C10143 Bachelor of Information Technology v5

UTS Course Code

C10143

Credit Points

144

International Students

No

Overview

This is a cooperative education scholarship program in computer information systems, developed by UTS in cooperation with a group of private and public sector employers. It differs from other cooperative education courses in that, during the industry-based semesters, students follow a structured program designed jointly by UTS and the employer group, including formal coursework delivered by industry.

There are a limited number of places available in this course according to the number of industry sponsors each year. If selected for this course, students receive a total scholarship of around $43,500. This intensive course includes two six-month industry placements with different industry sponsors. Industry sponsors are heavily involved in the curriculum design to ensure graduates are not only highly qualified but also have the knowledge and skills relevant to the needs of industry. Students normally secure graduate employment before completion of the course, which has a track record of 100 per cent employment. Sponsors actively recruit graduates from the course but students are not obliged to take up employment with a sponsor.

Course Aims

Students gain an understanding of both business practice and technical IT skills, and learn how to apply IT solutions to business challenges.

Career Options

Career options include business analyst, information systems manager, IT consultant, programmer/developer or project manager.

Additional Admission Requirements

This is an intensive scholarship course intended primarily for current school leavers. Special application and selection procedures apply. Applicants must submit the BIT Application Questionnaire and attend an interview. Applicants must demonstrate leadership potential and involvement in extra-curricular activities and it is expected that students achieve a UAI around 90. If suitable, students are interviewed before selection. Final selection is based on the result of the interview and UAI. There are two application and interview rounds. Further information is available from:

Additional Assumed Knowledge

Mathematics and any two units of English. HSC Mathematics Extension 1 and English Advanced are recommended.

Course Duration and Attendance

The course is of three years' duration and involves four semesters of full-time study at the University and two semesters of full-time industry-based study and practical experience. The industry-based semesters are of 23 weeks' duration.

Industrial / Professional Training

Students spend two six-month, full-time semesters in industry.

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 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