C10239v1 Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Bachelor of Arts in International Studies

Overview

This course integrates a professional degree in information technology with a major in another country or culture and its language, 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 management, enterprise systems development, internetworking and applications, or computer and data analytics.

Students also choose a country major for their language and culture studies.

The course adopts a practice-based approach to IT education and 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 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.

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 and companies overseas.

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.

The course also aims to:

• provide sufficient language skills to live and work 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 business analyst, network engineer, network specialist, software developer, software engineer or web developer. Graduates of this course are in high demand with technology companies and industries that use IT such as banking, construction, energy, finance, government, manufacturing, retail and transport. Options are enhanced by international experience, making students more marketable to prospective employers, including multinational companies.

Assumed knowledge

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. Details are available from the Building 10 Student Centre.

Credit recognition

Information technology component: 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

Course structure

Students are required to complete 240 credit points, comprising 96 credit points in information technology, 96 credit points in international studies and 48 credit points of electives. 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. The Bachelor of Arts in International Studies requires undergraduates to study a region or country major over a minimum of three years.

Course program

Levels of award

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

Honours

Transfer between UTS courses

Professional recognition

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

Other information

Further information is available from: