Bachelor of Information Systems

2008 | 2009 | 2010

Division of Information Technology, Engineering and the Environment | School of Computer and Information Science

Program Code: DBIN

Program Level: Undergraduate

SATAC code:

Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER) for 2009 Entry: 69.60 (Internal)

Home Campus: City West

Program Length (in EFTSL): 3

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Program director/s

Mr Malcolm Pattinson (DBIN)

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Aim

This program aims to provide a fundamental understanding of the theory and practice of information systems.

Entry requirements

Qualified for the SACE; and
Recorded achievement in five SACE subjects taken at Stage 2 level; and
Included at least four Stage 2 subjects which are approved Higher Education Selection Subjects (HESS);
Completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma;
Completed or partly completed a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution;
Completed a recognised diploma or associated diploma from TAFE or Certificate IV level course;
Completed at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at the appropriate level;
Completed the University Foundation Studies Program;
Qualified for Special Entry; or

Completed one of the following professional courses:

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
MCSE + Internet and Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD)
Lotus Certified Professional (CLP)
Novell Certified NetWare Engineer (CNE)
Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA)
Cisco Certified Networking Professional (CCNP)

For international applicants for whom English is a second language, the minimum English language requirements are:

International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic): obtain a minimum overall score of 6.0 obtained within the last two years or corresponding results from an equivalent test such as TOEFL or the appropriate Academic English language level delivered at CELUSA; or

Successful completion of a secondary qualification in Australia within the last two years; or
Successful completion of at least one year of tertiary study in Australia within the last two years; or
Successful completion of one year of secondary or tertiary study conducted and completed in English within the last two years in a country in which:

English is an official language; or
English is commonly used, as determined by the University.

Content/structure

The program consists of core courses in Information Systems and Business (72 units), with a choice of up to 7 elective courses (31.5 units) from a series of different specialties. In addition students must select one course (4.5 units) from an area other than computing or business. A total of 108 units are required for the completion of the program.

Professional Recognition

This program is professionally accredited by the Australian Computer Society.

Honours

Entry to the one year honours program in Computer and Information Science is available to high achieving students.

Fee information

Fees for Domestic students: Commonwealth Supported
Fees for Commonwealth Supported Students are calculated at the course level. Click on individual courses in the schedule below to determine total program fees.

Fees for International students: $AU 18,200 per 1.0 EFTSL for students commencing in 2010.
Fees are calculated on a per Unit basis with 1.0 EFTSL = 36 Units.
Fees for International students are determined one year in advance and are subject to variation.

