University of Technology Sydney (UTS)

Structure

Students are required to complete 192 credit points, comprising 96 credit points of study in business and 96 credit points of study in information technology. In the business component, students must complete eight foundation core subjects (6 credit points each) and a business major (48 credit points). In the information technology component, students must complete eight foundation core subjects (6 credit points each) and an IT major (48 credit points). The course duration is four years of full-time study. Some subjects may be offered in an optional Summer session so that students can fast-track their studies.

Subjects

• Accounting
• Management
• Finance
• Marketing
• International business
• Human resource management
• Economics
• Marketing communication

Entry requirements

• Australian Year 12 qualification or equivalent. Assumed knowledge: Mathematics and any 2 units of English
• Recommended: Mathematics Extension 1 and English Advanced. Non-current school leavers are advised to complete the employment question on their UAC application and provide supporting statements of employment to UAC as bonus points may be awarded on the basis of relevant work experience. English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0
• or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21
• or AE5: Pass
• or PTE: 58-64
• or CAE: 176-184.

Recognition

Graduates are eligible for professional-level membership of the Australian Computer Society. Students who complete the Accounting major may be eligible for membership of CPA Australia and/or the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia. For any other certifications, refer to the Bachelor of Business.

Study Pathways

Students who have previously undertaken study at a university or other recognised tertiary education institutions may be eligible for some academic credit recognition (subject to the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology's approval). Students who gain entry through the UTS INSEARCH pathway are eligible for 48 credit points of credit recognition. Students who have completed a relevant diploma at TAFE NSW may be eligible for credit recognition if subjects previously completed are equivalent to existing UTS subjects. Details are available from the Building 10 Student Centre.