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.

This course adopts a practice-based approach to IT education and the course content is a mix of theory and practice. As well as gaining strong technical skills in IT, students gain skills in business analysis, problem solving, teamwork and communication. Employers look for graduates with industry experience and, in this course, students are exposed to real IT problems.

UTS: Information Technology continues to support part-time study and some 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 systems professionals in business units who integrate packaged systems rather than develop systems from first principles
• information technology professionals who develop systems from first principles
• network specialists who build, maintain and administer complex network systems, or
• computing specialists for technical research careers.

Career options

Career options include business analyst, IT project manager, network specialist, software developer, systems analyst or web developer.

Assumed knowledge

Mathematics and any two units of English.

HSC Mathematics Extension 1 and English Advanced are recommended.

External articulation

Students who gain entry through the UTS INSEARCH pathway are eligible for 48 credit points of credit recognition. Students who have completed a relevant diploma at TAFE NSW may be eligible for at least 24 credit points of credit recognition. There are also articulations with this course with institutions in China, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore. Details are available from the Building 10 Student Centre.

Credit recognition

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 Engineering and 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.

Credit recognition is not normally granted in this course for study completed at a private college except where UTS has an external articulation agreement with the college. TAFE IT diplomas and advanced diplomas completed within three years of enrolment may be granted some credit recognition. For further details see:

Course duration and attendance

The course is completed in three years of full-time or six years of part-time study. A significant number of subjects are offered in the evening but some daytime 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 of one compulsory IT major and 48 credit points of electives.

Students must complete eight foundation core subjects (6 credit points each) and an IT major (48 credit points).

The 48 credit points of electives can be a combination of a second IT major, or two sub-majors, or one sub-major and four electives, or eight electives to broaden their knowledge of information technology and other disciplines.

Course program

Levels of award

The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology may be awarded with a distinction, credit or pass.

Honours

Professional recognition

Graduates are eligible for professional-level membership of the Australian Computer Society.

Other information

Further information is available from: