Undergraduate courses offered by the Faculty
Bachelor of Information Systems/Bachelor of Business (SZISB) – Melbourne (Bundoora)
Graduates gain skill in management information systems (including the design and use of software and applications in business organisations) together with the relevant expertise required for a career in business management as an ICT professional. An Honours degree in either information systems or business (with a specialisation in management) requires an additional year of study. The course aims to train graduates to become ICT professionals. Graduates of the course are eligible for membership of the Australian Computer Society (ACS).
Upon completion of this course in addition to the business related skills, students should possess:
- a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the core body of computer science required for the construction of information processing systems;
- a comprehensive understanding of the different types of information technology tools, and their role in managing knowledge and information
- familiarity with the latest developments in information technology;
- an exposure to Information Technology in an industry context and an appreciation of Information Technology in enhancing business function;
- skills in system analysis, software design, implementation and deployment;
- an ability to critically evaluate currently existing information systems and new developments;
- skills and abilities necessary to function effectively in project teams;
- written and oral communication skills enabling effective communication with professional colleagues and the wider community;
- ability to engage in lifelong learning, and
- an appreciation of pertinent social, legal and ethical issues faced by today’s computing professional.
Scholarships
First year scholarships are available for high achieving students. Prospective candidates should contact the Department of Computer Science and Computer Engineering early in their year-12 studies for details.
Course structure
This double degree is of four and a half years’ full-time or equivalent part-time duration and requires the completion of 540 credit points overall. Students may complete this double degree in four years as part of an accelerated study program.
The syllabus is mostly fixed, although business and computer science electives constitute approximately 45% of the final two years. The workload in each of the first three years is equivalent to 12.5% more than that in either single degree. Students who have trouble with the overloaded nature of the course may apply to transfer to either a Bachelor of Information Systems or Bachelor of Business.
The order in which students take the subjects may be varied to suit individual needs. Further, some prescribed subjects may be replaced by others in special circumstances.
Set out below is a suggested program of study. This is intended as a model only and may be varied to meet an individual student’s needs and is subject to prerequisite and timetabling constraints. Students are advised to consult with an adviser of studies prior to finalising their programs.
Mid-year commencement
Students entering the course mid-year with equivalent year 12 studies will commence second semester on 5th July 2010, three weeks earlier than the normal commencement date for that teaching period. Some students with prior tertiary studies may also be required to commence their course on 5th July. These students will be advised by the faculty office at the time of offer.
The structure of the Bachelor of Information Systems/Bachelor of Business was revised for 2009, the new course structure will be phased in over 3 years. Students commencing first year from 2009 onwards will complete the new course structure, existing students will complete the existing course structure, both structures are listed below.
New course structure
For students commencing first year from 2009 onwards.
First year (135 credit points)
| Teaching period | Subject name | Subject code | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| TE-SEM-1 | Foundations of Management | MGT1FOM | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Information Technology Fundamentals | CSE1ITF | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Macroeconomics | ECO1IMA | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals | CSE1OOF | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Accounting for Management Decisions | ACC1AMD | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Information Systems | CSE1IS | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Intermediate Object-Oriented Programming | CSE1IOO | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Introductory Statistics for Business | ECO1ISB | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Microeconomics | ECO1IMI | 15 |
Second year (135 credit points)
| Teaching period | Subject name | Subject code | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| TE-SEM-1 | Database Fundamentals | CSE2DBF | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Discrete Mathematics | MAT1DM | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Information Systems Development | CSE2ISD | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Modern Applied Statistics | STA2AS | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 or TE-SEM-2 | Business Law | LST2BSL | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 or TE-SEM-2 | Finance | FIN2FIN | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 or TE-SEM-2 | Foundations of Marketing | MKT1FMK | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 or TE-SEM-2 | One free elective2 | ||
| Choose one of: | |||
| TE-SEM-1 or TE-SEM-2 | Sustainability in Global Business Climate, Sustainability and Society | ECO1SGB ENV1CSS | 15 15 |
Third year (135 credit points)
| Teaching period | Subject name | Subject code | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| TE-SEM-1 | Database Management Systems | CSE3DMS | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Internet Client Engineering | CSE2ICE | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | E-Business Systems | BUS3EBS | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Information Systems Practice | CSE3ISP | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Professional Environment | CSE3PE | 15 |
| Subject name | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Two second or third year business subjects, in keeping with the chosen major1 | 30 |
| Two free electives | 30 |
Fourth year (135 credit points)
| Teaching period | Subject name | Subject code | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| TE-SEM-1 | Information Systems Project A3 | CSE3ISA | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Information Systems Project B3 | CSE3ISB | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Web Applications Engineering | CSE3WAE | 15 |
| Subject name | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Five second or third year business subjects, in keeping with the chosen major1 | 75 |
| One second or third year level general business elective2 | 15 |
Key: 1 Business electives must be chosen to ensure that at least one major or 2 minors are completed.