Program requirements

Course name	Area + Cat. No.	Units	EFTSL
FIRST YEAR
First Half (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Business Information Systems	INFS 1011	4.5	0.125
Fundamentals of Information Technology New title from 2010: Information Technology Fundamentals	INFT 1016	4.5	0.125
Communication for Information Systems and Technology	COMM 1053	4.5	0.125
Business Division Core Course ( see Note 2)		4.5
Second Half (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Introduction to e-Business	INFS 2019	4.5	0.125
Business Applications Programming 1	COMP 1008	4.5	0.125
Data Modelling and Database Design	INFS 2004	4.5	0.125
Business Division Core Course ( see Note 2)		4.5
SECOND YEAR
First Half (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Business Applications Programming 2	COMP 2022	4.5	0.125
Systems Analysis	INFS 2015	4.5	0.125
Business Division Core Course ( see Note 2)		4.5
BUGE Elective		4.5
Second Half (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Systems Design	INFS 3063	4.5	0.125
Information Security	INFS 2016	4.5	0.125
Network Fundamentals	INFT 1012	4.5	0.125
Elective ( see Note 1 )		4.5
THIRD YEAR
First Half (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Information Systems Project Management	INFS 3012	4.5	0.125
Information Technology Strategy and Management	INFS 3065	4.5	0.125
Elective ( see Note 1 )		4.5
Elective ( see Note 1 )		4.5
Second Half (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
ICT Specialist Extended Project or Electives	INFT 4027	9	0.250
Elective ( see Note 1)		4.5
Elective ( see Note 1)		4.5
Business Division Core Courses
Quantitative Methods for Business	MATH 1053	4.5	0.125
Introduction to Management New title from 2010: Management Principles	BUSS 1054	4.5	0.125
Introduction to Law	LAWS 1002	4.5	0.125
Marketing Principles: Trading and Exchange	MARK 1010	4.5	0.125
Microeconomics	ECON 1006	4.5	0.125
Accounting, Decisions and Accountability	ACCT 1005	4.5	0.125
ELECTIVES
Management of Information Technology
World Wide Web Development	INFS 2018	4.5	0.125
Electronic Commerce	INFS 2028	4.5	0.125
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) using SAP	INFT 3009	4.5	0.125
Knowledge Management in Organisations	INFS 1013	4.5	0.125
Special Topics in Information Systems	INFS 3007	4.5	0.125
Contemporary Issues in Information Systems	INFS 3068	4.5	0.125
Data and Web Mining	COMP 4008	4.5	0.125
Business Intelligence and Enterprise Data Mining	INFS 4018	4.5	0.125
Adminstrative Management
Foundations of Human Resource Management	BUSS 2043	4.5	0.125
Managing Decision Making and Decision Support	INFS 2031	4.5	0.125
Resource Management and the Supply Chain New title from 2010: Procurement and Purchasing Strategies	BUSS 2053	4.5	0.125
Administrative Systems Management	BUSS 3056	4.5	0.125
Management Issues: A Critical Approach New title from 2010: Applied Management Concepts	BUSS 3047	4.5	0.125
Managing Organisational Communication	COMM 2064	4.5	0.125
Managing Organisational Information	BUSS 2055	4.5	0.125
Generic Management
Entrepreneurial Enterprises	BUSS 3043	4.5	0.125
Managing Organisational Communication	COMM 2064	4.5	0.125
International Management Ethics and Values	BUSS 3053	4.5	0.125
Management for Quality	BUSS 3055	4.5	0.125
Strategic Management	BUSS 3023	4.5	0.125
Occupational Health and Safety Management	BUSS 1053	4.5	0.125
Foundations of Human Resource Management	BUSS 2043	4.5	0.125
Networking and Security
Network Architecture	INFT 3019	4.5	0.125
Computer and Network Security New title from 2010: Information Technology Security	INFT 3015	4.5	0.125
Information Security Management	INFS 3070	4.5	0.125
Network Management	INFT 3020	4.5	0.125
Mobile Commerce	COMP 2030	4.5	0.125
Operating Systems	EEET 3024	4.5	0.125
Mobile Systems
Mobile Commerce	COMP 2030	4.5	0.125
Mobile Applications Development	COMP 4032	4.5	0.125
Mobile Enterprise Workshop	INFS 4017	4.5	0.125
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Principles of Logistics and Supply Chain Management	BUSS 2054	4.5	0.125
Integrated Logistics Management New title from 2010: Integrated Supply Chain Management	BUSS 3027	4.5	0.125
Management for Quality	BUSS 3055	4.5	0.125
International Management Ethics and Values	BUSS 3053	4.5	0.125
Resource Management and the Supply Chain New title from 2010: Procurement and Purchasing Strategies	BUSS 2053	4.5	0.125
Case Studies in Logistics and Supply Chain Management	BUSS 3054	4.5	0.125
Strategic Management	BUSS 3023	4.5	0.125
Multimedia
Introduction to Digital Media	INFT 1014	4.5	0.125
Introduction to Film and Television Production	INFT 1015	4.5	0.125
Design for Interactive Media	INFT 2005	4.5	0.125
Creating Interactive Multimedia	INFT 2001	4.5	0.125
Documentary Production, Forms and Techniques	COMM 1042	4.5	0.125
Electronic Publishing on the Internet	INFT 2002	4.5	0.125
Digital Design Publishing	INFT 4004	4.5	0.125
Marketing
Buyer and Consumer Behaviour	MARK 1008	4.5	0.125
Market Analysis	MARK 2010	4.5	0.125
Advertising	MARK 2007	4.5	0.125
Brand Management	MARK 2008	4.5	0.125
Personal Selling	MARK 2013	4.5	0.125
Market Research	MARK 2020	4.5	0.125
Marketing for Services	MARK 2026	4.5	0.125
International Marketing	MARK 3005	4.5	0.125
Media Planning	MARK 2028	4.5	0.125
International Business
Competitive Strategy	BUSS 3046	4.5	0.125
Macroeconomics	ECON 1007	4.5	0.125
Management Accounting	ACCT 2006	4.5	0.125
Finance and Investment	BANK 2005	4.5	0.125
Governance and Regulation in the Global Market	ECON 3005	4.5	0.125
Forecasting and Business Analysis	ECON 2007	4.5	0.125
International Economics	ECON 2009	4.5	0.125
International Currency and Banking Markets	BANK 2006	4.5	0.125
Applied Business Econometrics	ECON 3004	4.5	0.125
Commerce
Financial Accounting 1	ACCT 1006	4.5	0.125
Management Accounting	ACCT 2006	4.5	0.125
Financial Accounting 2	ACCT 2005	4.5	0.125
Financial Accounting 3	ACCT 3007	4.5	0.125
Corporations and Partnership Law	LAWS 2005
Taxation Law 1	ACCT 3002	4.5	0.125
Auditing Theory and Practice	ACCT 3005	4.5	0.125
Global Issues for Accounting	BUSS 3017	4.5	0.125
Issues in Accounting Theory	ACCT 3003	4.5	0.125

Notes

A student may select up to 7 electives (31.5 units) as shown in the schedule. The electives are grouped into specialties and students may select electives from the above specialties. A student may select at least 4 courses (18 units) from a specialty to claim a minor in the specialty.
Students should choose 3 Business Division core courses from those listed above.
Students who have studied either course in the following list, will be deemed to have completed the core course requirement only for the purposes of: transition, program transfer, double degrees and transnational programs where a limited range of courses may be available; and granting of credit for related diploma programs such as SAIBT and Eynesbury.

Macroeconomics/Microeconomics/ Economic Principles
Introduction to Law/Marketing and Trade Practices Law.
Knowledge Management in Organisations / Business Information Systems

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