Successful completion of the program will enable graduates to:

• Work as a professional in the Information Technology industry
• Acquire specific knowledge and skills in information technology in one or several of the following areas: web information systems, software engineering,networking, or network commerce
• Acquire specific knowledge and skills in information technology in one or several of the following areas: software engineering, networking, or networkcommerce
• Understand a broad range of topics in information technology
• Design, manage and develop software systems and networks in an effective manner
• Lead discussions relating to the computing aspects of their workplace
• Become better problem-solvers and innovative thinkers, who are able to learn new skills independently and efficiently and consequently to succeed in a competitive professional environment
• Identify information needs appropriate to their area of specialization, and apply the techniques required to gather and interpret such information
• Demonstrate skills in the analysis and determination of technological issues at management level
• Identify, analyze and solve problems in one or more areas of technology by selecting and using either quantitative or qualitative techniques appropriate to the resolution of technological problems
• Satisfy academic admission requirements for membership of relevant professional bodies
• Identify, interpret and evaluate major issues in a range of contemporary business information technology areas
• Apply acquired knowledge associated with their studies to work environments
• Articulate the principal theories, concepts and applications associated with their selected business information technology area(s)
• Understand and act in accordance with the ethics of their profession.

CSC2402 Object Oriented Programming in C++
CSC2406 Web Publishing
CSC2408 Software Development Tools
CSC3407 Computer Communications and Internetworking
CSC8407 Wireless & Internet Technology
CSC8408 E-Commerce Technology & Web Database Integration
CSC8409 XML and Semantic Web Services
CSC8415 Computer Network Programming
CSC8416 Advanced Programming in Java
CSC8417 Advanced Web Data Management
CSC8418 Object-Oriented Design with UML and Java
CSC8419 Cryptography & Security

Applicants with the following qualifications may be accepted into the program:

• A Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University
  In addition, before being admitted to the program, applicants must have acquired the knowledge and skills equivalent to that contained in the following USQ courses:

• Discrete Mathematics for Computing

• Foundation programming with C

This knowledge and skills can be acquired by:

• Completing these courses as a USQ student in an award or non-award program;
• Studying equivalent courses at other universities; or Work experience, in which case applicants will need to provide suitable evidence of the acquisition of the skills and knowledge.

To apply, applicants must complete and submit the USQ and Informatics application forms. The application must be supported by the following:

• One certified true copy of educational qualifications (degree, diploma, GCE ‘A’ and ‘O’ level certificates) and transcripts showing details of results obtained.
• Registration fee. (Non-refundable)
• Copy of Resume/CV
• 2 Photocopy of NRIC/Passport

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