First-Year notes for Business/I.T! (1 Viewer)

[Safraaz]

Hi,
Does anyone have notes for Business/I.T (preferably for UTS)?
Or any advice on how to handle a double degree and whether or not should I do a mixture of subjects from both courses or just follow the formal timetable (one course subjects per semester- autumn, the other course subjects during spring)!
Also how diffcult is it to maintain good grades in the courses (i.e a gpa of >6) and any study tips?

Thanks all

 

[Safraaz]

Also whats the difference between lectures, seminars and tutes?
Lectures= take notes!
Seminars?
Tutes= activities and tasks!

 

[MrBrightside]

Hi,
Does anyone have notes for Business/I.T (preferably for UTS)?
Or any advice on how to handle a double degree and whether or not should I do a mixture of subjects from both courses or just follow the formal timetable (one course subjects per semester- autumn, the other course subjects during spring)!
Also how diffcult is it to maintain good grades in the courses (i.e a gpa of >6) and any study tips?

Thanks all

My friends do. GPA is scaled out of 4. Study tips: Don't be a slacker.

Also whats the difference between lectures, seminars and tutes?
Lectures= take notes!
Seminars?
Tutes= activities and tasks!

Pretty much. Seminars is just another name for a lecture, but seminars are usually only held on the first week of uni to introduce you to a subject.

 

[brent012]

The workload for a double degree is about the same as a normal course and in some cases less so dont worry about that. Just follow the course plan until you are familiar with prereqs and subjects and can justify doing stuff differently.

 

[Safraaz]

The workload for a double degree is about the same as a normal course and in some cases less so dont worry about that. Just follow the course plan until you are familiar with prereqs and subjects and can justify doing stuff differently.

Ohk thanks bro

 

[Safraaz]

My friends do. GPA is scaled out of 4. Study tips: Don't be a slacker.



Pretty much. Seminars is just another name for a lecture, but seminars are usually only held on the first week of uni to introduce you to a subject.

Hey,
Its you again! Well firstly I'd like to thank you for sharing the HSC notes for I.T and IPT. With your notes, I managed to get in the high 80's for both the subjects. Also, let me know if your friends are willling to lend me their 1st year notes for the courses!
Thanks once again

 

[MrBrightside]

Hey,
Its you again! Well firstly I'd like to thank you for sharing the HSC notes for I.T and IPT. With your notes, I managed to get in the high 80's for both the subjects. Also, let me know if your friends are willling to lend me their 1st year notes for the courses!
Thanks once again

Yeah, I'm glad you liked my notes , bare in mind, the best notes are the notes you make yourself. They are the best way to reinforce your knowledge of any subject apart from maths - maths requires a lot of practice questions (you could do notes on formulas , but that's about it for maths).

Most first year IT subjects are no brainers, and the only subject I hear people complain about in business is accounting (it's a thick textbook and split into 2 subjects worth).

 

[Safraaz]

Yeah, I'm glad you liked my notes , bare in mind, the best notes are the notes you make yourself. They are the best way to reinforce your knowledge of any subject apart from maths - maths requires a lot of practice questions (you could do notes on formulas , but that's about it for maths).

Most first year IT subjects are no brainers, and the only subject I hear people complain about in business is accounting (it's a thick textbook and split into 2 subjects worth).

Is there a maths unit/subject that I will have to undertake in either business or I.T? If so, how diffcult does it get?
LOL! I'm doing Business (Accounting) and planning on doing the "Business Info Systems Management" in the I.T side of the degree! I thought they would complement each other well!

 

[jarrodoliver1]

Yeah, I'm glad you liked my notes , bare in mind, the best notes are the notes you make yourself. They are the best way to reinforce your knowledge of any subject apart from maths - maths requires a lot of practice questions (you could do notes on formulas , but that's about it for maths).

Most first year IT subjects are no brainers, and the only subject I hear people complain about in business is accounting (it's a thick textbook and split into 2 subjects worth).

I really don't understand why people do IT without doing maths. You get nowhere in the software side of things.

 

[Safraaz]

I really don't understand why people do IT without doing maths. You get nowhere in the software side of things.

I did maths at school, just not that good in it!
Well I know heaps of ppl that are doing/did I.T with just general maths at high school. It really depends on what major you choose. I choose the I.T major "Business Info. Systems Management" which is less maths focused than lets say "Data Analytics, Enterprise Systems Development or Internetworking and Applications". Some people even do I.T without any maths at high school and still do well at uni I heard. It comes down to passion for the field and the amount of effort and hardwork you are willing to put-in I guess!

