Information Systems/Business

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Year

2010

Award

Bachelor of Information Systems/Bachelor of Business

Length

4.5 years full-time (4 years for accelerated program) or part-time equivalent

Campuses

Melbourne (Bundoora)

Course description

This course responds to industry demand for highly-skilled graduates with information systems management and business skills. It combines the design and use of software and an understanding of its applications in business organisations with professional business management skills. The course offers a comprehensive understanding of information technology tools and provides the opportunity to specialise in one of the following business streams: financial management; human resource management; management; marketing and business economics.
Students have the opportunity in third year to undertake a major industry-based project in information systems, developing valuable project and team skills. Students can access the Faculty Industry Cadetship Program and mentoring programs, which vary by course and campus. Visit Faculty website for more details.

Course structure

First-year studies include foundations of management, management information systems, systems analysis and design, object-oriented programming, economics, and accounting. Later-year studies include databases, finance, marketing, information systems, business and e-business systems, web application engineering, a major industry-sponsored information systems project, and electives. The course offers a work placement involving supervised work experience through the Industry Based Learning program.

Handbook

Melbourne (Bundoora)

Major areas of study

Computer science, information systems, business economics, human resource management, marketing, financial management, software development, management.

Overseas study opportunities

Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information

Application

VTAC

Fee type

Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)

Scholarships

Applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold permanent humanitarian visas are eligible for a range of University-wide scholarships, including Commonwealth Scholarships. For details please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/prospective/uniwide/index.html

Middle Band

Successful completion of Specialist Mathematics or Physics facilitates an additional 1.5 points for each study. Performance in prerequisite studies is also considered.

Selection

ENTER 75.95

Extra requirements

Mature-Age Entry: Multiple Choice STAT and other requirements. Call 1300 135 045 for more information.

Non-Year 12 applicants may complete the VTAC Pi form, and may also be required to complete a maths test or bridging program. Contact (03) 9479 2591 or sci.tech@latrobe.edu.au for more information.

Prerequisites

VCE Units 1 & 2: General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods (either). Units 3 & 4: Study score of at least 25 in English (ESL) or 20 in any other English.

Semester starts

Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)

Additional information

Students without an appropriate computer science background may be required to commence three weeks early to undertake accelerated first-year computer science units.

Career opportunities

Graduates can use their knowledge and skills in a range of positions in major private and public enterprises in Australia and overseas.

Professional recognition

Graduates are eligible for membership of the Australian Computer Society. Graduates of the Bachelor of Business with a marketing major are eligible to join the Australian Marketing Institute or the Australian Market and Social Research Society as associate members.

Course URL

http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scitecheng/prospective/undergraduate.html

Contact information

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Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering
T (03) 9479 2059/2556
E setyourselfapart@latrobe.edu.au
W www.latrobe.edu.au/scitecheng
School of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences:
T (03) 9479 1283
School of Business
T (03) 9479 1667
W www.latrobe.edu.au/business

All students may pay a Voluntary General Service Fee.
Most international students must pay for Overseas Student Health Cover