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Bachelor of Digital Business
Macquarie University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00002J
E-business is the application of information technology (IT) to support the processes of business over the internet. In this rapidly growing area there is a high demand for professionals with a thorough knowledge of the underlying technology and practices. To meet this demand, this interdisciplinary degree covers the areas of IT (information systems, databases, web technology, networks) and business (accounting, economics, marketing). The degree is designed so that graduates will have the necessary IT skills for e-business along with the necessary supporting skills from business and media. With business activities on the Internet ranging from the local to the global, from the commonplace to the highly sensitive, graduates with a knowledge of both business skills and IT practices should be in high demand.
Structure
- 72 credit points
- minimum 42 credit points at 200 level or above
- minimum 18 credit points at 300 level or above
Subjects
- Business administration
- Computer networking
- Computer programming
- Databases
- E-commerce technology
- Information systems
Standard entry requirements
- Year 12 or equivalent
- HSC Information Processes and Technology and/or Software Design and Development are recommended
Recognition
Completion of this degree program will satisfy the standard for the professional level of the Australian Computer Society (ACS).
Further information
Career opportunities include design of electronic commerce applications and web services, electronic document interchange, eBusiness applications in finance, marketing, sales, advertising, procurement, manufacturing, management and service.
