Bachelor of Information Technology (Dean's Scholar)

Overview

Dean's Scholars degrees are highly recognisable, giving students the edge in competitive employment. The degree offers a challenging and enriched educational experience for high-achieving students who want to perform above the level normally expected. Students are also encouraged to continue their studies through the completion of Honours and research programs.

Students complete the normal course requirements for the degree, but receive special privileges as they study such as accelerated learning, where possible, and academic mentoring. Dean’s Scholars are also encouraged to contribute to the scholarly life of the Faculty through events in the Faculty's postgraduate program.

Places are limited each year. Current students who have achieved a weighted average mark (WAM) of 80 at the end of one year of full-time study in a relevant degree may apply to transfer to the Dean’s Scholar degree.

Entry Requirements

Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.

Course Learning Outcomes

Students graduating from the Bachelor of Information Technology (Dean's Scholar) will be able to:

1. Demonstrate broad and coherent theoretical and technical knowledge of information technologies and the ability to apply this knowledge to solve a range of practical problems.
2. Perform analysis and design of innovative systems to solve a range of problems.
3. Acquire, synthesise and integrate information within a complex professional setting.
4. Think critically and creatively to identify better system solutions within business contexts .
5. Function and work collaboratively with others to solve information technology problems achieving a common goal.
6. Apply informed professional judgements regarding ethical and responsible decision making with consideration of related social responsibilities.
7. Reflect upon work practices, tools and frameworks for ongoing professional development.
8. Exercise critical thinking and judgement in the composition of a research-based project demonstrating understanding of field of information technology. 

Course Structure

Course program for the Dean's Scholars degree is identical to the current non-Dean's Scholars degrees apart from ISIT391 Dean’s Scholar Research Project.

Continuation in the Dean's Scholars degrees will normally be dependent on the student achieving a WAM of at least 80 in each year of study. Students who do not meet the required average will be transferred to the equivalent non-Dean's Scholars degree.

Please note that the Dean's Scholars Program is not offered to part-time students and is only available to International Students who are eligible to apply through UAC (for new students), or who have completed one year of full-time study at UOW (for current students). The program is not offered for double degrees and is not a scholarship.

A candidate must satisfactorily complete the following requirements to be eligible for a Bachelor of Information Technology (Dean's Scholar):

1.  at least 144 credit points of subjects including:

    a.  the fifteen (15) core subjects (96cp) listed below;

    b. at least four (4) subjects (24cp) selected from the BIT electives list;
    c. two (2) subjects (12cp) selected from the BIT options list;
    d. The remaining credit points can be taken from the BIT electives list, or the General                              Schedule.
    e. A maximum of 60 cp of first year subjects.

2. All candidates must complete ISIT200 Industry Placement, which is a single 8-week period of approved industry placement, assessed in the form of written reports. ISIT200 must be completed before graduation. The placement will normally be undertaken in the summer session at the end of the second year, although enrolment in this subject in year 1 is strongly encouraged.

3. To be awarded with a major, a candidate must satisfactorily complete the core plus four (4) subjects (24cp) listed for that major.

4. To be awarded with a double major, candidates must ensure that four of the subjects selected satisfy the requirements of one major and that a separate set of four subjects satisfy the requirements of a second major, i.e. any subject counted towards one major cannot also be counted towards a second major.

Suggested Program of Study

See the School of Information Systems and Technology (SISAT) website.

Majors

Candidates enrolled in this degree may choose to major in:

• e-Business
• Social Policy - not offered in 2015
• Network Design and Management
• Web Design and Development
• Computing (No intake for this major in 2015 at the UOW Wollongong Campus. This is under review)

Students may also combine any two of the above majors as a double major (excluding the Computing major). To be awarded with a double major, candidates must ensure that four of the subjects selected satisfy the requirements of one major and that a separate set of four subjects satisfy the requirements of a second major, i.e. any subject counted towards one major cannot also be counted towards a second major.

E-Business

All of the core subjects plus the four subjects listed below:

Social Policy - not offered in 2015

Students wishing to complete this major must speak with the BIT course coordinator.

All of the core subjects plus the four subjects listed below:

Network Design and Management

All of the core subjects plus the four subjects listed below:

Web Design and Development

All of the core subjects plus the four subjects listed below:

Computing*

All of the core subjects listed in the Bachelor of Computer Science plus the subjects listed below:

* No intake for the Computing major in 2015 at the UOW Wollongong Campus.

BIT Electives List

BIT Options List

Credit Arrangements

Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.

Professional Recognition/Accreditation

The Bachelor of Information Technology is currently being accredited by the Australian Computer Society as potentially Meeting the requirements for membership at the "Professional Level".

Other Information

Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: eis@uow.edu.au