 

[MrBrightside]

Is there a maths unit/subject that I will have to undertake in either business or I.T? If so, how diffcult does it get?
LOL! I'm doing Business (Accounting) and planning on doing the "Business Info Systems Management" in the I.T side of the degree! I thought they would complement each other well!

No, while UTS states MX1 is recommended, it's purely for looks. (Makes the course look like it's 'sophisticated' and it forces drop kicks to look elsewhere). There are no mandatory (core) maths subjects in IT or business, apart from accounting, which I've heard is basic maths + a bit more, which is all taught within the subject (and from the textbook). A few IT subjects utilise BASIC maths (like anyone can do this stuff, even general maths people or no maths people at all).

I really don't understand why people do IT without doing maths. You get nowhere in the software side of things.

Well UTS IT, requires no mandatory maths subjects. There are obviously electives and majors which contain 'maths' involved subjects, however they give students the CHOICE whether or not to specialise in maths.

I know UNSW BIT, only contains one maths (stats) mandatory subject.

USyd, forces their IT students to do linear algebra and a few more maths subjects in first year, but then they choose a major, either Info systems, or Comp sci in their second year.

Macquarie IT teaches maths (Discrete maths) as mandatory subjects.

Not everyone wants to specialise in software, I would say around 85% of the students in IT at my uni, want to go into the Business side of things. (yes, the majority hate coding).

I did maths at school, just not that good in it!
Well I know heaps of ppl that are doing/did I.T with just general maths at high school. It really depends on what major you choose. I choose the I.T major "Business Info. Systems Management" which is less maths focused than lets say "Data Analytics, Enterprise Systems Development or Internetworking and Applications". Some people even do I.T without any maths at high school and still do well at uni I heard. It comes down to passion for the field and the amount of effort and hardwork you are willing to put-in I guess!

IT at UTS doesn't require advanced maths (It's not like engineering). You can get by without it, or basic Year 10 Maths.

> Data Analytics is the only major which I have seen maths subjects. Not many people choose it, if any. But it's the major which most employers are looking for at the moment. (It's in demand).

 

[Safraaz]

No, while UTS states MX1 is recommended, it's purely for looks. (Makes the course look like it's 'sophisticated' and it forces drop kicks to look elsewhere). There are no mandatory (core) maths subjects in IT or business, apart from accounting, which I've heard is basic maths + a bit more, which is all taught within the subject (and from the textbook). A few IT subjects utilise BASIC maths (like anyone can do this stuff, even general maths people or no maths people at all).




Well UTS IT, requires no mandatory maths subjects. There are obviously electives and majors which contain 'maths' involved subjects, however they give students the CHOICE whether or not to specialise in maths.

I know UNSW BIT, only contains one maths (stats) mandatory subject.

USyd, forces their IT students to do linear algebra and a few more maths subjects in first year, but then they choose a major, either Info systems, or Comp sci in their second year.

Macquarie IT teaches maths (Discrete maths) as mandatory subjects.

Not everyone wants to specialise in software, I would say around 85% of the students in IT at my uni, want to go into the Business side of things. (yes, the majority hate coding).




IT at UTS doesn't require advanced maths (It's not like engineering). You can get by without it, or basic Year 10 Maths.

> Data Analytics is the only major which I have seen maths subjects. Not many people choose it, if any. But it's the major which most employers are looking for at the moment. (It's in demand).

Thanks for your input
This is what I was exactly told by a current uts student at info day.

 

[MrBrightside]

Thanks for your input
This is what I was exactly told by a current uts student at info day.

No problem, glad to help any time. Good luck with your first year at uni!

 

[Dr.Dan]

If you need my assignments/ notes email me at utsdan@gmail.com

I've just graduated and have attained a HD in those subjects. I'll gladly answer any of your questions

 

[Safraaz]

If you need my assignments/ notes email me at utsdan@gmail.com

I've just graduated and have attained a HD in those subjects. I'll gladly answer any of your questions

Thanks Bro
I'll contact through email if m interested. btw what major did you complete in I.T and how interesting are the courses in general?

 

[Dr.Dan]

Replied.


The course can be as interesting as you make it. Some accounting subjects and Info Systems ( the majors I studied) can get repetitive - particularly the I.T side.

Accounting is structured well in the sense that each subject teaches you something different and they all intertwine; allowing you to see how they may be relevant as a real-life accountant e.g. ASR --> ABC-->Auditing --> FSA and so forth