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UTS course code: C10219 Overview OverviewThe Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Computing program is a combined degree offered jointly by the Faculty of Business and the Faculty of Information Technology, and is awarded with two testamurs. The combined degree offers students the opportunity to complete studies in both business and computing in a four year, full-time program. Students completing the Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Computing program may be eligible for entry into either the Bachelor of Business (Honours) program or the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (Honours) program. Course aimsThe Bachelor of Business program prepares graduates for a career in accounting, advertising, banking, e-business, economics, finance, financial planning, international business, management, marketing, sport management and tourism and the related professions. The degree seeks to provide students with the knowledge, competencies and values necessary for fulfilling an effective career in business. The Bachelor of Computing program provides a sound education in all aspects of computing and information technology for students who intend to make a career in the profession. The information technology sub-major stream provides for further study within particular areas of the computing and information technology discipline, covering areas such as networked computer systems and applications, systems development and software engineering, information systems management and data management. The combination of these two degrees prepares graduates to apply an in-depth knowledge of information technology to the business activities of an organisation. Examples of such roles might include information systems development and/or management, software development in the banking and finance sector, or electronic business operations, among others. Graduates will be committed to lifelong learning built on the foundations provided by their course of study. Formal studies are treated in a manner that will encourage initiative. Admission requirementsThis course is offered to both local and international students and to both current school leavers and non-current school leavers. The number of students admitted each year is limited to a strict quota based on the availability of resources. For local current school leavers, selection into the course is based on the HSC UAI or equivalent. There are no prerequisites for entry, however the assumed knowledge is Mathematics and any two units of English, with Mathematics Extension 1 and English Advanced recommended. For local non-current school leavers, selection into the course is based on prior study and previous work experience. The Limited UAI may be considered for this course, and the Faculties will consider a compulsory Personal Statement. Applicants whose secondary or tertiary education was conducted in a language other than English should provide evidence of English language proficiency to the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). The UTS Student Info & Admin Centre can provide advice in this regard. Any applicant wishing to transfer from another university must apply as a non-current school leaver in competition with other applicants. Selection of international students International applicants apply through the UTS International Office, but are assessed by the Faculties. Applicants are required to have a competitive Pass in a recognised matriculation examination equivalent to the Australian Year 12 qualification, and to meet or better the University's IELTS criteria. For details of entry requirements including IELTS criteria, contact the UTS International Office on: telephone 1800 774 816 (within Australia) telephone +61 3 9627 4816 (outside Australia) or visit their website at: Advanced standingStudents who have previously undertaken a course of study at a university or another recognised tertiary educational institution may be eligible for subject exemptions if subjects previously studied are deemed by the Faculties to be equivalent to core subjects in the combined degree. Unless otherwise stated, the study must have been completed no earlier than three years before commencement of studies at UTS, i.e. students commencing a Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Computing degree in 2004 must have completed their TAFE courses in 2000 or later. This applies to studies in both business and computing. Students must be able to demonstrate that their knowledge is current. To be eligible for subject exemptions, students must have completed relevant study at the appropriate level before commencing this course. Students are required to apply for exemptions at enrolment in their first semester of study. Exemptions are usually processed immediately following enrolment. TAFE NSW Students who have recently completed a TAFE NSW course in the field of business may be eligible for exemption from specific subjects in the Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Computing. Students who have completed a relevant TAFE Diploma are eligible for advanced standing for some selected subjects in the Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Computing. The TAFE course(s) must have been completed no earlier than three years before commencement of studies at UTS. Insearch UTS Students who have completed a relevant Diploma at Insearch are eligible for advanced standing for selected subjects in the Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Computing. To be considered for advanced standing, the study at Insearch must have been completed no earlier than three years before commencement of studies at UTS, and students must have graduated from Insearch with a Credit average. This applies to studies in both business and computing. Students who enrol in the Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Computing from 2004 and who have completed the Insearch Diploma of Information Technology from 2003 onwards, will receive exemptions from the following subjects (total 30 credit points). 31060 Information Systems Principles Other universities Students who have completed appropriate subjects at a recognised university may be granted advanced standing at UTS for subjects previously undertaken at the other institution. Students applying for exemptions on the basis of subjects completed at institutions other than TAFE should apply at enrolment, and will be required to supply English language versions of official academic transcripts, as well as copies of detailed subject outlines that include at least the subject descriptions, lists of textbooks and assessment methods. Private colleges Students who have completed a course at a private college will not be eligible for any advanced standing unless an articulation agreement exists between the college and the relevant UTS Faculty (Faculty of Business or Faculty of Information Technology). Course durationThe Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Computing is four years full time. The course consists of eight academic semesters of full-time study. Some subjects are offered in an optional Summer session so that students can 'fast track' their studies. Course structureThe Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Computing requires students to complete a total of 192 credit points, which consists of 96 credit points of study in business and 96 credit points of study in information technology. In the business stream, students must complete eight foundation core subjects (6 credit points each) and a business major (48 credit points). Students should note that not all majors are available in combined degrees, and that some majors may require specific foundation core subjects to be undertaken. In the information technology stream, students must complete 10 core subjects totalling 66 credit points. Students are also required to complete one IT sub-major (24 credit points) and one information technology elective subject (6 credit points). Taylors College students Students enrolled in this program offshore at Taylors College follow a particular sequence of subjects that differs from the normal course structure and that fits in with their study program. For more information, queries should be addressed to Peter Meyer, UTS Director of Undergraduate Studies, Taylors College. Course programNote that the semester timing of the Business major subjects, IT sub-major subjects and elective subject in the following program is indicative only. The major, sub-major and elective subjects may be taken in any order on completion of the first three full-time semesters or the first six part-time semesters. The requirement is to complete 48 credit points of a Business major, 24 credit points of an IT sub-major and 6 credit points of electives. Typical full-time program Year 1 Autumn semester Spring semester Year 2 Autumn semester Spring semester Year 3 Autumn semester Spring semester Year 4 Autumn semester Spring semester English language testing Despite the technical nature of some aspects of information technology, English language proficiency is an important factor in the successful academic study of business and information technology and for a successful career in industry. In recognition of this, all students enrolling in the Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Computing are required to undertake an English test administered by the English Language Study Skills Assistance (ELSSA) Centre. The results of this test indicate three possible courses of action.
