About the course
About the course
Secure a satisfying career in software programming and project development with our software development course.
Immerse yourself in current industry software and web programming tools while developing practical skills used in designing and building enterprise databases, software applications, and addressing content management and versioning control.
In our software development course you'll:
- learn how to use software programming languages including C#.NET, Java, Java Script, Oracle, MySQL, SQL Server, WordPress, and Eclipse
- study web technologies including: PHP, PHP Framework, CSS3, HTML5, Bootstrap 3+, JEE Java for the Web, JPA, ORM, JSP, and Servlets
- work with a team on a project to design, develop and present a software solution to meet an enterprise specification requirement
During your collaborative project you'll:
- learn how to gather information to identify business requirements
- translate business needs into technical requirements
- use learned rapid application development skills to build a software solution
If you've already completed a Certificate IV in Information Technology, or have demonstrated software and website development programming skills, you would be well suited to this qualification.
If you’re enrolled in this software development course you’ll also have an opportunity to study and complete simultaneously the Diploma of Website Development, resulting in a dual qualification.
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Course Details
- Intake Dates & Course Length
- Career Outcomes
- Entry and Academic Requirements
- English Language Requirements
- Pathways & Accreditation
- Fees
- Course Structure
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Last updated:
03 Jun 2020 at 05:00AM AEST
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Intake Dates & Course Length
Full time: 1 year (with prior skills and knowledge in IT at Certificate IV level)
Full time: 2 years (including stage 1 - Certificate IV in Information Technology)
Career Outcomes
Our software development course provides you the skills and knowledge to be competent in programming, software and website development.
You'll have the ability to create new software products to meet an initial project brief or customise existing software products to meet customer needs. You would also be able to design and build a website against a commercial specification, and present, maintain and modify it to meet a client's ongoing business needs.
After successful completion of our software development course you can apply for a range of employment opportunities including as an:
- analyst programmer
- program developer
- assistant software applications programmer
- software developer
- database support programmer
Entry and Academic Requirements
International students must have successfully completed Certificate IV in Information Technology or equivalent, or have Certificate IV in IT level equivalent skills and knowledge.
If you do not meet the entry requirements for this course, you may apply for the Certificate IV in Information Technology with this course as a package offer.
PLEASE NOTE: Box Hill Institute only accept enrolments from International students who are 18 years of age or above at the time of course commencement.
English Language Requirements
A minimum IELTS overall score of 5.5 (Academic). A minimum TOEFL score of 530 for paper examination; 179 for computer based and 71 for Internet based, or approved equivalent.
For other accepted tests, please visit the English Language Requirements page.
Pathways & Accreditation
Successful completion of our software development course enables you to become competent in a range of ICT fields at diploma level. Our qualification has a strong core ICT base, sharing the same competencies as several other IT qualifications of the same level. Depending on the stream you choose, you can apply for our Bachelor of Computer Systems or alternatively apply for entry into a variety of degree courses at La Trobe, Monash, Deakin or Australian Catholic University.
This course is government accredited and has national recognition
The qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 5
Fees
| International | |
| Annual Tuition Fee | $13,430 |
| Annual Service Fee | $160 |
| Annual Material Fee | $249 |
| Retain Course Items (Year 1) | $0 |
| Estimated Annual Fee | $13,839 |
Retain Course Items are purchased once by the student prior to commencing. Those items then become the property of the student. Fees listed are at 2020 rates and may increase annually over the duration of delivery. The student tuition fees listed are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. For more information please contact our Course Advisors on 1300 BOX HILL.
Course Structure
You will be required to complete a total of 16 units (10 core and 6 elective)
- ICTICT418 Contribute To Copyright, Ethics And Privacy In An Ict Environment40.0 hours
- ICTPRG418 Apply Intermediate Programming Skills In Another Language80.0 hours
- ICTPRG502 Manage A Project Using Software Management Tools60.0 hours
- ICTPRG503 Debug And Monitor Applications40.0 hours
- ICTPRG504 Deploy An Application To A Production Environment40.0 hours
- ICTPRG520 Validate An Application Design Against Specifications40.0 hours
- ICTPRG523 Apply Advanced Programming Skills In Another Language80.0 hours
- ICTPRG527 Apply Intermediate Object-Oriented Language Skills60.0 hours
- ICTPRG529 Apply Testing Techniques For Software Development40.0 hours
- ICTPRG532 Apply Advanced Object-Oriented Language Skills80.0 hours
- ICTNWK514 Model Preferred System Solutions30.0 hours
- ICTSAD501 Model Data Objects30.0 hours
- ICTSAD502 Model Data Processes30.0 hours
- ICTPRG509 Build Using Rapid Application Development40.0 hours
- ICTDBS502 Design A Database50.0 hours
- ICTDBS504 Integrate Database With A Website25.0 hours
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