Bachelor of Computer Science (System Administration)*

RMIT program code: BP094
VTAC code: 32831
CRICOS code: 061075J

Duration: Three years full-time

*Note: This program is not available to new students.

Program description

Graduates of this degree develop practical and theoretical skills for the modern software industry to build innovative software applications. Students will develop essential skills required to create clever software which drives iPods, Facebook, intelligent robots and more. This degree will allow students to delve deeper into the creation of innovative software, than using existing software or enabling one piece of software to "talk" to another.

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System Administration major – sample program plan

Undertaking the Bachelor of Computer Science (System Administration), you will study a range of industry-relevant skills, including elements of CISCO certification, Windows and Unix Administration, Database Administration, and Web Systems Administration.

Sample program map Bachelor of Computer Science (System Administration) Year 1 Semester 1 Programming 1 Database Concepts Computer Organisation Mathematics for Computing Semester 2 Programming 2 Web Programming Data Communication and Net-centric Computing Software Engineering Fundamentals Year 2 Semester 1 Computing Theory Windows Systems Administration Programming Techniques Software Engineering: Process and Tools Semester 2 Professional Computing Practice Major Study Course 2 Algorithms and Analysis Operating Systems Principles Year 3 Semester 1 Database Systems Major Study Course 3 CS Elective Artificial Intelligence Semester 2 Student Elective Unix Systems Administration and Programming (Linux) CS Elective Student Elective

Legend Core courses Major study courses Computer Science electives Student electives

There are two compulsory courses:

• Windows Systems Administration
• Unix Systems Administration and Programming (Linux)

You must then choose two other courses from the list below to complete this major stream:

• CCNA Introduction
• CCNA ICND
• Scripting Language Programming
• Web Servers and Web Technology

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Further information

• Major study areas
• Other Computer Science options
• Computer Science electives
• Bachelor degree programs offered by the School of Computer Science and IT

For information on career prospects, credit transfer, application procedures and fees, visit the School’s BP094 Bachelor of Computer Science information page.

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