Diploma of information technology (Accelerated)

At a glance

INSEARCH entry  requirements:	Click here
Leading to:	UTS Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with advanced standing of one year
	UTS Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with advanced standing of one year
Duration:	Two semesters (eight months)
UTS entry requirements:	On successful completion of a course with no more than two subject failures
Fee:	$24,525 for the course ($2,725 per unit)
2011 Census Dates, Subject & EFTSL Semester Fees:	Click here
CRICOS Code:	070299G

Overview OF DIPLOMA OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

The Diploma of Information Technology provides a pathway to the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology at UTS and provides students with knowledge of the core Information Technology disciplines of Computing Science and Information Systems. Graduates of the Diploma will have the necessary technical skills to be able to analyse system problems and identify solutions, construct basic networks and write object- oriented code. Graduates will also be able to communicate effectively using written, verbal and visual techniques, and to operate professionally and ethically in an information technology and business environment


WHO CAN STUDY THE ACCELERATED PROGRAM?


The Diploma of Information Technology (Accelerated) is ideal for students who have results below direct entry requirements for the UTS Bachelor of Science in Information Technology degree and would like to accelerate their study.

Students who gain entry to this course should complete the diploma in eight months.
Student may enrol in the accelerated program if on entry they have the academic and English language proficiency to cope with the workload.

Subjects

STAGE 1

• Introduction to Information Systems
• Programming Fundamentals
• Web Systems
• Networking Essentials
• Academic and Information Technology Communication

STAGE 2

• Business Requirements Modelling
• Collaborative Business Processes
• Applications Programming
• Database Fundamentals

articulation to uts for international students

International students graduating from the new INSEARCH diplomas (from Semester Two 2010 onwards) are guaranteed a place in the corresponding undergraduate degree at UTS if they successfully complete their Insearch Diploma with no more than two subject failures.

Graduates from an Insearch Diploma will receive up to 48 credit points of recognised prior learning (RPL) or advanced standing (please see each diploma page for details on credit points).

The Information Technology faculty at UTS also offer mid-year intakes for INSEARCH diploma students. Please consult UTS International for more details regarding mid year intakes.