Course

Bachelor of Technology (Information Technology Support)

Approved Abbreviation: BTech(ITSupp)

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Western Sydney University Course Code: 3510.3

CRICOS Code: 041108D

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From 2008 prospective students should refer to the following version of this course.

http://handbook.uws.edu.au/HBOOK/course.asp?course=3633.1

This degree is for people who want to work with computers and in the IT (Information Technology) industry. The course prepares students to work with, train and support other people in their use of the technology. It provides a sound foundation in information technology and computing, particularly through learning by direct hands-on experience in class, laboratories and in real-world work experience sites. It will suit those whose main interest is not the design, creation and maintenance of computing and information systems applications; programming and systems development are de-emphasised. It is expected that this degree will have Australian Computer Society professional level accreditation.

Study Mode
Three years full time.

Accreditation
Currently the Bachelor of Technology has Associate level accreditation with the Australian Computer Society (ACS). An upgrade to Professional level accreditation will be sought.

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 240 credit points including the units listed in the recommended sequence below.

Recommended Sequence

Full-time

Year 1

Autumn session

100483

Principles of Professional Communication 1

300131

Introduction to Analysis and Design

300150

PC Workshop

300405

Fundamentals of Programming

Spring session

200190

Finite Mathematics

300138

LAN Workshop

300126

E-Business Technologies and Applications

One elective

Year 2

Autumn session

300118

Enterprise Information Systems

300125

Fundamentals of Computer Science

300144

Object Oriented Analysis

One elective

Spring session

300094

Computer Networking Fundamentals

300129

Interactive Web Site Development

300104

Database Design and Development

Alternate (from extension list)

Year 3

Autumn session

300160

Software Interface Design

Alternate (from Computing & IT list)

Alternate (from extension list)

One elective

Spring session

300136

I.T. Support Practicum

300157

Social Aspects of Information Technology

Alternate (from Computing & IT list)

One elective

Note: 300136 IT Support Practicum denotes part-time work experience over a 12-week period.

Alternates : Extension Unit List

200032

Statistics for Business

OR

200192

Statistics for Science

200083

Marketing Principles

CP308A

Information Systems Ethics and Law

200101

Accounting Information for Managers

200031

Mathematics for Business

61442

Occupational Health and Safety

200300

Managing People at Work

61422

Employee Training and Development

Alternates : Computing & IT Unit list

300096

Computer Organisation

300146

Object Oriented Design

300106

Decision Support Systems

300117

Enterprise Database

300272

Enterprise Information Management

300095

Computer Networks and Internets

At least one unit from the following must be chosen:

300166

Systems and Network Management

300085

Advanced Web Site Development

300084

Advanced Networking Technologies

Choose one of:

300097

Computing Project 1

300507

Extended Computing Project 1

Majors

RU3005

E-Business

RU3009

Systems Analysis and Design

RU3011

Web Development

Sub-major elective spaces

Elective units may be used toward obtaining an additional approved sub-major (40 credit points).

Search for sub-majors

Western Sydney University offers sub-majors in a range of areas including Sustainability and Indigenous Studies.

Indigenous Australian Studies Sub-major

Indigenous Australian Creative Expressions Sub-major

Indigenous Economics Sub-major

Business Sustainability Sub-major

Students can apply for an elective major or sub-major via MySR.

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