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Bachelor of Business Information Systems
Summary
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Course Duration |
3 years full time or equivalent part-time. |
3 years |
Deferment |
Deferment is available for two years. Find out more about deferment: Deferment Information |
Yes. See Defer your offer. |
Delivery Mode |
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Commencement Availability |
Melbourne
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North Sydney
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Course Costs |
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Important Note on Fees |
All costs are based on current rates. A student's annual fee may vary in accordance with their choice of major and electives. The University reviews fees annually. | The Tuition fees quoted above are for commencing students in the current year who undertake a normal full-time load. Fees are reviewed annually. Tuition fees for continuing students may increase by up to 3 percent each year for the minimum duration of the course as provided on your electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCOE). Students who continue to study beyond the minimum duration will have the relevant annual commencing rate applied to their fees for subsequent study periods. |
Credit Points |
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Course Units (Subjects) |
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Course Enrolment Guide (CEG) |
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Applying for Admission |
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Eligibility |
An applicant must also comply with the Admission Rules. Apply to relevant state Tertiary Admissions Centre. To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites at year 12, or equivalent: New South Wales Queensland Victoria |
Applicants require the equivalent of Australian Year 12 certificate and an overall academic IELTS score of 6.0 (with minimum scores of 6.0 in speaking and writing, and 5.5 in listening and reading). |
How to Apply |
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Description
This course prepares students for a variety of occupations in the field of business information systems including technical, user and customer support. Emphasis is placed on the role of computer technologies in contemporary organisations. The study of business information systems goes beyond computer hardware and software. It involves understanding the decision-making structures within an organisation and building business information systems to support the needs of decision makers. Students learn the technical skills together with the human and business skills needed to apply and manage these skills in an organisation.
Career Paths
- Business analysts
- Database administrators
- IS auditors
- IT consultants and project leaders
- IT trainers or educators
- Network managers
- Programmers
- Sales and marketing managers
- Software engineers
- Systems programmers
- Technical support
Professional Experience
Students may elect to enrol in a Professional Experience unit involving professional placement within a business organisation (in the relevant discipline area) over a period of 140 hours.
Professional Recognition
The course has professional level accreditation with the Australian Computer Society.Volunteer Experience
A requirement of the degree is a Professional Experience unit where students engage in voluntary work within a not-for-profit organisation over a period of 105 hours.
Pathways to Further Study
An honours degree is available for high-achieving students.More Course Information
In keeping with the Mission of the University, several units within the degree focus on business ethics and personal values. One compulsory unit of Professional Experience is also incorporated in the degree and is designed to assist with personal development. Students will have the opportunity to engage with the community in a tangible way through voluntary work in a not-for-profit organisation.
An additional elective Professional Experience unit involves placement in a related business organisation and is designed to assist students to apply their studies to the real working environment, and to gain employment in their chosen career after graduating.
Contacts for Future Students
Domestic Students 
- Enquiries
- 1300 ASK ACU (1300 275 228)
- E-mail: futurestudents@acu.edu.au
