Diploma in Information and Communications Technology Fast Track

Western Sydney University

About

This course is delivered by Western Sydney University, The College as an agent of Western Sydney University.This program is designed to provide a tertiary level foundation for further study in the Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology and Bachelor of Information Systems degrees.

It has been constructed to provide students with a sample of ICT units and university experiences.

Students who successfully complete the Diploma in Information and Communications Technology Fast Track will articulate into Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology degree at UWS with up to one year equivalent of advanced standing.

Students may also articulate into Bachelor of Information Systems.

Structure

Students who wish to enter the Bachelor of Information Systems on completion of this Diploma course will, subject to student numbers, study 700007 Statistics for Business (WSTC). Students intending to enter the Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology will, subject to student numbers, study 700041 Statistical Decision Making (WSTC).

Students must also pass the following seven units

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700012 Computer Networking (WSTC)
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700011 Database Design and Development (WSTC)
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700000 Information Systems in Context (WSTC)
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700039 Object Oriented Analysis (WSTC)
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700040 Principles of Professional Communication 1 (WSTC)
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700008 Programming Fundamentals (WSTC)
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700013 Systems Analysis and Design (WSTC)

Choose one of

Code Name
700007 Statistics for Business (WSTC)
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700041 Statistical Decision Making (WSTC)

Students must also pass the following non-award unit, which does not count for credit towards the Diploma

Code Name
700171 Tertiary Study Skills in Information and Communications Technology (WSTC Prep)

Institution