Program ratingSoftware Systems is about developing high quality software. You will learn about aspects of computer science, engineering, design, mathematics, psychology and management in developing your skills with large software systems, web programming, interface design and project management.
EmployabilityStudying Software Systems can lead to work as a software engineer in companies such as Telstra, BHP, the CSIRO, the Department of Defence, working for banks or airlines, and other government bodies and smaller development companies. Industries where work can be found include telecommunications, manufacturing, banking and finance, electronic entertainment, e-commerce and specialised software industries.
Academic titleBachelor of Science (Software Systems)
Course descriptionSample course plan
Bachelor of Science major: Software Systems
First year Engineering Systems Design 1
Calculus 2
Informatics
Virtual Environments Engineering Systems Design 2
Linear Algebra
Informatics
Creative Projects, Digital Technology
Second year
Programming the Machine
Computer Science
Computer Science
Critical Thinking with Data
Algorithms and Data Structures Object Oriented Software Development
Discrete Structures
Internet Meets Society
Third year Sofware Modelling & Design Software Elective
Computer Science
Project Based Communication Software Systems
Design Unit Software Elective
Computer Science
Virtual Environments 2