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Bachelor of Science (Information Technology), BSc (IT)

Swinburne University of Technology located in Melbourne, Australia has joined with the Vocational Training Council, Hong Kong (VTC) to provide further study opportunities for Hong Kong IVE Higher Diploma graduates.


Fast Facts

BSc(IT) is the first-of-its-kind top-up degree program delivered in Hong Kong between Swinburne University of Technology, Australia and Vocational Training Council, Hong Kong.

  • BSc(IT) is a unique program with a good mix of technology and business application, and is specifically designed to address the demand in the contemporary IT industry.
  • Course content designed for Hong Kong IVE higher diploma graduates in order to achieve maximum credit transfer from their prior study.
  • Scholarship, financial assistance & Continuing Education Fund (CEF).
  • Lectures are delivered by experienced Swinburne academic staff from the Hawthorn campus in Australia, with laboratory and tutorial classes supported by full-time IVE academic staff. In addition to face-to-face lectures and tutorials we also offer online support where students can have their questions answered and correspond with other students via the internet.
  • All students have access to Swinburne’s online learning support system ‘Blackboard’ and all IVE libraries in Hong Kong.
  • All classes are conducted at the Tsing Yi and Sha Tin campuses of IVE in Hong Kong with state-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities and environments.
  • The program is tailored to students in the workforce and is conveniently scheduled in block mode during weekends.
  • Flexible entry and exit points allow students to complete their study between 1.5 and 2 years.


Program Description

Swinburne’s Bachelor of Science (Information Technology) is an existing accredited degree designed as an articulation pathway for students who have completed a qualification deemed equivalent to two years of an Australian bachelor degree in Information technology.

BSc(IT) is a pioneering top-up degree program in Hong Kong delivered by Swinburne University of Technology, Australia and the School for Higher and Professional Education of the Vocational Training Council, Hong Kong. Since the BSc(IT) commenced in 2002 there have been more than 400 graduates working in Hong Kong, many employed as senior IT practitioners. The BSc(IT) program in Hong Kong is available in block mode with a study duration of 1.5 to 2 years. The program builds on the knowledge and skills gained by students in their prior studies and focuses on IT security, information systems and project management, web-based applications, the design and development of enterprise systems using J2EE and .NET and software development using Java and C#.

At the conclusion of the program graduates will have extensive skills in software development and project management with an emphasis on web-based systems, a broad knowledge of contemporary software engineering principles, and a solid basis for commencing a career as an IT professional.


Recognition and Teaching Quality Awards

The program is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) at the highest professional membership level. Graduates can choose to apply for Hong Kong Computer Society (HKCS) and British Computer Society (BCS) professional memberships after becoming a full ACS professional member.

Swinburne is pleased to announce that The Good Universities Guide 2008 has awarded Swinburne top ratings for graduate satisfaction, generic skills, teaching quality and research intensivity. As the BEST university in Melbourne for Teaching Quality and Graduate Satisfaction, and one of the top three for Research Intensity, Swinburne continues to advance its position as a high-ranking Australian university, dedicated to providing quality education.

The Good Universities Guide is Australia’s only comprehensive Degree and University ratings guide.


Aims and Objectives

The BSc (IT) program aims to develop and enhance in students:

  • the communication and management skills required to manage software development projects and business information systems
  • the skills necessary for working in a software development team on large scale projects
  • a deep understanding of the process of software development
  • principles and methods for the development of web-based systems and enterprise systems
  • develop IT security knowledge, and awareness of computer security and network technologies in relation to industry practice
  • skills in the object-oriented approach to software analysis and design
  • high level skills in developing software in Java or C#


Career Outcomes

Graduates of this program are employed in organisations engaged in software development and project management in areas such as banking, finance, tourism, hospitality, telecommunications, engineering, logistics, digital entertainment, education and health services. Careers include computer and games programming, systems analysis and design, software project management, software testing, database administration and computer network administration.

 


Entrance Requirements

Completion of an appropriate Hong Kong IVE Higher Diploma or equivalent OR; Applicants who have completed a qualification of similar standing may also be considered for admission. Prior studies must have included programming in a structured or object-oriented language, database fundamentals, systems analysis, computer networks and a software development team project. In addition, studies should have included an examination of the social, legal and ethical issues confronting the IT professionals.

Applicants should demonstrate their English proficiency through one of the following or equivalent:

  • Completion of a Hong Kong IVE higher diploma conducted and assessed in English medium OR;
  • HKAS Level Use of English – Grade E or above OR;
  • HKCEE English Language (Syllabus B) – Grade C or above OR;
  • Academic Module of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – overall band of 6.0 or above with no individual band below band 6.0 OR;
  • TOEFL – a minimum test score of 550 with a TWE (Test of Written English) score of 5.0 OR;
  • TOEFL (computer-based) – a minimum test score of 213 with an Essay Rating (ER) score of 5.0 OR;
  • TOEFL (internet-based) – a minimum score of 80 with no band less than 20.

 


Program Structure

To complete the BSc(IT) in Hong Kong students normally need to complete two core and six elective units of study. Students will complete the program in about 1.5 to 2 years depending on their unit choices and study pace. Commencement of the program is normally in August each year. View yearly timetable.


Brochures

Bachelor of Science (Information Technology) Brochure


Contact and further Information:

International Projects and Programs Coordinator
Email: hkadmin@swin.edu.au

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