This course is offered jointly by UTS: Information Technology and UTS: Business and is awarded with two testamurs. The information technology component provides a sound education in all aspects of computing and information technology for students who intend to make a career in the profession. The business component provides students with the knowledge, competencies and values necessary for fulfilling an effective career in business. Graduates with solid IT skills who also understand business operations are in strong demand in industry. This combined program allows students to gain two degrees, leading towards a career in business IT operations in only four years. Course aims The aim of this course is to prepare graduates to apply an in-depth knowledge of information technology to the business activities of an organisation. Course 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). Career options Depending on the majors selected, career options include accountant, advertising consultant, analyst/programmer, banker, business analyst, economist, financial planner, information systems developer, ICT business analyst, IT project manager, management consultant, marketing manager, network specialist, software developer, systems analyst and web developer.