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COURSE GUIDE 2013

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1 NSW Department of State and Regional Development – 2008-2009 – www.business.nsw.gov.au/industry/ict/ – Data is for 2010. IBIS World Industry Value Added Estimates, for Australia and IBIS business count shares by State.

An exciting, challenging career where you can make a difference.

WHY UTS?INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN SYDNEY, AUSTRALIAAustralia is a major player in the field of Information Communication Technologies (ICT) in the Asia Pacific region with Sydney as the driving force behind the industry, both as a supplier and consumer of IT goods and services. New South Wales leads all other Australian States and Territories in ICT research capabilities. There are more regional headquarters located in New South Wales than any other state in Australia and some of the world’s top ICT companies are based in Sydney, such as Atlassian, Google, IBM, Microsoft and Oracle. New South Wales also has the largest number of ICT specialist businesses in Australia accounting for 39 per cent of ICT businesses and 39 per cent of industry value-added output in Australia.1

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AT UTSUTS:IT is a leader in practice-based IT education in Australia, actively engaging with industry to meet their current and future needs. Our courses are practical, industry focussed and are regularly updated so you know you are learning the skills that employers want.

Our courses provide the unique combination of computer science and information systems providing a broad perspective and multidisciplinary skills. With this mix of technical and business skills you don’t just learn the theory – you also learn how to use IT to solve business problems.

Subject to the availability of work placements, you also have the option of undertaking one year of paid work experience as part of your course through our industrial training program, the Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice. This valuable professional experience provides you with a strong competitive advantage when seeking employment once you finish your course.

Our lecturers maintain cutting-edge IT skills through regular involvement in consultancy work and research with industry. With a range of expert staff with strong links to the IT industry our courses are current, relevant and are designed to meet the IT industry’s needs.

Five Stars QS World University RankingsUTS is proud to announce that we were recently awarded Five Stars in the QS Stars System for the QS World University Rankings. UTS is ranked in the 101-150 category for Engineering and Technology-Computer Science. This ranking measures performance against international benchmarks and recognises excellence in higher education.

UTS:IT ACHIEVEMENTS

Research and Teaching Awards > Professor Chengqi Zhang won a NSW Science and Engineering award in 2011 for his innovative application of data mining that has helped Centrelink improve its systems. Professor Zhang heads up UTS’s Centre for Quantum Computation and Intelligent Systems which is a major research strength for the faculty.

> Associate Professor Toni Robertson received a 2010 Australian Learning and Teaching Council citation for an innovative, significant and sustained contribution to undergraduate and postgraduate learning in the related fields of Human Computer Interaction and Interaction Design.

> Professor Jie Lu was awarded a UTS Medal for Teaching and Research Integration in 2010 for her successful integration of research into subject design and integration into the curricula.

Leaders in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Education

> UTS is the first university in Australia to acquire a PR2 second generation personal robot, designed to assist individuals to become more productive at work or at home. It will enable UTS and its research partners to explore new challenges in social robotics and smart digital ecosystems.

> UTS Unleashed! re-united with the University of Science and Technology China (USTC) to compete as WrightEagleUnleashed! at RoboCup 2011 in the two-legged league with our new Nao robots. We also joined with the Institute of Business Administration, Karachi (IBA) to compete as the Karachi Koalas in the 3D Humanoid Simulation Soccer at RoboCup 2011.

Giving Back to the Community > Bachelor of Business and IT graduate, Rangan Srikhanta, is the Chief Executive Officer of One Laptop Per Child Australia, at only 27 years old. The not-for-profit social enterprise is aiming to change our nation’s educational landscape by distributing specially designed laptops to children in remote communities.

UTS Fosters Entrepreneurs > The cloud computing company, OrionVM, was the brainchild of UTS students, Sheng Yeo and Joseph Glanville. After only two years the company has a rapidly growing reputation and revenues that are increasing at a rate of 80 – 110% per month. The team is about to bring their first investor on board, and Yeo is pushing for a revenue of $1 million by the end of the 2011/2012 financial year – only their third year in business!

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RESEARCH STRENGTHSUTS:IT has a lively and cutting-edge research culture driving advances in IT technology, practice and education. Our researchers work with many enterprises in business partnerships. There are opportunities to complete a research project as part of your course or to undertake an extra Honours year. Our four main research strengths are:

> Advanced Analytics; > Quantum Computation and Intelligent Systems;

> Innovation in IT Services and Applications; > Human Centred Technology Design

TOP LOCATION WITH WORLD-CLASS FACILITIESIn 2014 the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology will relocate to a new state-of-the-art building, designed and fitted to contemporary architectural principles, with a dramatic urban presence.

