Diploma of information technology (Accelerated)
At a glance
INSEARCH entry
requirements: |
ATAR 67 |
| Leading to: |
UTS Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with advanced standing of one year |
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UTS Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with advanced standing of one year |
| Duration: |
Two semesters (8 months) |
| UTS entry requirements: |
Click here |
| Fee: |
$22,500 |
| Census Dates, Subject & EFTSL Semester 2 & 3 Fees: |
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| 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 AUSTRALIAN STUDENTS
Australian students (and permanent residents) graduating from the new INSEARCH diplomas (from Semester Two 2010 onwards) are guaranteed a place in the corresponding undergraduate degree at UTS if they achieve a pre-specified GPA (Grade Point Average) in their INSEARCH diploma. The required GPA will change from year-to-year. Please click here for current GPA requirements.
If the published GPA requirement is above the actual GPA requirement for a specific intake, then applicants will be considered for an offer based on the lower, actual GPA requirement. Please note that CSP places for all UTS undergraduate courses are available for the Autumn (February) intake. The Business, Engineering and Information Technology faculties at UTS also offer mid-year (July) intakes for INSEARCH diploma students through Direct Application to UTS. The direct application form is available from the Insearch Student Services Office from 19 April 2010.
Graduates from the INSEARCH diplomas accepted into a relevant UTS undergraduate degree of their choice will receive up to 48 credit points of recognised prior learning (RPL) or advanced standing. Please click here for details.
Graduates who started their INSEARCH diploma prior to Semester Two, 2010 are eligible to apply for admission on a competitive basis.
Diploma Articulation to UTS - How to Apply
Applicants for UTS Autumn semester who complete their Insearch studies by September must apply through UAC. Applicants who complete their Insearch studies in February must lodge a direct application available in August from the Insearch Student Centre.
Applicants from UTS Spring semester must lodge a direct application available in April from the INSEARCH Student Centre. |
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