Bachelor of Information Technology / Bachelor of Business
University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00099F
This course is offered jointly by the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology and the UTS Business School and is awarded with two testamurs. The information technology component provides a sound education in all aspects of computing and information technology for students who intend to make a career in the profession. The business component provides you with the knowledge, competencies and values necessary for fulfilling an effective career in business.
Structure
Students are required to complete 192 credit points, comprising 96 credit points of study in business and 96 credit points of study in information technology. In the business component, students must complete eight foundation core subjects (6 credit points each) and a business major (48 credit points). In the information technology component, students must complete eight foundation core subjects (6 credit points each) and an IT major (48 credit points). The course duration is four years of full-time study. Some subjects may be offered in an optional Summer session so that students can fast-track their studies.
Subjects
- 22108: Accounting and Accountability: 23115: Economics for Business: 21212: People and Organisations: 26134: Responsible Evidence-Based Decisions: 24109: Marketing and Customer Value: 25400: Financial Literacy: 21214: Business and Social Impact: 22208: Accounting, Business and Society: 31265: Communication for IT Professionals: 43030: Professional Practice in Computing: 31268: Web Systems: 31269: Business Requirements Modelling: 41092: Network Fundamentals: 31271: Database Fundamentals: 31272: Project Management and the Professional
Standard entry requirements
Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level. Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place. English language requirements IELTS Academic: overall 6.5, writing 6.0 TOEFL iBT: overall 79, writing 21 UTS College AE5: Pass Pearson PTE: overall 58, writing 50 Cambridge C1A/C2P: overall 176, writing 169
Recognition
Graduates are eligible for professional-level membership of the Australian Computer Society. Students who complete the Accounting major may be eligible for membership of CPA Australia and/or the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia. For any other certifications, refer to the Bachelor of Business.
Study pathways
Students who have previously undertaken study at a university or other recognised tertiary education institutions may be eligible for some academic credit recognition (subject to the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology's approval). Students who gain entry through the UTS INSEARCH pathway are eligible for 48 credit points of credit recognition. Students who have completed a relevant diploma at TAFE NSW may be eligible for credit recognition if subjects previously completed are equivalent to existing UTS subjects. Details are available from the Building 10 Student Centre.
Further information
Industrial training is available as an additional year and students enrol into the Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice 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. Full-time students normally undertake the industrial training after completing Year 3. International students can work full-time for the duration of the diploma. 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 or the Bachelor of Business (Honours). The honours year is also available on a part-time basis over two years.