UTS can be accessed by train and bus services from all over Sydney and is located in the centre of the city. Our campus is also close to Darling Harbour, Chinatown, and Circular Quay as well as Sydney’s central shopping and business district.

UTS:IT is currently located in an award winning building with 16 large well-equipped PC laboratories running both Windows and Linux operating platforms. Specialist laboratories also operate in areas such as internetworking, games and computer graphics. The UTS:IT building is wireless and network connected with free internet access and remote access available from home for the convenience of our students. Access to the building and laboratories is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with exclusive access for IT students.

TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT METHODS

Students attend lectures as well as tutorials or computer laboratories for their subjects. These are all held on the UTS City Campus. Students normally attend classes for 12 hours per week. You are also expected to undertake your own individual learning and complete group projects in some subjects.

Information about subject assessment tasks is given to you at the beginning of each semester. Some subjects may have a compulsory final examination, while other subjects may not have any examinations at all. A variety of other tasks will typically also form part of the assessment for each subject. These may include tasks such as regular written assignments, tutorial participation, practical work, projects, short tests or seminar presentations.

STUDENT SERVICES

Housing – www.housing.uts.edu.auThe University offers a broad range of variously priced accommodation options to students to suit varying needs: share apartments; studio apartments; and student residences offering modern, self-catering accommodation in five buildings. UTS now has a new residential tower that will provide 720 new beds for students.

Careers Service – www.ssu.uts.edu.au/careersCareer counselling and assistance in finding permanent and casual employment is available. Workshops on a broad range of topics, such as resume writing or interview skills are offered to students.

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WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?The Bachelor of Science in IT equips you with both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills in both computer science and business analysis. The course structure allows you to choose a specialisation with your IT Major and choose eight elective subjects.

The Bachelor of Science in IT is available on its own, or together with the Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice, which offers the opportunity to undertake a one-year full-time paid work placement in the IT industry in Australia as part of the course. As part of the UTS practice-based approach, we strongly encourage all undergraduate students to complete the Diploma in IT Professional Practice, and as a result, UTS:IT graduates are better prepared to enter the workforce.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Options include: business analyst; computer games animator/designer; computer graphics specialist; data analyst; network engineer/specialist; programmer; software developer; systems analyst; and web developer. Graduates are in high demand from IT companies and industries that use information technology, such as: banking; construction; energy; finance; government; manufacturing; retail; and transport.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITIONGraduates are eligible for professional level membership of the Australian Computer Society.

MORE INFORMATIONTo find more detailed information please go to www.handbook.uts.edu.au/courses/c10148.html and www.handbook.uts.edu.au/courses/c10152.html

COURSE STRUCTURE8 Core IT Subjects

> Business Requirements Modelling

> Communication for IT Professionals

> Database Fundamentals > Introduction to Information Systems

> Networking Essentials > Programming Fundamentals > Project Management and the Professional

> Web Systems

One IT Major – 8 Subjects Choose one IT major from:

> Business Information Systems Management

> Data Analytics > Enterprise Systems Development

> Internetworking and Applications

8 Elective Subjects

Choose:

> A second IT majoror

> Two sub-majors (IT or from another Faculty)

or

> One sub-major (IT or from other faculty) and 4 electives

or

> Eight electives

Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice (C10152 only)

Minimum 9 months work placement, with two supporting subjects at UTS

ONE IT MAJOR 8 ELECTIVES DipITProfPrac(C10152 only)

8 CORE IT SUBJECTS

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE COURSE CODE: C10152 CRICOS CODE: 040940B COURSE DURATION: 4 YEARS INTAKE: FEBRUARY, JULY

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COURSE CODE: C10148 CRICOS CODE: 040941A COURSE DURATION: 3 YEARS INTAKE: FEBRUARY, JULY

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HETTY GOUW

Indonesia

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice.

“I chose to study internationally because I love new experiences, especially in different countries. My sister told me about the lovely environment in Australia and the vast amount of international students. These are the reasons I chose to study in Sydney. At first, I went to another university, but I heard a lot of good things about UTS; the more practical courses and the high level of the IT educational program, so I finally decided to transfer.

