The Bachelor of Computing Systems provides you with a strong undergraduate learning experience that will underpin your readiness to work in the computing industry.This programme is designed to build professional adaptive skills that will prepare you for the inevitable technical disruption and changes you will encounter in the IT industry, as well as progressively honing your technical skills and developing smart interpersonal skills to prepare you for the working environment. In your final year, you’ll get the opportunity to complete an IT-related project in industry so that you can build up your working experience – a key advantage when looking for employment and presenting your CV to employers. You can choose from four pathway options designed to help you hit the ground running when you graduate:

Computer networks and cloud computing. Computer networks, real and virtual,are the connectors of the computing world.Organisations need people to help them manage their networks and 25% of computing jobs are in this area.Cloud computing is a relatively new development and is increasingly taking over the market. This pathway also gives you the opportunity to gain industry recognised Microsoft and Cisco certifications, including those in Cloud Computing.

Software development. Software development regularly rates as one of the top jobs in the world. This dynamic and changing pathway gives graduates the knowledge to design and develop software solutions and products.

Business intelligence. The amount of data and speed at which it is collected by organisations has reached unprecedented levels in recent years. But data without analysis is just a storage problem. Business intelligence combines business, databases, data warehousing, data mining and software development to find ways for organisations to use this data for future planning. Business intelligence is pivotal in helping organisations understand their business, compete effectively and excel in their field. Through these courses, you’ll learn how to create and manage data warehouse solutions that fit into the strategies of complex enterprises in the ever-changing market, and how to develop effective data models and reports to help business decision-making.

Cybersecurity. In today’s digital world, anyone using a computer or smartphone could pose a cybersecurity risk. With cyber threats on the rise, skilled professionals are in high demand across both the private and public sectors. By choosing the cybersecurity pathway, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills needed to protect systems, networks, and data from these ever-evolving threats—and become part of a growing, essential field.