Bachelor of Information Systems
Course code/s: Melbourne (SBIS)
This degree is being phased out. No new enrolments will be permitted from 2012. Prospective students should see the Bachelor of Business Information Systems.
The Bachelor of Information Systems course is designed to place a strong emphasis on the management and design of information systems, including the design and use of software and applications in business organisations.
The course allows students the opportunity to select a variety of subjects from other areas of science, business, economics, commerce, or the humanities, corresponding to areas of domain related knowledge. It is a three-year, full-time course, and the Honours program requires a further year of study.
The course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS).
Upon completion of this course, students should possess:
- a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the core body of information technology 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 systems 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
In first year, students are required to take subjects from a list of core and recommended subjects from within the disciplines of computer science, information systems, and discrete mathematics.
Optional subjects from other disciplines offered by the University are also available. In second and third years, the course concentrates on computer science and information systems, together with optional subjects from other disciplines.
Course structure
First year (120 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 | Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals | CSE1OOF | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Information Systems | CSE1IS | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Intermediate Object-Oriented Programming | CSE1IOO | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 / TE-SEM-2 |
Electives chosen from first year subjects offered by any department.1 |
45 |
Second year (120 credit points)
| Teaching period | Subject name | Subject code | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| TE-SEM-1 | Database Fundamentals | CSE2DBF | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Information Systems Development | CSE2ISD | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Internet Client Engineering | CSE2ICE | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Information Systems Practices2 | CSE3ISP | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Professional Environment | CSE3PE | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 / TE-SEM-2 |
Electives chosen from second year level subjects offered by any department.3 |
45 |
Third year (120 credit points)
| Teaching period | Subject name | Subject code | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| TE-SEM-1 | Industry Project 3A4 | CSE3PRA | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Database Management Systems | CSE3DMS | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | E-Business Systems | BUS3EBS | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Industry Project 3B4 | CSE3PRB | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Web Applications Engineering | CSE3WAE | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 / TE-SEM-2 |
Electives chosen from third year level subjects offered by any department. |
45 |
Recommended subjects
Students may wish to incorporate subjects in commerce, economics, finance, management or marketing if they wish. Students should see the course coordinator to discuss subject choice. Students are recommended to take the following two subjects amongst their electives.
| Teaching period | Subject name | Subject code | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| TE-SEM-1 or TE-SEM-2 | Foundations of Management | MGT1FOM | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Organisational Behaviour | MGT2OBE | 15 |
Key: 1 the subject BUS1MIS is not permitted.
Key: 2 this subject is not available in 2012. Students can replace CSE3ISP with any third year level computer science subject approved by the course adviser.
Key: 3 the subjects MGT2BCO are not permitted
Key: 4 the subjects CSE3PRB must be taken in the one academic year.
Honours
The Bachelor of Information Systems (Honours) will not have an intake in 2012. Students who have completed the Bachelor of Information Systems and wish to complete honours in 2012 can do so either under the Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) or the Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours).
Honours degree students are selected based on their performance in the final year of the pass degree course. To qualify for entry to the Honours year in information systems students must obtain a minimum average of 60% across all of their third year subjects and obtain an average of at least 70% over their best third year level computer science and computer-engineering subjects (which must include a project) to the value of 60 credit points. The subjects CSE3ISB (30 credit points) will count as 15 credit points only in this calculation. Meeting this requirement, however, does not guarantee a place in the Honours year as resources may limit the total number of places available, and students are expected to find a supervisor prior to re-enrolment.
For a full description of subjects, including the subject name, subject code, credit points, campus/location, teaching period and availability, subject coordinator, class requirements, assessment, prerequisites and readings, please click on the appropriate Subject Code or refer to the Subject Database at www.latrobe.edu.au/udb_public.