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Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Business Information Systems
Summary
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Course Duration |
4 years full-time or equivalent part-time. |
4 years full-time |
Deferment |
Deferment is available for two years. Find out more about deferment: Deferment Information |
Yes. See Defer your offer. |
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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. | Tuition fees 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). No guarantee is made for tuition fee increases beyond the minimum duration. |
Credit Points |
320 |
320 |
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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 Admission Requirements – Honours Degree A student must also comply with the Admission Rules. Apply directly to Australian Catholic University. To be eligible to apply for admission to the Honours degree a student must satisfy the admission requirements set out in the rules for Honours in the relevant single degree. |
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). |
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Description
The Bachelor of Commerce/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.
| Major | Brisbane | North Sydney | Melbourne |
| Accounting | X | X | X |
| Financial Services | X | ||
| Human Resource Management | X | X | X |
| Information Systems | X (not offered 2010) | X | X |
| Marketing | X | X | X |
| Hospitality Management (for articulating students only) | Credit for a major is granted for the National Training Information Service (NTIS) Hospitality Training Package THH60202 from an accredited RTO | ||
| Tourism (for articulating students only) | Credit for a major is granted for the National Training Information Service (NTIS) Tourism Training Package THT60102 from an accredited RTO | ||
Career Paths
- 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
Professional Recognition
The Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Business Information Systems has accreditation with the following professional organisations according to the majors completed:
Accounting (including the unit BAFN200 Principles of Finance)
- CPA Australia
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia
Human Resource Management
- Australian Human Resources Institute
Marketing
- Australian Marketing Institute
Information Systems
- Australian Computer Society
Pathways to Further Study
An honours degree in commerce or business information systems is available for high-achieving students.Contacts for Future Students
Domestic Students 
- Enquiries
- 1300 ASK ACU (1300 275 228)
- E-mail: futurestudents@acu.edu.au