Students who do not sit this test and students who fail to follow the recommendation of the Faculty of Information Technology receive a letter to confirm this fact. The letter is lodged in the student's file as a record that he or she has chosen not to follow the Faculty of Information Technology's recommendation and that the student takes full responsibility for that decision. Business major stream Students are required to undertake a business major which consists of 48 credit points (eight 6-credit-point subjects) of study in a related area of business. Students in the Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Computing have the option to major in Accounting, Banking, Economics, Electronic Business, Finance, International Business, Management, Marketing, Sport Management or Tourism. The Information Technology major is not available to students in this program. Students should note that some Business majors may require specific foundation core subjects to be undertaken. Students should also note that not all subjects will be offered each semester. For details of Business majors, including rules and restrictions relating to particular business majors, students should refer to the Faculty of Business handbook entry for the Bachelor of Business. IT sub-major stream Students are required to undertake an IT sub-major which consists of 24 credit points (four 6-credit-point subjects) of study in a related area of information technology. Students in the Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Computing have the option to study an information technology sub-major in Applications Development, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Graphics, Database, Digital Media, Internet Business Technology, Information Systems Theory and Methodologies, Information Technology Management, Mobile Computing and Software Engineering. The Internetworking sub-major is not available to students in this program. Students should note that some IT sub-majors may require a specific information technology subject to be studied as their one elective in the program, in order to meet the prerequisite requirements of the sub-major subjects. Details of IT sub-majors that fall into this category (and the required prerequisite subject) are available from the Faculty of Information Technology. If a pattern of study cannot be found that satisfies prerequisite requirements, students may be unable to study particular IT sub-majors. Students are advised to discuss their choice of IT sub-major with an academic adviser in the Faculty of Information Technology prior to selecting their IT elective subject. Some IT sub-majors have a quota on the number of students permitted to commence that IT sub-major in a particular semester. When demand for an IT sub-major exceeds its quota, students will be selected for entry into the sub-major based on academic merit. The selection process will be based on students' academic results in the most recently completed semester of study for full-time students, or the most recently completed two semesters for part-time students. For details of IT sub-majors, including rules and restrictions relating to particular IT sub-majors, students should refer to the Faculty of Information Technology handbook entry for the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Diploma of Information Technology Professional Practice (C10152). Policy on subject substitution Where there is an overlap between subjects in the business major and the IT sub-major which enables students to meet the objectives of both the major and the sub-major by taking less than the required credit points, students may substitute another subject to make up the required credit points. All subject substitutions must be approved by the Program Leader before students undertake the proposed substitute subject. Students are still required to meet normal prerequisite conditions in choosing a substitute subject. Electives Students must complete a minimum of 6 credit points of electives, normally one subject. This subject must be chosen from the Faculty of Information Technology. Once a student has completed a sufficient number of credit points to fulfil the elective requirements, that student is not permitted to enrol in additional elective subjects. AssessmentGrading of awards The Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Computing degree is awarded with two testamurs. The degree is awarded at the levels of Pass, Credit and Distinction. Students who have completed at least 192 credit points and have an average raw mark of 50 per cent or greater, qualify for a Pass degree. Qualification above the Pass level is based on the weighted average mark of core subjects, excluding the subjects in the first year of the typical full-time program. For a degree with Distinction, no failures in any subject over the entire course are permitted. For a degree with Credit, only one failure in any subject over the entire course is permitted. The grading of qualifying students is carried out on an individual basis by the Faculty of Information Technology's Examination Review Committee. The Examination Review Committee is provided with the following information on each qualifier:
Professional recognitionStudents who complete the Accounting major may be eligible for membership of CPA Australia and/or The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia. Students should consult the Faculty of Business handbook entry for the Bachelor of Business for details of specific eligibility requirements, and should confirm their potential eligibility with the Faculty of Business. Approval is being sought for holders of this degree to be eligible for professional-level membership of the Australian Computer Society. Other informationThe Faculty of Information Technology administers this course and inquiries should be directed to them on telephone (02) 9514 1803. Specific inquiries about the Business component may be directed to the Faculty of Business on telephone (02) 9514 3500. |
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