Bachelor of Commerce (Business Information Systems)
ObjectivesAre you interested in computers and information processing within an organisation? This major, which can be taken within the Bachelor of Commerce, examines the management, planning and design of information technology used to process information in an organisation. You will gain a broad understanding of systems analysis and project management and develop an in-depth knowledge of computer programming, computer networking and design. Specific focus will be given to the areas of Internet law, web page design, programming and development.
Entry requirementsTEE Applicable Mathematics or Discrete Mathematics desirable.
Academic titleBachelor of Commerce (Business Information Systems)
Course descriptionBusiness Information Systems Major
Introduction
This specialisation will cater for those interested in the design of information systems and the application of computer technology in a business. It leads to careers as business analysts, systems analysts, information centre consultants, information managers in large or small business/government departments/information centres.
Career Opportunities
Careers may include business analysis, systems analysis, information systems consulting, electronic commerce management and information management in large or small business, government departments or information centres.
Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 2
310410 v.2 Systems Analysis and Design 251 3.0 25.0
311353 v.1 Communication in Business 201 3.0 25.0 50.0
Year 2 Semester 1
310445 v.2 Business Software Tools 200 3.0 25.0
SELECT 1 ELECTIVE 25.0
SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS
TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: 50.0 100.0
Year 2 Semester 2
10995 v.5 Information Security 300 3.0 25.0
13605 v.4 Project Management 301 2.0 25.0
310424 v.1 Business Systems Implementation 250 3.0 25.0
310426 v.1 Business Systems Selection 250 3.0 25.0 100.0
Year 3 Semester 1
310421 v.1 Business Systems Management 300 3.0 25.0
SELECT 1 ELECTIVE 25.0
SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS
TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: 50.0 100.0
Year 3 Semester 2
12034 v.5 Business Capstone 301 3.0 25.0
310422 v.1 Business Applications 300 3.0 25.0
SELECT 2 ELECTIVES 50.0 100.0
Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) Hrs/Wk Credit
10993 v.4 Business Statistics 201 3.0 25.0
304421 v.6 Management of Technological Innovation 302 3.0 25.0
305478 v.2 Business Problem Analysis 300 3.0 25.0
310411 v.2 Systems Analysis and Design 252 3.0 25.0
310663 v.1 Business Technology 200 3.0 25.0