I enjoy the practical style of teaching adopted at UTS. The practical style of teaching offers a better way of learning which is more relevant to the real world of working in the IT industry. It has really helped me in my internship for the Diploma in IT Professional Practice, where I work as test analyst at MLC, which is the wealth management division of National Australia Bank (NAB). My internship involves managing insurance, superannuation and investment details and my main responsibility is to evaluate that we are meeting the expected product quality.

UTS also provides great facilities such as the number of labs, an extensive library and presentation room and the really good news is that the labs are accessible 7 days a week!”

STUDENT PROFILE:

“The practical style of teaching offers a better way of learning which is more relevant to the real world of working in the IT industry.”HETTY GOUW BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

WHY CHOOSE INDUSTRIAL TRAINING? > You will gain a minimum of nine months paid work experience in the IT industry;

> You will gain experience solving practical IT problems by applying the concepts you have learned in the classroom in a real work environment;

> You will also develop better communication and people skills, learning to work in a team and function as a true professional;

> You will gain a stronger focus and understanding as a result of your year working in industry.

The industrial training is normally undertaken in year 3 of the Bachelor of Science in IT course, and then you return to your final year of academic study. Students do their industrial training with a range of organisations from IT companies to those that use IT, such as banks, construction, government, retail or transport. Typical companies where students work are Accenture, Cisco Systems, Deloitte, IBM, Macquarie Group, Qantas or Westpac.

If you want to complete the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology course, please apply for the course that has the Diploma incorporated: C10152 Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice.

If you study another undergraduate IT degree at UTS (including combined degrees), you can still undertake the Diploma as an additional year, by a separate application after you have commenced your main course at UTS. The Diploma is usually undertaken approximately two-thirds of the way through your main degree program, not at the very end.

MORE INFORMATIONTo find more detailed information please go to www.handbook.uts.edu.au/courses/c20049.html

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DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE COURSE CODE: C20049 CRICOS CODE: 062709E COURSE DURATION: 1 YEAR (MUST BE TAKEN IN CONJUNCTION WITH ONE OF OUR UTS:IT BACHELOR PROGRAMS)

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IT MAJORS AND SUB-MAJORS

MAJORS AND SUB-MAJORS BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT

ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT

INTERNETWORKING AND APPLICATIONS

DATA ANALYTICS COMPUTER GRAPHICS AND ANIMATION – SUB-MAJOR ONLY

What will I learn? In this major you will learn how to design information communication technologies (ICTs) for all types of business activities, including customer focussed operations, maintaining relationships for knowledge sharing, business collaboration and strategic management. You will also learn about organisation theory, accounting and project management.

Ways to simplify the use of technology in complex business activities are not well understood. With this major you will be equipped to manage the integration of ICTs into business and society.

In this major you will be introduced to the practice of creating software applications.

You will learn how to direct your programming skills to develop programs and systems that deliver the functionality and meet the quality requirements needed to deliver business solutions.

It is no longer good enough to develop software and then try to determine how reliable it will be or how easily it can be modified. Instead, software must be developed to meet the pre-determined requirements of a business or user.

In this major you will gain the necessary knowledge and skills in network design and application development.

You will learn the basic foundations of Internet design – it’s architecture, protocols and components, as well as the enabling software tools and programming methods to achieve a well-designed, secure network, and the applications that use it.

In this major you will learn mathematical analytics methods, contemporary statistical data mining and computational methods.

Computing and data analytics is an emerging and rapidly-expanding area as it helps business to analyse massive amounts of data and provides business intelligence which is vital for the success of business.

In this sub-major you will gain theoretical and practical knowledge required to understand and build modern 3D computer graphics applications.

Computer games design and programming subjects are also available. You will gain sufficient knowledge to extend existing computer game engines or build a basic game engine from scratch.

This knowledge is applied to building a ray tracer, producing a 3D computer animation and completing a computer graphics project.

