A UTS College Diploma of IT now opens a new door to three in-demand UTS degrees:
This is the perfect time for these new university pathways. According to the World Economic Forum Future of Jobs Report
[i], AI is set to create 97 million new jobs by 2025. That spells opportunity for graduates with the right skills. Career prospects in cybersecurity are growing just as fast. A recent report from Australia’s Cyber Security Sector Competitiveness Plan found that the industry will face a shortage of 3000 cybersecurity workers by 2026.
Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence
With eye-watering amounts of data now being collected every second, the Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence is designed to meet the need for specialised professionals who can make sense of it all. Graduates will learn to use this information to build autonomous solutions for applications like self-driving cars, facial recognition, personalised learning, and voice assistants. Career options include AI Analyst, Machine Learning Engineer, AI Specialist, Computer Vision Engineer, Natural Processing Engineer, and many more.
Bachelor of Cybersecurity
The recent surge of high-profile security breaches shows the importance of cybersecurity professionals. The Bachelor of Cybersecurity covers a broad range of current and emerging areas of cybersecurity, including system security, information security, network security, cloud security, mobile platform security, IoT security, and privacy preservation. Graduates learn to create and manage secure networks, systems, and devices. Career options include jobs like Security Analyst, Security Architect, IT Security Engineer, Cybersecurity Officer, Incident Responder, Security System Developer, Information Security Auditor, or Network Administrator.
Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Cybersecurity
This combined degree is the only one of its kind in Australia. It blends a practical approach to cybersecurity with an industry-focused, core criminology program. Skills in applied criminology help graduates understand, measure, and evaluate crime and its effects. While investigating and providing solutions to cybercrime, they also gain expertise in securing data and data communications. Career options include Cybersecurity and Network Professional, Crime Prevention Analyst, Research Officer, Policy Analyst, Financial Crimes Analyst, Fraud Prevention Analyst, Digital Fraud Prevention Analyst, Intelligence Officer, Security Consultant, and more.
Bright prospects for UTS College students
Jasmine Cheng, Program Manager (Business and IT) at UTS College is enthusiastic about the new articulations. She says, “I’m excited to see these highly relevant options opening for graduates from UTS College. As the demand for cybersecurity and AI professionals increases, there are bright prospects for students who choose this path. I know their experiences at UTS College will give them the skills, knowledge, and confidence to thrive in their chosen degree.”
Fast-track to second year
In most cases, the Diploma of Information Technology at UTS College leads directly to second year of a corresponding degree at UTS. In addition to the three new articulations, the diploma also leads to:
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[i] https://www.weforum.org/reports/the-future-of-jobs-report-2020