Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Course Description:
Information Systems is 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. Students will develop competence in basic technical skills, but more emphasis will be placed on business analysis and problem solving, requirements analysis, project management, systems acquisition, process modelling, design and innovation, development and implementation of IS services, enterprise systems, understanding and managing IS-related organisational risk, and the management of information systems in organisations. 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.
Aims & Objectives:
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.
Course Structure:
Students take a total of 24 units of study (or equivalent). The program of study must include: 13 Information Systems core units of study four nominated Business core units of study one Industry Project unit of study one Information Systems specialist unit of study two elective unit of study from approved ICT or Business electives three elective units of study from approved ICT electives, Electives plus minors, or discipline areas other than ICT 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. 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 as the cost will be met by the university as part of an initiative to enhance students' career skills. Note: it is possible to study one of two specialisations from approved ICT electives. The specialisations are Systems Management and Systems Development. Systems Management Specialisation Select four of the following: HIT3078 Knowledge Management HIT3412 Business Information Systems Analysis HIT3413 Business Intelligence HIT3419 Decision Analysis Systems HIT3423 Enterprise Systems Management HIT3142 Object Oriented Modelling Systems Development Specialisation HIT2425 Business Systems Programming in .NET Plus one of: HIT2420 Database Management Systems HIT3421 Database Implementation Plus two of: HIT2427 Object-Oriented Programming in .NET HIT3110 Component Based Development . NET HIT3426 Enterprise Systems Implementation HIT3421 Database Implementation HIT3422 Database Performance Issues Recommended areas of business study are: Accounting (Faculty of Business and Enterprise) Human Resource Management (Faculty of Business and Enterprise) Marketing (Faculty of Business and Enterprise) Economics (Faculty of Business and Enterprise) Management (Faculty of Business and Enterprise) It is possible to take up to five elective units from the Business studies area or up to three electives from other study areas. Electives Plus Sequences Electives Plus sequences provide Swinburne degree students with options to broaden their career skills and strengthen their employability by selecting from units of study outside their degree discipline. Students undertaking this course can choose to study Electives Plus sequences of up to three units from one of the following themes: Effective Communication Establishing and Running a Business - pre 2009 Italian Language Practice and Culture - pre 2009 Enterprising Marketing - pre 2009 Multimedia: Web Development Information Orientation and Knowledge Management Undergraduate Research Skills Design: Process and Strategy Electives Plus sequence The Networked Economy Electives Plus sequences are available in all Swinburne degree programs subject to timetabling constraints, with the exception of double degree programs, specialist double major degrees, and where entry has been approved with advanced standing. Final Year Experience - Capstone Project As part of the Swinburne Model for Professional Learning, all incoming undergraduates will undertake 25 credit points of professionally focused final year major projects within their programs of study. Entry with advanced standing may require alternate study sequences to be undertaken.
Units of Study:
Recommended Study Sequence Stage 1 Semester 1 HBC110N Accounting for Managers HIT1401 Introduction to Business Information Systems HIT1402 Database Analysis and Design HIT1403 ICT Environments Semester 2 HBH110N Organisation and Management HBM110N Fundamentals of Marketing HIT1404 Introduction to Programming in .NET HIT2405 Requirements Analysis and Modelling Stage 2 Semester 1 HIT3406 Enterprise Systems HIT3407 Information Systems Project Management HIT3408 Information Systems Risk and Security HBH220N Organisational Behaviour Semester 2 HIT0004 Careers in the Curriculum HIT2411 Business Data Communications & Networks HIT3409 Process Modelling HIT3410 Systems Acquisition and Implementation Management Elective Stage 3 HIW050 Industry-Based Learning# # Note that this optional Industry-Based Learning program is not available to international students. Stage 3 or 4 Semester 1 HIT3424 Information Systems Management HIT2420 Database Management Systems, or HIT3412 Business Information Systems Analysis Elective Elective Semester 2 HIT3044 Professional Issues in Information Technology Choose one of: HIT3416 Industry Project (Analytical), or HIT3417 Industry Project (Technical), or HIT3427 Configuring Business Information Systems Solutions Elective Elective Electives Choose five electives according to the following rules: Two electives chosen from ICT Electives or Approved Business Electives; and Three electives chosen from ICT Electives or discipline areas other than ICT. ICT Electives HIT2001 ICT Study Tour HIT2037 Software Development in Java HIT2316 Usability HIT2420 Database Management Systems HIT2425 Business Systems Programming in .NET HIT2427 Object-Oriented Programming in .NET HIT3078 Knowledge Management HIT3142 Object Oriented Modelling HIT3320 Innovative Project HIT3412 Business Information Systems Analysis HIT3413 Business Intelligence HIT3416 Industry Project (Analytical) HIT3417 Industry Project (Technical) HIT3419 Decision Analysis Systems HIT3421 Database Implementation HIT3422 Database Performance Issues HIT3423 Enterprise Systems Management HIT3426 Enterprise Systems Implementation HIT3427 Configuring Business Information Systems Solutions 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 HBE110N Microeconomics HBE220N Macroeconomics HBH222N Organising & Organisation HBH225N Human Resource Management HBH330N Leadership and Organisation Dynamics HBL111N Introduction to Business Law HBL220N Contract Law HBM220N Buyer Behaviour Other Business electives may be chosen subject to timetabling, prerequisites and approval of the program coordinator.
