Bachelor of Computer Science - Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) · Melbourne City

The Bachelor of Computer Science at RMIT Melbourne City begins with a shared core that builds confident foundations for every major pathway. You progress from Java and C++ programming bootcamps and studios through mathematics for computing, cyber security essentials, software engineering fundamentals, artificial intelligence foundations, algorithms and analysis, and a programming project. Innovation Ecosystem and the Future of Work connects technical skill with how organisations adopt emerging technology. Together these subjects prepare you to specialise in Advanced Computer Science, Cyber Security, or Enterprise System Development with clarity, collaborate across teams, and deliver solutions that stand up in real ICT workplaces.

• Java Programming Bootcamp
• Java Programming Studio
• Introduction to Mathematics for Computing
• C++ Programming Bootcamp
• C++ Programming Studio
• Mathematics for Computing 1
• Introduction to Cyber Security
• Essentials of Computing
• Software Engineering Fundamentals
• Foundations of Artificial Intelligence
• Algorithms and Analysis
• Programming Project 1
• Innovation Ecosystem and the Future of Work

Selective

• Software Engineering: Process and Tools
• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning

The Advanced Computer Science major deepens theory and applied computing beyond the shared core so you can tackle complex software, data, and intelligent systems challenges. You explore computing theory, operating systems principles, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, machine learning, social media and network analytics, semi-structured and unstructured data, deep learning, and intelligent decision making. Selective study lets you shape depth across AI, systems, and analytics while staying aligned with RMIT’s Computer Science & Information Systems strengths. Graduates leave ready for software engineering, research-aware development, and roles that demand rigorous algorithmic and systems thinking in Melbourne and beyond.

Selective

• Computing Theory
• Operating Systems Principles
• Artificial Intelligence
• Cloud Computing
• Machine Learning
• Social Media and Network Analytics
• Managing Semi-structured and Unstructured Data
• Deep Learning
• Intelligent Decision Making

The Cyber Security major prepares you to protect systems, networks, and digital services in an environment where threats evolve constantly. Building on core cyber essentials, you study data communication and net-centric computing, security in computing and IT, security testing, cybersecurity governance, attack analysis and incident response, secure electronic commerce, cloud security, blockchain applications and fundamentals, and computer and internet forensics. Selective subjects let you emphasise defence, governance, cloud, or forensic pathways while meeting course rules. The major suits students aiming for ICT security specialist roles, secure development careers, and graduate pathways that value both technical depth and responsible security practice.

Selective

• Data Communication and Net-Centric Computing
• Security in Computing and Information Technology
• Security Testing
• Introduction to Cybersecurity Governance
• Cyber Security Attack Analysis and Incidence Response
• Secure Electronic Commerce
• Cloud Security
• Developing Blockchain Applications
• Blockchain Technology Fundamentals
• Computer and Internet Forensics

The Enterprise System Development major focuses on building reliable, scalable software for organisations — from web and mobile products to enterprise applications and IoT. You extend core programming into further programming, algorithms and analysis, full stack development, software testing, database applications, web technologies, iPhone software engineering, software engineering process and tools, programming Internet of Things, systems architecture and design, usability engineering, software requirements engineering, enterprise application development, and mobile application development. Selective choices let you balance front-end, back-end, architecture, and quality engineering. Graduates are prepared for full-stack developer, software architect, and related enterprise delivery roles across industry.

Selective

• Further Programming
• Algorithms and Analysis
• Full Stack Development
• Software Testing
• Database Applications
• Web Development Technologies
• iPhone Software Engineering
• Software Engineering: Process and Tools
• Programming Internet of Things
• Systems Architecture and Design
• Usability Engineering
• Software Requirements Engineering
• Enterprise Application Development 1
• Mobile Application Development

Minors sit inside the Bachelor of Computer Science programme structure so you can broaden your profile without treating electives as a separate marketing block. Choose from specialist pathways such as Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Blockchain Technologies, Cloud Computing, Creative Computing, Cyber Assurance, Data Science, and Enterprise System Development, plus cross-disciplinary options including Design & Develop for Apple Platform, Bioinformatics, Data Analysis, Digital Innovation, and Artificial Intelligence in Practice. Advisors help you sequence credit points and prerequisites around February or July intakes so a minor strengthens your major story and does not delay graduation from this three-year Melbourne City degree. Confirm subject availability each year when you plan enrolment.

• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
• Blockchain Technologies
• Cloud Computing
• Creative Computing
• Cyber Assurance
• Data Science
• Enterprise System Development
• Design & Develop for Apple Platform
• Bioinformatics
• Data Analysis
• Digital Innovation
• Artificial Intelligence in Practice

A university elective sits inside the Bachelor of Computer Science structure so you can sample a subject beyond your core, major, and minor while still meeting course rules. Electives are not presented as a separate majors panel on this page; they are chosen during subject planning with your advisor. Balance credit points, prerequisites, and major selective timing so the elective strengthens rather than delays your path to graduation at RMIT Melbourne City across February or July intake plans. Use the elective to explore an adjacent interest — for example design, business, or another STEM area — without replacing required computer science learning outcomes.

• University Elective