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 or a research career.This course adopts a practice-based approach to IT education and the course content is 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.
Students are required to complete 144 credit points, comprising:
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core (48 credit points)
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major (48 credit points); and
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choice of (48 credit points):
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second IT major
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two sub-majors
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one sub-major and four electives; or
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eight electives
The sub-major(s) must be taken in a different field to that of the major.
Industrial training/professional practice
Industrial training is available by transferring to the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice (C10345). The diploma comprises a minimum of nine months' full-time paid work experience with supporting subjects at UTS.
Course completion requirements
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course
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credit
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STM90651 Core subjects (Information Technology)
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48cp
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CBK90781 Major choice (Information Technology)
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48cp
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CBK90782 Major/Two sub-majors/Electives
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48cp
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Total
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144cp
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Course diagram
Course program
The programs below show a suggested sequence of subjects for each major for a 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.
Business Information Systems Management major
Year 1
Autumn session
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course
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credit
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31265 Communication for IT Professionals
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6cp
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31266 Introduction to Information Systems
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6cp
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48023 Programming Fundamentals
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6cp
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31268 Web Systems
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6cp
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Spring session
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course
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credit
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31269 Business Requirements Modelling
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6cp
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41092 Network Fundamentals
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6cp
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31247 Collaborative Business Processes
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6cp
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Select 6 credit points of electives
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6cp
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Year 2
Autumn session
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course
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credit
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31271 Database Fundamentals
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6cp
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31257 Information System Development Methodologies
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6cp
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31255 Finance and IT Professionals
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6cp
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Select 6 credit points of electives
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6cp
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Spring session
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course
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credit
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31258 Innovations for Global Relationship Management
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6cp
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31276 Networked Enterprise Architecture
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6cp
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Select 12 credit points of electives
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12cp
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Year 3
Autumn session
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course
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credit
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31272 Project Management and the Professional
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6cp
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31245 Business Process and IT Strategy
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6cp
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Select 12 credit points of electives
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12cp
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Spring session
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course
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credit
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31280 Strategic IT Project
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6cp
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Select 6 credit points from the following:
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6cp
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31282 Systems Testing and Quality Management
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48270 Entrepreneurship and Commercialisation
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Select 12 credit points of electives
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12cp
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Data Analytics major
Year 1
Autumn session
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course
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credit
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31265 Communication for IT Professionals
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6cp
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31266 Introduction to Information Systems
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6cp
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48023 Programming Fundamentals
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6cp
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31268 Web Systems
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6cp
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Spring session
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course
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credit
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31269 Business Requirements Modelling
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6cp
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41092 Network Fundamentals
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6cp
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Select 12 credit points of options
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12cp
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Year 2
Autumn session
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course
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credit
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31271 Database Fundamentals
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6cp
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31250 Introduction to Data Analytics
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6cp
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37131 Introduction to Linear Dynamical Systems
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6cp
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37151 Introduction to Statistics
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6cp
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Spring session
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course
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credit
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Select 12 credit points from the following:
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12cp
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31005 Machine Learning
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32146 Data Visualisation and Visual Analytics
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31243 AI/Analytics Capstone Project B
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31256 Image Processing and Pattern Recognition
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Select 12 credit points of options
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12cp
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Year 3
Autumn session
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course
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credit
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31272 Project Management and the Professional
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6cp
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41004 AI/Analytics Capstone Project
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6cp
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Select 6 credit points from the following:
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6cp
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31253 Database Programming
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31243 AI/Analytics Capstone Project B
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42913 Social and Information Network Analysis
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Select 6 credit points of options
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6cp
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Spring session
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course
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credit
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Select 6 credit points from the following:
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6cp
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31005 Machine Learning
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31256 Image Processing and Pattern Recognition
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32146 Data Visualisation and Visual Analytics
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31243 AI/Analytics Capstone Project B
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Select 18 credit points of options
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18cp
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Enterprise Systems Development major
Year 1
Autumn session
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course
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credit
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31265 Communication for IT Professionals
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6cp
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31266 Introduction to Information Systems
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6cp
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48023 Programming Fundamentals
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6cp
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31268 Web Systems
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6cp
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Spring session
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course
|
credit
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31269 Business Requirements Modelling
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6cp
