Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice

Program Overview

The Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice combines academic study with nine months of full-time IT industry employment. It enhances students' technical and generic work skills, fosters lifelong learning, and bridges the gap between theory and practice. Graduates are highly employable in various IT roles, including software engineering, project management, and web development.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

The Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice is not a separate course in its own right but is taken in conjunction with one of UTS: Information Technology's undergraduate courses. Students must obtain suitable employment and work for a minimum of nine months full time, and undertake the academic subjects related to their industrial training. International students can work full time for the duration of the diploma. The diploma is extremely beneficial for students relating their final year of coursework to the practical needs of the IT industry. This experience is invaluable when applying for graduate career positions.

Objectives:

The course aims to develop students' technical and generic work skills in a workplace environment. It also enables students to develop lifelong learning skills and gain a better understanding of the relationship between theory and practice.

Program Description:

Students are required to obtain approved, full-time employment within the IT industry for a minimum of nine months and complete two sessions of academic study. Students are required to notify the faculty of any changes to their circumstances that affect their industrial training, including notification of the start and finish dates of their industrial training.

Outline:

Program Content:

The program includes a combination of industrial training and academic study. Students complete 36 credit points of coursework subjects in addition to their industrial training.

Course Schedule:

The program is typically completed over one year of full-time study. The academic study is typically completed in two sessions, with students attending classes part-time while working full-time.

Modules:

The coursework subjects cover a range of topics relevant to the IT industry, including:

• Career Management for IT Professionals
• Professional Experience 1
• Work Integrated Learning 1
• Professional Experience 2
• Work Integrated Learning 2
• IT Experience Review

Assessment:

Assessment Methods:

Students are assessed through a variety of methods, including:

• Assignments
• Projects
• Presentations
• Exams

Assessment Criteria:

Students are assessed on their:

• Knowledge and understanding of the subject matter
• Ability to apply their knowledge and skills to practical problems
• Communication and presentation skills

Teaching:

Teaching Methods:

The program is taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, and practical work.

Faculty:

The program is taught by a team of experienced academics and industry professionals.

Unique Approaches:

The program includes a strong focus on practical experience, with students completing a minimum of nine months of full-time work in the IT industry.

Careers:

Career Paths:

The diploma can lead to a variety of career paths in the IT industry, including:

• Software Engineer
• IT Project Manager
• IT Consultant
• Web Developer
• Database Administrator

Opportunities:

The diploma provides students with the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the IT industry. It also provides students with the opportunity to network with potential employers and gain valuable work experience.

Outcomes:

Graduates of the program are highly sought-after by employers in the IT industry. They have the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in a variety of roles.