Undergraduate

Bachelor of Information Technology

Testamur Title of Degree:

Bachelor of Information Technology

Abbreviation:

BIT

UOW Course Code:

1807 - INTI Subang Jaya, UOW Singapore
1848 - UOW Dubai

Total Credit Points:

144 - INTI Subang Jaya, UOW Singapore
204 - UOW Dubai

Duration:

3 years full-time or part-time equivalent - INTI Subang Jaya, UOW Singapore
4 years full-time or part-time equivalent - UOW Dubai

Home Faculty:

Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences

Intake Session(s):

INTI Subang Jaya - Session 1, Session 2
UOW Singapore - Session 1, Session 2, Session 3, Session 4
UOW Dubai - UG Spring, UG Summer, UG Autumn

Delivery Mode:

On-campus

Delivery Campus:

INTI Subang Jaya, UOW Singapore, UOW Dubai

Additional Information:

UOW
UOW Dubai

Overview

Information Technology is the backbone of the workplace in every industry, business and trade.

The Bachelor of Information Technology program is designed to enable you to make a real impact on your work environment, as you learn to become an effective practitioner in an international setting.

Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to demonstrate:

CLO Description
1 Demonstrate broad and coherent theoretical and technical knowledge of information technologies and the ability to apply this knowledge to solve a range of practical problems.
2 Perform analysis and design of innovative systems to solve a range of problems.
3 Acquire, synthesise and integrate information within a complex professional setting .
4 Think critically and creatively to identify better system solutions within business contexts.
5 Function and work collaboratively with others to solve information technology problems achieving a common goal.
6 Apply informed professional judgements regarding ethical and responsible decision making with consideration of related social responsibilities.
7 Reflect upon work practices, tools and frameworks for ongoing professional development.


Course Structure

INTI Subang Jaya

Please note that the programs at INTI will follow the same course structure as that offered at the Wollongong Campus - see Bachelor of Information Technology for Course Structure. 

UOW Singapore

Students are required to complete:

1. Core subjects listed below

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points
Year 1
CSIT111 Programming Fundamentals 6
CSIT113 Algorithms and Problem Solving 6
CSIT114 System Analysis 6
CSIT115 Data Management and Security 6
CSIT121 Object Oriented Design and Programming 6
CSIT127 Networks and Communications 6
CSIT128 Introduction to Web Technology 6
Plus one 6 cp elective 6
Year 2
CSIT214 IT Project Management 6
CSIT226 Human Computer Interaction 6
MATH223 Mathematics for Information Technology 6
ISIT224 Management Information Systems 6
ISIT204 Principles of eBusiness 6
ISIT219 Knowledge and Information Engineering 6
Plus two 200 or 300 level CSCI or ISIT subject 12 
Year 3
CSIT314 Software Development Methodologies 6
CSIT321 Project 12
Plus two 300 level CSCI or ISIT subject 12
Plus three 200 or 300 level CSCI or ISIT subject or elective subject  18

2. Students not completing a major must complete 12 credit points of 300 level CSCI or ISIT subjects, AND an additional 12 credit points of either 200 or 300 level CSCI, CSIT or ISIT subjects not listed in the core.

3. Elective subjects not already included in the core subjects to bring the total credit points to 144. Note: A maximum of 60 credit points of 100 level subjects.

UOW Dubai

The Bachelor of Information Technology (Management Information Systems) provides students with the knowledge and skills to apply appropriate technologies to achieve commercial advantage. The program teaches the methodologies and tools to harness information technology, from both strategic and operational perspectives, to create business efficiencies. It helps enhance analytical, problem solving, decision-making and critical thinking skills and helps to develop an understanding of key business concepts. The program offers graduates key skills required for any IT professional such as: organisational areas in IT, database management, programming, information systems analysis and design, communications and networks, security, eBusiness, project management, web-based technology, and professional practice in IT. Graduates of this program will be able to manage specifications, design and implement systems and select and apply appropriate technologies for the automation of business information. This program is equivalent to the Bachelor of Business Information Systems offered at the Wollongong Campus.  

Course Learning Outcomes 

Students graduating from the Bachelor of Information Technology (Management Information Systems) will be able to:

  1. Evaluate the strategic impact of information systems on organisational processes, profitability and decision-making effectiveness.
  2. Develop specifications, design and implement information systems.
  3. Manage the development and maintenance of business information systems.
  4. Select and apply appropriate technologies for the automation of business information systems.
  5. Acquire the ability to function effectively as part of a team to accomplish a set of common goals and objectives.
  6. Adopt a professional and ethical approach to decision making and related social responsibilities.
  7. Demonstrate an understanding of core knowledge of key business concepts.

Course Structure

To qualify for award of the degree of Bachelor of Information Technology (Management Information Systems), a candidate shall accrue an aggregate of at least 204 Credit Points (cp) which include 60cp of General Education, 132cp from the program core and 12cp electives. Students are also required to accrue an overall weighted average mark (WAM) of 50%.

