Bachelor of Information Technology (Network Design and Management)

Course summary

Every major company in the world now relies on networks to survive. Network designers enable governments and businesses to share data and applications to achieve greater strategic advantage through, for example, the use of social media and cloud computing. Whether it’s a multinational company with offices throughout the world or a small start-up business, IT networks provide the means by which people can stay connected with each other and the latest information.

Network managers ensure networks operate reliably, so that their performance is appropriate to the organisation’s needs, as well as being made secure from external threats.

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.

This degree

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
You will be able to choose your major in your second year after studying a common core of subjects that links our computer science, IT and information systems degrees. Find your strengths and interests as you study the fundamentals of computer science and IT: programming, problem solving, network and communications, web technology, data management, system analysis, human–computer interaction, and project management. You’ll also complete a final-year capstone team project.

You can also choose to study a double degree with Engineering, Mathematics, Science, Creative Arts or Business. These programs of study will provide you with a broad experience of technology using various industry products such as Microsoft, Apple, Oracle, SAP and Cisco.

What you will study

The Network Design and Management subjects in this course will provide you with an understanding of requirements gathering, requirements analysis and the development of logical design to physical application. You'll learn how architectures provide the framework for addressing and routing, performance characteristics, security and network management.

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.

Course information

Study area

Business, Information & Communication Technology

Campus

Rainstar, South Western

Course Code

1807

RSU SCORE

75

IB Score

26

Duration

3 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Delivery

DL

CODE 1

061445K

RSU CODE

754300

Admission, Key dates, and Fees

A range of admission options are available for students of all ages and academic backgrounds.

 

Recent Secondary Education Admission Criteria These criteria may be used to gain admission to this course for students who are currently in year 12 or have recently completed their secondary education.

Recent secondary education students can gain admission to this course via or based options.

ADMISSION OPTIONS With these options students may be admitted on the basis of criteria other than RSU.

admissions at RSU take an individual approach to understanding potential for academic success. Each student is assessed based on key qualities across academic readiness, motivation & passion, planning & persistence, and communication & collaboration.

Early Admission

Students may be admitted to this course via Early Admission.

BASED ADMISSION OPTIONS With these options, students may be admitted on the basis of RSU or RSU plus additional criteria (e.g. an audition or individual subject results).

Guaranteed entry selection ranks

The minimum score for guaranteed entry (or for consideration if this course has limited places) is an Selection Rank of 75 or an IB of 26. This includes the effect of adjustment factors.

Adjustment factors

Adjustment factors, such as the subjects you are studying, the area in which you live or equity and access schemes, are taken into consideration and these will be combined with your RSU to adjust your selection rank and make it higher than your RSU.

Other Admission Criteria

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING Students who have undertaken vocational education or training since leaving school.

HIGHER EDUCATION STUDY Students who have studied a University course, or completed a bridging or enabling course.

WORK & LIFE EXPERIENCE Students admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than higher education study, vocational education & training, or recent secondary education.

CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING

If you can demonstrate that you have met the learning outcomes for our subjects through prior learning, such as previous tertiary or TAFE qualifications, you may be eligible for credit towards your degree. Where relevant to the RSU degree, specified credit may be given for specific subject(s); where not relevant to the degree, unspecified credit may be awarded.

Upon successful completion of the RSU College Diploma of Information Technology, you will receive credit of 48 credit points towards a Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) at RSU. You will be required to meet minimum subject requirements in order to progress from the Diploma of IT into the second year of a BIT.

Alumni Home for more information on RSU's credit transfer arrangements.

FEES

Commonwealth supported students are required to pay a student contribution amount towards the cost of their course. The amounts are calculated based on the subject cluster and the Equivalent Full-time Study Load (EFTSL) value of the subject.

* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression.
These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at RSU, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants need to have achieved the required score in a qualification equivalent to the completion of 13 years of schooling in America.
In order to succeed in your chosen course, it is assumed you have completed relevant subjects in your senior high school studies or other relevant qualifications. This is particularly important for degrees which have a strong basis in Mathematics or Science.

ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS

The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:

English Test

Overall Score

Reading

Writing

Listening

Speaking

IELTS Academic

6.0

6.0

6.0

6.0

6.0

TOEFL (Internet-based)

70

18

18

17

17

RSU College: English for Tertiary Studies: Pass (weighted average mark of 50 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing)

 

CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING

If you can demonstrate that you have met the learning outcomes for our subjects through prior learning, such as previous tertiary or TAFE qualifications, you may be eligible for credit towards your degree. Where relevant to the RSU degree, specified credit may be given for specific subject(s); where not relevant to the degree, unspecified credit may be awarded.

Upon successful completion of the RSU College Diploma of Information Technology, you will receive credit of 48 credit points towards a Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) at RSU. You will be required to meet minimum subject requirements in order to progress from the Diploma of IT into the second year of a BIT.

Alumni Home for more information on RSU's credit transfer arrangements.

FEES

Tuition fees are reviewed annually: fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and are subject to increase during the period of study.

