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Bachelor of Business Information Systems

I066  054810G



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Fee*
3 Year/s (Term 4 intake is only available to students progressing from Diploma of Information Technology (Unilink).) Hawthorn (Semester 1, Semester 2, Term 4) 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.

Information systems address how people, information, computers, networks and processes come together to create cohesive business solutions. This course prepares students for immediate entry into the management of business information systems in organisations. Students develop some technical skills, but more emphasis will be placed on business analysis and problem-solving, systems analysis, project management, the provision of IS services and the management of information systems in organisations.
 
Information systems are widely diffused across modern organisations, and industry is demanding IS graduates who are well versed in business concepts; in understanding the role and contribution of information systems in driving and enabling the achievement of business goals and objectives; and in managing the vital information systems resource in organisations. This degree has been designed to meet this need, and will produce graduates who are competent and knowledgeable in the discipline, possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and who are able to critically analyse business problems and develop creative and innovative enterprise solutions.
 
The program is structured with a core which provides an extensive education in contemporary themes in IS education, and which equips students with the requisite knowledge and skills for entry-level jobs in a range of analytical and technical areas.

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  • to meet the requirements of industry for an appropriate blend of breadth and depth of IS knowledge and an understanding of underlying concepts and theories as applied in practical and real world contexts.
  • to develop problem-solving skills ensuring that graduates have the ability to analyse problems, design and/or source alternative innovative solutions based on soundly articulated business requirements, and make appropriate choices and recommendations. 
  • to equip graduates with required professional knowledge, skills, attributes and behaviours.
  • to appreciate the role of information systems in contemporary organisational contexts.

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Students take a total of 24 units (300 credit points) of study (or equivalent) which is made up of: 
  • Twelve Information Systems Core Studies (150 credit points)
  • Four Business Core Studies (50 credit points)
  • Two IS specialist elective (25 credit points)
  • Two Project Core (25 credit points)
  • Generic Skills Studies (Completion of HIT0004 Careers in the Curriculum)
  • Four electives chosen from Swinburne undergraduate minors or electives (50 credit points)
Note: it is possible to take up to five elective units from the Business studies area or up to three elective units from other study areas.
 
Additionally the following rules apply:
  • No more than 125 credit points (10 units) at Stage 1 (unit codes with a first numerical digit of ‘1’) may be included 
  • 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)
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 as the cost will be met by the university as part of an initiative to enhance students' career skills.
 
Final Year Experience - Capstone Project
As part of the Swinburne Model for Professional Learning, all students will undertake a professionally-focused final-year project as part of their degree.

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Information Systems Core Studies (12 units) (150 credit points)
 
Business Core Studies (4 units) (50 credit points)
 
Project Core (2 units) (25 credit points)
 

IS Specialist Electives (2 units) (25 credit points) (select two from this group)
HIT2422 Database Systems
HIT3412 Business Information Systems Analysis *

Electives (4 units) (50 credit points)
One minor from any Swinburne undergraduate program or
Four electives chosen from ICT electives, Electives Plus Minors or discipline areas other than ICT

Recommended Study Sequence
 
Stage 1      
Semester 1   
   
Stage 2                
Semester 1        
Choose 2 of:
 
# Note that this optional Industry-Based Learning program is not available to international students.
               
Stage 3 or 4                
Semester 1 
HIT3424 Information Systems Management  
HIT3427 Configuring Business Information Systems Solutions   
Elective
Elective 

ICT Electives
HIT4071 Research Project
Other ICT electives may be chosen subject to timetabling, prerequisites and approval of the program coordinator.

Approved Business Electives        
HBC220N Financial Information Systems
HBC221N Financial Accounting
HBC222N Management Decision Making (Non-Accounting Stream)
HBC224N Finance
HMB111 Quantitative Analysis B
 
* HIT3412 Business Information Systems Analysis cannot be taken at the same time as HIT2405 Requirements Analysis and Modelling. Students wishing to undertake this unit must undertake it in Semester 2 and take HBH220N in Semester 1 instead.

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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 Swinburne 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.

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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.

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Apply for this course by following the step-by-step process on our How to Apply page.

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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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To assess whether you are eligible for entry to Swinburne visit the entry requirements database at: http://www.swin.edu.au/isu/prospective/info-tech.html

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Enquire online: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/international/enquiry

Email: international@swinburne.edu.au

Phone:
+613 8676 7002 (outside Australia)
Freecall 1800 897 973 (within Australia)

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

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