C10345v1 Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice

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 and a research career.

The course adopts a practice-based approach to IT education. Its 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 Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice.

UTS: Information Technology continues to support part-time study with some subjects offered 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 then 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 ICT business analyst, analyst/programmer, IT project manager, network specialist, software developer, software engineer, systems analyst or web developer.

Assumed knowledge

Mathematics and any two units of English.

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 institutions may be eligible for some academic credit recognition (subject to the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology's approval).

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. For further details see:

Course duration and attendance

The course is completed in four years of full-time or six years of part-time study. It comprises six academic semesters of full-time (or equivalent part-time) study, and a period of industrial training.

A significant number of subjects are offered in the evening but some daytime attendance is required for part-time students.

To gain credit for the DipITProfPrac, students are required to obtain an approved, full-time job within the information technology industry for a minimum of nine months.

Course structure

Students are required to complete 192 credit points, comprising 48 credit points of core subjects, 48 credit points for one compulsory IT major, 48 credit points of electives and 48 credit points for the Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice.

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 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

Students enrolled in UTS: Information Technology degrees (undergraduate and postgraduate coursework) are advised to direct all their course-related inquiries to: