Software Development Major - Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Science
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AUT
Develop practical skills in software design and development, including modern programming, systems, and quality assurance, with the Software Development major in AUT's Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences.
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop secure software solutions
Design and implement new and existing software using industry-standard tools and practices.
Employ modern programming languages and technologies
Utilise programming languages, operating systems, networks, and distributed computing to solve real-world problems.
What You're Signing Up For
The Software Development major in the Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences at AUT equips students with the skills to design, develop, and maintain secure software solutions using industry tools and contemporary practices. Students progress through foundational computing and programming, software development methods, and advanced specialisations, including human-computer interaction, distributed systems, and web development. The major features a workplace project, giving students real-world experience with industry clients. Graduates are prepared for diverse roles designing, developing, and managing software systems across many industries.
Course Content
- Foundational computing knowledge
- Programming concepts and object-oriented programming
- Database system design
- IT project management
- Collaborative practices
- Mathematics for computing
- Software development practice
- Program design and construction
- Data structures and algorithms
- Operating systems
- Algorithm design and analysis
- Applied human-computer interaction
- Contemporary methods in software engineering
- Distributed and mobile systems
- Web development
- Industry workplace experience project
What you need to know first
University Entrance or equivalent
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