Bachelor of Business Information Systems
Overview
The Bachelor of Business Information Systems is structured with a core which provides an extensive education in contemporary themes in Information Systems (IS) education, and which equips students with the requisite knowledge and skills for entry-level jobs in a range of analytical and technical areas.
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| Duration | 3 Year/s (Term 4 intake is only available to students progressing from Diploma of Information Technology (Unilink).) | ||
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| Course code | I066 | ||
| CRICOS code | 054810G | ||
| Fees* | A$21,750 (annual for 2013)* |
*The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students studying on-campus in Australia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.
Course in detail
Course description
Information systems address how people, information, computers, networks and processes come together to create cohesive business solutions. This course prepares students for immediate entry into the management of business information systems in organisations. Students develop some technical skills, but more emphasis will be placed on business analysis and problem-solving, systems analysis, project management, the provision of IS services and the management of information systems in organisations.
Information systems are widely diffused across modern organisations, and industry is demanding IS graduates who are well versed in business concepts; in understanding the role and contribution of information systems in driving and enabling the achievement of business goals and objectives; and in managing the vital information systems resource in organisations. This degree has been designed to meet this need, and will produce graduates who are competent and knowledgeable in the discipline, possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and who are able to critically analyse business problems and develop creative and innovative enterprise solutions.
(Students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time and on campus.)
Course structure
Students take a total of 24 units (300 credit points) of study (or equivalent) which is made up of:
- Twelve Information Systems Core Studies (150 credit points)
- Four Business Core Studies (50 credit points)
- Two IS specialist elective (25 credit points)
- Two Project Core (25 credit points)
- Generic Skills Studies (Completion of HIT0004 Careers in the Curriculum)
- Four electives chosen from Swinburne undergraduate minors or electives (50 credit points)
Note: it is possible to take up to five elective units from the Business studies area or up to three elective units from other study areas.
Additionally the following rules apply:
- No more than 125 credit points (10 units) at Stage 1 (unit codes with a first numerical digit of ‘1’) may be included
- The not-for-credit unit HIT0004 - Careers in the Curriculum, is compulsory
- The same unit cannot be counted more than once. Where there are overlaps in units, the 300 credit points of study must be made up of units as determined by the Program Coordinator.
Careers in the Curriculum (CIC)
In addition to the above, all Swinburne undergraduate students must complete a compulsory unit of study, Careers in the Curriculum. Careers in the Curriculum is an innovative unit designed to assist Swinburne students to enhance their employability and career prospects.
In addition to the above, all Swinburne undergraduate students must complete a compulsory unit of study, Careers in the Curriculum. Careers in the Curriculum is an innovative unit designed to assist Swinburne students to enhance their employability and career prospects.
Careers in the Curriculum has been developed by Swinburne Careers and Employment who provide advice and feedback on completing job applications and undergoing interviews, directed at obtaining graduate employment. Careers in the Curriculum is a one semester compulsory unit usually undertaken in second year.
Students will not incur a HECS-HELP or fee debt as the cost will be met by the university as part of an initiative to enhance students' employability skills.
Final Year Experience - Capstone Project
As part of the Swinburne Model for Professional Learning, all students will undertake a professionally-focused final-year project as part of their degree.
As part of the Swinburne Model for Professional Learning, all students will undertake a professionally-focused final-year project as part of their degree.