What subjects are involved? > Business Process and IT Strategy > Collaborative Business Processes > Information System Development Methodologies

> Innovations for Global Relationship Management

> Networked Enterprise Architecture > Systems Testing and Quality Management > Strategic IT Project

Select 1 subject from the following options:

> Finance and IT > IT Operations Management

> Applications Programming > Data Structures and Algorithms > Interface Design > Software Engineering Practice > Systems Development Project

Select 2 subjects from the following options:

> Advanced Internet Programming > Application Development with .NET > Cloud Computing and Software as a Service

> Database Programming > Enterprise Development with .NET > Extreme Programming > Human-Computer Interaction > Object-relational Databases > Software Architecture > Web Services Development

> Internetworking Project > Mobile Networking > Network Design > Network Security > Routing and Internetworks > Web Services Development

Select 2 subjects from the following options:

> Advanced Internet Programming > Applications Programming > e-Commerce > Mobile Applications Development > Mobile Computing Project > Network Management > Network Servers > Programming on the Internet > WANs and Virtual LANs

> Analytics Capstone Project > Introduction to Data Analytics > Introduction to Linear Dynamical Systems > Introduction to Statistics

Select 4 subjects from the following options:

> Advanced Data Analytics > Analytics Capstone Project B > Data and Information Visualisation > Database Programming > eBusiness Trading > Image Processing and Pattern Recognition > Intelligent Agents > Object-Relational Databases > Programming with Patterns

> Introduction to Computer Graphics

Select 3 subjects from the following options:

> 3D Computer Animation > Computer Graphics Project > Computer Graphics Rendering Techniques > Digital Multimedia > Introduction to Computer Game Design > Introduction to Computer Game Programming

Careers Management and integration of ICTs into business and society, and leadership roles in their implementation.

Software development Networking and web application development Developing business intelligence applications and emerging areas of IT.

Animation, computer game design and movie special effects

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MAJORS AND SUB-MAJORS BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT

ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT

INTERNETWORKING AND APPLICATIONS

DATA ANALYTICS COMPUTER GRAPHICS AND ANIMATION – SUB-MAJOR ONLY

What will I learn? In this major you will learn how to design information communication technologies (ICTs) for all types of business activities, including customer focussed operations, maintaining relationships for knowledge sharing, business collaboration and strategic management. You will also learn about organisation theory, accounting and project management.

Ways to simplify the use of technology in complex business activities are not well understood. With this major you will be equipped to manage the integration of ICTs into business and society.

In this major you will be introduced to the practice of creating software applications.

You will learn how to direct your programming skills to develop programs and systems that deliver the functionality and meet the quality requirements needed to deliver business solutions.

It is no longer good enough to develop software and then try to determine how reliable it will be or how easily it can be modified. Instead, software must be developed to meet the pre-determined requirements of a business or user.

In this major you will gain the necessary knowledge and skills in network design and application development.

You will learn the basic foundations of Internet design – it’s architecture, protocols and components, as well as the enabling software tools and programming methods to achieve a well-designed, secure network, and the applications that use it.

In this major you will learn mathematical analytics methods, contemporary statistical data mining and computational methods.

Computing and data analytics is an emerging and rapidly-expanding area as it helps business to analyse massive amounts of data and provides business intelligence which is vital for the success of business.

In this sub-major you will gain theoretical and practical knowledge required to understand and build modern 3D computer graphics applications.

Computer games design and programming subjects are also available. You will gain sufficient knowledge to extend existing computer game engines or build a basic game engine from scratch.

This knowledge is applied to building a ray tracer, producing a 3D computer animation and completing a computer graphics project.

What subjects are involved? > Business Process and IT Strategy > Collaborative Business Processes > Information System Development Methodologies

> Innovations for Global Relationship Management

> Networked Enterprise Architecture > Systems Testing and Quality Management > Strategic IT Project

Select 1 subject from the following options:

> Finance and IT > IT Operations Management

> Applications Programming > Data Structures and Algorithms > Interface Design > Software Engineering Practice > Systems Development Project

Select 2 subjects from the following options:

> Advanced Internet Programming > Application Development with .NET > Cloud Computing and Software as a Service

> Database Programming > Enterprise Development with .NET > Extreme Programming > Human-Computer Interaction > Object-relational Databases > Software Architecture > Web Services Development

> Internetworking Project > Mobile Networking > Network Design > Network Security > Routing and Internetworks > Web Services Development

Select 2 subjects from the following options:

> Advanced Internet Programming > Applications Programming > e-Commerce > Mobile Applications Development > Mobile Computing Project > Network Management > Network Servers > Programming on the Internet > WANs and Virtual LANs

> Analytics Capstone Project > Introduction to Data Analytics > Introduction to Linear Dynamical Systems > Introduction to Statistics

Select 4 subjects from the following options:

> Advanced Data Analytics > Analytics Capstone Project B > Data and Information Visualisation > Database Programming > eBusiness Trading > Image Processing and Pattern Recognition > Intelligent Agents > Object-Relational Databases > Programming with Patterns

> Introduction to Computer Graphics

Select 3 subjects from the following options:

> 3D Computer Animation > Computer Graphics Project > Computer Graphics Rendering Techniques > Digital Multimedia > Introduction to Computer Game Design > Introduction to Computer Game Programming

Careers Management and integration of ICTs into business and society, and leadership roles in their implementation.

