive
computer games as well as in the broader fields of multimedia and digital media. Areas
of employment include games design, games programming, software design and
development, multimedia applications development and web systems development.
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
SAM DUNSTER
Bachelor of Computer Science (Mobile Computing) 2014
Production Engineer, Facebook, California, USA
go.uow.edu.au/bcompsci-softeng
Software engineering incorporates all the aspects of software production from the
business strategy to the design and coding, testing, quality and management of
large-scale, complex software systems. Software engineering is about multi-person
development of multi-version software that is large and complex, such as the Windows,
Linux and Android operating systems, office software, and flight control systems.
CAREERS
Computer science graduates are in high demand with exceptional career choices in
a wide range of sectors. Positions are varied and include: software engineer, project
engineer, software consultant, systems architect, senior designer, multimedia designer,
systems administrator, games developer, development and test manager.
Computer scientists and software engineers are everywhere, making an impact
in business big and small, finance, telecommunications, games and simulations,
government, data management, security and surveillance, broadcast, the NBN, water
and environmental management and much more.
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BACHELOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
MAJORS
go.uow.edu.au/binfotech
ATAR
75 / 95 (Dean’s Scholar)
DURATION
3 years
STARTS
Autumn (February), Spring (July)
LOCATION
Wollongong
ACCREDITATION The Bachelor of Information
Technology is accredited by the
Australian Computer Society
as meeting requirements for
membership at the
‘Professional level’.
UAC
eBusiness 754300
Network Design and
Management 754301
Web Design and Development
754303
Social Policy 754302
CRICOS
061445K / 081894G DS
DS Dean’s Scholar available
go.uow.edu.au/binfotech-ds
eBUSINESS
A UOW Information Technology degree will provide you with the skills to make a company
more productive and efficient through the use of IT and to establish an online presence
with e-commerce capabilities. Information technology underpins almost every sector of
modern business and leisure.
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
The Bachelor of Information Technology provides foundation knowledge of organisational
areas in IT, including:
Database management
Programming
Information systems analysis
and design
Communications and networks

Security
eBusiness
Project management
Web-based technology
Professional practice in IT
In your final year you will develop your own application as part of an annual student team
project, developing solutions to real-world problems provided by our industry partners.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
You will undertake an eight-week work placement during the degree.
go.uow.edu.au/binfotech-ebus
Our ability to conduct business online is increasingly an essential feature of any
organisation’s operations. It helps us to streamline business processes and open new
markets for products and services. With eBusiness tools we can better manage internal
processes such as financial and administration systems, and improve external processes
such as sales and marketing, supplying goods and services, electronic transactions, and
developing effective customer relationships.
NETWORK DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT
go.uow.edu.au/binfotech-ndmgmt
Every major company in the world now relies on networks to survive. Network designers
allow us to share data, applications and they connect us to peripherals such as printers,
digital cameras and mobile devices. They allow us to work together in different buildings
and cities, from home or while travelling the world.
Network managers ensure networks operate reliably, that their performance or speed
is adequate, and that they are secure by using firewalls and user authentication. They
ensure data is stored securely and cannot be accessed without proper authorisation.
By studying network design and management you will develop the skills necessary to
build or manage networks to support businesses and governments in a competitive
global market.
WEB DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
go.uow.edu.au/binfotech-wdesdev
”Growing up I was continuously
fiddling with computers (and
only sometimes putting them
back together). Really, I was just learning
how it all works.
During my degree I was lucky enough
to be awarded a Westpac Corporate
Scholarship, which included a 10-week
paid internship. This led to a full-time
job as an IT Asset Analyst before I even
graduated. Now I make changes to our
process, policy and systems that affect
over 35,000 people!
With more communication and commerce being conducted online than ever before, the
web provides incredible opportunities for businesses and individuals working in web
development.
