LMS Sydney Institute of Higher Education

This unit introduces students to the basic skills of programming, algorithm development and problem-solving with no assumed programming knowledge and/or experience. It provides an extensive theoretical and practical foundation for understanding the basic concepts in objectoriented programming (OOP) techniques. Students will be exposed to the various topics of object-oriented programming, design, variables, statements, arrays and algorithms in sorting and searching. The unit covers a design process using multiple design strategies and demonstrates how to build a readable and reusable solution.

This unit provides students with a comprehensive introduction to computer networks by introducing basic networking technologies, Ethernet fundamentals, ISO OSI model and networking protocols including TCP/IP. It also introduces important networking components including switches and routers and explores routing, switching, and the internet architecture.

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The unit provides an understanding of what it means to be an IT professional and what is expected from an IT professional in an organisation and in the society as a whole. It provides students with an overview of the requirements and skills for responsible and ethical practice in IT profession as well as opportunities for developing and applying effective communications and management skills.

This unit introduces students to both conceptual understanding and technologies that are relevant to  the World Wide Web (WWW). The unit's focus is on learning the key concepts, the basic knowledge and skills needed to develop satisfying Web sites. Students will explore a range of techniques and technologies, including code design and fundamentals of visual design.

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This unit provides students with an opportunity to conduct autonomous research with limited supervision and develop relevant research skills. Students will learn about research methodologies and different steps involved in research with focus on a real-world approach in information technology. The unit is also designed to enhance students’ skills of literature comprehension, research report writing and oral presentation. Students will develop a research proposal for an information technology research topic.

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A deeper appreciation of accounting theories and a closer look at contemporary issues will enhance the understanding of the framework and standards which underpin accounting practices. This unit aims to further educate students in their knowledge of financial accounting and its relationship with ethics. Students will learn extended accounting theories in addition to applying their prior body of knowledge. Students will investigate key topics such as decision usefulness approach, agency theory, earnings management and accounting standard setting.

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Auditing provides reasonable assurance to third party users of financial statements regarding the financial position of a company. This unit aims to provide students with an understanding of internal and external auditing practices. Students will examine the legal and ethical obligations of an auditor in forensic accounting and detection of fraud and error under auditing standards. They will also be able to identify and align regulatory frameworks and auditing standards while performing auditing practices using quantitative methods.