Bachelor of Information Technology (Business Services)

What is this course about?

CSU's Bachelor of Information Technology (Business Services) combines high quality education with industry experience that will equip graduates with the skills and attributes required to be top information technology professionals.

The Bachelor of Information Technology (Business Services) has been designed to provide a high quality and highly relevant academic program with industrial experience built-in. Students study a fully accredited Information Technology degree on campus in Bathurst and gain the equivalent of one year's work experience with their host company integrated within the program. Students also receive a substantial $30,000 scholarship.

At this time, three companies - IBM Australia, Essential Energy and Land and Property Information - have invested in this course by each providing scholarships to all students who meet the enrolment criteria. By mutual agreement, students may be offered a full-time position with their host company after graduation.

Why study this degree?

This course is designed to equip graduates with the skills and knowledge to work within a professional setting.

It has a core of information technology skills that will also provide professional recognition in the information technology industry generally. Students taking this course will be educated to a level that will provide entry to many industries, with the added advantage of 12 months equivalent work experience with a partner's company.

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Course structure

The course consists of an Information Technology core comprising eight subjects (64 points), an Industry major of eight subjects (64 points), a minor of four subjects (32 points), an Industry Project comprising three subjects (64 points) and four free electives (32 points).

Minor studies include Business Analysis, an Industrial Project, Software Development and Spatial Analysis.

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Graduation requirements

To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 256 points, comprising 192 points of academic subjects and 64 points of industry experience.

Academic expectations

For each 8 point subject at CSU, students should normally expect to spend between 140-160 hours engaged in the specified learning and assessment activities (such as attending lectures or residential schools, assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, assignments or examinations). The student workload for some subjects may vary from these norms as a result of approved course design.

Students will be assessed on the basis of completed assignments, examinations, workplace learning, or other methods as outlined in specific subject outlines.

Where applicable, students are responsible for travel and accommodation costs involved in workplace learning experiences, or attending residential schools (distance education students).

Expectations relating to academic, workplace learning, time and cost requirements for specific subjects are provided in the subject outlines and in course materials.

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Workplace learning

The practical work placement component of the course is delivered as the equivalent to eight subjects of industry project. In these subjects students work with their host company and this constitutes part of students' second, third and fourth year of the course.

Scholarships

CSU's industry partners, IBM Australia, Essential Energy and Land and Property Information, provide the scholarships for students of the degree. Students must apply for the scholarship when they submit their Application for Admission through UAC. The scholarship is paid over the length of the program and payments start in the first year of study.

For more information on the Bachelor of Information Technology (Business Services) scholarships, application forms and how to apply, please contact info.csu on 1800 334 733 (free call within Australia) or make an online enquiry. Scholarships information including application forms and criteria are available online at www.csu.edu.au/apply/forms

Admission requirements

Prospective students should read the scholarship selection criteria and complete the Scholarship Application Form.

To be admitted into the course, prospective students need to indicate their likelihood of success through:

1. previous studies, and
2. other attainments and experience.

Previous studies

Previous studies include:

• the NSW Higher School Certificate or interstate /overseas equivalent;
• the International Baccalaureate Diploma;
• a completed or part completed course of a university, college of advanced education or other accredited tertiary institution;
• a completed or part completed course of a TAFE college or other accredited post-secondary institution (including TAFE Tertiary Preparation Certificate);
• an approved Foundation Studies program certificate;
• completion of undergraduate subjects as an Associate Student with the University or through another University, or Open Universities Australia.

NSW and interstate school leavers are normally selected on the basis of their Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) or interstate equivalent. You may also be admitted on the basis of a strong performance in subjects relevant to your course preferences.

Currently no secondary school subjects are prerequisites for admission to particular CSU courses however some courses assume a certain level of knowledge. This will be specified in the course information if applicable.

English language proficiency

Applicants will be deemed to have sufficient English proficiency if they:

• have completed all their formal studies in one or more of the following countries; or
• were born in one of the following countries and have completed at least one qualification in one of those countries; or
• have completed senior secondary study or at least one year of full-time University study in one of the following countries: American Samoa, Australia, Canada, Fiji, Ireland, Kenya, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, United Kingdom, USA, Zambia
  or
• have successfully completed one year of full-time (or part-time equivalent) post-secondary study at an affiliate institution of the University, with English as the medium of instruction and assessment.

All other applicants must explicitly demonstrate proficiency.

Acceptable tests for English proficiency

Any of the following results, attained within the last two years, can be used to demonstrate English proficiency:

• an Academic IELTS (International English Language Testing System) overall score of at least 6.0, and with no score below 5.5;
• a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) paper-based score of 550 and TWE of 5.0;
• a TOEFL computer-based score of 213 and Essay Rating of 5;
• a TOEFL internet-based score of 80 for undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs, and 90 for postgraduate research candidates with a minimum score of 25 in the writing section.
• a Combined Universities Admission Test (CULT) overall score of at least 65;
• a C pass in English at the GCE 'A' level examinations in either Singapore or the United Kingdom;
• completion of the International Baccalaureate diploma with English A2 at higher or sub. Level;
• a C pass in 'Use of English' in the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE);
• completion of the UNSW Foundation Studies Certificate with a C pass in 'Use of English';
• completion of an AQF Certificate IV (including English for Academic Purposes);
• successful completion of at least one year of study in a course at Associate Diploma or Diploma level on the Register of Australian Tertiary Education;
• a score of 155 in the verbal component of the STAT test;
• a Pass grade in the Uniworld English College English for Tertiary Entrance course; or
• IRI Diploma of English.

An applicant who does not otherwise meet the University's requirements may be admitted on the recommendation of the Dean of the appropriate faculty.

Attainment and experience

You may also be admitted to a course based on other attainments and experience. These may include:

• voluntary or paid work experience;
• performance in tests and examinations conducted by professional recognised bodies;
• participation in continuing education programs and/or staff development programs conducted by adult education agencies, consultancies, professional bodies or employers;
• completion of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT).

Internet access

CSU places great emphasis on services to its students. It is a leader in the provision of online services and, in particular, the use of the internet in the support of teaching, administration and communications with students.

The online environment is so integrated into all aspects of student life and the learning experience at CSU that the University now assumes that all on campus and distance education students at CSU will have ongoing access to an internet connected computer capable of communicating with CSU online systems.

Students enrolled in Information Technology subjects (i.e. with an ITC subject code) may be required to have additional hardware and/or software that is deemed essential for the completion of the learning activities in that subject.

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