Bachelor of Information Technology Bachelor of International Studies at University of Technology Sydney

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This course is not offered in the Spring intake. This course information relates to students commencing a combined degree with the Bachelor of International Studies from 2022. Students who commenced a combined degree with the Bachelor of Arts in International Studies prior to 2022 should refer to the Handbook for the year they commenced their degree.

This course is designed for aspiring IT professionals seeking to enhance their career with international experience and language skills. Opt for this course to gain a comprehensive education in computing and information technology, paired with the cultural understanding necessary for a globalised workforce. The course also fosters proficiency in a second or further language, vital for global career opportunities.

What sets this course apart is the unique combination of an IT major with the opportunity to study abroad, immersing yourself in a new language and culture. You'll not only master technical IT skills but also develop competencies in business analysis, problem-solving, and communication, all while gaining real-world experience through exposure to industry challenges.

You will emerge with the ability to integrate systems, develop new technologies, administer complex networks, or pursue technical research. Additionally, you'll cultivate intercultural awareness, adaptability, and enhanced communication abilities, preparing you to thrive in diverse environments.

Learning is practice-based, blending theory with hands-on experience. You'll engage with actual IT scenarios, fostering skills that employers value. The international component further equips you to join a global workforce, opening doors to roles such as business analyst, network engineer, software developer, and more, across various industries and multinational companies.

The course adopts a practice-based approach to IT education and the course content is designed with a mix of theory and practice. As well as gaining strong technical skills in IT, students gain skills in business analysis, problem-solving, teamwork and communication. Employers look for graduates with industry experience and, in this course, students are exposed to real IT problems.

The international studies component of this course means that graduates have the added advantage of being well prepared to participate in a global workforce and a diverse range of IT careers and companies.

Course aims

The Bachelor of Information Technology aims to produce graduates who are able to apply, in the context of any organisation, the knowledge and skills required of:

information systems 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.

The Bachelor of International Studies aims to:

provide an opportunity to acquire knowledge and understanding of another language and culture, intercultural awareness and engagement, resilience and adaptability, and stronger communication skills, and
encourage understanding and appreciation of, and sensitivity towards, diverse cultural perspectives, practices, needs and values, in international and local contexts.

Innovation and Transdisciplinary program

Transdisciplinary Electives at UTS Employers tell us the skills our graduates acquire from undertaking a Transdisciplinary Elective sets them apart from the crowd. That’s why we have embedded this program into every undergraduate degree. All you need to do is choose the Elective that inspires you the most. Transdisciplinary Electives integrate knowledge from multiple disciplines, allowing you to approach complex problems from a range of perspectives. By combining methods and insights from various disciplines, transdisciplinary learning often leads to breakthrough ideas and creative innovations that may not be possible within the confines of a single discipline. If you find yourself rapt by the world of innovation – you can pair your core degree with a Diploma in Innovation, graduating with two qualifications in the same timeframe. In both instances, you’ll work on a real-world challenge presented by an industry partner organisation – partners who often create career pathways for our graduates. * Excludes students concurrently enrolled in the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admission requirements

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.

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.

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.

Career

Careers

Depending on the major selected, career options include business analyst, network engineer, network specialist, software developer, software engineer or web developer. Graduates of this course are in high demand with technology companies and industries that use IT such as banking, construction, energy, finance, government, manufacturing, retail and transport. Options are enhanced by international experience, making students more marketable to prospective employers, including multinational companies.

Bachelor of Information Technology Bachelor of International Studies

University of Technology Sydney

Australia,

Sydney

Bachelor of Information Technology Bachelor of International Studies

University of Technology Sydney

University of Technology Sydney

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