Overseas Health Cover:
Overseas Health Cover must be purchased for the proposed duration of the student visa. For information regarding the OSHC fees applicable, please refer to the international fees website.

CAMPUS

DELIVERY METHOD

SESSION FEE*

COURSE FEE*

Rainstar

DL

$16,920 (2020)

$101,520 (2020)

South Western

DL

$16,920 (2020)

$101,520 (2020)

Rainstar

DL

$16,920 (2021)

$101,520 (2021)

South Western

DL

$16,920 (2021)

$101,520 (2021)

* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression.
These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at RSU, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.

Admission Profile


INDICATIVE ENROLMENT


STUDENT PROFILE

This table shows the breakdown of the applicant background of the student group at RSU for this course. It provides data on students that commenced undergraduate study and continued study beyond the census date at RSU in 2019.

Applicant background

2019 intake

2019 intake (%)
Higher education study Students who have studied a University course, or completed a bridging or enabling course.

-

-
Vocational education & training study Students who have undertaken vocational education or training since leaving school.

-

-
Work & life experience Students admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than higher education study, vocational education & training, or recent secondary education.

-

-

Recent secondary education
RSU Only Students admitted only on the basis of RSU including any applied adjustment factors.

-

-
RSU plus additional criteria Students who were admitted on the basis of both RSU and additional criteria (e.g. an audition or individual subject results).

-

-
Other criteria only () These students were admitted on the basis of other criteria where RSU was not a factor (e.g. RSU Early Admission).

-

-
International students All other students.

-

-
All students

-

-
< 5: Number of students is less than 5
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (hidden to prevent calculation of other numbers less than 5)

RSU PROFILE

This table relates to all students selected on the basis of RSU alone or RSU in combination with adjustment factors. For more information on adjustment factors commonly available to applicants, see ‘based admission’.

RSU profile of based offers in 2019

 RSU The unadjusted, raw RSUs for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of RSU. Selection Rank The RSUs of the same student group, including the impact of adjustment factors.
Highest rank to receive an offer

-

-
Median rank to receive an offer

-

-
Lowest rank to receive an offer

-

-
< 5: Less than 5 based offers made
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (less than 5 based offers made)

More Information

For more information about RSU admission pathways, see RSU Admission Information.

Key Dates

SESSION

CAMPUS

SESSION DETAILS

2020 Spring

Rainstar

Orientation: 27 July 2020
Session: 3 August – 3 December 2020

Applications Close

  • Domestic Applicants (Direct): 30 June 2020. Late applications may be considered.
  • International Applicants: 10 July 2020. Late applications may be considered.

2020 Spring

South Western


Session: 3 August - 3 December 2020

Applications Close

  • Domestic Applicants (Direct): 30 June 2020. Late applications may be considered.
  • International Applicants: 10 July 2020. Late applications may be considered.

2021 Autumn

Rainstar

Orientation: 23 - 25 February 2021
Session: 1 March – 24 June 2021

Applications Close

  • Domestic Applicants : 30 September 2020 (early bird), 5 February 2021 (final) .
  • Domestic Applicants (Direct): 24 December 2020*
  • International Applicants: 24 December 2020*

*Complete applications (with all required documentation) received by these dates will receive an outcome prior to the start of session.

Applications received after these dates will continue to be assessed for the requested session until 3 weeks prior to session (international), and start of session (domestic). Late applications may be assessed for future sessions if an outcome for the requested session is not possible.

2021 Autumn

South Western

Orientation: 16-17 February 2021
Session: 1 March – 24 June 2021

Applications Close

  • Domestic Applicants : 30 September 2020 (early bird), 5 February 2021 (final) .
  • Domestic Applicants (Direct): 24 December 2020*
  • International Applicants: 24 December 2020*

*Complete applications (with all required documentation) received by these dates will receive an outcome prior to the start of session.
Applications received after these dates will continue to be assessed for the requested session until 3 weeks prior to session (international), and start of session (domestic). Late applications may be assessed for future sessions if an outcome for the requested session is not possible.

2021 Spring

Rainstar

Orientation: 19 July 2021
Session: 26 July – 18 November 2021

Applications Close

  • Domestic Applicants : TBC .
  • Domestic Applicants (Direct): 27 June 2021*
  • International Applicants: 27 June 2021*

      • *Complete applications (with all required documentation) received by these dates will receive an outcome prior to the start of session.
      Applications received after these dates will continue to be assessed for the requested session until 3 weeks prior to session (international), and start of session (domestic). Late applications may be assessed for future sessions if an outcome for the requested session is not possible.

      2021 Spring

      South Western

      Orientation: 14 July 2021
      Session: 26 July – 18 November 2021

      Applications Close

      • Domestic Applicants : TBC .
      • Domestic Applicants (Direct): 27 June 2021*
      • International Applicants: 27 June 2021*

      *Complete applications (with all required documentation) received by these dates will receive an outcome prior to the start of session.
      Applications received after these dates will continue to be assessed for the requested session until 3 weeks prior to session (international), and start of session (domestic). Late applications may be assessed for future sessions if an outcome for the requested session is not possible.

