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SWINBURNE Bachelor of Business Information Systems
Open Universities Australia (OUA)
Type of institution: Higher Education Institutions
Level: Pre-degree
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The course emphasis is on the effective use of information and information technology within an organisation and the development of systems for solving business problems. The Bachelor of Business Information Systems aims to create information systems (IS) professionals who add value to the organisation by having both a strong technical background and the ability to liaise with team members and other stakeholders including clients. The degree incorporates a breadth of knowledge around the technology fundamentals including programming, databases, networking and web design. An appreciation of the overall architecture of information systems and design issues around human-computer interaction, information risk and security, business information systems strategy, project management, and process modelling are an integral part of the course. The growing demand for IS professionals who can provide IS/IT expertise while showing an aptitude towards the organisational environment and the ability to communicate with the business users, means that graduates of this degree can enjoy career opportunities where IS/IT-requisite skills and knowledge are highly valued. The course also provides individuals with the requisite academic knowledge and skills to undertake further learning at higher levels such as Honours, Graduate Certificate, or Masters (by coursework) within the field of IS/IT and/or an area closely related to IS/IT.
Structure
- 24 units: At least 8 units from Swinburne University of Technology
- Information Systems Major consisting of 12 core units and 12 electives
- or 1 Co-major sequence of 8 units plus 4 electives
- or 2 minor sequences of 4 units (8 in total), plus 4 electives
- or 1 minor sequence of 4 units plus 8 electives.
Subjects
- Information systems
Standard entry requirements
There are no educational prerequisites, no limits on numbers and no requirements to attend lectures
Study pathways
Students may be eligible for credit for previous studies up to a maximum of 16 units.
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