C10148 Bachelor of Science in Information Technology v4
UTS Course Code
C10148
Credit Points
144
International Students
Yes
Latest Available UAI
80.00
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. Students must choose one IT major. Students also have a choice of a second IT major, two sub-majors, one sub-major and four electives, or eight electives to broaden their knowledge of information technology and other disciplines.
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. The Faculty continues to support part-time study and the majority of 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
- IT 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, network engineer, network specialist, software developer, software engineer or web developer.
Additional Assumed Knowledge
Mathematics and any two units of English. HSC Mathematics Extension 1 and English Advanced are recommended.
Additional Advanced Standing
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 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. Recognised prior learning is not normally granted in this course for study completed at a private college.
Course Duration and Attendance
The course is completed in three years, full time or six years, part time. A significant number of subjects are offered in the evening but some daytime attendance is required for part-time students.
Industrial / Professional Training
Industrial training is available as a separate course and students enrol into the Diploma of Information Technology Professional Practice (C20049) once they have secured suitable full-time employment in the IT industry. This incorporates a minimum of nine months' full-time work experience with four supporting subjects at UTS. Full-time students normally undertake industrial training after completing Year 2.
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) program.
Professional Recognition
Australian Computer Society
Graduates qualify for professional-level membership.
Further Information
For a detailed course program and further information on this course, please refer to the UTS Handbook
