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Undergraduate
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3 years full-time
Duration
Mar, Jul, Nov
Start Dates
24
Units
$1,164.25*
Fees Per Unit
With a focus on web and app development for multi-platform use, the Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology – Software Technology major provides you with the much-needed skills to identify and assist with creation, maintenance and upgrading of various systems and user interfaces. This in turn will allow for the improvement of operations, user experience and workflow – making you a valuable asset to any organisation.
During this course you will gain valuable, relevant information technology skills such as software maintenance, identifying knowledge gaps and user training, programming for a range of platforms and devices, and assisting in choosing appropriate software for specific projects. You will also learn essential workplace skills such as effective communication, stakeholder management and ethical practices to assist with working within software and other teams within an organisation. These skills are taught by industry professionals and combined in industry-linked projects with clients to provide you with vital practical experience.
This course has been streamlined to ensure a focused look at the Software Technology major. Once completed, you can also choose to further focus your degree with an optional Advanced Minor in Cyber Security or Data Science. Or choose electives to round out your knowledge.
‘The flexibility to study at my own pace and my own time was perfect and allowed me to finish my degree in around three years, using every [teaching period] I could.’
Jacob, Swinburne Online graduate
As a Software Developer, you’ll have a strong future ahead of you, with a 27% job growth expected in the next five years.
Our Information Technology courses have been awarded a five-star rating by the Good Universities Guide for skills development.
Our Information Technology courses have been awarded a five-star rating by the Good Universities Guide for skills development.
To be awarded the Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology – Software Technology you must complete 24 units in total made up of:
In your final year, you will complete a Capstone Industry Project unit that combines your theoretical knowledge with practical scenarios. This unit aims to consolidate and integrate your learning with real-world practice and facilitate a successful transition from academic learning environment to work environment.
Recommended electives to round up your degree.
If you’re applying to Swinburne but haven’t completed Year 12, don’t worry! You can still apply if you have:
If you have completed Year 12 (the Victorian Certificate of Education – VCE, or an equivalent qualification from interstate or internationally), you can apply based on that.
If you’ve already studied you may be able to get advanced standing (credit transfer).
To learn more, reach out to a Course Consultant to discuss applying for credit.
If you’re applying to Swinburne but haven’t completed Year 12, don’t worry! You can still apply if you have:
If you have completed Year 12 (the Victorian Certificate of Education – VCE, or an equivalent qualification from interstate or internationally), you can apply based on that.
If you’ve already studied you may be able to get advanced standing (credit transfer).
To learn more, reach out to a Course Consultant to discuss applying for credit.
*Note: Unit fees may change each year.
There are several ways to help manage your course fees:
Please contact our Course Consultant to find out if you’re eligible for financial support.
There are a variety of Swinburne Scholarships to help reduce your costs.
Scholarships are available for both new and current students.
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Student Scholarships
There are a range of scholarships available to support Indigenous students in minimising the costs of study materials, accommodation, relocation and more.
How it works:
1. Check eligibility
2. Gather the relevant documentation
3. Produce a personal statement
4. Obtain your references
5. Apply online here
Please contact our Course Consultant to find out if you’re eligible for Swinburne Scholarships.
Credit for prior study:
Services & amenities fee:
For more details on scholarships and financial support, visit the Swinburne website or speak with a Course Consultant!
Let’s take a look at the wide range of roles you can pursue with a Bachelor of Business Accounting (average annual salaries via Seek):
Using data analytics to assess processes, you’ll determine requirements and deliver data-driven recommendations and reports to key stakeholders. Lead the development of financial strategies and ensure accurate reporting.
Using data analytics to assess processes, you’ll determine requirements and deliver data-driven recommendations and reports to key stakeholders. Lead the development of financial strategies and ensure accurate reporting.
Oversee the successful deployment of new systems, technologies, or processes within an organisation. This involves planning, coordinating, and executing the implementation process, ensuring it aligns with the company's objectives, budget, and timeline.
Oversee the successful deployment of new systems, technologies, or processes within an organisation. This involves planning, coordinating, and executing the implementation process, ensuring it aligns with the company's objectives, budget, and timeline.
Establish, manage, and administer an organisation's ICT security policies and procedures to minimize internal and external security threats. This role often involves conducting risk assessments, developing security strategies, and responding to security incidents.
