IT1300.10 – Data and Cloud Foundations

This subject introduces the fundamental concepts of data, data analytics, and cloud computing from both technical and user perspectives. Students explore how data is collected, stored, processed, and analysed throughout its lifecycle, including the use of structured and unstructured data in business contexts. Key topics include database systems, data analytics techniques, cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS), cloud architecture, and the principles of data security, privacy, and ethics. Through a combination of theoretical learning and hands-on activities using contemporary cloud tools, students develop practical skills in deploying and managing cloud-based solutions. By the end of the subject, students will understand how organisations use data and cloud technologies to support decision-making and innovation, providing a strong foundation for further study and entry-level careers in data analytics, cloud computing, and related IT fields.