C10278v1 Bachelor of Information Systems Bachelor of Business
Award(s): Bachelor of Information Systems (BIS)Bachelor of Business (BBus)
UAC code: 603221 (Autumn session)
CRICOS code: 0100484
Commonwealth supported place?: Yes
Load credit points: 192
Course EFTSL: 4
Location: City campus
Overview
Course aims
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Assumed knowledge
Recognition of prior learning
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Levels of award
Honours
Transfer between UTS courses
Professional recognition
Other information
Overview
The Bachelor of Information Systems Bachelor of Business (BIS BBus) is a cross-faculty offering, leveraging the strengths of Information Systems and Business. The offering is aimed at meeting the emerging demands of a new generation of technology managers ready to deal with the challenges of complex systems.
Students study complex systems such as enterprises, their services for different stakeholders (customers/patients/citizens/other organisations and stakeholders), and their internal processes conducted by people (with knowledge, skills and social capital) using data, information and IT-enabled services. The Business component provides students with the knowledge, competencies and values necessary for fulfilling an effective career in business.
Bachelor of Information Systems Bachelor of Business (BIS BBus) graduates are highly sought after in meeting the job demands of the increasingly digital world of the future.
BIS BBus graduates work in, and create value from the financial, environmental and social aspects of any type of organisation.
With future-focussed specialisations including Systems Analytics, Smart Infrastructure and Sustainable Enterprises, BIS/BBus graduates are well positioned to serve Australian local, as well as international job markets.
Course aims
Graduates of the course leverage the strength of Information Systems and Business to drive sustainable and resilient environmental, economic and social change in businesses, government, community, health, non-government organisations and more.
Career options
Students pursue a career in a range of sectors such as energy, transport, smart cities, business, and government. Career options include in roles such as Business Analyst, Business Process Modeller, Smart Infrastructure Professional, Supply Chain Modeller, Digital Transformation Analyst, and Information Systems Analyst/Designer.
Course intended learning outcomes
| BUS. 1.1 | Critically analyse relevant concepts to understand practice in business and related professions in a global workplace. |
| BUS. 1.2 | Demonstrate interrelationships between differing business and related disciplines. |
| BUS. 2.1 | Locate and critically evaluate relevant data and literature to address business problems through a research approach. |
| BUS. 2.2 | Apply critical and creative thinking to address issues in business. |
| BUS. 3.1 | Convey information clearly and fluently in high quality written form appropriate for their audience. |
| BUS. 3.2 | Use oral communication appropriately to convey information clearly and fluently. |
| BUS. 3.3 | Demonstrate and critically reflect on how individuals work in teams in an inclusive manner. |
| BUS. 4.1 | Critically analyse business decisions in terms of ethical practice and social responsibility. |
| BUS. 4.2 | Critically analyse sustainability principles for various stakeholders in relation to business contexts. |
| BUS. 5.1 | Apply technical and professional skills necessary to operate effectively in business and related professions. |
| FEIT A.1 | Historically and Culturally Informed about Indigenous Knowledge Systems: FEIT graduates are culturally and historically informed, able to work as respectful professionals with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. |
| FEIT B.1 | Socially Responsible: Bachelor of Information Systems graduates are socially responsible professionals, able to engage with a broad range of IS stakeholders (beyond IT users), and assess personal, organisational, social and environmental impact of IS in diverse contexts. |
| FEIT C.1 | Design Oriented: Bachelor of Information Systems graduates are able to co-design and evaluate value-adding, ethical, moral, sustainable and innovative solutions to organisational, societal and global problems. |
| FEIT D.1 | Technically Proficient: Bachelor of Information Systems graduates are technically proficient in IS design, implementation and evaluation methods, tools and techniques, including appropriate software tools. |
| FEIT E.1 | Collaborative and Communicative: Bachelor of Information Systems graduates are able to communicate and collaborate across functional, hierarchical and professional boundaries, within and across organisations, in local and global contexts. |
| FEIT F.1 | Reflective: Bachelor of Information Systems graduates are able to work and thrive in the world of constant technological change by being self-reflective, curious, action-oriented, thoughtful and life-long learning professionals, dedicated to making a positive difference in organisations, wider society and humanity. |
Admission requirements
Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.
Current school leavers are advised to complete the Year 12 Engineering and IT Questionnaire. The questionnaire allows applicants to demonstrate their strong motivation to study engineering or IT at UTS and may assist applicants whose ATAR falls short of the required cut-off by up to three points.