Units of study
Information Systems Core Studies (12 units) (150 credit points)
HIT1401 Introduction to Business Information Systems
HIT1402 Database Analysis and Design
HIT1403 ICT Environments
HIT1404 Introduction to Programming in .NET
HIT2405 Requirements Analysis and Modelling
HIT3044 Professional Issues in Information Technology
HIT2416 Enterprise Systems
HIT3407 Information Systems Project Management
HIT3408 Information Systems Risk and Security
HIT3405 Business Process Modelling
HIT3410 Systems Acquisition and Implementation Management
HIT3424 Information Systems Management
HIT1401 Introduction to Business Information Systems
HIT1402 Database Analysis and Design
HIT1403 ICT Environments
HIT1404 Introduction to Programming in .NET
HIT2405 Requirements Analysis and Modelling
HIT3044 Professional Issues in Information Technology
HIT2416 Enterprise Systems
HIT3407 Information Systems Project Management
HIT3408 Information Systems Risk and Security
HIT3405 Business Process Modelling
HIT3410 Systems Acquisition and Implementation Management
HIT3424 Information Systems Management
Business Core Studies (4 units) (50 credit points)
HBC110N Accounting for Managers
HBH110 Organisation and Management
HBM110N Fundamentals of Marketing
HBH220N Organisational Behaviour
HBC110N Accounting for Managers
HBH110 Organisation and Management
HBM110N Fundamentals of Marketing
HBH220N Organisational Behaviour
Project Core (2 units) (25 credit points)
HIT3416 Industry Project (Analytical)
HIT3427 Configuring Business Information Systems Solutions
HIT3416 Industry Project (Analytical)
HIT3427 Configuring Business Information Systems Solutions
Generic Skills HIT0004 Careers in the Curriculum
IS Specialist Electives (2 units) (25 credit points) (select two from this group)
HIT2422 Database Systems
HIT2414 Mobile Business and Connectivity
HIT3412 Business Information Systems Analysis *
Electives (4 units) (50 credit points)
One minor from any Swinburne undergraduate program or
Four electives chosen from ICT electives, Electives Plus Minors or discipline areas other than ICT
One minor from any Swinburne undergraduate program or
Four electives chosen from ICT electives, Electives Plus Minors or discipline areas other than ICT
Recommended Study Sequence
Stage 1
Semester 1
HBC110N Accounting for Managers
HIT1401 Introduction to Business Information Systems
HIT1402 Database Analysis and Design
HIT1403 ICT Environments
Semester 2
HBH110N Organisation and Management
HBM110N Fundamentals of Marketing
HIT1404 Introduction to Programming in .NET
HIT2416 Enterprise Systems
Stage 2
Semester 1
HIT2405 Requirements Analysis and Modelling
HIT3407 Information Systems Project Management
Choose 2 of:
HIT2422 Database Systems
HIT2414 Mobile Business and Connectivity
Business Information Systems Analysis *
Semester 2
HIT3408 Information Systems Risk and Security
HBH220N Organisational Behaviour
HIT3405 Business Process Modelling
HIT3410 Systems Acquisition and Implementation Management
HIT0004 Careers in the Curriculum
Stage 3
Industry-Based Learning #
Semester 1
HBC110N Accounting for Managers
HIT1401 Introduction to Business Information Systems
HIT1402 Database Analysis and Design
HIT1403 ICT Environments
Semester 2
HBH110N Organisation and Management
HBM110N Fundamentals of Marketing
HIT1404 Introduction to Programming in .NET
HIT2416 Enterprise Systems
Stage 2
Semester 1
HIT2405 Requirements Analysis and Modelling
HIT3407 Information Systems Project Management
Choose 2 of:
HIT2422 Database Systems
HIT2414 Mobile Business and Connectivity
Business Information Systems Analysis *
Semester 2
HIT3408 Information Systems Risk and Security
HBH220N Organisational Behaviour
HIT3405 Business Process Modelling
HIT3410 Systems Acquisition and Implementation Management
HIT0004 Careers in the Curriculum
Stage 3
Industry-Based Learning #
# Note that this optional Industry-Based Learning program is not available to international students.
Stage 3 or 4
Semester 1
HIT3424 Information Systems Management
HIT3416 Industry Project (Analytical)
Elective
Elective
Semester 2
HIT3044 Professional Issues in Information Technology
HIT3427 Configuring Business Information Systems Solutions
Elective
Elective
Stage 3 or 4
Semester 1
HIT3424 Information Systems Management
HIT3416 Industry Project (Analytical)
Elective
Elective
Semester 2
HIT3044 Professional Issues in Information Technology
HIT3427 Configuring Business Information Systems Solutions
Elective
Elective
ICT Electives
HIT2037 Software Development in Java
HIT2316 Usability
HIT2422 Database Systems
HIT2425 Business Systems Programming in .NET
HIT3478 Information and Knowledge Management
HIT3412 Business Information Systems Analysis
HIT3413 Business Intelligence
HIT3416 Industry Project (Analytical)
HIT3421 Database Implementation
HIT3423 Enterprise Systems Management
HIT3428 Database Administration
HIT3426 Enterprise Systems Implementation
HIT3427 Configuring Business Information Systems Solutions
HIT4071 Research Project
HIT2002 IT for Social Impact Project
Other ICT electives may be chosen subject to timetabling, prerequisites and approval of the program coordinator.
