Bachelor of Information Technology (Business Information Systems)

Federation University Australia

About

Business information systems courses enable you to develop skills in business processes, and study courses in data and information management, enterprise systems and business intelligence, which are essential in employers from hospitals to government, engineering to logistics and more.You’ll learn the skills, the appropriate knowledge and values to be effective in modern business environments.

You will develop an understanding of the organisational settings in which information systems are used, and recognise the threats and opportunities of technology in business.This degree examines the organisational and technological issues that are needed for the analysis and design of business information systems.

It provides a state-of-theart degree that considers modern principles and theories of computing together with the practical applications of technology.You’ll explore information security, multimedia, knowledge management, databases, emerging technologies in business and more.

You will become familiar with the latest developments in IT, the different types of tools and their applications.

By choosing electives to compliment your study in IT, you can also build your business acumen with subjects including the theory and practice of managing people, and build knowledge on understanding and analysing workplace behaviour.

Structure

Sample structures are just one example of the many options available within your chosen course. Please contact Federation University for further information on available options.

Please note this is a sample structure only and is not to be used for enrolment purposes. To enrol, please refer to the information provided to you by Federation University for your individual program structure or view our enrolment information page.

To view current subject information and cost, click on the individual subject name below, or click here to view current subject information and cost for ALL subjects.

Year 1

Semester 1

COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY ITECH1001, 15 credit points

UNDERSTANDING THE DIGITAL REVOLUTION ITECH1100, 15 credit points

IT PROBLEM SOLVING ITECH1101, 15 credit points

NETWORKING AND SECURITY ITECH1102, 15 credit points

Semester 2

BIG DATA AND ANALYTICS ITECH1103, 15 credit points

CLOUD AND ENTERPRISE COMPUTING ITECH1104, 15 credit points

MOBILE DEVELOPMENT FUNDAMENTALS ITECH2000, 15 credit points

GAME DEVELOPMENT FUNDAMENTALS ITECH2001, 15 credit points

Year 2

Semester 1

SYSTEMS MODELLING ITECH2002, 15 credit points

WEB DESIGN ITECH2003, 15 credit points

EMERGING INFORMATION SYSTEMS ITECH2304, 15 credit points

Semester 2

DATA MODELLING ITECH2004, 15 credit points

IT PROJECT MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES ITECH2250, 15 credit points

ANALYSING THE MODERN BUSINESS ITECH2305, 15 credit points

Year 3

Semester 1

USER EXPERIENCE ITECH3001, 15 credit points

BUSINESS ANALYTICS AND DECISION SUPPORT ITECH3101, 15 credit points

PROJECT 1 ITECH3208, 15 credit points

Semester 2

IT PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENT ITECH3000

PROFESSIONALISM AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP ITECH3002, 15 credit points

IT STRATEGY AND GOVERNANCE ITECH3103, 15 credit points

PROJECT 2 ITECH3209, 15 credit points

Entry requirements

Entry requirements (year 12)

Admissions Criteria for current Year 12 students (2020) and recent secondary graduates (2019 and 2018)

Prerequisites

  • Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any English.

This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.

Guaranteed ATAR

This program has a guaranteed ATAR.If you meet the program pre-requisites and any ‘Essential Requirements for Admission’, we will guarantee you a place in this program with this ATAR. We use the adjusted ATAR, factoring in subject adjustments and SEAS as detailed below.

Subject Adjustments

A study score of 35 any Business, any Information Technology or any Mathematics equals 3 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 5 points.

SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme)

Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application.

Entry requirements (non year 12)

Admission criteria for applicants with a Higher Education Study

This course uses the applicants’ entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

Compulsory: Previous higher education studies with results at a pass level, including any 'single subjects of study', or successful completion of a tertiary preparatory program such as the FedUni Foundation Access Studies Program (FAST).

Admission criteria for applications with a Vocational Education and Training study

This course uses the applicants’ entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

Compulsory: Successful completion of a relevant VET qualification at Certificate III level or higher.

Admission criteria for applications with work and life experience

This course uses the applicants’ entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

Compulsory: Applicants who have not completed secondary education, or undertaken any TAFE or university studies should include a personal statement detailing all relevant experience to strengthen their application.

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