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Business Information Systems

(only available to candidates with UAC code 754111 offer)

Year 1
 
BUSS111 Business Programming I 6
CSCI101* Introduction to Information Technology A 6
CSCI102 Introduction to Information Technology B 6
STAT131 Understanding Variation and Risk 6

Plus 24 credit points at 100-level from the Additional Subjects List or second major study subjects.

* If you received a mark of at least 50/100 for at least one of the following IT HSC subjects:

  • Information Technology,
  • Information Processes & Technology, or
  • Software Design

You may enrol directly in CSCI102, and must replace CSCI101 with another 6cp 100 level subject from the Additional Subjects List.

Year 2
 
BUSS211 Requirements Determination and Systems Analysis 6
BUSS212 Database Management Systems 6
BUSS214 Business Programming II 6
IACT201 Information Technology and Citizens' Rights 6
IACT202 The Structure and Organisation of Telecommunications 6

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 major study subjects. If a second major is not attempted, then BUSS218 Systems Design & Architecture is strongly recommended as an elective.

Year 3
 
BUSS311 Advanced Database Management Systems 6
BUSS312 Distributed Information Systems 6
BUSS316 Information Systems Development Methodologies 6
IACT301 Information and Communication Security Issues 6
IACT302 Corporate Network Planning 6
and    
BUSS317 Business Programming IV 6
or    
BUSS308 Computer Systems Management 6

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

 
 
 

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