Bachelor of Business Information Systems
Course Overview
The Bachelor of Information Systems (BIS) program is designed to provide students with comprehensive knowledge and applied hand-on skills across a broad range of key areas of information technology and business systems. The course prepares graduates to enter the exciting and ever-evolving fields of information systems and information technology. The BIS features opportunities to study in contemporary and crucial areas of cyber security, artificial intelligence and data analytics.
The course covers design thinking, agile systems development methodologies, and various aspects of enterprise systems so that graduates enter the workforce ready to work in modern organisations.
Course Structure
Students must complete the following units:
First Study Period
BUS101 – Fundamentals of Accounting
BUS102 – Business Communication
BIS101 – Business Information Systems
BIS102 – Programming Fundamentals
Second Study Period
BIS103 – IS Networking Systems
BIS104 – Operations and Technology Management
BUS107 – Applied Statistics
BIS105 – Database Management Systems
Third Study Period
BIS201 – Systems Analysis and Design
BIS202 – Cloud Computing
BIS203 – eBusiness Development
BIS204 – Business Process Management
Fourth Study Period
BUS206 – Data Analytics
BIS205 – Project Management and Agile Systems Development
BIS206 – IS Ethics and Professional Practice
BIS208 – Cyber Security and Information Security
Fifth Study Period
BIS302 – Data Mining and Business Intelligence
BIS303 – Enterprise Systems
BIS310 – Software Development and DevOps
BIS311 – Design Thinking for IS Projects
Sixth Study Period
BIS304 – Information Systems Strategy
BIS305 – Capstone Project
Sixth Study Period Electives
BIS306 – Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
BIS307 – Mobile Applications
BIS308 – Cyber Security Risks and Control Strategies
BIS309 – Developing Secure Software
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age to Apply | All applicants must be 18 years of age or older at the time that they commence their course. |
| Academic Entry Requirements | To satisfy the general academic requirements for admission to an undergraduate course at AHE, applicants must meet at least one (1) of the following entry requirements:
Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent with a minimum ATAR of 65 or equivalent; or
Successful completion of an equivalent secondary qualification from International; or
Satisfactory completion of an accredited Tertiary Preparation Program or a Foundation Year Program offered by an Australian University that would enable students to gain entry to an Australian University; or
Satisfactory completion of one year of accredited full-time study at a registered institute of tertiary education at AQF level 4 or above; or
Admission to an undergraduate degree at an Australian University |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each section) |
| TOEFL-IBT Score (Minimum) | 60 or higher overall |
| PTE Score (Minimum) | 51 or higher |
Career Opportunities
The Bachelor of Information Systems aims to provide graduates to the Professional, Scientific and Technical Services industry, particularly Computer Systems Designs and Related Services.
Bachelor of Information Systems graduates may seek employment in a number of information systems and information technology related areas including:
Cyber Security Analyst
Database Administrator
Data Analyst
ICT Business Analyst
IS Project Manager
Software Tester
Systems Analyst
Technical Support Officer