ObjectivesThis course prepares students for a variety of occupations in the field of business information systems including technical, user and customer support. Emphasis is placed on the role of computer technologies in contemporary organisations. The study of business information systems goes beyond computer hardware and software. It involves understanding the decision-making structures within an organisation and building business information systems to support the needs of decision makers. Students learn the technical skills together with the human and business skills needed to apply and manage these skills in an organisation.
Practical experienceOne compulsory unit of Professional Industry Experience is also incorporated in the degree. The Professional Industry Experience gained over the three years is designed to assist students to link their studies to the 'real world' of work, and to assist in gaining career employment on graduation.
Entry requirementsNew South Wales Assumed knowledge: Mathematics (any). Victoria Prerequisites: Units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 25 in English (any) and in Mathematics (any).
Academic titleBachelor of Business Information Systems
Course descriptionProfessional Recognition
The course has provisional professional level accreditation with the Australian Computer Society in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland.
Career Opportunities
* Business analysts
* Database administrators
* IS auditors
* IT consultants and project leaders
* IT trainers or educators
* Network managers
* Programmers
* Sales and marketing managers
* Software engineers
* Systems programmers
* Technical support
Pathways to further study
An honours degree is available for high-achieving students.