UOW helped me develop the programming
and analytical skills critical to my day-today work. But I gained so much more. At
UOW I learned how to approach a problem
and I gained skills that can be carried into
any field.”
Web design has become an integral part of our personal and business lives. Animated
graphics, key words, user interface design, usability testing and easy to use information
flows give customised websites a competitive edge in today’s digital media economy.
Web designers and developers create visual architecture for the web using code that
is clean, maintainable, user-friendly and responsive to changing business needs and
customer requirements.
SOCIAL POLICY
RORY CHATTERTON
Bachelor of Information Technology (Dean’s Scholar) (eBusiness)
Bachelor of Creative Arts (Theatre) (2015)
go.uow.edu.au/binfortech-solpol
Businesses and governments around the world are struggling to develop policies on
emergent issues, including privacy, hacking and computer crime. A major in social policy
develops an understanding of these and other social issues associated with the growth of
ICT and the web.
CAREERS
IT graduates are in high demand in every industry all over the world. Movies, games
and multimedia; radio, television and print media; fashion and decorating; mining and
engineering; banking and finance; medicine and healthcare; agriculture, fishing and
forestry; resource management and the environment—IT professionals are everywhere.
You will acquire strong programming skills in Java, C++ and Unix/Linux that allow you
to work across all fields of industry. Learn from experts in the field and benefit from our
strong industry links with industry leaders including Apple and Google.
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BACHELOR OF BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS
go.uow.edu.au/bbis
ATAR
75 / 95 (Dean’s Scholar)
DURATION
3 years
STARTS
Autumn (February), Spring (July)
LOCATION
Wollongong
ACCREDITATION The Bachelor of Business
Information Systems is
accredited by the Australian
Computer Society as meeting
requirements for membership at
the ‘Professional Level’
UAC
754500 / 754510 DS
CRICOS
068718M / 081888F DS
DS
Dean’s Scholar available
go.uow.edu.au/bbis-ds
Business information specialists can analyse business problems and find possible
IT solutions for them. This could mean running an efficiency audit on a company’s
information systems, analysing the effectiveness of a file management system or
developing a sales and invoicing software.
Business information analysts are involved in the analysis, design, implementation,
maintenance and enhancement of computer based information systems critical to the
successful operation of modern organisations. They require a sound understanding of the
business requirements to develop information systems and solutions to meet identified
business needs and must deal with users at all levels within an organisation.
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
Your studies will be anchored in systems analysis, design, and implementation of
computer programs. In addition to strong interpersonal skills, you will develop a solid
understanding of the organisational, social, and data management aspects of business,
which will allow you to work effectively in any organisation. You will learn to assess the
needs of end-users and effectively communicate these to designers and programmers.
In your final year you will develop your own application as part of an annual student team
project, developing solutions to real-world problems provided by our industry partners.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
You will undertake an eight-week work placement during the degree.
CAREERS
This course is specifically designed to prepare you for a career as a systems analyst or as
an information systems specialist in a business, government, or a non-profit environment.
Careers are varied and include building and managing global networks, or managing a
systems development project worth millions of dollars.
WOMEN IN ICT
”My biggest role model is Anita
Borg, an American computer
scientist. She strove to have
women equally represented and in 1997
she founded the Institute of Women and
Technology which is still running today.
I have known for a few years what I
have wanted to do after high school. I’ve
always been interested in IT and did it as
an elective throughout my high school
education and it became one of my
favourite subjects.
Having diversity in the Tech world is so
important – women can bring a different
perspective that shapes and influence
the disciplines – they have a greater
understanding of what woman want and
what appeals to other women and that
can be very important.”
MONIQUE FELIX
Bachelor of Information Technology (Network Design and Management, e-Business)
Women account for fewer than one in five domestic students enrolled in Information
and Communications Technology (ICT) degrees in Australian institutions and make
up a similarly low proportion of the ICT workforce.
