BSc Information Technology
School of Business and Digital Technologies
ICTs and Digital Technologies
Programme Description
This general IT degree provides students with a well-rounded knowledge of the fundamental skills necessary to develop and maintain the changes required in the dynamic and challenging information technology field. The graduate will have the advantage of being able to work in diverse environments throughout the information technology industry. The practical knowledge gained from the programme provides a foundation of information technology skill-sets that can be used in the fields of IT Project Manager, IT Teacher, Java Developer, Business Analyst, Database Administrator, Software Implementation Analyst, Applications Architect, Windows Administrator, Enterprise Architect or any number of fields within the industry.
Requirements
Minimum five (5) CSEC/GCE O’ Level subjects, inclusive of English A and Mathematics, Grades 1,2,3* or A, B, C. *Grade 3 accepted if attained in June 1998 and beyond.
Applicants with relevant “A” Level or CAPE passes with grades A or B at GCE “A” Levels or I or II at CAPE can be considered for advanced standing through exemptions or transfer of credits.
Applicants with an Associate Degree with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 can be admitted with advanced standing and transfer of credit.
Mature Entry – Applicants over 25, with a minimum of 5 years’ work experience in the IT Support field may also be considered for admission to the programme. Such candidates must submit detailed curriculum vitae with the application form. The department may also conduct interviews to determine candidate readiness to pursue the BSC. Information technology. Students using this option for entry must pursue the award of credit for experiential/workplace learning by accessing the College’s Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition Services (PLAR). They will be awarded PLAR credits where applicable.
Transfer Students – Students currently enrolled in an associate degree offered by COSTAATT or another institution or a bachelor’s degree programme can be considered for admission as transfer students and seek advanced standing in the programme.
Tuition & Fees
| FeesType | Citizens | Caricom | International | Per |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications: Online | Free | Free | Free | Application |
| Registration | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 | Semester |
| Tuition | $300.00 | $400.00 | $750.00 | Credit* |
| Administrative | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | Semester |
| Technology | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | Semester |
| Student Inusurance | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | Annum |
| Student Guild | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | Annum |
| * Total Programme Credits can be found in the courses section | ||||
Courses
| Course Type | Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course in the Major | ITEC 120 | Introduction to Computer Hardware | 3 |
| Course in the Major | ITEC 122 | Introduction to Operating Systems | 3 |
| Course in the Major | ITEC 133 | Programming I | 3 |
| Course in the Major | ITEC 229 | Human and Computer Interface Design | 3 |
| Course in the Major | ITEC 240 | Web Page Design | 3 |
| Course in the Major | ITEC 250 | Computer Networks, Architecture and Protocol | 3 |
| Course in the Major | ITEC 260 | Information Security Standards and Control | 3 |
| Course in the Major | ITEC 270 | Database Design I | 3 |
| Total Credits for Required Courses in the Major | 24 | ||
| Specialization Course | ITEC 115 | Information Systems Project Management | 3 |
| Specialization Course | ITEC 124 | Operating Systems Platforms | 3 |
| Specialization Course | ITEC 225 | Systems Analysis | 3 |
| Specialization Course | ITEC 235 | Object Oriented Programming I | 3 |
| Specialization Course | ITEC 244 | Internet Technology | 3 |
| Specialization Course | MATH 143 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| Specialization Course | Twenty-seven (27) credits chosen third and fourth year IT specialization courses. | 27 | |
| Specialization Course | ITEC 444 / 455 / 499 | Internship / Practicum / Senior Project – Information Technology | 3 |
| Total IT Specialization Credits | 48 | ||
| Core Curriculum Course | WRIT 117 | Fundamentals of Writing | 3 |
| Core Curriculum Course | COMM 118 | Communication in the Workplace | 3 |
| Core Curriculum Course | LIBS 130 | Fundamental Research Skills | 3 |
| Core Curriculum Course | MATH 117 | College Algebra | 3 |
| Core Curriculum Course | FYEC 100 | First Year Experience Course | 3 |
| Core Curriculum Course | FYEC 400 | Final Year Signature Portfolio | 3 |
| Free core curriculum elective credits | 12 | ||
| Total Free Core Curriculum Credits | 12 | ||
| Total Core Curriculum Credits | 30 | ||
| Support Course | GRDE 129 | Introduction to Graphic Design | 3 |
| Support Course | MATH 118 | Pre-Calculus | 3 |
| Total Support Credits | 6 | ||
| Elective Courses in the Major | Free Elective Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits from Free Elective Courses | 12 |
Additional Information
Semester
September & January Semesters
In Person / Online / Blended
Blended
Gate Funding Availability:
Yes
Payment Plan Availability:
Yes
Campus
All Campuses
Email:
IST@costaatt.edu.tt
Telephone:
625-5030 ext. 2220, 2211, 2212