Key: 2 The subjects BUS2BAD and MGT2BCO are not permitted.
Key: 3 Must be taken in the one academic year.
Majors offered by the School of Business
Students are required to complete either 1 seven subject major or 2 four subject minors. Please see the Bachelor of Business entry for details on majors and minors.
Existing course structure
For students who commenced prior to 2009.
First year (135 credit points)
| Teaching period | Subject name | Subject code | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| TE-SEM-1 | Discrete Mathematics | MAT1DM | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Information Technology Fundamentals | CSE1ITF | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Macroeconomics | ECO1IMA | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals | CSE1OOF | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 or TE-SEM-2 | Accounting for Management Decisions | ACC1AMD | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Foundations of Management | MGT1FOM | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Intermediate Object-Oriented Programming | CSE1IOO | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Introductory Statistics for Business | ECO1ISB | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Microeconomics | ECO1IMI | 15 |
Second year (135 credit points)
| Teaching period | Subject name | Subject code | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| TE-SEM-1 | Database Fundamentals | CSE2DBF | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Internet Client Engineering | CSE2ICE | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Modern Applied Statistics | STA2AS | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 or TE-SEM-2 | Algorithms and Data Structures | CSE2ALG | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 or TE-SEM-2 | Business Law | LST2BSL | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 or TE-SEM-2 | Foundations of Marketing | MKT1FMK | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals | CSE2AIF | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | System Design Engineering Fundamentals | CSE2DES | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Sustainability in Global Business | ECO1SGB | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Climate, Sustainability and Society | ENV1CSS | 15 |
Third year (135 credit points)
| Teaching period | Subject name | Subject code | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| TE-SEM-1 or TE-SEM-2 | Finance | FIN2FIN | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | E-Business Systems | BUS3EBS | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Web Applications Engineering | CSE3WAE | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Professional Environment | CSE3PE | 15 |
| Third year level computer science elective | 15 | ||
| Four second or third year level business electives in keeping with the chosen major1 | 60 |
Fourth year (135 credit points)
Core subjects (75 credit points)
| Teaching period | Subject name | Subject code | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| TE-SEM-1 | Database Management Systems | CSE3DMS | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 | System Design and Methodologies | CSE3SDM | 15 |
The remaining 45 credit points of core subjects must be taken from any third year level computer science subjects and must include either the Software Engineering Project (CSE3PRA and CSE3PRB) (30 credit points) or the Programming Project (CSE3PRG) (30 credit points).
Electives (60 credit points)
| Subject name | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Three second or third year level business electives in keeping with the chosen major1 | 45 |
| One second or third year level general business elective | 15 |
Key: 1 Business electives must be chosen to ensure that at least one of the following majors is completed: business economics, human resource management, management, marketing or financial management (see below).
(The subjects BUS4CTB and MGT2BCO are not permitted.)
Majors offered by the School of Business
Students are required to complete either 1 seven subject major or 2 four subject minors. Please see the Bachelor of Business entry for details on majors and minors.