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Bachelor of Business Information Systems (Dean's Scholar)
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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: |
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:
- 138 credit points as outlined in the Bachelor of Business Information Systems Core Subject list;
- at least 6 credit points from the General Schedule;
- 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| CSIT111 | Programming Fundamentals | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| CSIT113 | Problem Solving | 6 | Autumn |
| CSIT114 | System Analysis | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| CSIT115 | Data Management & Security | 6 | Autumn |
| CSIT121 | Object Oriented Design & Programming | 6 | Spring |
| CSIT127 | Networks and Communications | 6 | Autumn, Spring from 2017 |
| CSIT128 | Introduction to Web Technology | 6 | Spring |
| MGNT110 | Introduction to Management | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| Year 2 | |||
| CSIT214 | IT Project Management | 6 | To be offered from 2017 |
| CSIT226 | Human Computer Interaction | 6 | Spring |
| MATH223 | Mathematics for Information Technology | 6 | Autumn |
| ISIT204 | Principles of eBusiness | 6 | Autumn |
| ISIT224 | Management Information Systems | 6 | To be offered from 2017 |
| Plus 3 Business subjects as listed below | 6 | ||
| Year 3 | |||
| CSIT314 | Software Development Methodologies | 6 | To be offered from 2017 |
| ISIT391 | Dean's Scholar Research Project | 6 | Spring |
| CSIT321 | Project | 12 | Annual |
| Plus 1 Business subject as listed below | 6 | ||
| Plus 2 CSCI300 or ISIT300 level subjects | 12 | ||
| Plus 1 elective from the General Schedule or CSCI, ISIT or Business subject | 6 | ||
Business Electives List
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | |||
| ACCY111 | Accounting Fundamentals In Society | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| ACCY112 | Accounting In Organisations | 6 | Autumn, Spring, Summer 2016/2017 |
| Management | |||
| COMM121 | Statistics for Business | 6 | Autumn, Spring, Summer 2016/2017 |
| MGNT102 | Business Communications | 6 | Autumn, Spring, Summer 2016/2017 |
| MGNT201 | Organisational Behaviour | 6 | Autumn |
| MGNT206 | Managing Human Resources | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| MGNT220 | Organisational Analysis | 6 | Spring |
| OPS 200 | Management and Electronic Business | 6 | Autumn |
| MGNT311 | Management of Change | 6 | Spring |
| Marketing | |||
| MARK101 | Marketing Principles | 6 | Autumn, Spring, Summer 2016/2017 |
| MARK213 | Marketing Principles | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| Economics | |||
| ECON100 | Economic Essentials for Business | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| ECON101 | Macroeconomic Essentials for Business | 6 | Summer 2016/2017 |
Suggested Program of Study
See the School of Computing and Information Technology (SCIT) 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