C10239v1 Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Bachelor of Arts in International Studies
Award(s): Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSc)Bachelor of Arts in International Studies (BA)
UAC code: 609230 (Autumn session)
CRICOS code: 059726G
Commonwealth supported place?: Yes
Load credit points: 240
Course EFTSL: 5
Location: City campus
Overview
Course aims
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Assumed knowledge
External articulation
Recognition of prior learning
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course diagram
Course program
Levels of award
Honours
Transfer between UTS courses
Professional recognition
Other information
Overview
This course integrates a professional degree in information technology with the study of a language and culture other than English and the opportunity for students to study overseas for an academic year, pursuing a major research project in a field of their choice.
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 diverse cultures through academic learning at UTS and the host institution during the year abroad.
Students choose an IT major and are allocated to a country major as part of the Bachelor of Arts in International 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 participate in a global workforce and a diverse range of IT careers and companies.
Course aims
The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology 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 Bachelor of Arts in International Studies aims to:
- provide an opportunity to acquire knowledge and understanding of another language and culture, intercultural awareness and engagement, resilience and adaptability, and stronger communication skills, and
- encourage understanding and appreciation of, and sensitivity towards, diverse cultural perspectives, practices, needs and values, in international and local contexts.
Career options
Depending on the major selected, 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.
Course intended learning outcomes
| A.0 | Engineering and IT take place within the larger context of society and the environment, which encompasses social, economic and sustainability needs |
| A.1 | Identify, interpret and analyse stakeholder needs |
| A.2 | Establish priorities and goals |
| A.3 | Identify constraints, uncertainties and risk of the system (social, cultural, legislative, environmental, business etc.) |
| A.4 | Apply principles of sustainability to create viable systems |
| A.5 | Apply systems thinking to understand complex system behaviour, including interactions between components and with other systems (social, cultural, legislative, environmental, business etc.) |
| B.0 | Engineering and IT practice focuses on problem-solving and design where artifacts are conceived, created, used, modified, maintained and retired |
| B.1 | Identify and apply relevant problem-solving methodologies |
| B.2 | Design components, systems and/or processes to meet required specifications |
| B.3 | Synthesise alternative/innovative solutions, concepts and procedures |
| B.4 | Apply decision-making methodologies to evaluate solutions for efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability |
| B.5 | Implement and test solutions |
| B.6 | Demonstrate research skills |
| C.0 | Abstraction, modelling, simulation and visualisation inform decision-making and are underpinned by mathematics, as well as basic and discipline sciences |
| C.1 | Apply abstraction, mathematics and/or discipline fundamentals to analysis, design and operation |
| C.2 | Develop models using appropriate tools, such as computer software, laboratory equipment and other devices |
| C.3 | Evaluate model applicability, accuracy and limitations |
| D.0 | Graduates must have capabilities for self-organisation, self-review, personal development and lifelong learning |
| D.1 | Manage own time and processes effectively by prioritising competing demands to achieve personal goals (Manage self) |
| D.2 | Reflect on personal and professional experiences to engage in independent development beyond formal education for lifelong learning |
| E.0 | Engineering and IT practice involves the coordination of a range of disciplinary and interdisciplinary activities to arrive at problem and design solutions |
| E.1 | Communicate effectively in ways appropriate to the discipline, audience and purpose |
| E.2 | Work as an effective member or leader of diverse teams within a multilevel, multidisciplinary and multicultural setting |
| E.3 | Identify and apply relevant project management methodologies |
| F.0 | Graduates must possess skills, knowledge and behaviours to operate effectively in culturally diverse workplaces and a changing global environment |
| F.1 | Be able to conduct critical self-review and performance evaluation against appropriate criteria as a primary means of tracking personal development needs and achievements |
| F.2 | Appreciate ethical implications of professional practice |
| F.3 | Understand cross-cultural issues (regions or workplaces) |
| F.4 | Be aware of global perspectives (needs, rules/regulations, and specifications) |
| INT.1.1 | Graduates will have the capacity to operate appropriately in intercultural professional contexts |
| INT.1.2 | Graduates will demonstrate the application of international knowledge as adaptable, flexible and resourceful practitioners |
| INT.1.3 | Graduates will have a broad and coherent understanding of the historical, political, cultural, social and economic situations in other countries |
| INT.2.1 | Graduates will be able to creatively design and conduct independent, engaged and ethical research in and about other cultural contexts and societies |
| INT.2.2 | Graduates will possess critical problem-solving and research-led analytical skills in international and intercultural change |
| INT.3.1 | Graduates will be able to personally reflect upon the relationship between diverse cultures in Australia while confidently engaging successfully with cultures overseas, particularly in this region |
| INT.4.1 | Graduates will have the capacity to reflect upon and contextualise Indigenous peoples' experiences and circumstances to professional and social situations as and when appropriate |
| INT.5.1 | As informed and engaged international citizens, graduates will demonstrate cosmopolitan openness, with an awareness of, and commitment to, ethical practices |
| INT.6.1 | Graduates will possess a high level of oral and written communication skills in English and, where relevant, a developed level of oral and written communication skills in at least one language other than English |
Key
INT = International Studies course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)
Admission requirements
Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.
