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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:

  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 judgements regarding ethical and responsible decision making with consideration of related social responsibilities.
  7. Reflect upon work practices, tools and frameworks for ongoing professional development.
  8. 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:

  1. 126 credit points taken from the Bachelor of Business Information Systems Core Subject list;
  2. at least 6 credit points from the Business Elective List;
  3. at least 6 credit points from the General Schedule;
  4. a maximum of 72 credit points of 100-level subjects can be undertaken as part of the Bachelor of Business Information Systems degree; and 
  5. 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 Codesubject NameCredit PointsSession(s)
Year 1
ACCY111Accounting Fundamentals In Society6Autumn, Spring
ISIT102Information Systems6Autumn
ISIT105Communications and Networks6Autumn
ISIT111Programming Concepts6Autumn, Spring
ISIT100Systems Analysis6Spring
ISIT112Database6Spring
ISIT114Object Oriented Programming6Spring
MATH179Introductory Business Mathematics6Spring
Year 2
MGMT102Business Communications6Autumn, Spring, Summer
MGMT110Introduction to Management6Autumn, Spring, Summer
ISIT201Information and Communication Security6Spring
ISIT204Principles of eBusiness6Autumn
ISIT206Web Technologies6Autumn
ISIT208Strategic Systems Management6Spring
ISIT218Systems Design and Human Computer Interaction6Autumn
1 subject from the Business Elective List6
Year 3
ISIT301Professional Practice & Ethics6Autumn
ISIT311Database Management Systems6Autumn
ISIT332Business Process Management6Spring
ISIT391Dean's Scholar Research Project12Spring
1 elective from the General Schedule6
Plus one of the following:
ISIT318Information Systems Project12Annual
ISIT351Information Technology Project12Annual

Business Electives List 

Subject Codesubject NameCredit PointsSession(s)
ACCY112Accounting In Organisations6Autumn, Spring, Summer
ECON101Macroeconomic Essentials for Business6Autumn, Spring, Summer
ECON111Introductory Microeconomics6Autumn, Spring
MARK101Marketing Principles6Autumn, 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

Last reviewed: 27 January, 2017