Bachelor of Information Technology (Mobile and Apps Development)
2019 Deakin University Handbook
| Award granted | Bachelor of Information Technology (Mobile and Apps Development) |
|---|---|
| Campus | For students who commenced prior to 2015 |
| Duration | 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
| CRICOS course code | 077406G |
| Deakin course code | S303 |
The final intake to this course version was in 2014. Students should contact a student advisor for course and enrolment information. Further course structure information can be found in the Handbook archive. | |
Course sub-headings
Course overview
The Bachelor of Information Technology (Mobile and Apps Development) focuses on theories, technologies and skills required to design and develop apps on modern mobile platforms, giving you the knowledge to help you thrive in this fast-growing field. It is designed for students who are interested in the broad aspects of mobile apps design and development – from frontend mobile devices all the way to the backend systems that support mobile apps.
The course provides you with suitable foundation training in key IT skills, specialised skills in mobile apps design and development, as well as generic professional skills such as writing, communication and ethical skills. It covers key mobile apps technologies from two major platforms: Android and iOS (Apple’s mobile operating system). In addition to technology-specific skills, you will also learn cross-platform development skills through the latest HTML5, backend cloud computing services (e.g. maps) and frontend JavaScript frameworks.
Units in the course may include assessment hurdle requirements.
Career opportunities
As the uptake of broadband and mobile devices increases, industries of all types are developing new mobile apps to satisfy the needs of its customers. Developments in mobile devices are also shaping the way businesses and their employees work. Collectively, these consumer-to-consumer, business-to-consumer and business-to-business needs are driving a demand for mobile apps developers.
Graduates of this course may find career opportunities in roles such as iOS developer, iPhone application developer, Android developer, iOS web developer, mobile developer, mobile applications architect, mobile deployment officers and mobile applications programmer.
Fees and charges
Fees and charges vary depending on your course, your fee category and the year you started. To find out about the fees and charges that apply to you, visit the Current students fees website.
Course rules
The course comprises a total of 24 credit points, which must include the following:
- 16 credit points of core (prescribed) units
- 8 credit points of elective units
- Completion of SIT010 Safety Induction Program (0 credit-point compulsory unit)
- Level 1 – maximum of 10 credit points
- Level 2 and 3 – minimum of 14 credit points over both levels
- Level 3 – minimum of 6 credit points of which at least 4 must be SIT Course Grouped units