MJDU-BINTS v.1 Business Information Technology and Systems Double Major (BCom)

This major/stream is part of a larger course. Information is specific to the major/stream, please refer to the course for more information.

This double major will cater for students interested in both the design and implementation of business information systems and the application of information technology in a business context, and may lead to careers in areas such as application development, network administration and technology infrastructure support, business and systems analysis, information systems consulting, and both information systems (IS) and information technology (IT) management.

Major/Stream Learning Outcomes

A graduate of this course can:

1. apply information systems and knowledge management principles to support business operations by providing an appropriate technological base and managing an effective information systems body

2. apply systems theory and systems development techniques to develop systems appropriate to a range of business organisations

3. conduct information requirements determination, recommend appropriate solutions, manage and participate in their implementation using a range of system development tools, platforms, languages and environments

4. able to effectively communicate information and system requirements, policies and procedures, system designs, specifications and implementation details

5. manage and implement appropriate information systems that provide a suitable technological base to suit a range of business organisations

6. ability to see the business potential of new technologies as they emerge; ability to appreciate, and apply where appropriate, the philosophies behind new methodological approaches as they emerge

7. apply communications and collaboration technologies to support international organisations; understand and appreciate relevant international ICT standards, and the role of ICTs in supporting international organisations

8. understand the range of potential impacts of information technology on users, and manage and design systems and technologies that are appropriate to a wide range of users

9. apply professional skills to ensure ethical practices in areas including but not limited to privacy and information security; employ best practice techniques for the design, management and operation of information systems and information technology organisations

Duration and Availability

This double major is available to international students studying in Australia on a study visa.

YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2

YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1

YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2

YEAR 3 SEMESTER 1

YEAR 3 SEMESTER 2