Information Computer Technology (ICT) and its Courses.

What is ICT?

Information and communications technology (ICT) is an extensional term for information and technology (IT) that stresses the role of unified communications and the integration of telecommunications (telephone lines and wireless signals) and computers, as well as necessary enterprise software, middle-ware, storage, and audiovisual systems, that enable users to access, store, transmit, and manipulate information.^[2]

The term ICT is also used to refer to the convergence of audiovisual and telephone networks with computer networks through a single cabling or link system. There are large economic incentives to merge the telephone network with the computer network system using a single unified system of cabling, signal distribution, and management. ICT is an umbrella term that includes any communication device, encompassing radio, television, cell phones, computer and network hardware, satellite systems and so on, as well as the various services and appliance with them such as video conferencing and distance learning.

ICT is a broad subject and the concepts are evolving. It covers any product that will store, retrieve, manipulate, transmit, or receive information electronically in a digital form (e.g., personal computers, digital television, email, or robots). Theoretical differences between interpersonal-communication technologies and mass-communication technologies have been identified by the philosopher Piyush Mathur. Skills Framework for the Information Age is one of many models for describing and managing competencies for ICT professionals for the 21st century.

Information Communication Technology students gain knowledge and skills needed to effectively apply, use and manage technology when solving problems specifically related to information and communication. ICT majors may pursue one of two concentrations. ICT Commercialization: Focuses on ICT as an enabling tool to drive economic growth. Technology Management: Focuses on using technology to provide a stable operating environment. NEW: ICT is excited to annouce their new track-Information Studies.   The information studies track allows students to learn how information can be created, communicated, stored, and/or transformed to benefit individuals, organizations, and society. In our information based society, teaching practical skills for analyzing, processing, managing information that will allow them to then create technology-based solutions using a user-centered approach and evaluate the roles of information in a variety of organizational settings is a valuable skill set that is currently sought by employers.

Careers in ICT

ICT is an emerging field offering you unlimited career opportunities.

Career opportunities in ICT

• Website Developer
• Database Analyst
• Privacy Coordinator
• UX Designer
• Online Community Coordinator
• Web Marketing Manager
• Information Security Analyst
• Digital Strategist
• Staff Technologist
• IT Developer
• Application Support Specialist
• Online Director

Technology Management

Focuses on using technology to provide a stable operating environment.

 

Degree Requirements

120 Credit Hours (EXCLUDES: KHP service courses, EXP courses, and remedial courses)
Complete all UK Core requirements, Graduation Writing, BA or BS requirements, and one statistics course
42 Hours at the 300 level or above
2.00 cumulative GPA and 2.00 major GPA required to graduate

Pre-Major Requirements–9 Hours
ICT 200—Information Literacy and Critical Thinking
ICT 201—General Information Studies
ICT 202—Technologies for Information Services

Core Requirements–12 Hours
ICT 205—Issues in ICT Policy
ICT 300—ICT in Society
ICT 301—Introduction to Databases
ICT 399—Internship in ICT

Commercialization

Focus Area–12 Hours
Choose four courses from the following

ICT 302—Content Management Systems 
ICT 307—Copyright
ICT 325—Multimedia and Technology
ICT 406—E-Commerce Regulation
ICT 410—Privacy
IS 402—Competitive Intelligence

Electives–6 Hours
Select any two 300+ level IS or ICT courses

Cognate–15 Hours (300+ level) Outside the Major

Technology Management

Focus Area–12 Hours
Choose four courses from the following
ICT 302—Content Management Systems 
ICT 303—Systems Analysis
ICT 325— Multimedia and Technology
ICT 351—Technology Security
ICT 406—E-Commerce Regulation
ICT 418—Linux System Administration
ICT 420—Semantic Web Development
ICT 550—Security Informatics
ICT 552—Cybercrime and Digital Law Enforcement
JOU 330—Web Publishing and Design

Electives–6 Hours
Select any two 300+ level IS or ICT courses

Cognate–15 Hours (300+ level) Outside the Major

Invent your career in bits and bytes

In a binary world, Information & Communications Technology (ICT) professionals have never been more in-demand.

Our degrees will prepare you to be at the forefront of technology, digital industries, computer science, hardware and software development, computer forensics, systems security, e-business and internet technologies, systems architecture, project management, computer aid engineering, and AI.

Ask about our scholarships and paid-internships. Learn from award-winning academics. Explore our state-of-the-art access grid and labs. Get real-world project experience working within our region’s blossoming tech space industry.

Western offers a unique environment where students work together across disciplines to achieve amazing goals, like winning Best Robot Design in 2016, and competing in the World Solar Car Challenge.

We’re also the only Sydney uni to offer degrees in Information & Communications Technology (Health Information Management), and Entrepreneurship (Games Design & Simulation) – a degree that gives you hands-on experience in technology parks, incubators, and innovation centres.

Plus, those looking to further their career can choose from the new Master of Information Governance, or a range of postgraduate courses in Advanced Networking or Information Communications Technology (ICT).

Real-world experience

Bring ideas to life in Wonderama, Western’s industry-leading ICT facilities. Experience virtual reality with Liquid Galaxy, Google Cardboard and Oculus Rift. Combine theory with real-world experience.

Get the edge. Combine your studies

A Bachelor of Entrepreneurship (Games Design & Simulation) can be studied as a stand-alone degree or you can study a Bachelor of Entrepreneurship concurrently with any Bachelor degree at Western to get the edge.

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ITU’s Measuring digital development: Facts and figures 2019 offers a snapshot of the most important ICT indicators, including estimates for the current year. Latest figures show that while Internet use continues to spread, the digital gender gap is also growing. More effective action is urgently needed to address a range of barriers – cultural, financial and skills-related – that are impeding Internet uptake, especially among women.

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Proportion of women and men using the Internet, 2019*