Bachelor of Business (Information Systems)
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The Bachelor of Business (Information Systems) aims to prepare students for entry into the Information Systems profession.
Gain the fundamental concepts, knowledge and skills required to facilitate a career in business analysis, project management, data management or e-business in a global economy. This course will prepare you to support the strategic use of information systems to facilitate decision making within an organisation.
You will examine information systems analysis, modelling, development, digital commerce and management techniques and approaches, and apply your learning to develop and deliver an information systems project.
Course Essentials
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Location:
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Other locations:Education Centre of Australia, Sydney, Australia
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College:
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Duration:3 years
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Intake:February and July
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Course code:BBUS-BSPISY
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CRICOS:075703D
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Fees:A$10080.00 per semester
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This information is for international students.
How to apply
We are currently accepting applications for this course.
Methods of applying:
- You can apply direct to VU
Please note that part-time study may not be available at all campuses.
Already a VU student?
You can transfer into this course through our internal transfer process.
For more info contact the
College of Business
Careers
There are many career opportunities available for graduates, including:
- systems analyst
- programmer and designer
- applications developer
- database administrator
- information systems manager
- help-desk manager
- network administrator
Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.
Study pathways
There are recognised study pathways for this course. You may be able to complete your course faster by getting credit for previous study.
Diploma to undergraduate degree
You will get credit in the Bachelor of Business (Information Systems) (BBUS-BSPISY) if you have studied this undergraduate Diploma course at VU:
Diploma of Business (Enterprise)
- You will get a year of credit.
Transferring to VU
You can get credit in the Bachelor of Business (Information Systems) (BBUS-BSPISY) for study you have done at other universities. We have formal credit transfer arrangements for this course with the following universities
Sunway College - Johor Bahru
- If you studied the Diploma of Business Administration you may get up to a year of credit.
IIBT
- If you studied the Foundation Program you may get up to a year of credit.
Riteway Asia Institute
- If you studied the Professional Diploma of Business Administration you may get up to a year of credit.
Yew Chung Community College, Shanghai and Hong Kong
- If you studied the Two-Year Associate Degree in Arts Programme you may get up to a year of credit.
Institut Universitaire de Technologie
- If you studied the Diploma Informatique you may get up to one and a half years of credit.
Facchochshule Bonn-Rein-Sieg
- If you studied the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration you may get up to one and a half years of credit.
Facchochshule Bonn-Rein-Sieg
- If you studied the Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration you may get up to one and a half years of credit.
Sunway College - Johor Bahru
- If you studied the Diploma of Information Technology you may get up to a year of credit.
Sunway College - Johor Bahru
- If you studied the Diploma of Computer Studies you may get up to a year of credit.
Sunway University College - Kuala Lumpur
- If you studied the American Degree Transfer Program you may get up to a year of credit.
KWAP - Knowledge Window Asia Pacific Training Centre
- If you studied the Advanced Diploma in Information Technology you may get over a year of credit.
KWAP - Knowledge Window Asia Pacific Training Centre
- If you studied the Diploma of Information Technology you may get up to half a year of credit.
National Institute of Business Management - NIBM
- If you studied the Higher Diploma you may get up to a year of credit.
University of Economics
- If you studied the Bachelor of Business in Finance and Banking you may get up to one and a half years of credit.
Melbourne Institute of Technology
- If you studied the Diploma of Information Systems you may get up to a year of credit.
Melbourne Institute of Technology
- If you studied the Diploma of Business you may get up to a year of credit.
Workforce Plus
- If you studied the Advanced Diploma of Business you may get over a year of credit.
Workforce Plus
- If you studied the Diploma of Management you may get up to a year of credit.
Zenith Business Academy
- If you studied the Diploma of Business you may get up to one and a half years of credit.
Zenith Business Academy
- If you studied the Advanced Diploma of Business you may get up to one and a half years of credit.
Zenith Business Academy
- If you studied the Diploma of Accounting you may get up to a year of credit.
Zenith Business Academy
- If you studied the Advanced Diploma of Accounting you may get up to one and a half years of credit.
Taylors Unilink
- If you studied the Diploma of Business you may get up to a year of credit.