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41092 Network Fundamentals
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6cp
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48024 Applications Programming
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6cp
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Select 6 credit points of options
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6cp
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Year 2
Autumn session
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course
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credit
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31271 Database Fundamentals
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6cp
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31251 Data Structures and Algorithms
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6cp
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31260 Fundamentals of Interaction Design
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6cp
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Select 6 credit points of options
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6cp
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Spring session
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course
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credit
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41025 Introduction to Software Development
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6cp
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48433 Software Architecture
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6cp
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Select 12 credit points of options
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12cp
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Year 3
Autumn session
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course
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credit
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31272 Project Management and the Professional
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6cp
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Select 6 credit points from the following:
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6cp
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31253 Database Programming
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41001 Cloud Computing and Software as a Service
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Select 12 credit points of options
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12cp
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Spring session
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course
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credit
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41026 Advanced Software Development
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6cp
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Select 6 credit points from the following:
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6cp
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31927 Application Development with .NET
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31242 Advanced Internet Programming
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Select 12 credit points of options
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12cp
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Interaction Design major
Year 1
Autumn session
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course
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credit
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31265 Communication for IT Professionals
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6cp
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31266 Introduction to Information Systems
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6cp
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48023 Programming Fundamentals
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6cp
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31268 Web Systems
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6cp
|
Spring session
|
course
|
credit
|
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31269 Business Requirements Modelling
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6cp
|
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41092 Network Fundamentals
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6cp
|
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31260 Fundamentals of Interaction Design
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6cp
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Select 6 credit points of options
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6cp
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Year 2
Autumn session
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course
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credit
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31271 Database Fundamentals
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6cp
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41019 Prototyping Physical Interaction
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6cp
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Select 12 credit points of options
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12cp
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Spring session
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course
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credit
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31080 Interactive Media
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6cp
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31777 Advanced Interaction Design
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6cp
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Select 12 credit points of options
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12cp
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Year 3
Autumn session
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course
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credit
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31272 Project Management and the Professional
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6cp
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41021 Interaction Design Studio
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12cp
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Select 6 credit points of options
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6cp
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Spring session
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course
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credit
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Select 12 credit points from the following:
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12cp
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41020 Human-centred Design Methods
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31263 Introduction to Computer Game Development
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31250 Introduction to Data Analytics
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31927 Application Development with .NET
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Select 12 credit points of options
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12cp
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Networking and Cybersecurity major
Year 1
Autumn session
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course
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credit
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31265 Communication for IT Professionals
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6cp
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31266 Introduction to Information Systems
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6cp
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48023 Programming Fundamentals
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6cp
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31268 Web Systems
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6cp
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Spring session
|
course
|
credit
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31269 Business Requirements Modelling
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6cp
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41092 Network Fundamentals
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6cp
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Select 12 credit points of options
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12cp
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Year 2
Autumn session
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course
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credit
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31271 Database Fundamentals
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6cp
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31277 Routing and Switching Essentials
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6cp
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48730 Cybersecurity
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6cp
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Select 6 credit points of options
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6cp
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Spring session
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course
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credit
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31338 Network Servers
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6cp
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31275 Mobile Networking
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6cp
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41900 Cryptography
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6cp
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Select 6 credit points of options
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6cp
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Year 3
Autumn session
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course
|
credit
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31272 Project Management and the Professional
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6cp
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Select 6 credit points from the following:
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6cp
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48024 Applications Programming
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31274 Network Management
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31748 Programming on the Internet
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41890 Applying Network Security
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41889 Application Development in the iOS Environment
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Select 12 credit points of options
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12cp
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Spring session
|
course
|
credit
|
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31261 Internetworking Project
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6cp
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Select 6 credit points from the following:
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6cp
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31242 Advanced Internet Programming
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41891 Cloud Computing Infrastructure
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|
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48033 Internet of Things
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48436 Digital Forensics
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Select 12 credit points of options
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12cp
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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.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.
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.
