Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) In Software Systems Development

This programme produces and equips graduates with in-depth knowledge and skills that are essential to work as professionals in the software systems development and computer networking sectors.

In addition to fundamentals of computing, topics of specialisation covered are Introduction to Computer Security, Web Application Development, Software Engineering, Integrative Programming, Software Project Management, Object-Oriented Programming, Human Computer Interaction, Switching and Routing Technologies and Enterprise Networking.

Students graduating from this programme will be capable of developing software systems in various platforms to fulfill the needs and requirements from organisations using appropriate software engineering methodologies and software project management techniques. In addition, students will also be able to design, configure, set up and maintain computer networks in organisations.

Electives courses like Internet of Things, Agile Software Development, Visual Programming, Digital Multimedia, Blockchain Application Development, Cloud Computing, Systems Administration, Mobile Application Development, Advanced Database Management and Software Quality Assurance and Testing will be offered to students undergoing this programme.

Students will have an opportunity to work with the industry through their 6 months of industrial training and carry out real-life projects in software systems development, network communications or database management. All such training will add value to their qualification and increase their employment opportunities. 

Programme Outline:

• IT Fundamentals
• Systems Analysis and Design
• Integrative Programming
• Fundamentals of Computer Networks
• Human Computer Interaction
• Cloud Computing
• Problem Solving and Programming
• Database Management
• Object-Oriented Programming
• Object-Oriented Analysis and Design
• Data Structures and Algorithms
• Mobile Application Development
• Switching and Routing Technologies
• Enterprise Networking
• Software Engineering
• Artificial Intelligence
• Internet of Things
• Advanced Database Management
• Software Project Management
• Computer Organisation and Architecture
• Discrete Structures
• Operating Systems
• Web-Based Integrated Systems
• Information Technology Infrastructure
• Web and Mobile Systems
• Introduction to Internet Security
• Project I
• Project II
• Industrial Training (6 months)
• Free Electives (Choose 1):
• Japanese Language I
• French Language I
• Korean Language I