C10148v4 Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Overview

This course offers a sound education in all aspects of computing and information technology for students who intend to make a career in the profession, as well as providing a pathway to Honours, postgraduate study or a research career.

Students must choose one IT major. Students also have a choice of a second major or five sub-majors and electives to broaden their knowledge of information technology and other disciplines.

The course adopts a practice-based approach to IT education. The course content is designed with a mix of theory and practice. As well as gaining strong technical skills in IT, students gain skills in problem solving, teamwork and communication. Employers look for graduates with industry experience and, in this course, students are exposed to real IT problems and apply classroom learning on the job through the industrial training program.

The Faculty continues to support part-time study and the majority of subjects can be taken in the evening as well as during the day.

Course aims

The course aims to produce graduates who are able to apply, in the context of any organisation, the knowledge and skills required of:

• information professionals in business units who integrate packaged systems rather than develop systems from first principles
• IT professionals who develop systems from first principles
• network specialists who build, maintain and administer complex network systems, or
• technical specialists for technical research careers.

Career options

Career options include business analyst, IT researcher, network engineer, network specialist, software developer, software engineer or web developer. Graduates of this course are in high demand from technology companies and industries that use technology such as banking, construction, energy, finance, government, manufacturing, retail and transport.

If you are a non-current school leaver you are strongly advised to submit a Personal Statement to UTS 30 November 2007.

Additional assumed knowledge

Mathematics and any two units of English.

HSC Mathematics Extension 1 and English Advanced are recommended.

Additional recognition of prior learning

Students who have previously undertaken study at a university or other recognised tertiary education institution may be eligible for some academic credit for their prior study if the subjects previously completed are deemed by the Faculty to be equivalent to subjects in the course.

The prior study must have been completed before commencement of this course, but no earlier than three years before commencment. Students must be able to demonstrate that their knowledge is current.

International applicants who have completed a Diploma of Information Technology at Insearch, with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 60 per cent or greater and no more than two failures, are eligible for 48 credit points of advanced standing.

Local applicants who have completed a Diploma of Information Technology at Insearch and who are successful in gaining a place in this course are also eligible for 48 credit points of advanced standing, but must apply in competition with other non-current school leaver applicants.

Students who have completed a Diploma of Information Technology at TAFE NSW may be eligible for up to 24 credit points of advanced standing. Details of specific patterns of academic credit are available from the Faculty of Information Technology.

No academic credit is available in this course for study completed at a private college.

Course duration and attendance

The course is completed in three years, full time or six years, part time. A significant number of subjects are offered in the evening but some day-time attendance is required for part-time students.

Course structure

Students are required to complete 144 credit points, comprising 48 credit points of core subjects, 48 credit points for one compulsory IT major and 48 credit points of electives.

The 48 credit points of electives can be a combination of: a second IT major; two sub-majors; one sub-major and four electives; or eight electives.

Industrial training/professional practice

Course completion requirements

Course program

Example full-time programs are shown below, as well as a list of the IT majors and approved sub-majors available to students in this course. All students are required to complete one IT major.

Note: subjects listed as electives and IT major subjects may only be offered in a particular semester (or year) if there is sufficient demand and the Faculty has the necessary resources.

Honours

Professional recognition

Australian Computer Society

Graduates qualify for professional-level membership.

Other information

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