C10150v4 Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice Bachelor of Arts in International Studies

Note(s)

A new version of this course will be created that does not include the Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice for 2008. From 2008 the Diploma will become a separate course and students wishing to undertake their industrial training will enrol separately into this diploma. Students should contact the Faculty for more information.

Overview

This course integrates information technology with a major in the language and culture of another country, enhancing professional training and career options.

The information technology component provides a sound education in all aspects of computing and information technology for a career in the profession. The international studies component offers an in-depth understanding of another culture through academic and experiential learning.

Students must choose one IT major in: business information systems, enterprise systems development, internetworking and application, or computer and data analytics. 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 and teamwork. 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 International Studies component of this course means that graduates have the added advantage of being well prepared to work in a diverse range of IT careers in multinational companies.

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.

The course also aims to:

• provide sufficient language skills to study and live in another culture, and
• encourage understanding and appreciation of, and sensitivity towards, diverse cultural perspectives, practices, needs and values, in international and local contexts.

Career options

Career options include network engineer, network specialist, software developer, software engineer, systems analyst or web developer. Graduates of this course are in high demand with technology companies and industries that use technology such as banking, construction, energy, finance, government, manufacturing, retail and transport. Options are enhanced by international experience, making students more marketable to prospective employers.

Articulation

Additional admission requirements

Additional assumed knowledge

Mathematics and any two units of English. There are no prior language requirements, except for programs within the Heritage major.

Mathematics Extension 1 and English Advanced are recommended.

Additional recognition of prior learning

The following refers to the information technology component of the course. 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 of Information Technology 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 commencement. 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.

Applicants 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 recognition of prior learning 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 of six years' duration. Students spend their fourth year of study at a university overseas. The fifth and sixth years may be completed part time.

Course structure

Students are required to complete 252 credit points comprising 156 credit points in Information Technology and 96 credit points in International Studies.

Industrial training/professional practice

Course completion requirements

Course program

Honours

Professional recognition

Australian Computer Society

Graduates are eligible for professional-level membership.

Other information

Further information is available from the Building 10 Student Centre on:

Further information on the International Studies program is available from the Institute on: