C10345v3 Bachelor of Information Technology Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice
Award(s): Bachelor of Information Technology Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice (BITDipITProfPrac)UAC code: 603200 (Autumn session, Spring session, Spring session)
CRICOS code: 084259M
Commonwealth supported place?: Yes
Load credit points: 192
Course EFTSL: 4
Location: City campus
Overview
Course aims
Career options
Innovation and Transdisciplinary program
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Pathway course
Inherent requirements
Assumed knowledge
External articulation
Recognition of prior learning
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course diagram
Course program
Levels of award
Honours
Transfer between UTS courses
Professional recognition
Other information
Overview
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, as well as providing a pathway to honours, postgraduate study and a research career.
The course adopts a practice-based approach to IT education. Its content is designed with a mix of theory and practice. As well as gaining strong technical skills in IT, students gain skills in problem-solving, teamwork and communication. Employers look for graduates with industry experience and, in this course, students are exposed to real IT problems and apply classroom learning on the job through the Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice.
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 professionals in business units who integrate packaged systems rather than develop systems from first principles
- information technology professionals who develop systems from first principles
- network specialists who build, maintain and administer complex network systems, or
- computing specialists for technical research careers.
Career options
Depending on the major selected, career options include ICT business analyst, analyst/programmer, IT project manager, network specialist, software developer, software engineer, systems analyst or web developer.
Innovation and Transdisciplinary program
Transdisciplinarity and Innovation at UTSAll UTS students have the opportunity to develop distinctive capabilities around transdisciplinary thinking and innovation through the TD School. Transdisciplinary education at UTS brings together great minds from different disciplines to explore ideas that improve the way we live and work in the world. These offerings are unique to UTS and directly translate to many existing and emerging roles and careers.
Diploma in InnovationThe Diploma in Innovation (C20060) teaches innovation, supports personal transformation and provides the hard skills needed to support the inventors and inventions of the future. Students come out of the Diploma in Innovation, with the hard skills to create and support sectoral and societal transformation. Graduates are able to fluently integrate ideas, across professional disciplines and are inventors of the future.
All UTS undergraduate students (with the exception of students concurrently enrolled in the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation) can apply for the Diploma in Innovation upon admission in their chosen undergraduate degree. It is a complete degree program that runs in parallel to any undergraduate degree. The course is offered on a three-year, part-time basis, with subjects running in 3-week long intensive blocks in July, December and February sessions. More information including a link to apply is available at https://dipinn.uts.edu.au.
Transdisciplinary electives programTransdisciplinary electives broaden students' horizons and supercharge their problem-solving skills, helping them to learn outside, beyond and across their degrees. Students enrolled in an undergraduate course that includes electives can choose to take a transdisciplinary subject (with the exception of students concurrently enrolled in the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation). More information about the TD Electives program is available here.
Course intended learning outcomes
| A.1 | Bachelor of Information Technology Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice graduates critically reflect on ethical principles of stakeholder engagement to work effectively with and for Indigenous Australians across the IT profession. |
| B.1 | Bachelor of Information Technology Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice graduates are socially responsible professionals, able to engage with a broad range of stakeholders, to assess personal, organisational, social, ethical and environmental needs and impacts of IT systems. |
| C.1 | Bachelor of Information Technology Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice graduates translate stakeholder requirements and use design principles and methodologies to develop and implement IT systems and components.? |
| D.1 | Bachelor of Information Technology Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice graduates apply a range of discipline fundamentals, tools, and techniques to design, implement, and evaluate IT systems. |
| E.1 | Bachelor of Information Technology Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice graduates communicate effectively and collaborate using appropriate disciplinary communication methods with diverse teams and stakeholders.? |
| F.1 | Bachelor of Information Technology Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice graduates engage in reflective practices, recognise and respect differing perspectives, and respond to feedback from diverse sources to improve their performance and deliverables. |
Admission requirements
Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.
Current school leavers are advised to complete the Year 12 Engineering and IT Questionnaire. The questionnaire allows applicants to demonstrate their strong motivation to study engineering or IT at UTS and may assist applicants whose ATAR falls short of the required cut-off by up to three points.
Non-current school leavers are advised to complete the employment question on their UAC application as adjustment factors may be applied on the basis of relevant work experience.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International students
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
Pathway course
Applicants who complete the UTS College Diploma of Information Technology with:
- the required minimum grade point average (domestic applicants)
are guaranteed admission to the Bachelor of Information Technology Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice with up to 48 credit points of recognition of prior learning.
Inherent requirements
Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential to the successful completion of a course. For more information about inherent requirements and where prospective and current students can get assistance and advice regarding these, see the UTS Inherent requirements page.
Prospective and current students should carefully read the Inherent Requirements Statement below and consider whether they might experience challenges in successfully completing this course.
UTS will make reasonable adjustments to teaching and learning, assessment, professional experiences, course related work experience and other course activities to facilitate maximum participation by students with disabilities, carer responsibilities, and religious or cultural obligations in their courses.
For course specific information see the Faculty of Engineering & Information Technology Inherent (Essential) Requirements Statement.
Assumed knowledge
HSC Mathematics Advanced and any two units of English. Mathematics Extension 1 and English Advanced are recommended.
External articulation
Students who have completed a relevant diploma at TAFE NSW may be eligible for at least 24 credit points of recognition of prior learning. There are also articulations with this course with institutions in China, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore. Details are available from the Student Centre.
Recognition of prior learning
Students who have completed equivalent subjects at a recognised tertiary education institution may be eligible for recognition of prior learning (RPL) if the subjects completed are deemed by the Faculty to be equivalent to subjects in the course. Established agreements for RPL with external tertiary institutions are outlined in the Recognition of prior learning tool.
To be considered for recognition of prior learning, subjects must normally have been completed no more than ten years prior to the commencement of this course. Limits apply to the number of credit points of RPL that can be granted.
Course duration and attendance
The course is completed in four years of full-time or six years of part-time study. It comprises six academic sessions of full-time (or equivalent part-time) study, and a period of industrial training.
A significant number of subjects are offered in the evening but some daytime attendance is required for part-time students.
To gain credit for the DipITProfPrac, students are required to obtain an approved, full-time job within the information technology industry for a minimum of nine months.
Course structure
Students are required to complete 192 credit points, comprising:
- core (48 credit points)
- major (48 credit points)
- work integrated learning (48 credit points); and
- choice of (48 credit points):
- second IT major
- two sub-majors
- one sub-major and four electives; or
- eight electives
The sub-major(s) must be taken in a different field to that of the major.
Industrial training/professional practice
The Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice is a compulsory component of this course, comprising a minimum of nine months' internship and supporting subjects at UTS. Full-time students normally undertake the diploma component after completing Year 2.
Course completion requirements
| STM90990 IT Work Integrated Learning Program | 48cp | |
| STM90651 Core subjects (Information Technology) | 48cp | |
| CBK90781 Major choice (Information Technology) | 48cp | |
| CBK90782 Major/Two sub-majors/Electives | 48cp | |
| Total | 192cp |
Course diagram
Course program
The programs below show a suggested sequence of subjects for each major for a full-time student commencing the course in Autumn session. They are intended as a guide only and do not take into account such factors as recognition of prior learning, changes in attendance mode and subject availability, or satisfactory academic progress. Students should consult the Timetable Planner to confirm the availability of subjects in the current academic year.
It is strongly recommended that students complete 31016 Career Management for IT Professionals before applying for their internship, and enrol in 41065 IT Experience Reflection when they have completed their internship, as these subjects are conducted on campus. Both subjects are available in Autumn, Spring and Summer sessions.
| Business Information Systems Management major | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 31265 Communication for IT Professionals | 6cp | |
| 31266 Introduction to Information Systems | 6cp | |
| 31268 Web Systems | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| 48023 Programming Fundamentals | 6cp | |
| 41039 Programming 1 | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 31269 Business Requirements Modelling | 6cp | |
| 41092 Network Fundamentals | 6cp | |
| 31247 Collaborative Business Processes | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 31271 Database Fundamentals | 6cp | |
| 31257 Information System Development Methodologies | 6cp | |
| 43030 Professional Practice in Computing | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 31258 Innovations for Global Relationship Management | 6cp | |
| 31276 Networked Enterprise Architecture | 6cp | |
| Select 12 credit points of options | 12cp | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 31016 Career Management for IT Professionals | 6cp | |
| 41036 Professional Experience 1 | 6cp | |
| 41037 Work Integrated Learning 1 | 12cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 41046 Professional Experience 2 | 6cp | |
| 41047 Work Integrated Learning 2 | 12cp | |
| 41065 IT Experience Review | 6cp | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 31245 Business Process and IT Strategy | 6cp | |
| 31272 Project Management and the Professional | 6cp | |
| Select 12 credit points of options | 12cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 31280 Strategic IT Project | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| 31097 IT Operations Management | 6cp | |
| 31282 Systems Testing and Quality Management | 6cp | |
| 48270 Entrepreneurship and Commercialisation | 6cp | |
| 31255 Finance and IT Professionals | 6cp | |
| Select 12 credit points of options | 12cp | |
| Data Analytics major | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 31265 Communication for IT Professionals | 6cp | |
| 41039 Programming 1 | 6cp | |
| 31268 Web Systems | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 31269 Business Requirements Modelling | 6cp | |
| 41092 Network Fundamentals | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp | |
| 31271 Database Fundamentals | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 43030 Professional Practice in Computing | 6cp | |
| 31250 Introduction to Data Analytics | 6cp | |
| 33116 Design, Data, and Decisions | 6cp | |
| 48024 Programming 2 | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 31005 Machine Learning | 6cp | |
| 32146 Data Visualisation and Visual Analytics | 6cp | |
| Select 12 credit points of options | 12cp | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 31016 Career Management for IT Professionals | 6cp | |
| 41036 Professional Experience 1 | 6cp | |
| 41037 Work Integrated Learning 1 | 12cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 41046 Professional Experience 2 | 6cp | |
| 41047 Work Integrated Learning 2 | 12cp | |
| 41065 IT Experience Review | 6cp | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 31272 Project Management and the Professional | 6cp | |
| 41004 AI/Analytics Capstone Project | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| 31253 Database Programming | 6cp | |
| 31243 AI/Analytics Capstone Project B | 6cp | |
| 31256 Image Processing and Pattern Recognition | 6cp | |
| 33130 Mathematics 1 | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| 31243 AI/Analytics Capstone Project B | 6cp | |
| 31256 Image Processing and Pattern Recognition | 6cp | |
| Select 18 credit points of options | 18cp | |
| Enterprise Systems Development major | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 31265 Communication for IT Professionals | 6cp | |
| 41039 Programming 1 | 6cp | |
| 31268 Web Systems | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 31269 Business Requirements Modelling | 6cp | |
| 41092 Network Fundamentals | 6cp | |
| 48024 Programming 2 | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 31271 Database Fundamentals | 6cp | |
| 31251 Data Structures and Algorithms | 6cp | |
| 31260 Fundamentals of Interaction Design | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 41025 Introduction to Software Development | 6cp | |
| 48433 Software Architecture | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp | |
| 43030 Professional Practice in Computing | 6cp | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 31016 Career Management for IT Professionals | 6cp | |
| 41036 Professional Experience 1 | 6cp | |
| 41037 Work Integrated Learning 1 | 12cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 41046 Professional Experience 2 | 6cp | |
| 41047 Work Integrated Learning 2 | 12cp | |
| 41065 IT Experience Review | 6cp | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 31272 Project Management and the Professional | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| 41889 Application Development in the iOS Environment | 6cp | |
| 31253 Database Programming | 6cp | |
| 41001 Cloud Computing and Software as a Service | 6cp | |
| 41113 Software Development Studio | 6cp | |
