320 credit points
Minimum duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time.

Admission

Apply to relevant state Tertiary Admissions Centre.

Queensland

Prerequisites: English (4, SA); Assumed knowledge: Mathematics A, B or C (4, SA) – any combination.

New South Wales

Assumed knowledge: Mathematics (any).

Prerequisites: For Accounting and Financial Service majors: Mathematics (Performance Bands 3-6).

Victoria

Prerequisites: Units 3 and 4 - a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English; and a study score of at least 25 in Mathematics (any).

Deferment

• Deferment is available for 12 months. Find out more about deferment

Course Description

The Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Business Information Systems dual degree aims to provide both technical skills in technology-based information systems and skills development in a specific business major. It provides a general focus on managerial decision-making, business and personal leadership, the ethics of values-based management, and relevant work experience. It is designed for students who wish to combine the benefits of technical skills that are now much sought after in the business information systems industry with majors in accounting, financial services, human resource management or marketing.

In keeping with the Mission of the University, several units within the degree focus on business ethics and personal values of the individual in a workplace setting. One compulsory unit of Professional Industry Experience is also incorporated in the degree. This unit is not an academic unit and does not involve regular classes or academic study fees. The Professional Industry Experience gained over the three years is designed to assist students to link their studies to the 'real world' of work, and to assist in gaining career employment on graduation.

Professional Recognition

The Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Information Systems has accreditation with the following professional organisations according to the majors completed:

Accounting (including the unit BAFN200 Principles of Finance)

• CPA Australia (NSW, Vic)
• Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (Qld, NSW, Vic)

Human Resource Management

• Australian Human Resources Institute
• Australian Institute of Management

Marketing (NSW and Qld)

• Graduates are eligible to apply for membership of the Australian Marketing Institute (Qld, NSW and Vic)
  

Information Systems

• Australian Computer Society (provisional)

Career Opportunities

• Accountancy
• Advertising
• Business systems analysis
• Database administration
• Data communications
• End user and product support
• Financial services
• Human resource management
• Intranet and internet site development
• Business information systems auditing
• Business information systems consulting
• Marketing research
• Policy administration
• Project management
• Software engineering

Pathways to further study

An honours degree in business or business information systems is available for high-achieving students.

Admission

Apply directly to ACU.

Prerequisites

Completion of the dual degree and satisfaction of the requirements for entry to Honours for the relevant degree.