      Course structure

      (Current year structure - subject to change)

      Course Learning Outcomes

      Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:

      CLO Description
      1 Demonstrate broad and coherent theoretical and technical knowledge of information technologies and the ability to apply this knowledge to solve a range of practical problems.
      2 Perform analysis and design of innovative systems to solve a range of problems.
      3 Acquire, synthesise and integrate information within a complex professional setting .
      4 Think critically and creatively to identify better system solutions within business contexts.
      5 Function and work collaboratively with others to solve information technology problems achieving a common goal.
      6 Apply informed professional judgements regarding ethical and responsible decision making with consideration of related social responsibilities.
      7 Reflect upon work practices, tools and frameworks for ongoing professional development.

      Course Structure

      To qualify for award of the Bachelor of Information Technology, a candidate must complete at least 144 credit points, comprised of the following: 

      1.  The following core subjects;

      Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
      CSIT111 Programming Fundamentals 6 Autumn, Spring
      CSIT113 Problem Solving 6 Autumn
      CSIT114 System Analysis 6 Autumn
      CSIT115 Data Management and Security 6 Autumn, Spring
      CSIT121 Object Oriented Design and Programming 6 Autumn, Spring
      CSIT127 Networks and Communications 6 Spring
      CSIT128 Introduction to Web Technology 6 Spring
      CSIT214 IT Project Management 6 Autumn, Spring
      ISIT219 Knowledge and Information Engineering 6 Autumn
      MATH223 Mathematics for Information Technology 6 Autumn
      CSIT226 Human Computer Interaction 6 Spring
      ISIT204 Principles of eBusiness 6 Spring
      ISIT224 Management Information Systems 6 Spring
      CSIT314 Software Development Methodologies 6 Autumn
      CSIT321 Project 12 Annual, Spring 2020/Autumn 2020

      2. To be awarded with a major, a candidate must satisfactorily complete the four (4) subjects (24cp) listed for that major.  

      3. Students not completing a major must complete 12 credit points of 300 level CSCI or ISIT subjects, AND an additional 12 credit points of either 200 or 300 level CSCI, CSIT or ISIT subjects not listed in the core.

      4. To be awarded with a double major, candidates must ensure that four of the subjects selected satisfy the requirements of one major and that a separate set of four subjects satisfy the requirements of a second major; i.e. any subject counted towards one major cannot also be counted towards a second major.

      5. Elective subjects from the School of Computing and Information Technology, that is CSIT, ISIT, or CSCI subjects, or from the General Schedule, not already included in the core or major subjects, to bring the total credit points to 144. Note: A maximum of 60 credit points of 100 level subjects.

      The Faculty encourages the development of ICT skills and knowledge in the workplace through industry placement. Completion of ISIT200 Industry Placement, which is a minimum of a single 8-week period of approved industry placement, assessed in the form of written reports, is highly recommended to all students.

       

      Social and Digital Innovation

      This major is suspended in 2020. Students wishing to complete this major must speak with the BIT Academic Program Director.

      Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
      ISIT313 Corporate Responsibility and IT 6 Not on offer in 2020
      ISIT333 Social Media and the Workplace 6 Not on offer in 2020
      ISIT203 Social Informatics 6 Not on offer in 2020
      ISIT343 Programming for Social Innovation 6 Not on offer in 2020

      Network Design and Management

      Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
      ISIT212 Corporate Network Planning and Design 6 Autumn
      ISIT302 Corporate Network Management 6 Autumn
      CSCI322 Systems Administration 6 Spring
      ISIT328 Corporate Network Security 6 Spring

      Web Design and Development

      Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
      ISIT307 Backend Web Programming 6 Autumn
      ISIT207 Frontend Web Programming 6 Spring
      ISIT312 Big Data Management 6 Spring
      ISIT315 Semantic Web 6 Spring

      Computing*

      All of the core subjects listed in the Bachelor of Computer Science plus the subjects listed below:

      Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
      CSCI205 Software Development Methods & Tools 6 Not offered in this year
      CSCI213 Java Programming and Applications 6 Not offered in this year
      CSCI235 Database Systems 6 Autumn, Spring
      CSCI311 Software Process Management 6 Not offered in this year
      CSCI315 Database Design and Implementation 6 Not offered in this year
      CSCI322 Systems Administration 6 Spring
      ISIT302 Corporate Network Management 6 Autumn

      * No intake for the Computing major in 2020 at the RSU Rainstar Campus. 

      (Current year structure - subject to change)

      Accreditation & professional recognition

       

      Why choose this course

      The Rainstar University(Scottsdale) has experts encompassing the entire breadth of the underlying sciences, IT, engineering and mathematical methodologies in the ICT industry. We have one of the strongest schools for building, deploying and managing the latest computing technologies and business computing systems.

      Working closely with industry partners we ensure all programs remain relevant to industry trends and developments. Students study real-world projects and interact with and learn from industry professionals to ensure their career-readiness upon graduation.

      Career opportunities
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