Sunway University College - Kuala Lumpur
- If you studied the Diploma in Business Administration you may get up to a year of credit.
To find out more about the pathways available for this course, please contact the .
Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
Get credit for your work, study and life experience through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process.
Graduate faster
If you've done previous study related to this course, you may be awarded credit. This means you can graduate in less time.
Completing this course also gives you a head-start on other at VU courses at a higher level of study.
We also award credit for relevant work and life experience. This is called Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Course Objectives
The course aims to prepare students for entry into the Information Systems profession and the business world in general, with a combination of computing skills supported by minor specialisations in other business disciplines. Graduates will be well placed to follow a career path into a variety of middle management positions with professional society recognition.
Units and electives
Core Units of Study
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- Unit code
- BAO1101
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- 12
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- Unit code
- BCO1102
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- BEO1105
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- BEO1106
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- BHO1171
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- BLO1105
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- BMO1102
- Credits
- 12
Professional Development Units of Study
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- Unit code
- BFP1100
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- BFP2100
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- BFP3001
- Credits
- 12
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Specialisation Requirements
Students are required to successfully complete all seven units of study.
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either:
Seven elective units of study
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Specialisation Two - seven units of study
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The combination of an Area of Study* chosen from business, legal studies, arts, science, health or engineering with electives totalling seven units of study
* An Area of Study is defined as five units of study approved by the course coordinator selected from a specialisation.
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- Unit code
- BSPACC
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- Unit code
- BSPBAF
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- Unit code
- BSPCUL
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- Unit code
- BSPEVM
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- Unit code
- BSPFIP
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- Unit code
- BSPFRM
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- Unit code
- BSPHOS
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- Unit code
- BSPMHR
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- Unit code
- BSPISM
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- Unit code
- BSPIBU
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- Unit code
- BSPIHM
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- Unit code
- BSPITM
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- Unit code
- BSPITR
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- Unit code
- BSPMAN
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- Unit code
- BSPMAR
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- Unit code
- BSPMUI
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- Unit code
- BSPSBE
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- Unit code
- BSPSCM
What's a unit?
A unit or 'subject' is the actual class you'll attend in the process of completing a course.
Most courses have a mixture of compulsory 'core' units that you need to take, and optional 'elective' units that you can choose to take based on your area of interest, expertise or experience.
Credits
Each unit is worth a set amount of study credits based on the amount of time you study. Generally, 1 credit is equal to 1 hour of study per week.
Admission Information
- Year 12: To qualify for admission to the course, an applicant must have successfully completed a course of study at year 12 or equivalent*. Year 12 Prerequisites: Units 3 and 4 - study score of at least 20 in English (any). Selection Mode: Current Year 12 applicants: Equivalent National Tertiary Entrance Rank (ENTER) and two-stage process with a middle-band of approximately 20%. Non-current year 12 applicants: ENTER and/or academic record*. Middle-band: consideration is given to performance in the full range of VCE studies undertaken. * Applicants who have not completed Year 12 but who possess appropriate educational qualifications, work or life experiences which would enable them to successfully undertake the course, will be considered for admission. In addition to satisfying the entry requirements for Australian resident students or demonstrating equivalence, overseas students must provide evidence of proficiency in the English language:International English Language Testing System - overall score of 6 and no individual band score less than 6.0.
- Other:
There are no special admission requirements.
Special admission requirements
There are no special admission requirements.
English language requirements
Find out if you meet the entry requirements, including English language and academic requirements.
Admission requirements in your country
Find out if you meet the minimum academic (international qualification) requirements to be eligible to apply for this course by reviewing the academic entry requirements listed by country.How to apply for this course
If you have questions about your application, you can:
- speak to a staff member. Phone +61 3 9919 1164, press 1 and follow the voice prompts
- make an online enquiry
Get in touch
Contact us to discuss your course options:
Ring us on +61 3 9919 1164
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Information and fees listed above are for non-resident students starting the course in 2013. Fees are subject to approval and may change. In some courses students must buy equipment or clothing that they will need in the course. These equipment or clothing costs are not included in the course fees listed above and we recommend you seek advice from the relevant faculty.
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