Bachelor of Information Technology / Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation
University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00099F
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. Taking a transdisciplinary approach, the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation utilises multiple perspectives from diverse fields, integrating a range of industry experiences, real projects and self-initiated proposals, equipping you to address the wicked problems, complex challenges and untapped opportunities in todays world.
Structure
240 credit points, comprising 48 credit points of core IT subjects, 48 credit points of one compulsory IT major, 48 credit points of electives and 96 credit points in creative intelligence and innovation. Within the final year of the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation, students can undertake between 6 and 12 credit points of internship (work experience) that relates to innovation within their research, career development, or core degree specialisations. For students undertaking 12 credit points of internship, international internships may be negotiated.
Subjects
- 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: 81511: Problems to Possibilities: 81512: Creative Practice and Methods: 81513: Past, Present, Future of Innovation: 81514: Creativity and Complexity: 81515: Leading Innovation: 81516: Initiatives and Entrepreneurship: 81521: Envisioning Futures: 81531: Industry Innovation Project: 81532: Creative Intelligence Capstone
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.
Study pathways
Students in the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology or Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Diploma of IT Professional Practice can apply to transfer into this course after completing the first year of their current course. Students in this combined degree may apply to transfer to the single degree, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. 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 at least 24 credit points of credit recognition.
Further information
Industrial training is available as a separate course. Students enrol into the Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice once they have secured suitable full-time employment in the IT industry. This incorporates a minimum of nine months' full-time paid work experience with four supporting subjects at UTS. Full-time students normally undertake industrial training after completing Year 2.