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, and is a proven advantage in the graduate job market. All Industry-Based Learning placements are subject to availability of places. For further information visit: www.swinburne.edu.au/spl/ibl Please note that the optional year of Industry-Based Learning in Australia is not available to international students.
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, and is a proven advantage in the graduate job market. All Industry-Based Learning placements are subject to availability of places. For further information visit: www.swinburne.edu.au/spl/ibl
Please note that the optional year of Industry-Based Learning in Australia is not available to international students.
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.swin.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 Swinburne 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.
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.
Graduate Attributes:
Swinburne expects that its graduates: are entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace, or community are capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas operate effectively in work and community situations are adaptable and manage change are 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. 2009 VCE Prerequisites: Units 3 & 4 - a study score of at least 20 in English (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.
ENTER:
2008 Round 1 Clearly-In ENTER: n/a
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’ at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/marketing/pathways//
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: www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/marketing/pathways// Note: Eligibility for credit does not guarantee a place in the course; acceptance depends on the number of applicants and available places.
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: www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/registrar/ind3.htm
Course Fees:
Swinburne offers domestic undergraduate studentsCommonwealth Supported Places (CSP). Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens or holders of an Australian permanent resident visa are classified as domestic students. All other students are considered international students. HELP The Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) is a suite of income contingent loans for Australian citizens and holders of Australian permanent humanitarian visas. HELP consists of: HECS-HELP (previously HECS) – is available to eligible Commonwealth supported students. It provides students with a loan to cover their student contribution amount. Students are eligible for a 20% discount if they choose to pay all, or at least $500, of their student contribution up-front. FEE-HELP (previously PELS) – is available to eligible fee paying undergraduate and postgraduate students. It provides students with a loan to cover their tuition fees (lifetime maximum $81,600 from 1 January 2008). The FEE-HELP limit is indexed on 1 January each year. OS-HELP – is available to eligible Commonwealth supported students, who wish to study overseas, with a loan to cover expenses such as accommodation and travel. Note: New Zealand citizens and holders of other Australian permanent resident visas do not have access to HELP loans. These students must pay their student contributions or tuition fees up front without a discount. For further information on your support and study options visit the 'Going to Uni' website at: http://www.goingtouni.gov.au
Swinburne offers domestic undergraduate studentsCommonwealth Supported Places (CSP). Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens or holders of an Australian permanent resident visa are classified as domestic students. All other students are considered international students.
HELP
The Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) is a suite of income contingent loans for Australian citizens and holders of Australian permanent humanitarian visas. HELP consists of:
Note: New Zealand citizens and holders of other Australian permanent resident visas do not have access to HELP loans. These students must pay their student contributions or tuition fees up front without a discount.
For further information on your support and study options visit the 'Going to Uni' website at: http://www.goingtouni.gov.au
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.swin.edu.au/hed/scholarships
Application Procedure:
Applications must be made through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC). VTAC code: 34641(CSP), 34643 (Int. Fee) For further information, visit the VTAC website at: www.vtac.edu.au
Further information:
Submit an Online Enquiry Tel: 1300 ASK SWIN (1300 275 794) Email: study@swinburne.edu.au Faculty of Information and Communication Technologies website
