Course Overview

The graduates of the Bachelor of Information Systems will be able to:

1. Demonstrate with depth a mastery of knowledge in core information systems on one or more disciplines (systems analysis, database design, mobile and web applications development, business modelling, Intelligent systems, business simulations, decision support systems and strategic information systems management) underlying principles and concepts using a range of tools and techniques across business contexts to meet various stakeholders’ requirements.

2. Apply the knowledge in the context of sound business ethics, to frame judgements and work practice within professional ethical framework.

3. Enrich their knowledge base through life-long learning and effective project team membership.

4. Exercise cognitive skills in order to Integrate the diverse theoretical and technical core knowledge disciplines to enable them to apply that knowledge across new and existing business processes, structures, applications, enterprise-wide systems and IT architecture.

5. Critically analyse, consolidate and synthesise skills with depth in some areas (analysis, strategic management, business intelligent and knowledge management, sustainability and IT practice) and recognise the uncertainty of decision- making due to the dynamic, context in which business operates.

6. Exercise judgement and critical thinking in identifying problems and opportunities to enable them to synthesise creative and effective solutions that add value to the business and its stakeholders, recognising their own skills and weaknesses.

7. Communicate knowledge and ideas in a clear coherent manner to support changing needs of the business opportunities.

8. Synthesise knowledge and skills in one or more IS disciplines (such as: systems analysis, database design, mobile and web applications development, business modelling, intelligent systems, business simulations, decision, support systems and strategic information systems management) with initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and or scholarship.

9. Initiate and foster a collaborative teamwork culture.

10. Exercise judgement in identifying problems, selecting best alternative, planning and implementing action and evaluating outcomes.

11. Take responsibility and accountability for their own professional development and actions.

12. Integrate information systems knowledge and skills across the IS discipline subjects.

General Eligibility

• Successful completion of an Australian Year 12 (senior high school), a Certificate IV or equivalent; OR

• Successful completion of an approved Tertiary Preparation Program or a Foundation Year program offered by an accredited institution of higher education; OR

• Applicants may also be allowed direct entry through an approved articulation agreement.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• An English test score with minimum requirements as follows:

  • IELTS Overall 6.0 with no band score lower than 5.5; OR

  • PTE Academic Score of 46; OR

  • TOEFL iBT Score of 60-78; OR

  • Cambridge English: Advanced from Cambridge ESOL (CAE) Score of 169, OR

  • Equivalent as determined by Holmes English Placement Test.