Students are admitted to the international studies program with no guarantee of entry to a specific major, although every effort is made to meet students' preferences.
Current school leavers are advised to complete the Year 12 Engineering and IT Questionnaire. The questionnaire allows applicants to demonstrate their strong motivation to study engineering or IT at UTS and may assist applicants whose ATAR falls short of the required cut-off by up to three points.
Non-current school leavers are advised to complete the employment question on their UAC application as adjustment factors may be applied on the basis of relevant work experience.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International students
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
Assumed knowledge
Mathematics and any two units of English.
HSC Mathematics Extension 1 and English (Advanced) are recommended.
There are no prior language requirements for the international studies program. Entry level to the various language and culture programs depends on students' prior knowledge of the relevant language.
External articulation
Students admitted through the UTS Insearch pathway are eligible for up to 48 credit points of recognition of prior learning.
Students who have completed a relevant diploma at TAFE NSW may be eligible for at least 24 credit points of recognition of prior learning.
Recognition of prior learning
Students who have previously undertaken relevant study at a recognised tertiary education institution may be eligible for recognition of prior learning (RPL) if the subjects completed are deemed by the faculty to be equivalent to subjects in the course. Study completed more than three years prior to the date of admission cannot be recognised. Limits apply to the number of credit points of RPL granted.
Course duration and attendance
The course duration is five years of full-time study. Students spend two sessions at a higher education institution in the country of their major. Students may undertake an additional year with the Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice (C20056).
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 international studies component consists of foundation studies and contemporary society (16 credit points), language and culture (32 credit points) and in-country study (48 credit points).
The Bachelor of Arts in International Studies is completed over a minimum of three years and is not offered as a separate degree; it is completed only in combination with the professional degree program.
Overseas study
Students spend their fourth year of study at a university overseas.
Industrial training/professional practice
Industrial training is available as an additional year and students enrol into the Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice (C20056) once they have secured suitable full-time employment. This incorporates a minimum of nine months' full-time work experience with four supporting subjects at UTS. After completing Year 4 (in-country study), students have the option to undertake the Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice
Course completion requirements
| CBK90005 Country major choice | 96cp | |
| CBK90781 Major choice (Information Technology) | 48cp | |
| CBK90782 Major/Two sub-majors/Electives | 48cp | |
| STM90651 Core subjects (Information Technology) | 48cp | |
| Total | 240cp |
Course diagram
Course program
The sample program below shows a suggested sequence of subjects for the Japan major. Students in other country majors follow a similar sequence. Sample programs for IT majors are available under the standalone Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (C10148). The program is intended as a guide only and does not take into account such factors as recognition of prior learning, changes in attendance mode and subject availability, or satisfactory academic progress. Students should consult the Timetable Planner to confirm the availability of subjects in the current academic year.
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 31265 Communication for IT Professionals | 6cp | |
| 31266 Introduction to Information Systems | 6cp | |
| 48023 Programming Fundamentals | 6cp | |
| 31268 Web Systems | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 31269 Business Requirements Modelling | 6cp | |
| 41092 Network Fundamentals | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of electives | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 31271 Database Fundamentals | 6cp | |
| 97201 Japanese Language and Culture 1 | 8cp | |
| 976001 Foundations in International Studies | 8cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 97202 Japanese Language and Culture 2 | 8cp | |
| Select 12 credit points of options | 12cp | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| Select 12 credit points of options | 12cp | |
| 97203 Japanese Language and Culture 3 | 8cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 97204 Japanese Language and Culture 4 | 8cp | |
| 976211 Contemporary Japan | 8cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of electives | 6cp | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 977210 In-country Study 1: Japan | 24cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 978210 In-country Study 2: Japan | 24cp | |
| Year 5 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 31272 Project Management and the Professional | 6cp | |
| Select 18 credit points of electives | 18cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp | |
| Select 18 credit points of electives | 18cp | |
Levels of award
The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology may be awarded with distinction, credit or pass.
Honours
Students interested in research and who excel in their studies are eligible to undertake one additional full-time year of study in the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Information Technology (C09019). The honours year is also available on a part-time basis over two years.
Transfer between UTS courses
Students in the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (C10148) or Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice (C10345) may transfer to this course after completing the first year (full-time equivalent) of their current course, subject to achieving a minimum weighted average mark of 65.
Students in this combined degree may transfer to the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice (C10345). International students may transfer to the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (C10148).
Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible to apply 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:
Building 10 Student Centre
Building 10, level 2, foyer (Jones St entrance)
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