Bachelor of Business Information Systems
Provider:
Course Code:
BBIS
CRICOS Code:
085159G
Qualification Level:
Bachelor
Course Area:
Information Technology, Management and Commerce
Duration:
3-Year
Study Mode:
Full Time
Course Fees:
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Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
Domestic, International
Intake:
February, June, September
Course Overview
The Bachelor of Business Information Systems was developed after an extensive research and consultation period to better understand the needs of business and industry and ensure that graduates will be well equipped to meet those needs. As part of the process, the College held a dialogue with a wide variety of individuals and business leaders, leading academics and professional bodies. The aim was to understand what skills, knowledge, and capabilities are needed in the current business context and those which will be essential in the emerging global economy in an era of transnational mobility.
As a graduate of this program you will gain:
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Specific knowledge and expertise in business information systems
- Expertise in business, and project management
- Skills to participate in the planning, creation, and delivery of business endeavours and initiatives
- Enhanced leadership, communication, and presentation skills
- A sound understanding of dynamics of the industry, government, and global business
Course Structure
The course comprises 144 credit points, 16 core units, and 8 elective units, a total of 24 units of six credit points each.
Core Units:
- BIS1001 Foundations of Information Systems
- BIS1002 Data and Information Management
- BIS1003 Introduction to Programming
- BIS2001 IT Infrastructure and Networking
- BIS2002 Systems Analysis and Design
- BUS2003 Sustainability and Ethics
- BIS2003 IS Project Management
- BIS2004 Object Oriented Programming
- BIS2005 Enterprise Architecture
- BIS2006 Management Information Systems
- BIS3001 Data Analytics for Business
- BIS3002 E-Commerce and E-Business Applications
- BIS3003 IS Capstone Industry Project A
- BIS3004 IS Security and Risk Management
- BIS3005 Cloud Computing
- BIS3006 IS Capstone Industry Project B
Elective Units - Students may chose 8 of the following:
- BUS1001 Professional Development and Business Communication
- BUS1002 Fundamentals of Management
- BUS1004 Foundations of Accounting
- BUS1003 Mathematics and Statistics
- BUS1006 Introduction to Business Law
- BUS1007 Finance
- BUS2004 Human Resource Management
- BUS2006 Marketing and Sales Management
- BUS2007 Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- BUS2008 Strategic Planning
- BUS3006 Leadership and Governance
- BUS3007 Organisational Development
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Academic Entry Requirements | Bachelor Degrees (AQF Level 7) Applicants must have successfully completed:
Applicants who do not meet the formal entry requirements may be considered on a case by case basis. |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| English Language Requirements | All applicants from a non-English speaking background applying to any AQF Level 7 qualification at APIC must satisfy the following additional English language requirements: IELTS Academic: overall band score of 6.0 or higher with no band below 5.5 in writing and speaking; OR IBT (Internet-based TOEFL): Overall score of 65 with a writing section minimum of 21 and speaking 18; OR Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE):Total score of 169 or over and with no band below 162 in writing and speaking; OR Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): Total score of 169 or over and with no band below 162 in writing and speaking ; OR PTE Academic Module with a minimum score of 50 with a writing and speaking minimum score of 42. Applicants who do not meet APIC’s English proficiency requirements can be made a conditional offer with a requirement to complete an approved intensive English language course and meet the required standard prior to their commencing their APIC award course. |
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | IELTS Academic: overall band score of 6.0 or higher with no band below 5.5 in writing and speaking |
| TOEFL-IBT Score (Minimum) | IBT (Internet-based TOEFL): Overall score of 65 with a writing section minimum of 21 and speaking 18 |
| PTE Score (Minimum) | PTE Academic Module with a minimum score of 50 with a writing and speaking minimum score of 42 |
| CAE Score (Minimum) | Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): Total score of 169 or over and with no band below 162 in writing and speaking |
Subjects
| Subject Name | Subject Type | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Development and Business Communication | Core | AUD 1,970 |
| Data and Information Management | Core | AUD 1,970 |
| Introduction to Programming | Core | AUD 1,970 |
| IT Infrastructure and Networking | Core | AUD 1,970 |
| Systems Analysis and Design | Core | AUD 1,970 |
| IS Project Management | Core | AUD 1,970 |
| Object Oriented Programming | Core | AUD 1,970 |
| Enterprise Architecture | Core | AUD 1,970 |
| Management Information Systems | Core | AUD 1,970 |
| Data Analytics for Business | Core | AUD 1,970 |
| E-Commerce and E-Business Applications | Core | AUD 1,970 |
| IS Capstone Industry Project A | Core | AUD 1,970 |
| IS Security and Risk Management | Core | AUD 1,970 |
| Cloud Computing | Core | AUD 1,970 |
| IS Capstone Industry Project B | Core | AUD 1,970 |
| Professional Development and Business Communication | Elective | AUD 1,970 |
| Fundamentals of Management | Elective | AUD 1,970 |
| Mathematics and Statistics | Elective | AUD 1,970 |
| Foundations of Accounting | Elective | AUD 1,970 |
| Introduction to Economics | Elective | AUD 1,970 |
| Introduction to Business Law | Elective | AUD 1,970 |
| Finance | Elective | AUD 1,970 |
| Financial Accounting | Elective | AUD 1,970 |
| Project Management Fundamentals and Practices | Elective | AUD 1,970 |
| Management Accounting | Elective | AUD 1,970 |
| Sustainability and Ethics | Core | AUD 1,970 |
| Human Resource Management | Elective | AUD 1,970 |
| Taxation | Elective | AUD 1,970 |
| Marketing and Sales Management | Elective | AUD 1,970 |
| Entrepreneurship and Innovation | Elective | AUD 1,970 |
| Strategic Planning | Elective | AUD 1,970 |
| Leadership and Governance | Elective | AUD 1,970 |
| Organisational Development | Elective | AUD 1,970 |
| Project Execution Planning and Management | Elective | AUD 1,970 |
Pathway
- DipBIS2020 + BBIS2020
Career Opportunities
Globally today, there is an acute shortage of qualified business information systems professionals. As more and more software production is outsourced to countries with lower labor costs, the employment prospects are for those who can define, design, acquire and implement information systems at enterprise and global levels, utilising solutions that span both business and information technologies. Successful graduates must possess broad skill sets and have a strategic view of information systems as a key enabler of business efficiency and success.