Bachelor
Develop the skills to manage IT installations and draw up service-level contracts, manage security and implement internet solutions.
With the Digital Services major you learn to analyse, design, procure and implement information technology solutions.
Year 1You'll study six core courses that cover foundational computing knowledge, as well as a course on digital services and their role in the development and provision of IT services. You'll become familiar with the foundations of IT services and IT services management, including relevant processes, practices and techniques.
You study the following courses:Core coursesYou also take the first course for your second major, minor or elective courses.
Year 2Courses this year cover needs analysis, acquisition and training; modelling, microservices, program design and construction, and information security technologies.
You study the following courses:Digital services coursesYou also continue to take courses for your chosen second major, minor(s) or elective courses.
Year 3You complete courses related to service innovation and design, internet of things and applications, and information security management.
You study the following courses:Digital services coursesYou also take the final courses for your chosen second major, minor(s) or elective courses.
Workplace experienceThe Research and Development Project course in your final year brings together the skills you've developed throughout your degree. You apply what you've learnt throughout your studies in a project for an industry client or research centre, under the guidance of an experienced supervisor.
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