According to the Australian Government Department of Employment, occupation projections—five years to
November 2019—for ICT professionals will increase by 16.1%*, and with employers committed to increasing the
number of females in the the technology industry, now is a great time for women to consider a career in ICT.
Second year UOW Bachelor of Information Technology student Monique Felix said diversity in the technology
sector was important and women brought different perspectives that shaped and influenced the disciplines.
“My advice to girls wanting to study information technology is to not be afraid and not to let others deter you,” she
said. “The industry isn’t the way it used to be and more women are getting involved. It’s an ever changing industry
and each day there is always something new and interesting.”
UOW is committed to supporting and encouraging females to study ICT through special initiatives such as the
Women in Engineering and Information Sciences Scholarship, and by providing a support network for women
interested in engineering and IT.
We work closely with ICT Illawarra, iAccelerate and the Wollongong IT Society to help make UOW a welcoming
and inspiring place for women in information technology.
*Department of Employment 2015 Employment Projections lmip.gov.au/default.aspx?LMIP/EmploymentProjections
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SCHOLARSHIPS
The program of scholarships and prizes has been built by working with a range of commercial and community partners. Together we help
our most academically gifted students achieve their potential.
Our scholarships include Work Integrated Learning Scholarships (WIL) many of which are treated as recruiting exercises. If you excel
in both the practical and the academic components of your scholarship, you may be granted priority in the organisation’s graduate
recruitment program.
SCHOLARSHIP
VALUE
NUMBER AVAILABLE
Vice-Chancellor’s Academic Excellence Scholarship
$3,000 for first year
1
Engineering and Information Sciences Academic Achievement Scholarship
$3,000 for first year
1
Engineering and Information Sciences Academic Excellence Scholarship
$3,000 p.a. for 2 years
15
Tibra Capital Corporate Scholarship
$7,000 for first year
5
Tibra Capital Work Integrated Learning Scholarships
$15,000 for 2nd or 3rd year students
5
University of Wollongong Undergraduate Scholarships
$4,000 p.a. for duration of degree
3
Emagine International Work Integrated Learning Scholarship
$5000 for 3rd year student
2
Mindtree Promising Minds Scholarship
$10,000 for 3rd year student
1
Westpac Bicentennial Foundation Young Technologists Scholarship
$5,000 p.a up to 5 years
varies
Women in Engineering and Information Sciences Scholarship
$3,000 for 1st year
1
OTHER DEGREES
YOU MAY LIKE
This booklet is just a sample of the
degrees on offer at UOW. Here are a few
more from different study areas that may
interest you.
Bachelor of Mathematics
The Bachelor of Mathematics degree teaches highly
transferable skills in problem solving, data analysis,
probability and variability, mathematical modelling,
logistics and logic. The degree is flexible, so you can take
up to one third of your subjects from other disciplines to
expand your career options.
go.uow.edu.au/bmath
Bachelor of Engineering
Engineers design and create solutions to improve
everyday life, from the large scale to the nano-level. You
will study a common first year to learn about the different
engineering fields before majoring in Civil, Computer,
Electrical, Environmental or Materials Engineering.
UOW’s engineering programs are accredited by Engineers
Australia and relevant world engineering bodies through
the Washington Accord.
go.uow.edu.au/bengineer
DEAN’S SCHOLARS
Bachelor of Business
Dean’s Scholar degrees are designed to provide an enriched education experience, and to encourage high achievers to continue on to
studies in Honours and research.
The Bachelor of Business is a flexible degree offering a
broad education across all key aspects of the business
environment. In addition to studying the essential
core disciplines of accounting, economics, finance,
management and marketing, you can tailor your studies
according to your interests by choosing electives from
a particular Business discipline, or you can combine
Business electives with subjects from other disciplines.
As a Dean’s Scholar you receive the following special privileges
• $500.00 per annum study grant (maximum $1500)
• Extended library access
• Participation in research earlier than normal through Scholar research projects
• Opportunity to apply for competitive summer research scholarships
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