C10278v1 Bachelor of Information Systems Bachelor of Business
University of Technology Sydney
About
The Bachelor of Information Systems Bachelor of Business (BIS BBus) is a cross-faculty offering, leveraging the strengths of Information Systems and Business.
The offering is aimed at meeting the emerging demands of a new generation of technology managers ready to deal with the challenges of complex systems.Students study complex systems such as enterprises, their services for different stakeholders (customers/patients/citizens/other organisations and stakeholders), and their internal processes conducted by people (with knowledge, skills and social capital) using data, information and IT-enabled services.
The Business component provides students with the knowledge, competencies and values necessary for fulfilling an effective career in business.Bachelor of Information Systems Bachelor of Business (BIS BBus) graduates are highly sought after in meeting the job demands of the increasingly digital world of the future.BIS BBus graduates work in, and create value from the financial, environmental and social aspects of any type of organisation.With future-focussed specialisations including Systems Analytics, Smart Infrastructure and Sustainable Enterprises, BIS/BBus graduates are well positioned to serve Australian local, as well as international job markets.
Structure
Students are required to complete 192 credit points, comprising 96 credit points in business and 96 credit points in information systems. The business component consists of core (48 credit points) and a business major (48 credit points). The information systems component consists of core (72 credit points) and stream choice (24 credit points).
Course completion requirements
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| CBK90169 Major choice (Business) | 48cp |
| STM90273 Core subjects (Business) | 48cp |
| STM91376 Core subjects (Information Systems) | 72cp |
| STM91375 Stream choice (Information Systems) | 24cp |
| Total | 192cp |
Course program
The sample programs below show a suggested sequence of subjects for Information Systems with the Finance major (as the Business major) for a full-time student. Students in other Business majors follow a similar sequence. The programs are intended as a guide only and do not take into account such factors as recognition of prior learning, changes in attendance mode and subject availability, or satisfactory academic progress. Students should consult the Timetable Planner to confirm the availability of subjects in the current academic year.
Business major list
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| MAJ08437 Accounting | 48cp |
| MAJ08438 Management | 48cp |
| MAJ08440 Finance | 48cp |
| MAJ08441 Marketing | 48cp |
| MAJ08442 International Business | 48cp |
| MAJ08446 Human Resource Management | 48cp |
| MAJ09209 Economics | 48cp |
| MAJ08981 Advertising and Marketing Communications | 48cp |
Business Information Systems and Finance majors, Autumn commencing, full time
Year 1
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 31265 Communication for IT Professionals | 6cp |
| 31266 Introduction to Information Systems | 6cp |
| 22107 Accounting for Business Decisions A | 6cp |
| 26100 Integrating Business Perspectives | 6cp |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 48023 Programming Fundamentals | 6cp |
| 41189 Introduction to Human-centred Complex Systems | 6cp |
| 23115 Economics for Business | 6cp |
| 26134 Business Statistics | 6cp |
Year 2
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 21129 Managing People and Organisations | 6cp |
| 31271 Database Fundamentals | 6cp |
| 41092 Network Fundamentals | 6cp |
| 22207 Accounting for Business Decisions B | 6cp |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 41191 Business Intelligence | 6cp |
| 25300 Fundamentals of Business Finance | 6cp |
| 24108 Marketing Foundations | 6cp |
| 31272 Project Management and the Professional | 6cp |
Year 3
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 25556 The Financial System | 6cp |
| 41192 IS Value Creation Studio | 6cp |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp |
| CBK91821 Information Systems choice | |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 25503 Investment Analysis | 6cp |
| 25557 Corporate Finance: Theory and Practice | 6cp |
| 41186 Social Impact of IS Studio | 6cp |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp |
| CBK91821 Information Systems choice | |
Year 4
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 41195 IS Professional Capstone A | 6cp |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp |
| CBK91820 Systems Analytics choice | |
| Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp |
| 25602 Ethics in Finance | |
| 25620 Derivative Securities | |
| 25574 Commercial Bank Management | |
| 25579 Applied Portfolio Management | |
| 25575 Investment Banking | |
| 25999 Business Internship | |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 25410 Applied Financial Decision Making (Capstone) | 6cp |
| 41196 IS Professional Capstone B | 6cp |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp |
| CBK91820 Systems Analytics choice | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp |
| 25602 Ethics in Finance | |
| 25620 Derivative Securities | |
| 25574 Commercial Bank Management | |
| 25579 Applied Portfolio Management | |
| 25575 Investment Banking | |
| 25999 Business Internship | |
Entry requirements
Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.
Current school leavers are advised to complete the Year 12 Engineering and IT Questionnaire. The questionnaire allows applicants to demonstrate their strong motivation to study engineering or IT at UTS and may assist applicants whose ATAR falls short of the required cut-off by up to three points.
Non-current school leavers are advised to complete the employment question on their UAC application, as adjustment factors may be applied on the basis of relevant work experience.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International students
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
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