Software development Networking and web application development Developing business intelligence applications and emerging areas of IT.

Animation, computer game design and movie special effects

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WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?This course widens your career options, providing you with a broad understanding of both business and IT and a specialisation in each area. Students normally gain two degrees in only four years. Business knowledge is an increasingly important tool for IT professionals to enable them to understand how IT fits into a business and helps achieve a successful business strategy.

The additional year of paid work experience with the Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice is also available to students in this course.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Options include: business analyst; data analyst; electronic business operations manager; information systems developer/manager; IT project manager; software developer; systems analyst; and web developer. Graduates are also prepared for traditional business careers such as: accountant; financial planner; human resources manager; management consultant; or marketing manager.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITIONGraduates are eligible for professional level membership of the Australian Computer Society. Graduates who complete the Accounting major may be eligible for membership of CPA Australia and/or the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia.

MORE INFORMATION

To find more detailed information please go to www.handbook.uts.edu.au/courses/c10219.html

COURSE STRUCTURE8 Core IT Subjects

> Business Requirements Modelling

> Communication for IT Professionals

> Database Fundamentals > Introduction to Information Systems

> Networking Essentials > Programming Fundamentals > Project Management and the Professional

> Web Systems

8 Core Business Subjects

> Accounting for Business Decisions A

> Accounting for Business Decisions B

> Business Statistics > Economics for Business > Fundamentals of Business Finance

> Integrating Business Perspectives

> Managing People and Organisations

> Marketing Foundations

One IT Major – 8 Subjects

Choose one IT major from:

> Business Information Systems Management

> Data Analytics > Enterprise Systems Development

> Internetworking and Applications

One Business Major – 8 Subjects

Choose one Business major from:

> Accounting > Economics > Finance > Financial Services > Human Resource Management

> International Business > Management > Marketing > Marketing Communication

IT BUSINESS

1 IT MAJOR8 CORE IT SUBJECTS 8 CORE BUSINESS SUBJECTS

1 BUSINESS MAJOR

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BACHELOR OF BUSINESS, BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COURSE CODE: C10219 CRICOS CODE: 047835B COURSE DURATION: 4 YEARS INTAKE: FEBRUARY, JULY

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WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?This course will provide you with a sound education in all aspects of information technology as well as the diverse range of skills necessary for a career in computer games development.

Students gain enhanced work-ready expertise in animation, computer graphics, games design and development and practical problem-solving skills based on leading-edge IT theory.

The additional year of paid work experience with the Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice is also available to students in this course.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIESOptions include: computer animation/graphics specialist; and computer games developer. Graduates are also prepared for more traditional IT careers.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITIONGraduates are eligible for professional level membership of the Australian Computer Society.

MORE INFORMATIONTo find more detailed information please go to www.handbook.uts.edu.au/courses/c10229.html

COURSE STRUCTURE8 Core IT Subjects

> Business Requirements Modelling > Communication for IT Professionals > Database Fundamentals > Introduction to Information Systems > Networking Essentials > Programming Fundamentals > Project Management and the Professional

> Web Systems

8 Core Games Development subjects

> Applications Programming > Digital Multimedia > Game Design Studio 1 > Game Design Studio 2 > Introduction to Computer Game Design > Introduction to Computer Graphics

Select 2 subjects from the following:

> 3D Computer Animation > Computer Graphics Rendering Techniques > Data Structures and Algorithms > Human-Computer Interaction > Introduction to Computer Game Programming > Programming for Special Effects

8 Elective Subjects

2 sub-majors (IT or from another Faculty)

or

One sub-major and 4 electives

or

8 electives

8 CORE IT SUBJECTS

8 CORE GAMES DEVELOPMENT

SUBJECTS

8 ELECTIVES

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN GAMES DEVELOPMENT COURSE CODE: C10229 CRICOS CODE: 057197M COURSE DURATION: 3 YEARS INTAKE: FEBRUARY

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ACADEMIC PROFILE:

PROFILES

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PROFESSOR DEEPAK SHARMA

Professor Deepak Sharma is Associate Dean (International), Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology at UTS. He is also the Director of the Centre for Energy Policy (CEP) and of the postgraduate Energy Planning and Policy Program.

