Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Course Description:
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.
Aims & Objectives:
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.
Course Structure:
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 chosenOne 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 compulsoryThe 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: Accounting major I167Commercial Law major I167Finance major I167 Entrepreneurship and Innovation Major I167Human Resource Management Major I167International Business Major I167Management Major I167Marketing Major I167 Electives Choose two electives (25 credit points) subject to the following rules: One elective (12.5 credit points) must be chosen from Approved ICT electivesOne 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.
Industry-Based Learning:
Industry-Based Learning is an optional program in which students are placed in paid, supervised employment relevant to their studies as part of their degree. Industry-Based Learning gives students practical experience to add to their academic studies. All Industry-Based Learning placements are subject to availability of places. For further information visit: www.swinburne.edu.au/spl/ibl
Honours:
An honours program at Swinburne provides students who have a demonstrated academic ability with an opportunity to pursue their undergraduate studies to an advanced level: to deepen their intellectual understanding in their major area of study; and to develop their research skills. For further information, contact the Faculty of Information and Communication Technologies or visit www.swinburne.edu.au/ict/courses/undergrad/honours.html
Education Abroad:
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.
Career Opportunities:
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.
Professional recognition:
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).
Graduate Attributes:
Swinburne expects that its graduates: are entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace, or communityare capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areasoperate effectively in work and community situationsare adaptable and manage changeare aware of environments in which they will be contributing
Entry Requirements:
Successful completion of an appropriate Victorian Year 12 or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification. VCE Prerequisites: Units 3 & 4 - a study score of at least 20 in English (any). Middle-band: Re-ranking based on business (any) or information technology (any).Applicants who do not have a Year 12 qualification or who have a non-competitive Year 12 score and no other tertiary study, and have at least five years related work experience, may be considered for admission if they can demonstrate motivation and ability to succeed.
Australian Tertiary Admissions Ranking (ATAR): 65.90
2012 Round 1 Clearly-In ATAR (CSP)
Credit Transfer:
Applicants with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be granted ‘credit’ and/or entry into the course with ‘advanced standing’. University policies apply and applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. For further information refer to ‘Swinburne Pathways: Credit Transfer Guide’
Pathways (articulation):
An advanced credit transfer system, known as the Pathways program, is in place at Swinburne. Through Pathways, students with one or more of a wide range of post-secondary qualifications (both local and international) can gain entry into a course with advanced standing. Certain subject requirements must be met and an acceptable standard of results achieved in order to gain admission and for maximum credit to be granted. For further information refer to 'Swinburne Pathways: Credit Transfer Guide at: http://www.future.swinburne.edu.au/pathways//
Recognition of Prior Learning:
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Further details for students considering higher education courses.
Course Fees:
For information about Swinburne's fees visit: www.swinburne.edu.au/fees
Scholarships:
This course is also offered through the Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship Program. Successful applicants are awarded HECS waiver scholarships and will be funded for the duration of their course. For further information visit the website at: www.swinburne.edu.au/hed/scholarships/
Application Procedure:
Applications must be made through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC).VTAC code: 34561 (CSP) 34563 (Int. Fee)For further information, visit the VTAC website at: www.vtac.edu.au Applicants who have not already applied through VTAC can apply direct to the university by following the step-by-step process on our How to Apply page.Applicants who believe they will receive an ENTER of at least 97.00, have an opportunity to undertake this course through the Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship Program. For further information visit the website at: www.swinburne.edu.au/scholarships This course is available for mid-year intake. Applications are made directly to Swinburne and will be taken on a case by case basis. Application forms can be downloaded from our How to Apply website.
Further information:
Submit an Online Enquiry Tel: 1300 ASK SWIN (1300 275 794)Email: study@swinburne.edu.au
