C20049 Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice v1

UTS Course Code

C20049

Credit Points

12

International Students

Yes

Overview

The Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice is not a separate course in its own right but is taken in conjunction with UTS: Information Technology's undergraduate bachelor programs. Students must obtain suitable employment and work for a minimum of nine months full time and must undertake the academic subjects related to their industrial training.

The diploma is extremely beneficial for students relating their final year of coursework to the practical needs of the IT industry. This experience is invaluable when applying for graduate career positions.

Course Aims

The course aims to develop students' technical and generic work skills in a workplace environment. It also enables students to develop lifelong learning skills and gain a better understanding of the relationship between theory and practice.

Career Options

For career options, refer to the main degree undertaken. The diploma increases students' employability by providing at least nine months' work experience before graduation. Many students continue working with their Industrial Training employer and finish their studies part time.

Additional Admission Requirements

This course is normally available to students who are currently enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (C10148), Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Bachelor of Arts in International Studies (C10239), Bachelor of Business Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (C10219), Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Bachelor of Laws (C10245), Bachelor of Mathematics and Computing (C10158), Master of Interactive Multimedia (C04158) and Graduate Diploma of Interactive Multimedia (C07078). Students must have progressed to a particular stage of their program of study and completed certain subject requirements before being admitted concurrently to the Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice.

Course Duration and Attendance

Students are required to obtain an approved full-time job within the IT industry for a minimum of nine months and to complete two semesters of academic study.

Further Information

For a detailed course program and further information on this course, please refer to the UTS Handbook