HIT2037 Software Development in Java
HIT2316 Usability
HIT2422 Database Systems
HIT2425 Business Systems Programming in .NET
HIT3478 Information and Knowledge Management
HIT3412 Business Information Systems Analysis
HIT3413 Business Intelligence
HIT3416 Industry Project (Analytical)
HIT3421 Database Implementation
HIT3423 Enterprise Systems Management
HIT3428 Database Administration
HIT3426 Enterprise Systems Implementation
HIT3427 Configuring Business Information Systems Solutions
HIT4071 Research Project
HIT2002 IT for Social Impact Project
Other ICT electives may be chosen subject to timetabling, prerequisites and approval of the program coordinator.
Approved Business Electives
HBC220N Financial Information Systems
HBC221N Financial Accounting
HBC222N Management Decision Making
HBC224N Finance
HMB111 Quantitative Analysis B
HBC220N Financial Information Systems
HBC221N Financial Accounting
HBC222N Management Decision Making
HBC224N Finance
HMB111 Quantitative Analysis B
HBE220N Macroeconomics
HBH222N Organising & Organisation
HBE110N Microeconomics
HBH225N Human Resource Management
HBH330N Leadership and Organisation Dynamics
HBL111N Introduction to Business Law
HBL220N Contract Law
HBM220N Buyer Behaviour
HBH222N Organising & Organisation
HBE110N Microeconomics
HBH225N Human Resource Management
HBH330N Leadership and Organisation Dynamics
HBL111N Introduction to Business Law
HBL220N Contract Law
HBM220N Buyer Behaviour
Other Business electives may be chosen subject to timetabling, prerequisites and approval of the program coordinator.
* HIT3412 Business Information Systems Analysis cannot be taken at the same time as HIT2405 Requirements Analysis and Modelling. Students wishing to undertake this unit must undertake it in Semester 2 and take HBH220N in Semester 1 instead.
Part-time students (domestic students only)
Students studying part-time should refer to the general timetable for availability. Please note, not all units will be available in the evening or in every semester.
Students studying part-time should refer to the general timetable for availability. Please note, not all units will be available in the evening or in every semester.
Graduate outcomes
Aims and objectives
- to meet the requirements of industry for an appropriate blend of breadth and depth of IS knowledge and an understanding of underlying concepts and theories as applied in practical and real world contexts.
- to develop problem-solving skills ensuring that graduates have the ability to analyse problems, design and/or source alternative innovative solutions based on soundly articulated business requirements, and make appropriate choices and recommendations.
- to equip graduates with required professional knowledge, skills, attributes and behaviours.
- to appreciate the role of information systems in contemporary organisational contexts.
Career opportunities
Graduates are likely to pursue careers in business and systems analysis, business process analysis, business requirements analysis, project management, enterprise systems consultancy, IS/IT consultancy, business relationship management, business development management, and when you have gained experience, as an IT director and chief information officer.
Course experience
Swinburne Abroad
Swinburne offers International Exchange Programs as well as other Education Abroad Programs to help internationalise your degree. International Exchange is an academic program allowing you to study at a Swinburne Partner Institution for one or two semesters during your degree. Swinburne's Partner Institutions offer many relevant subjects as well as a secure base to explore a different culture. Your studies while on exchange can be credited towards your Swinburne degree, provided they are relevant and approved by Swinburne. For further information visit the Swinburne Abroad website.Entry requirements
Academic requirements
To assess eligibility for entry to Swinburne, visit the Academic Entry Requirements page.
English language requirements
Swinburne College English for Academic Purposes Certificate: EAP 5 Advanced: 70%; OR, obtaining a minimum IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0; OR, a TOEFL (Paper-based) minimum score of 550 (with Test of Written English (TWE) score of 5); OR, a TOEFL (Internet-based) minimum score of 79, with no individual band below 18. Refer to the English Language Requirements website for further information.
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Course fees*
A$21,750 (annual for 2013)*The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students studying on-campus in Australia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.
Scholarships
A range of scholarships is available to international students, visit our Scholarship Page for details.
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Email: international@swinburne.edu.au
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Freecall: 1800 897 973 (within Australia)
Email: international@swinburne.edu.au
