C10239 Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Bachelor of Arts in International Studies v1
UTS Course Code
C10239
Credit Points
240
International Students
Yes
Latest Available UAI
82.00
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
- 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.
- 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.
Additional Admission Requirements
Admission requirements are the same as the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (C10148). There are no prior language requirements for the International Studies program. Entry level to the various Language and Culture programs depends upon students' prior knowledge of the relevant language. Students are admitted to the International Studies program with no guarantee of entry to a specific country major, although every effort is made to meet their preferences.
Additional Assumed Knowledge
For the information technology component, Mathematics and any two units of English. Mathematics Extension 1 and English Advanced are recommended. There are no prior language requirements.
Additional Advanced Standing
The following refers to the information technology component of the course. 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 of five years' duration. Students spend their fourth year of study at a university overseas. Students may undertake an extra year with the Diploma of Information Technology Professional Practice (C20049).
Industrial / Professional Training
The Diploma of Information Technology Professional Practice (C20049) incorporates a minimum of nine months of work experience and 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 and spend a period of time working in the information technology industry full time.
Honours
Students interested in research who excel in their studies are encouraged to apply for entry into the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Information Technology (C09019).
Professional Recognition
Australian Computer Society
Graduates are eligible for professional-level membership.
Further Information
For a detailed course program and further information on this course, please refer to the UTS Handbook
