Bachelor of Business Information Systems / Bachelor of Business

The Bachelor of Business Information Systems / Bachelor of Business is a unique four-year program that combines the Business Information Systems degree with a Business degree.

Students master information systems (IS) concepts and skills, and can also complete a major in a business discipline such as accounting or marketing.

Successful completion of the Bachelor of Business Information Systems / Bachelor of Business requires students to complete units of study to the value of 400 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated. View course rules and special requirements

Core studies

12 units (150 credit points)

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Major for Bachelor of Business Information Systems

8 units (100 credit points)

Choose a major:

Choose a major Accounting Business Analysis Data Analytics

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Major for Bachelor of Business

8 units (100 credit points)

Choose a major:

Choose a major Accounting Business Administration Economics Entrepreneurship and Innovation Finance Financial Planning Human Resource Management International Business Logistics and Supply Chain Management Management Marketing Sports Management

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Other studies

4 units (50 credit points)

Choose from a combination of the following course components to complete 50 credit points of other study. Students may also select elective units (12.5 credit points each).

Advanced minor Minors Elective units Signature Series

Advanced minor (50 credit points)

Advanced minors are a structured set of 4 units or 50 credit points in a field of study which builds upon your first major. Advanced minors can only be taken in conjunction with specific majors - more information will be available soon.

Minors (50 credit points)

Minors are a structured set of 4 units or 50 credit points and may be chosen from any field of study.The following minors are suggested for this course. Please also refer to the full list of available minors.

Elective units

Any of the following units may be undertaken.

Signature Series

A Swinburne education prepares you for life. That’s why we’ve developed the Swinburne Signature Series. It’s a suite of study opportunities that embody Swinburne’s ethos – of confidence, clarity and adventure. These opportunities give our students something extra; whether that’s a new perspective on the world through a Study Tour unit, an expanded sense of possibilities through our Innovation Minor, or a deeper understanding and respect for culture through our Indigenous Minor. Like Swinburne University itself, our Signature Series will grow and adapt to reflect the evolving issues of the day.

• Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year
• Part-time study: 50 credit points/four standard units of study per year
• One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study)
• See the course planner for an example degree structure

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

• define and integrate theoretical principles applicable to information systems/information technology and business and apply those principles in a range of practices
• systematically review and critically evaluate research from a variety of sources in order to make informed judgements on options for innovatively solving a range of problems that arise in information systems/information technology and business contexts
• apply critical thinking, reflection and judgment in the selection and application of the appropriate IS/IT related concepts, frameworks and/or methods as part of the process to identify and propose solutions to organisational problems
• demonstrate an appreciation and understanding of the professional and ethical issues, dilemmas, and cultural sensitivities pertaining to both information systems/information technology and business professionals in a range of environments
• communicate and articulate clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and innovative ideas appropriate for the problem context, the stakeholders, and the organisational environment
• build on and continuously develop the intellectual independence to be critical and reflective learners, cognisant of new technologies and their implications to business and social environments
• work in a self-reliant, independent and responsible manner, show leadership and take initiative where appropriate, particularly in a collaborative and diverse team environment
• demonstrate a substantial and coherent knowledge in a specific Business discipline (as indicated by the chosen Business major) stemming from underlying theoretical principles and the application of those principles in a range of practices
• approach and analyse problems from multiple point of views, design and/or source alternative innovative solutions based on soundly articulated business requirements, and make appropriate choices and recommendations.