Degree Transfer Information Technology
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-02-01 | - |
| 2024-07-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Degree Transfer Information Technology program provides a foundation in IT concepts and skills for students seeking to transfer into Year 2 of a bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Data Science. The program covers essential topics such as programming, database management, web development, and system security, preparing students for careers in various IT fields. Students can select directed courses based on their intended pathway, and program planners assist with course selection.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
Degree Transfer Information Technology provides a pathway into Year 2 of either the Bachelor of Information Technology, the Bachelor of Computer Science, or the Bachelor of Data Science.
Objectives:
- Provide students with the necessary foundation in information technology and related fields to successfully transition to Year 2 of a bachelor's degree program.
Description:
The program offers a comprehensive curriculum covering essential concepts and skills in information technology. Students will gain a strong understanding of data structures, programming, mobile application development, web programming, game design, business decision-making, system and network security, and advanced databases. The program emphasizes practical application to prepare students for roles in the IT industry.
Outline:
Course Structure:
The program consists of:
- Five core bridging courses (non-credit bearing) in the first semester:
- Academic English
- Core Mathematics
- Programming
- Computing
- Statistics
- Four core courses:
- COMP1140 Database and Information Management
- SENG1110 Object Oriented Programming
- Academic English A
- Academic English B
- Six directed courses from the following:
- COMP1010 Computing Fundamentals
- ELEC1710 Digital & Computer Electronics 1
- ENGG1500 Introduction to Professional Engineering
- INFT1004 Introduction to Programming
- INFT1060 Cybersecurity Fundamentals
- MATH1110 Maths for Engineering, Science and Tech 1
- MATH1120 Mathematics for Engineering, Science & Technology 2
- MATH1510 Discrete Mathematics
- SENG1050 Web Technologies
- SENG1120 Data Structures
- STAT1060 Business Decision Making
- STAT1100 Data Wrangling & Visualisation
- STAT1300 Fundamentals of Statistics Students will select courses based on their intended pathway to a bachelor's degree.
Careers:
Upon successful completion of the Degree Transfer Information Technology, graduates may pursue careers in various fields related to information technology, including:
- Web developer
- Digital producer
- Games designer
- Web and multimedia producer
- Digital project manager
- Digital marketing specialist
- Animator
- Software developer
- Software application support specialist
- Mobile app designer
- Technical software consultant
- Software development project manager
- E-learning developer
- Finance software analyst
- Enterprise architect
- Infrastructure business analyst
- Systems analyst
- IT project manager
- Desktop systems specialist
- IT and communications advisor
The University of Newcastle College of International Education (CIE)
Overview:
The University of Newcastle College of International Education (CIE) is the official international college of the University of Newcastle, Australia. It provides alternative pathways to over 130 undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs at the University of Newcastle in a supportive environment designed to ensure a successful transition to further study.
