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Bachelor of Business Information Systems (Dean's Scholar)
Testamur Title of Degree: | Bachelor of Business Information Systems (Dean's Scholar) |
Abbreviation: | BBusInfoSys(Dean'sSchol) |
UOW Course Code: | 1839 |
CRICOS Code: | 081888F |
Total Credit Points: | 144 |
Duration: | 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Engineering & Information Sciences |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn |
Delivery Mode: | On-campus (Face-to-face) |
Delivery Campus / UAC Code: | Wollongong / 754510 |
Additional Information: | Course Finder |
Overview
Dean's Scholars degrees are highly recognisable, giving students the edge in competitive employment. The degree offers a challenging and enriched educational experience for high-achieving students who want to perform above the level normally expected. Students are also encouraged to continue their studies through the completion of Honours and research programs.
Students complete the normal course requirements for the degree, but receive special privileges as they study such as accelerated learning, where possible, and academic mentoring. Dean’s Scholars are also encouraged to contribute to the scholarly life of the Faculty through events in the Faculty's postgraduate program.
Places are limited each year. Current students who have achieved a weighted average mark (WAM) of 80 at the end of one year of full-time study in a relevant degree may apply to transfer to the Dean’s Scholar degree.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from the Bachelor of Business Information Systems (Dean's Scholar) will be able to:
- Demonstrate theoretical and technical knowledge of business information systems and the ability to apply this knowledge in developing effective information systems.
- Perform analysis and design in developing computer applications within business contexts.
- Develop effective systems implementation within business contexts.
- Think creatively in identifying effective system solutions for business problems.
- Function effectively as part of a team to accomplish a set of common goals and objectives and communicate with project stake holders.
- Apply informed professional judgements regarding ethical and responsible decision making with consideration of related social responsibilities.
- Reflect upon work practices, tools and frameworks for ongoing professional development.
- Exercise critical thinking and judgement in the composition of a research-based project demonstrating understanding business information systems.
Course Structure
Course programs for the Dean's Scholars degrees are identical to the current non-Dean's Scholars degrees apart from the completion of ISIT391 Dean’s Scholar Research Project.
Continuation in the Dean's Scholars degrees will normally be dependent on the student achieving a WAM of at least 80 in each year of study. Students who do not meet the required average will be transferred to the equivalent non-Dean's Scholars degree.
Please note that the Dean's Scholars Program is not offered to part-time students and is only available to International Students who are eligible to apply through UAC (for new students), or who have completed one year of full-time study at UOW (for current students). The program is not offered for double degrees and is not a scholarship.
Students who enrol in Bachelor of Business Information Systems must satisfactorily complete at least 144 credit points consisting of the following:
- 126 credit points taken from the Bachelor of Business Information Systems Core Subject list;
- at least 6 credit points from the Business Elective List;
- at least 6 credit points from the General Schedule;
- a maximum of 72 credit points of 100-level subjects can be undertaken as part of the Bachelor of Business Information Systems degree; and
- completion of ISIT200 Industry Placement, which is a single 8-week period of approved industry placement, assessed in the form of written reports. ISIT200 must be completed before graduation. The placement will normally be undertaken in the summer session at the end of the second year, although enrolment in this subject in the first year is strongly encouraged.
Core Subject List
Subject Code | subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
---|---|---|---|
Year 1 | |||
ACCY111 | Accounting Fundamentals In Society | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
ISIT102 | Information Systems | 6 | Autumn |
ISIT105 | Communications and Networks | 6 | Autumn |
ISIT111 | Programming Concepts | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
ISIT100 | Systems Analysis | 6 | Spring |
ISIT112 | Database | 6 | Spring |
ISIT114 | Object Oriented Programming | 6 | Spring |
MATH179 | Introductory Business Mathematics | 6 | Spring |
Year 2 | |||
MGMT102 | Business Communications | 6 | Autumn, Spring, Summer |
MGMT110 | Introduction to Management | 6 | Autumn, Spring, Summer |
ISIT201 | Information and Communication Security | 6 | Spring |
ISIT204 | Principles of eBusiness | 6 | Autumn |
ISIT206 | Web Technologies | 6 | Autumn |
ISIT208 | Strategic Systems Management | 6 | Spring |
ISIT218 | Systems Design and Human Computer Interaction | 6 | Autumn |
1 subject from the Business Elective List | 6 | ||
Year 3 | |||
ISIT301 | Professional Practice & Ethics | 6 | Autumn |
ISIT311 | Database Management Systems | 6 | Autumn |
ISIT332 | Business Process Management | 6 | Spring |
ISIT391 | Dean's Scholar Research Project | 12 | Spring |
1 elective from the General Schedule | 6 | ||
Plus one of the following: | |||
ISIT318 | Information Systems Project | 12 | Annual |
ISIT351 | Information Technology Project | 12 | Annual |
Business Electives List
Subject Code | subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
---|---|---|---|
ACCY112 | Accounting In Organisations | 6 | Autumn, Spring, Summer |
ECON101 | Macroeconomic Essentials for Business | 6 | Autumn, Spring, Summer |
ECON111 | Introductory Microeconomics | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
MARK101 | Marketing Principles | 6 | Autumn, Spring, Summer |
Suggested Program of Study
See the School of Information Systems and Technology (SISAT) website.
Credit Arrangements
Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
Professional Recognition/Accreditation
The Bachelor of Business Information Systems is being accredited by the Australian Computer Society as potentially meeting the requirements for membership at the "Professional level".
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: eis@uow.edu.au