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Bachelor of Business Information Systems
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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 |
Additional Information: |
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.
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 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 judgments regarding ethical and responsible decision making with consideration of related social responsibilities.
- Reflect upon work practices, tools and frameworks for ongoing professional development.
Course Structure
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;
- 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, 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 | Spring |
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 |
CSIT321 | Project | 12 | Annual |
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, CSCI, ISIT or Business subject | 6 |
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 | Spring |
Suggested Program of Study
See the School of Computing and Information Technology 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 accredited by the Australian Computer Society as meeting the requirements for membership at the "Professional level".
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: eis@uow.edu.au
Email: Academic Course Director