General Education (GED)

Foundation Mathematics for Business

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points
English, Arabic or other Languages (18cp)
GED 010 Academic Study Skills 1 12
MGNT102 Business Communications 6
Information Technology and Mathematics (18cp)
MATH060* Foundation Mathematics for Business 6
STAT131 Understanding Variation and Uncertainty 6
Islamic Studies or History or Culture (6cp)
ARTS017 Islamic Culture 6
One subject from Natural or Physical Sciences (6cp)
ENVI030* Environmental Science 6
PHYS030* Foundation Physics 6
One subject from Humanities or Arts (6cp)
ARTS035 Introduction to Philosophy 6
LAW 101 Law, Business and Society 6
One subject from Social or Behavioural Sciences (6cp)
PSYC015 Introduction to Psychology 6
SOC 103 Introduction to Sociology 6
Innovation and Entrepreneurship - 6cp  
INE 301 Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship 6

 * Challenge Tests are available in MATH070, PHYS030, and ENVI030.

Core Subjects  

Subject CodeSubject NameCredit Points
CSIT111Programming Fundamentals6
CSIT113Problem Solving6
CSIT114System Analysis6
CSIT115Data Management and Security6
CSIT121Object Oriented Design and Programming6
CSIT127Networks and Communications6
CSIT128Introduction to Web Technology6
CSIT214IT Project Management6
ISIT204Principles of eBusiness6
ISIT224Management Information Systems6
MATH223Mathematics for Information Technology6
CSIT314Software Development Methodologies6
CSIT321Project12
Plus  
ACCY111Accounting Fundamentals In Society6
ECON100Economic Essentials for Business6
FIN 111Introductory Principles of Finance6
MARK101Marketing Principles6
MGNT110Introduction to Management6
MGNT206Managing Human Resources6
MGNT314Strategic Management6
Plus 18 cp of electives from CSCI, ISIT, MGNT, or MARK 200 and 300 level subjects based on those offered over the semester. 18

Electives examples include: 

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points
MARK301 Digital Marketing 6
ISIT204 Principles of eBusiness 6
OPS 309 Supply Chain Strategies 6
MGNT311 Management of Change 6
OPS 216 Operations Management 6

 Students are advised to consult with their academic advisor with regards to their elective enrolment.

Variation to Course Structure

INTI Subang Jaya 

There are no variations to course structure between the Bachelor of Commerce at the INTI and UOW campuses.

UOW Singapore  

The Bachelor of Information Technology at UOW Singapore follows a similar structure to the Bachelor of Information Technology (Computing) at UOW, with the exception of a few different subjects.

UOW Dubai

System Analysis

Bachelor of Information Technology (Management Information Systems) BIT (MIS)

 

 

UOWD

UOW

 

Name of program

Bachelor of Information Technology (Management Information Systems) *

Bachelor of Business Information Systems

 

Total Credit Points

204

144

 

General Education Subjects (GEC)

The 60 additional credit points of General Education Subjects are required for CAA Accreditation. 

Not Applicable

Code

Common Core Subjects

 

 

CSIT111

Programming Fundamentals (6 CP)

Core

Core

CSIT113

Problem Solving (6 CP)

Core

Core

CSIT114

System Analysis (6 CP)

Core

Core

CSIT115

Data Management & Security (6 CP)

Core

Core

CSIT121

Object Oriented Design & Programming (6 CP)

Core

Core

CSIT127

Networks and Communication (6 CP)

Core

Core

CSIT128

Introduction to Web Technology (6 CP)

Core

Core

CSIT214

IT Project Management (6 CP)

Core

Core

ISIT204

Principles of eBusiness (6 CP)

Core

Core

ISIT224

Management Information Systems (6 CP)

Core

Core

MATH223

Mathematics for Information Technology (6CP)

Core

Core

MGNT110

Introduction to Management (6 CP)

Core

Core

 

Core Subjects for BIT (MIS) only 6 subjects (36CP)

 

Students to complete 4 Business Elective Subjects (24CP)

ACCY111

Accounting Fundamentals in Society (6CP)

Core

UOW Business Elective Subject 

MARK101

Marketing Principles (6 CP)

Core

UOW Elective Subject

ECON100

Economic Essentials for Business (6 CP)

Core

UOW Elective Subject

FIN111

Introductory Business Finance (6 CP)

Core

General Schedule

MGMT206

Managing Human Resources (6 CP)

Core

UOW Business Elective Subject

MGMT314

Strategic Management (6 CP)

Core

General Schedule

 

Core Subjects for BBIS only

 

 

CSIT226

Human Computer Interaction

Not included

Core

 

Elective Subjects

   

Student can opt to take 3 electives from CSCI or ISIT or MGNT or MARK at 200-300 levels based on the subjects being offered over the semester. 

18 CP from the list below

24 CP out of which 6CP is from list of electives and 18 CP from list of General Schedule subjects.

 

 

 Plus 3 CSCI-300 or ISIT-300 level subjects (18CP)

 

 

 

Plus 1 elective from General Schedule (6CP)

Comments:
* This degree and its name were created and accredited when UOW BBIS degree was still in transition. BIT-MIS and BBIS are 85% compatible in core subjects and electives of BIT-MIS are a subset of BBIS electives.
** This degree in UOWD is in transition and gradually will be completely compatible with UOW BBIS by introducing these subjects. UOWD is seeking approval from the CAA (UAE) to offer the BBIS at UOWD from September 2018.  This is subject to approval by the CAA.  

Last reviewed: 15 December, 2017