| Select 12 credit points of options | 12cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 41026 Advanced Software Development | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| 31777 Advanced Interaction Design | 6cp | |
| 31242 Advanced Internet Programming | 6cp | |
| 31927 Application Development with .NET | 6cp | |
| 41113 Software Development Studio | 6cp | |
| Select 12 credit points of options | 12cp | |
| Interaction Design major | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 31265 Communication for IT Professionals | 6cp | |
| 31268 Web Systems | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| 48023 Programming Fundamentals | 6cp | |
| 41039 Programming 1 | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 31269 Business Requirements Modelling | 6cp | |
| 41092 Network Fundamentals | 6cp | |
| 31260 Fundamentals of Interaction Design | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 31271 Database Fundamentals | 6cp | |
| 41019 Prototyping Physical Interaction | 6cp | |
| Select 12 credit points of options | 12cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 31080 Interactive Media | 6cp | |
| 31777 Advanced Interaction Design | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp | |
| 43030 Professional Practice in Computing | 6cp | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 31016 Career Management for IT Professionals | 6cp | |
| 41036 Professional Experience 1 | 6cp | |
| 41037 Work Integrated Learning 1 | 12cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 41046 Professional Experience 2 | 6cp | |
| 41047 Work Integrated Learning 2 | 12cp | |
| 41065 IT Experience Review | 6cp | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 31272 Project Management and the Professional | 6cp | |
| 41021 Interaction Design Studio | 12cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp | |
| 31250 Introduction to Data Analytics | 6cp | |
| 31263 Introduction to Computer Game Development | 6cp | |
| 31262 Game Design Methodologies | 6cp | |
| 41020 Human-centred Design Methods | 6cp | |
| 41889 Application Development in the iOS Environment | 6cp | |
| 31927 Application Development with .NET | 6cp | |
| 31748 Programming on the Internet | 6cp | |
| Select 12 credit points of options | 12cp | |
| Networking and Cybersecurity major | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 31265 Communication for IT Professionals | 6cp | |
| 41039 Programming 1 | 6cp | |
| 31268 Web Systems | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 31269 Business Requirements Modelling | 6cp | |
| 41092 Network Fundamentals | 6cp | |
| Select 12 credit points of options | 12cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 31271 Database Fundamentals | 6cp | |
| 31277 Routing and Switching Essentials | 6cp | |
| 48730 Cybersecurity | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 31275 Mobile Networking | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| 31338 Network Servers | 6cp | |
| 48450 Real-time Operating Systems | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp | |
| 43030 Professional Practice in Computing | 6cp | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 31016 Career Management for IT Professionals | 6cp | |
| 41036 Professional Experience 1 | 6cp | |
| 41037 Work Integrated Learning 1 | 12cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 41046 Professional Experience 2 | 6cp | |
| 41047 Work Integrated Learning 2 | 12cp | |
| 41065 IT Experience Review | 6cp | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 31272 Project Management and the Professional | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| 41890 Applying Network Security | 6cp | |
| 32011 Multilayer Switched Networks | 6cp | |
| 32009 Advanced Routing Principles | 6cp | |
| 41905 Software Defined Networks | 6cp | |
| 41903 Internet Science | 6cp | |
| 48436 Digital Forensics | 6cp | |
| 42037 IoT Security | 6cp | |
| 42036 Cybersecurity for Mobile Platforms | 6cp | |
| 41891 Cloud Computing Infrastructure | 6cp | |
| 48033 Internet of Things | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp | |
| 41900 Cryptography | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 31261 Internetworking Project | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| 41890 Applying Network Security | 6cp | |
| 32011 Multilayer Switched Networks | 6cp | |
| 32009 Advanced Routing Principles | 6cp | |
| 41905 Software Defined Networks | 6cp | |
| 41903 Internet Science | 6cp | |
| 48436 Digital Forensics | 6cp | |
| 42037 IoT Security | 6cp | |
| 42036 Cybersecurity for Mobile Platforms | 6cp | |
| 41891 Cloud Computing Infrastructure | 6cp | |
| 48033 Internet of Things | 6cp | |
| Select 12 credit points of options | 12cp | |
Levels of award
The Bachelor of Information Technology may be awarded with distinction, credit or pass.
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 Information Technology (Honours) (C09019) program. The honours year is also available on a part-time basis over two years.
Transfer between UTS courses
Students may transfer to the Bachelor of Information Technology (C10148).
Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible to apply for professional-level membership of the Australian Computer Society.
Other information
Further information is available from:
UTS Student Centre
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