Professor Sharma has a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and master’s and doctoral degrees in energy economics and policy. He has more than thirty years of professional experience in academia, and national and international public and private sectors. He is actively engaged in teaching, research, and consulting on energy and environmental policy themes – in national and

Professor Deepak Sharma is actively engaged in teaching, research, and consulting on energy and environmental policy themes – in national and global contexts. Such themes include energy market deregulation, infrastructure provision, energy-economy interface, energy-water-food-climate change nexus issues, energy security, environmental policy options and resource scarcity.

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global contexts. Such themes include energy market deregulation, infrastructure provision, energy-economy interface, energy-water-food-climate change nexus issues, energy security, environmental policy options and resource scarcity. The general tenor of his work is multidisciplinary, policy-oriented – underpinned by a deep understanding of the global cultural, political and geo-strategic contexts. He is a member of the International Association for Energy Economics, has written extensively on energy and environmental policy themes, and made numerous invited presentations at national and international conferences on a range of energy policy issues.

Professor Sharma’s contributions in the international arena have been particularly noteworthy. Over the years, he has actively engaged with international policy settings. He has initiated and established enduring linkages with professional organisations in several countries. These linkages have spanned a wide spectrum of institutions including academic, governmental and non-governmental, corporate, and bilateral and multilateral, for example, the Asian Development Bank, International Atomic Energy Agency (United Nations), International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis, OECD, and World Bank. He is continually called upon to provide professional reviews and counsel to these institutions as a recognised expert in the energy policy field.

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STUDENT PROFILE:

KEVIN ADITYA

Jakarta, Indonesia

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. Kevin is a recipient of an Achievement Scholarship for International Undergraduate Students from the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology.

“I chose UTS because I could do the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology as an accelerated program which is a real advantage compared other universities. Not only does it save me time but also money! UTS is also very conveniently located, right in the heart of the city.

I really like my course, especially the programming subjects and hope to work in website development when I graduate. The study load is quite good compared to Indonesia which means I can have a more balanced life - study, leisure and work. I attend about 12 hours of lectures and tutorials a week and then I spend the same again to study and do homework. I find that I have to work quite independently and do a lot of research myself! I’ve also used U:PASS which is a program run by Student Services that uses senior students to tutor and help more junior students with their studies. It’s a really great service they offer.

I’ve joined the Indonesian Student Association where we organise, amongst other things, cultural festivals. We had one earlier this year where a lot of students participated. I also have a part-time job for 14 hours a week with the UTS Web Team where I update web content as directed by their project manager.

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“I would recommend IT at UTS to other people because we are given the opportunity to do an internship which other universities don’t have.”KEVIN ADITYA BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

I live above Market City which is just opposite the library and share the apartment with three other students. So really, all the important things for me are close by either on campus or very close. I love the weather here; it‘s actually fresher than my home country. I am able to feel four different seasons which is such a difference to Jakarta where it’s just hot all the time. I also like the public transport system and I find it’s very easy to travel around Sydney.

I would recommend IT at UTS to other people because we are given the opportunity to do an internship which other universities don’t have. I am eager to undertake the industrial practice program next year and I’m sure that it will help me find a full-time job after graduating.”

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROFILES

In 2012, the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology has over 1100 undergraduate, postgraduate, and research International students from all over the globe, from as many as 74 countries.

UTS:IT international student profiles portray our students, letting them speak of their impressions and views on their studies at UTS and their experiences of living in Sydney.

For more student profiles please go to http://it.uts.edu.au/international/ student-profiles

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UTS:INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYFOR AN OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OUR WORLD

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

Entry into UTS:IT courses is competitive. You require a pass in a recognised matriculation examination equivalent to an Australian year 12 qualification.

