Bachelor of Information Technology and Business
Murdoch University
About
This unique course provides you with both high-level technology skills and an understanding of the business world – all in three years.You will be able to design innovative analysis systems and strategies in the government sector, in established and emerging businesses, in consultancies, and in the not-for-profit sector.Official labour market predictions say jobs for management and organisational analysts, ICT managers and ICT business and systems analysts are growing in Australia.The Bachelor of IT and Business is not a qualification designed to educate and graduate IT specialists (i.e.
programmers) however, graduates will be well placed to span the gap between the business and the technology.
Accreditation by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) is currently being sought.4 reasons to study Bachelor of Information and Business at MurdochTake advantage of this unique combination of business and technology.
Five-star rating for student-teacher ratio, overall experience, student support and teaching quality*.
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The Good Universities Guide 2020 The course offers you the capacity to take on real-world clients and project-based units.
Access great scholarships like the Westpac Young Technologists Scholarship Program.Develop your skillsBuild essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals.
Topics you’ll cover include:systems analysis, design and development business intelligence and analytics global marketing and strategic management enterprise architectures organisational theory and behaviour.Your careerWhen you graduate from this course you are likely to find yourself in demand in the government sector, in established and emerging businesses, in consultancies, and in the not-for-profit sector.Careers could include:ICT manager Business analyst Database and systems administrator Management and organisational analyst Research and development manager Contract program and project administrator Health and welfare analyst/manager.For further admission information about this course, please download our Information Pack.Murdoch Admission Information - IT and Business (PDF) 208 KB
Structure
Spine 9 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| MSP100 | Career Learning: Managing Your Career | 3 |
| MSP200 | Building Enterprise Skills | 3 |
| MSP201 | Real World Learning | 3 |
Course Core 63 credit points
Required Units 63 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| BUS123 | Management in a Global Environment | 3 |
| BUS163 | Introduction to Accounting | 3 |
| BSL165 | Foundations of Business Law | 3 |
| BUS171 | Foundations of Economics | 3 |
| ICT100 | Transition to IT | 3 |
| ICT158 | Introduction to Information Systems | 3 |
| ICT159 | Foundations of Programming | 3 |
| ICT169 | Foundations of Data Communications | 3 |
| MAS183 | Statistical Data Analysis | 3 |
| BSC203 | Introduction to ICT Research Methods | 3 |
| BUS219 | International Business | 3 |
| BUS230 | Change Management | 3 |
| BUS293 | Organisational Theory and Behaviour | 3 |
| ICT284 | Systems Analysis and Design | 3 |
| ICT285 | Databases | 3 |
| ICT292 | Information Systems Management | 3 |
| BUS338 | Global Strategic Management | 3 |
| BUS359 | Digital and Social Media Marketing | 3 |
| ICT302 | IT Professional Practice Project | 3 |
| ICT393 | Advanced Business Analysis and Design | 3 |
| ICT394 | Business Intelligence Application Development | 3 |
Entry requirements
Advanced Standing
Everyone has a different path to university so if you’ve already completed formal or informal learning, you could receive advanced standing. Also known as recognition of prior learning, advanced standing can reduce the amount of study needed to complete your degree by giving you credit for certain units.
Formal learning can include previous study in higher education vocational education or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning, various kinds of work and life experience.
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Adjustment for Murdoch RISE
Murdoch RISE is a selection rank adjustment, as part of our commitment to helping students from regional, Indigenous and low socio-economic backgrounds gain university entry.
If you achieve an ATAR of 60.00 - 89.95, a Murdoch RISE adjustment factor of up to 10.00 points may help you get into your preferred course. Murdoch RISE can increase your selection rank up to a maximum of 90.00.
There’s no application or need to register. If you are eligible, the adjustment factor is automatically added to your raw ATAR score when you apply.
This information applies to courses offered at our Australian campuses only. Courses offered at our Dubai, Singapore and Myanmar campuses or delivered by Open Universities Australia may have different requirements.
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