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BInfoTech - Business Information Systems Specialisation

(only available to candidates with UAC code 754111 offer)

Year 1
BUSS111 Business Programming I
CSCI101 Introduction to Information Technology A
CSCI102 Introduction to Information Technology B
STAT131 Understanding Variation and Risk


Plus 24 credit points at 100-level from the Additional Subjects List or second specialisation subjects
NB CSCI101 is not required for students holding NSW HSC 3 unit Computing Studies or 2 unit Computing Studies (60/100 or better) or equivalent. In this case you must replace it with another 6cp subject from the additional subject list.


Year 2
BUSS211 Systems Analysis and Design
BUSS212 Database Management Systems
BUSS214 Business Programming II
IACT201 Information Technology and Citizens' Rights
IACT202 The Structure and Organisation of Telecommunications


Plus at least 18 credit points from the Additional Subjects List of which at least 12 credit points must be at 200-level or second specialisation subjects


Year 3
BUSS311 Advanced Database Management Systems
BUSS312 Distributed Information Systems
BUSS316 Information Systems Development Methodologies
BUSS317 Business Programming IV
IACT301 Information and Communication Security Issues
IACT302 Corporate Network Planning

Plus at least 12 credit points of either 200- or 300-level subjects from the Additional Subjects List or second specialisation subjects

Year 4 (Non- Honours)
At least 42 credit points of IACT400 level subjects.
If only 42 credit points of IACT400 level subjects are taken, then the extra 6 credit points must be taken from the list of additional subjects in accordance with course requirements.

Year 4 (Honours)

To be eligible for honours candidates must satisfactorily complete IACT450 and IACT441 and at least 18 credit points of IACT 400 level subjects. If only 42 credit points of IACT400 level subjects are taken, then the extra 6 credit points must be taken from the list of additional subjects in accordance with course requirements.

Entry to IACT441 will be based on overall academic performance, a written proposal, a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 67.5 and approval from the Head of School. A grade of 75% or better in IACT441 is required for entry to IACT450. Students should refer to the University Course Rules for calculations of WAMs.