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Computer Science and Information Technology
Computer science, and its many subfields, is about solving problems using computers. It is concerned with the study of information and computation and finding solutions to problems using modern computer systems.
In recent years, the field of computing has split into what is broadly referred to as:
- Computer Science - those areas concerned with algorithms, programming, software development technologies and tools. Often, as at Flinders, computing is combined with specific other domains such as Digital Media;
- Information Technology (or Information Systems) - those areas more concerned with the strategic use of information technology, the management of information systems, and so on. At Flinders, the term IT includes many aspects of those courses termed Business Information Systems or Management Information Systems.
- Software Engineering - the design and evolution of software, often with an interface to computer hardware, the development of verifiable software to accepted standards of quality and performance. Software Engineering at Flinders is a Bachelor of Engineering award and is Engineers Australia accredited meaning that graduates can work on project where Engineers Australia accreditation is required.
 Clearly there is considerable overlap but employers are very aware of the difference - many, for example, look for Engineers Australia and/or Australian Computer Society accreditation. Flinders has designed its courses to reflect this.
Computer science and information technology drives many facets of modern innovation and assists the solving of problems in areas such as medical research, climate change, the environment, and business. It has a significant impact upon the creative industries and in the development of new products and services. Information technology covers everything from designing critical software to managing information systems.
Professionally, IT professionals are held in high esteem with graduates enjoying impressive salaries and internationally attractive skills enabling graduates to work anywhere. The 2007 Australian Computer Society Remuneration Survey, conducted by the Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers, Australia showed that ICT salaries grew at twice the CPI last year.
| Job Function | Salary package |
| General Management | $180,474 |
| Sales & Marketing | $143,915 |
| Consulting | $122,098 |
| Project Management | $121,980 |
| IT Management | $118,087 |
| Network Security | $107,481 |
| Project Leader | $101,827 |
| Research & Development | $95,969 |
| Systems Management | $95,839 |
| Research & Teaching | $95,758 |
| Business Analyst | $94,644 |
| Database Administrator | $91,391 |
| Analysis & Testing | $82,840 |
| Software Engineer | $80,230 |
| Programmer/Analyst | $78,589 |
| Teaching/Training only | $78,342 |
| LAN Manager | $74,520 |
| Computer Support | $62,897 |
Table 1 - Median salaries by job function (ACS APESMA Survey)
The demand for graduates in ICT is extremely high. The latest statistics released by the Australia Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations show that the "ICT Vacancy Index" (a measure of the jobs on offer in information and communication technology related areas) is 3.4 times higher than in November 2002.
Flinders University Computing Awards
Course Length: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time.
Prerequisites: Mathematical Studies or Mathematical Methods.
Accreditation Body: Australian Computer Society (new course - accreditation to be approved).
Applications through: SATAC
SATAC Code: 214821 | 2009 Cutoff: 71.35
Computer Science is the study and creation of computational systems, as well as specialised areas such as operating systems, networks, databases, graphics, data security and artificial intelligence.
This award provides students with a broad background in the theory and practice of programming and computer systems, allowing students to develop technical expertise, professional skills and a depth of knowledge. 
Computer science professionals (and computer science courses) can be distinguished from information systems professionals (and our information technology course) by the extent to which the focus is on the computer as a sophisticated tool rather than as a component of a solution to a broader information problem.
Students gain a strong theoretical understanding and practical experience in the design of efficient reliable software and hardware to meet industry requirements. There is a strong emphasis both on the fundamentals of computing and on practical skills and teamwork. An honours year is available to students who complete the course with a credit average or better.
In First Year, students gain skills in the core computing technologies, and knowledge of general computing and introductory programming. Some of this is common to the Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Engineering (Software) courses and students can transfer between the two awards with minimal loss of time. In Second and Third Year students further develop their expertise in programming and software development, and are introduced to key facets of computer systems. Throughout, students have the opportunity to participate in group projects, and presentations by guest lecturers who are computing and information technology professionals.
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Course Length: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time.
Prerequisites: None.
Accreditation Body: Australian Computer Society.
Applications through: SATAC
UniTEST Entry Available - Registration
SATAC Code: 214201 | 2009 Cutoff 60.25
Information Technology (IT) is the study of the application of computers to organisation information problems. IT is integral to everything we do and our use of IT drives innovation and assists us to solve problems in areas such as medical research, climate change, the environment, and business. It has a significant impact upon the creative industries and in the development of new products and services. Information Technology covers everything from designing software to managing information systems and data.
In First Year, students gain skills in the core technologies, and knowledge of general computing and introductory programming. Much of this is common to the computer science degree outlined above, enabling student to transfer if they wish. In Second and Third Year students further develop their expertise in database management, knowledge management and web-based software development. Throughout the course, students have the opportunity to participate in group projects, and presentations by guest lecturers who are computing and information technology professionals. Assessment is designed so that it is relevant to the industries in which graduates will work.
Students can progress to an Honours (Fourth Year) which will allow them to further develop their professional skills, particularly those relevant to research and development, as well as their technical expertise and knowledge. After successfully completing Honours, a student may choose to do a postgraduate research degree. Here they can undertake research in such contemporary fields as data mining and knowledge discovery, enterprise IT and intelligent systems.
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Course Length: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time.
Prerequisites: None.
Accreditation Body: Australian Computer Society (new course - accreditation to be approved).
Applications through: SATAC
SATAC Code: 214831 | 2009 Cutoff: 72.25
This program prepares students for the growing and dynamic area formed by the convergence of computer science and digital media including animation, computer games, computer graphics and information visualisation. Building on a strong computing foundation, students also take topics in both screen studies and creative arts culminating in a major digital media technical project in their final semester.
With Flinders' Screen Studies and Drama Centre a partner in South Australia's Helpmann Academy and Flinders' Computing a vital part of its School of Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics students will interact and work with those pursuing a diverse range of careers from performers and directors through to IT professionals.
Building on a strong computing foundation, students also take topics in both screen studies and creative arts culminating in a major digital media technical project in their final semester.
The course includes a strong foundation in both the theoretical and the practical aspects of computer science and digital media production, including the use of advanced tools in the area. Graduates will be able to use professional skills and knowledge in the systematic development of complex computer-based systems, specifically in the digital media arena
This award has a high degree of commonality with both the Bachelor of Computer Science and the Bachelor of Creative Arts which facilitates student transfer between the awards. A honours year will be available.
Courses offered:
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