For more information please visit: www.uts.edu.au/international/prospective/ index.html

If you have already completed, or partially completed a recognised university course or Diploma, you may be eligible for credit recognition. This will either exempt you from certain subjects or reduce the number of elective subjects you need to complete.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

If your prior education was not conducted in English you are required to meet one of the following English language requirements:

> an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 6.0 in writing > or a TOEFL (internet based) score of 80 with

essay rating 21 > or a TOEFL (paper based) score of 550 with

TWE 4.5 > or a TOEFL (computer based) score of 213

with essay rating 4.5 > UTS:Insearch Direct Entry English Program

(DEEP) at C Level. > A Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of 58

The above scores are for single Information Technology degrees only, as listed in this brochure. For English Language Requirements for combined degrees and all other degrees, please visit http://www.uts.edu.au/international/prospective/studying/require/english.html

UTS: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PATHWAYS PROGRAMS

UTS:InsearchIf you do not qualify for direct entry into our Bachelor programs you should consider undertaking either a UTS Foundation Studies program or a Diploma of Information Technology through UTS:Insearch. Successful completion of the Diploma program with the required marks will provide direct entry into the second year of our Bachelor of Science in IT and the Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Science in IT. For more information please visit http://www.insearch.edu.au/

Other overseas institutionsUTS:IT has pathways for students who have completed selected Diploma and Associate level courses in the field of IT at institutions in Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong. We also have transfer arrangements for students who have partially completed a Bachelor degree in software engineering with selected universities in China. For details of our current pathways, please visit our website at www.uts.edu.au/international/advancedstanding.html

If you have completed a course at Diploma level or above that is not listed on our website, you may still qualify for some credit recognition, which we will assess on a case-by-case basis. Please tick the box on the UTS application form to indicate that you are seeking credit recognition, and provide copies of your course syllabus (official subject descriptions) with your application.

FEES

Tuition fees vary between courses and range from approximately A$9920 to A$13,630 per semester for undergraduate study in 2013. Tuition fees must be paid in advance each semester. Textbooks and other course materials are additional expenses.

The fees for any semester are determined by the number of credit points being undertaken in that semester. Unless noted, the quoted semester tuition fee assumes you will enrol in a standard 100 per cent credit point load for your chosen course, which is normally 24 credit points per semester. Your actual semester course cost may differ from this figure depending on the course and the number of credit points taken per semester.

As an International Student you are required to complete your degree on time. This normally involves being enrolled full-time each semester.

Please note that fees are subject to increase each academic year.

For detailed information about tuition fees for UTS courses and the UTS Fees and Refund Protocol, visit: www.uts.edu.au/international/prospective/studying/fees

Student Services and Amenities FeeIn 2011 the Australian Government passed legislation to allow Australian Universities to have a Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) to support the maintenance of a range of student services at universities. At UTS, the SSAF funds provide support to Students’ Association sponsored activities such as the second-hand bookstore, the UTS Union food, beverage and retail outlets and student clubs, and UTS services supporting skills and language development and the UTS Student Legal Centre.

The SSAF will be applicable for international students from 2014 onwards. You will be required to pay the SSAF in each semester in which you enrol and the fee will be due after the census date of each semester. The SSAF is non-refundable after this date. To give you an estimation of the cost, in 2012 the SSAF is A$131.50 per semester for full-time students (those with a study load of 18 credit points and higher per semester). The SSAF will be subject to an annual government set indexation increase.

For further information visit: www.sau.uts.edu.au/fees/other/service.html

HEALTH INSURANCE

To be granted a student visa by the Australian Government, Overseas Health Cover (OSHC) is required. It is also a visa condition and a student’s responsibility to maintain this health cover throughout your stay in Australia. The university can arrange visa-length cover, the cost of which is to be paid at the same time as tuition fees. OSHC covers students for emergency medical attention through the public health system. It does not include physiotherapy, optical or dental care, pregnancy, a pre-existing condition or the cost of admission to a private hospital or non-emergency ambulance transport. Extra insurance is available to cover these additional expenses.

The annual cost for single cover without extras in 2012 was A$480.00.

SCHOLARSHIPS

The faculty offers the Achievement Scholarship for International Undergraduate Students.

For more information please visit: www.it.uts.edu.au/scholarships/international

ASK US QUESTIONS

For further information and application requirements please contact:

UTS International Website: www.uts.edu.au/international Phone: 1800 774 816 free call within AustraliaOr +61 3 9627 4816 calling from outside AustraliaFax +61 2 9514 1530 Email: international@uts.edu.au

Our local UTS representative:Disclaimer: The University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) has used its best efforts to ensure that the information contained in this guide was correct and current as at September 2012. The information is provided in good faith as a guide and resource for new students. UTS accepts no responsibility for any error or omission. Any information contained in this guide is subject to change from time to time. You are advised to check the accuracy and currency of the information with the relevant faculty or unit within UTS, or with the relevant external organisation, before acting upon the information.

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