Bachelor of Technology and Innovation
Bachelor of Technology and Innovation
Make a difference to modern industry with the Bachelor of Technology and Innovation at JCU. Develop the skills and knowledge to deliver safe and sustainable solutions to real-world problems.
Part time available
Career opportunities
JCU Technology and Innovation graduates have the flexibility to solve complex problems across different industries, technologies, and contexts.
Graduates will possess a range of practical technology skills and an invaluable capacity for critical thinking and creativity.
You could find employment as a data scientist, technology manager, director of innovation, software engineer, systems analyst, digital product manager, solutions manager, business intelligence developer, infrastructure manager, enterprise architect, or project manager.
Course overview
Put your creativity to the test, challenge yourself, and improve your problem-solving skills. Learn to make meaning of data and find inventive ways to re-invigorate businesses.
Combine valuable IT skills with critical thinking and innovation to help businesses run efficiently. Use your broad knowledge of technology to make appropriate recommendations and identify opportunities. Network with industry mentors and undertake a Work Integrated Learning placement to graduate job-ready.
Majors
Data Science
Gain data and analytics skills highly sought-after in every industry – from government departments to internet start-ups and financial institutions. Build your understanding of data science and learn the tools of the trade, including advanced statistical modelling, data mining, machine learning, linear algebra, and data visualisation.
Information Technology
Become an innovative developer with the skills to solve problems in a group. Learn to apply design thinking to deliver technological solutions to a wide range of issues. Analyse technology, creativity, and disruptive innovation in the global economy and across disciplines. Study web and software development, database modelling, and programming.
Sensor Technologies and the Internet of Things
Investigate the world through experiential learning. Learn to use a variety of physical and chemical sensor technologies to carry out investigations and analysis across multiple scientific disciplines. Gather and analyse data to provide solutions using real-time operating systems and computer interfacing.
How to apply
Note the course QTAC code for the location you've chosen. You'll need to enter it as part of your QTAC application.
Townsville: 312361
Cairns: 322361
OP Score/Rank is indicative only. Entry scores will be finalised in the major offer round.
Pathway into course
JCU offers pathways courses to help you move into a degree at JCU. Pathway courses provide you with an individualised study plan and specialised support as you transition to university. Contact us for more information.
Handbook
Bachelor of Technology and Innovation
Handbook year | 2019 |
Course code | 118410 |
Course type | BAC – Bachelor Pass (AQF level 7) |
Division | Division of Tropical Environments and Societies |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | English Assumed Knowledge: Maths B |
Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 1 – Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 72 credit points as per course structure |
Course learning outcomes | On successful completion of the Bachelor of Technology and Innovation, graduates will be able to:
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Course Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
Level 1
SC1101:03 Science: Nature, Knowledge and Understanding
SC1102:03 Modelling Natural Systems or SC1109:03 Modelling Natural Systems-Advanced
CP1403:03 Design Thinking
CP1401:03 Fundamentals of Problem Solving and Programming I (recommended for students undertaking the Information Technology Major) or CP1404:03 Programming II (recommended for students undertaking the Data Science Major)
Level 2
SC2202:03 Quantitative Methods in Science or SC2209:03 Quantitative Methods in Science-Advanced
EG2000: 03 System Engineering Practice
MA2830:03 Data Visualisation
EV2502:03 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
Level 3
SC3008:03 Professional Placement
BX3173:03 Strategic Entrepreneurship
PLUS
Select a Major from Table A
OPTIONS
Select 3 credit points of Level 2, 3 or 5 subjects
PLUS
Select 3 credit points of Level 3 or 5 subjects
PLUS
Select one of the following Options
Note: Students who have not completed high school Mathematics B or equivalent must select Option 2
Option 1 (Minor)
Select a Minor from Table B
or
Option 2 (Electives)
Select 12 credit points of any* Level 1, 2, 3 or 5 subjects
*All students who have not completed high school level Mathematics B or equivalent must undertake MA1020 Preparatory Mathematics.
TABLE A (MAJORS)
Type of major | Mandatory, single |
Credit points in major | 24 credit points |
MAJOR | AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Cairns Townsville | ||
| Information Technology | Cairns Townsville | |
| Sensor Technologies and the Internet of Things | Cairns Townsville | Must take MA1000 in elective choices (e.g. the Introduction to Data Science Minor, or free electives) |
TABLE B (MINORS)
Type of minor | Optional, single |
| Credit points in minor | 12 credit points |
MINOR | AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
| Introduction to Data Science | Cairns Townsville | This minor is recommended with the Sensor Technologies and the Internet of Things Major |
Cairns Townsville | Please refer to list for details of all minors available for selection. |
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Cairns | Not available to any student seeking to complete the program prior to 2021 |
Townsville | Not available to any student seeking to complete the program prior to 2021 |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 7 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 1 year |
Progression
Course progression | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | Yes This course includes prescribed professional placements. Students may be required to undertake such placements away from the campus at which they are enrolled, at their own expense. Further information about placements can be found at Enrolment Policy – Coursework Students |
| Course includes mandatory Fieldwork | No |
Special assessment | Nil |
Professional accreditation | Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass | 3 credit points Subjects taken with a PC grade may not be part of the Core or the Major. |
Supplementary exam for | Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Students may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Credit and Articulation policy and associated procedures |
Maximum allowed | 36 credit points except where a student transfers from one JCU award to another, then advanced standing may be granted for more than two-thirds of the new award, where there is subject equivalence between the awards |
Currency | Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 17 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the student has not completed the course of study prescribed for the degree. |
Other restrictions | A maximum of 6 credit points of advanced standing may be granted at level 3 or above. |
Award Details
Award title | BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION |
Approved abbreviation | BTechInnov |
Inclusion of majors on | Majors will appear on the testamur |
Exit with lesser award | Students who exit the course prior to completion, and have successfully completed 24 credit points of appropriate subjects, willbe eligible for the award of Diploma of Tertiary Studies. |
Course articulation | Not applicable |
Special Awards | Not applicable |
Honours
Honours availability | Graduates may be eligible to be admitted to honours programs in Science, Information Technology, Social Science or other disciplines appropriate to their interests. Interested students should seek advice from the Course Coordinator. |
Eligibility | Normally an overall GPA of 5.5 is required in the bachelor (pass) degree subjects relevant to the field in which Honours is to be taken. |
This website is intended as general guide. Prospective students should contact the university to confirm admission requirements and the availability of courses. James Cook University reserves the right to alter any course or admission requirement without prior notice.