Establish, manage, and administer an organisation's ICT security policies and procedures to minimize internal and external security threats. This role often involves conducting risk assessments, developing security strategies, and responding to security incidents.
Provide strategic direction and oversight for an organisation's cyber security program, ensuring its effectiveness and alignment with business objectives. This role involves managing security risks, implementing security measures, leading incident response, and staying abreast of emerging threats.
Provide strategic direction and oversight for an organisation's cyber security program, ensuring its effectiveness and alignment with business objectives. This role involves managing security risks, implementing security measures, leading incident response, and staying abreast of emerging threats.
Design, build, and maintain websites and web applications, ensuring they are functional, user-friendly, and meet client needs. They work with programming languages, user interface design, and database management to create seamless online experiences.
Design, build, and maintain websites and web applications, ensuring they are functional, user-friendly, and meet client needs. They work with programming languages, user interface design, and database management to create seamless online experiences.
Design, develop, and maintain applications for mobile devices like smartphones and tablets. The role involves not just coding, but also testing, debugging, and optimizing applications for different platforms and devices.
Design, develop, and maintain applications for mobile devices like smartphones and tablets. The role involves not just coding, but also testing, debugging, and optimizing applications for different platforms and devices.
Write, test, and debug code, ensuring functionality and adherence to standards. Work on various types of software, from web applications to mobile apps, and are involved in all stages of development, including design, implementation, and maintenance.
Write, test, and debug code, ensuring functionality and adherence to standards. Work on various types of software, from web applications to mobile apps, and are involved in all stages of development, including design, implementation, and maintenance.
Become a technology leader who designs and oversees the implementation of complex IT systems, ensuring they align with business goals and technical strategies.
Become a technology leader who designs and oversees the implementation of complex IT systems, ensuring they align with business goals and technical strategies.
Design, implement, and manage an organisation's data warehouse infrastructure, ensuring it aligns with business needs and technical requirements. They also play a crucial role in bridging the gap between IT and the business, translating technical solutions into business-focused outcomes.
Design, implement, and manage an organisation's data warehouse infrastructure, ensuring it aligns with business needs and technical requirements. They also play a crucial role in bridging the gap between IT and the business, translating technical solutions into business-focused outcomes.
Apply analytical techniques and scientific procedures to datasets by creating algorithms and using statistical models. Builds and deploys analytics frameworks, such as machine learning, to obtain information for strategic planning and decision-making.
Apply analytical techniques and scientific procedures to datasets by creating algorithms and using statistical models. Builds and deploys analytics frameworks, such as machine learning, to obtain information for strategic planning and decision-making.
This degree is designed to give you both the technical and professional skills needed to thrive in the evolving field of software technology, making you a valuable asset in a variety of IT and digital roles.
Each degree is thoughtfully designed for online learning, ensuring your experience is fulfilling and supported. At Swinburne Online, we want to ensure that your journey with us is a success. Our team of academic and online experts have developed engaging, media-rich course materials using cutting-edge digital technology and advanced teaching resources.
Canvas is where all your classwork will take place. You’ll experience engaging lectures, tackle assignments, and connect with others on lively discussion boards. All within an easy-to-use platform. Stay on top of your progress, plan your studies with ease, and set your own pace — whether you want to fast-track your degree with up to 12 units a year or take it slow with part-time study. It’s all about balancing your studies with the rest of your life!
We’re there for you each step of the way. Our dedicated Student Advisors are your go-to guides. They’ll help you through your enrolment, course planning, technical support and other questions you might have.
Indigenous Student Services
Access opportunities. Get tailored support with your studies. Thrive as an Indigenous student with the team at the Moondani Toombadool Centre.
Moondani Toombadool means ‘embracing teaching and learning’ in the Woiwurrung language of the Wurundjeri People. Established in 2018, the Moondani Toombadool Centre (MTC) handles all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander matters at Swinburne. This includes governance, student services, teaching and learning, research, staff, culture and engagement. Student services include but are not limited to:
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The suite of Swinburne Online Business degrees provides students with the opportunity to forge connections within the industry. Students hear from industry leaders and work with real-life clients with demonstrated experience within their respective fields, such as SEEK.
