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Bachelor of Business Information Systems/ Bachelor of Commerce

I167  066635G



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Fee*
4 Year/s Hawthorn (Semester 1, Semester 2) A$20,600 (annual for 2012) 
*The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students studying on-campus in Australia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

This double degree combines specialist studies in business information systems with a full commerce degree, leading to a choice of a generalist or specialist career using IS and ICT to solve business problems. IS expertise in business and systems analysis, project management, the provision of IS services, social networking in organisations, business mobility and connectivity and the management of information systems is combined with your choice of commerce specialisations such as accounting, commercial law, entrepreneurship and innovation, finance, human resource management, international business, management and marketing.

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The course is designed to provide students with a complete study of business practices leading to a choice of generalist or specialist career in the utilisation of information systems technology to solve business problems.

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Students must satisfy the course requirements of both the Bachelor of Business Information Systems and the Bachelor of Commerce to be eligible for the double degree. The course is based on the following rules:
  • Twelve Information Systems core studies (150 credit points)
  • Fourteen Commerce core studies (175 credit points) depending on the Commerce major chosen
  • One IS Project core (12.5 credit points)
  • Three Information Systems specialist electives (37.5 credit points)
  • One Commerce elective (12.5 credit points)
  • One ICT elective (12.5 credit points)
Additionally the following rules apply:
  • The not-for-credit unit HIT0004 - Careers in the Curriculum, is compulsory
  • The same unit cannot be counted more than once. Where there are overlaps in units, the 300 credit points of study must be made up of units as determined by the Program Coordinator
Careers in the Curriculum (CIC)
In addition to the above, students must complete a compulsory unit of study HIT0004 Careers in the Curriculum to be awarded the degree. Careers in the Curriculum (CIC) is an innovative unit designed to assist Swinburne students to enhance their employability and career prospects. It is compulsory for all undergraduate students who commence this course from 2006 onwards. Students studying CIC will not incur a HECS or fee debt for the unit as the cost will be met by the university as part of an initiative to enhance students' career skills.

All students must meet the requirements that apply to all Bachelor of Commerce students to complete a major. Students must complete a eight-unit major in Commerce. The available commerce disciplines are:
Electives
Choose two electives (25 credit points) subject to the following rules:
  • One elective (12.5 credit points) must be chosen from Approved ICT electives
  • One elective (12.5 credit points) must be chosen from Approved Commerce electives
Students must meet the prerequisite requirements of the elective they select. Availability of all electives is subject to timetabling and resource constraints.

Final Year Experience - Major Projects
As part of the Swinburne Model for Professional Learning, all students will undertake a professionally-focused final-year project as part of their degree. Entry with advanced standing may require alternate study sequences to be undertaken.

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Swinburne offers International Exchange Programs as well as other Education Abroad Programs to help internationalise your degree. International Exchange is an academic program allowing you to study at a Swinburne Partner Institution for one or two semesters during your degree. Swinburne's Partner Institutions offer many relevant subjects as well as a secure base to explore a different culture. Your studies while on exchange can be credited towards your Swinburne degree, provided they are relevant and approved by Swinburne. For further information visit the Education Abroad website.

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Graduates are likely to pursue careers in business and systems analysis, business process analysis, business requirements analysis, project management, enterprise systems consultancy, IS/IT consultancy, business relationship management, business development management, and when you have gained experience, as an IT director and chief information officer. Alternatively students may pursue a variety of business careers, especially those involving decision making with respect to information systems.

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This course is acknowledged as being at the professional level with the Australian Computer Society (ACS). The program has been externally vetted by ACS, ensuring it meets the highest standard of the profession and the industry.

 
With appropriate choice of commerce subjects, the program can meet the membership requirements of the Australian Society of Certified Practising Accountants (ASCPA).

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Swinburne College English for Academic Purposes Advanced level  certificate at the undergraduate level (EAP 5: UG-65% ); OR, Obtaining a minimum IELTS overall band of 6.0 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0; OR, a TOEFL (Paper-based) minimum score of 550 (with Test of Written English (TWE) score of 5); OR, a TOEFL (Computer-based) minimum score of 213 (with Written Writing score of 5); OR, a TOEFL (Internet-based) minimum score of 80 with no band less than 20.

 

Refer to the English Language Requirements website for further information.

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Freecall 1800 897 973 (within Australia)

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A range of scholarships are available to international students, visit our Scholarship Page for details.

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