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Bachelor of Business Information Systems | 2018
Testamur Title of Degree: | Bachelor of Business Information Systems |
Abbreviation: | BBusInfoSys |
UOW Course Code: | 1838 |
CRICOS Code: | 068718M |
Total Credit Points: | 144 |
Duration: | 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Engineering & Information Sciences |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn/Spring |
Delivery Mode: | On-campus (Face-to-face) |
Delivery Campus / UAC Code: | Wollongong / 754500 South Western Sydney / 754505 |
Overview
Business Information analysts are involved in the analysis, design, implementation, maintenance and enhancement of computer based information systems critical to the successful operation of modern organisations. They require a sound understanding of the business requirements for the systems they design and must deal with users at all levels within an organisation.
UOW's Bachelor of Business Information Systems degree is specifically designed to prepare you for a career as a systems analyst or as an information systems specialist in a business, government, or a non-profit environment.
The program emphasises theoretical understanding and practical skills and involves working with a wide range of hardware and software tools, using state-of-the-art computing facilities. Real life projects will ensure your skills meet industry requirements.
The Bachelor of Business Information Systems is accredited by the Australian Computer Society as meeting the requirements for membership at the "Professional level".
Entry Requirements & Credit Arrangements
Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.
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 | ||||||
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1 | Demonstrate theoretical and technical knowledge of business information systems and the ability to apply this knowledge in developing effective information systems. | ||||||
2 | Perform analysis and design in developing computer applications within business contexts. | ||||||
3 | Develop effective systems implementation within business contexts. | ||||||
4 | Think creatively in identifying effective system solutions for business problems. | ||||||
5 | Function effectively as part of a team to accomplish a set of common goals and objectives and communicate with project stake holders. | ||||||
6 | Apply informed professional judgments 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
To qualify for award of the degree, the Bachelor of Business Information Systems, candidates must satisfactorily complete at least 144 credit points, comprised of the following:
- 138 credit points of core subjects, as set out in the Bachelor of Business Information Systems Core Subject List, and
- One (1) elective subject (6 credit points), chosen from the General Schedule, School of Computing and Information Technology Subject List or Business Schedules.
Note:
- A maximum of 60 credit points of 100-level subjects can be undertaken as part of the Bachelor of Business Information Systems degree.
- The Faculty encourages the development of ICT skills and knowledge in the workplace through industry placement. Completion of ISIT200 Industry Placement, which is a minimum of a single 8-week period of approved industry placement, assessed in the form of written reports is highly recommended to all students to complete this placement.
Core Subject List
Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
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Year 1 | |||
CSIT111 | Programming Fundamentals | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
CSIT113 | Problem Solving | 6 | Autumn |
CSIT114 | System Analysis | 6 | Autumn |
CSIT115 | Data Management & Security | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
CSIT121 | Object Oriented Design & Programming | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
CSIT127 | Networks and Communications | 6 | Spring |
CSIT128 | Introduction to Web Technology | 6 | Spring |
MGNT110 | Introduction to Management | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
Year 2 | |||
CSIT214 | IT Project Management | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
ISIT204 | Principles of eBusiness | 6 | Spring |
ISIT224 | Management Information Systems | 6 | Spring |
CSIT226 | Human Computer Interaction | 6 | Spring |
MATH223 | Mathematics for Information Technology | 6 | Autumn |
Plus 3 Business subjects as listed below | 18 | ||
Year 3 | |||
CSIT314 | Software Development Methodologies* | 6 | Autumn |
CSIT321 | Project* | 12 | Annual, Spring 2018/Autumn 2019 |
Plus 1 Business subject as listed below | 6 | ||
Plus 3 CSCI-300 or ISIT-300 level subjects | 18 | ||
Plus 1 elective from the General Schedule, School of Computing and Information Technology Subject List or Business Schedule | 6 |
* Not on offer at South Western Sydney until 2019.
Business Electives List
Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
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Accounting | |||
ACCY111 | Accounting Fundamentals In Society | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
ACCY112 | Accounting In Organisations | 6 | Autumn, Spring, Summer |
Management | |||
MGNT102 | Business Communications | 6 | Autumn, Spring, Summer |
MGNT206 | Managing Human Resources | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
MGNT201 | Organisational Behaviour | 6 | Autumn |
MGNT220 | Organisational Analysis | 6 | Spring |
OPS_200 | Management and Electronic Business | 6 | Autumn |
MGNT311 | Management of Change | 6 | Spring |
COMM121 | Statistics for Business | 6 | Autumn, Spring, Summer |
Marketing | |||
MARK101 | Marketing Principles | 6 | Autumn, Spring, Summer |
MARK213 | Introduction to Marketing | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
Economics | |||
ECON100 | Economic Essentials for Business | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
ECON101 | Macroeconomic Essentials for Business | 6 | Not on offer in 2018 |
Professional Recognition/Accreditation
The Bachelor of Business Information Systems is accredited by the Australian Computer Society as meeting the requirements for membership at the "Professional level".
Other Information
For further information email: eis@uow.edu.au or Academic Course Director