Non-current school leavers are advised to complete the employment question on their UAC application, as adjustment factors may be applied on the basis of relevant work experience.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International students
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
Assumed knowledge
HSC Mathematics Advanced and any two units of English. Mathematics Extension 1 and English Advanced are recommended.
Recognition of prior learning
Students who have previously undertaken relevant study at a recognised tertiary education institution may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) if the subjects completed are deemed by the faculty to be equivalent to subjects in the course. Study completed more than three years prior to the date of admission cannot be recognised. Limits apply to the number of credit points of RPL granted.
Course duration and attendance
The program is offered on a four-year, full-time basis or equivalently adjusted part-time basis.
Course structure
Students are required to complete 192 credit points, comprising 96 credit points in business and 96 credit points in information systems. The business component consists of core (48 credit points) and a business major (48 credit points). The information systems component consists of core (72 credit points) and stream choice (24 credit points).
Course completion requirements
| CBK90169 Major choice (Business) | 48cp | |
| STM90273 Core subjects (Business) | 48cp | |
| STM91376 Core subjects (Information Systems) | 72cp | |
| STM91375 Stream choice (Information Systems) | 24cp | |
| Total | 192cp |
Course program
The sample programs below show a suggested sequence of subjects for Information Systems with the Finance major (as the Business major) for a full-time student. Students in other Business majors follow a similar sequence. The programs are intended as a guide only and do not take into account such factors as recognition of prior learning, changes in attendance mode and subject availability, or satisfactory academic progress. Students should consult the Timetable Planner to confirm the availability of subjects in the current academic year.
| Business major list | ||
| MAJ08437 Accounting | 48cp | |
| MAJ08438 Management | 48cp | |
| MAJ08440 Finance | 48cp | |
| MAJ08441 Marketing | 48cp | |
| MAJ08442 International Business | 48cp | |
| MAJ08446 Human Resource Management | 48cp | |
| MAJ09209 Economics | 48cp | |
| MAJ08981 Advertising and Marketing Communications | 48cp | |
| Business Information Systems and Finance majors, Autumn commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 31265 Communication for IT Professionals | 6cp | |
| 31266 Introduction to Information Systems | 6cp | |
| 22107 Accounting for Business Decisions A | 6cp | |
| 26100 Integrating Business Perspectives | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 48023 Programming Fundamentals | 6cp | |
| 41189 Introduction to Human-centred Complex Systems | 6cp | |
| 23115 Economics for Business | 6cp | |
| 26134 Business Statistics | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 21129 Managing People and Organisations | 6cp | |
| 31271 Database Fundamentals | 6cp | |
| 41092 Network Fundamentals | 6cp | |
| 22207 Accounting for Business Decisions B | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 41191 Business Intelligence | 6cp | |
| 25300 Fundamentals of Business Finance | 6cp | |
| 24108 Marketing Foundations | 6cp | |
| 31272 Project Management and the Professional | 6cp | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 25556 The Financial System | 6cp | |
| 41192 IS Value Creation Studio | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK91821 Information Systems choice | 12cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 25503 Investment Analysis | 6cp | |
| 25557 Corporate Finance: Theory and Practice | 6cp | |
| 41186 Social Impact of IS Studio | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK91821 Information Systems choice | 12cp | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 41195 IS Professional Capstone A | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK91820 Systems Analytics choice | 12cp | |
| Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp | |
| 25602 Ethics in Finance | 6cp | |
| 25620 Derivative Securities | 6cp | |
| 25574 Commercial Bank Management | 6cp | |
| 25579 Applied Portfolio Management | 6cp | |
| 25575 Investment Banking | 6cp | |
| 25999 Business Internship | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 25410 Applied Financial Decision Making (Capstone) | 6cp | |
| 41196 IS Professional Capstone B | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK91820 Systems Analytics choice | 12cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| 25602 Ethics in Finance | 6cp | |
| 25620 Derivative Securities | 6cp | |
| 25574 Commercial Bank Management | 6cp | |
| 25579 Applied Portfolio Management | 6cp | |
| 25575 Investment Banking | 6cp | |
| 25999 Business Internship | 6cp | |
Levels of award
The Bachelor of Information Systems may be awarded with distinction, credit or pass.
Refer to the Bachelor of Business (C10026) for details on levels of that award.
Honours
Students interested in research and who excel in their studies are eligible to undertake one additional full-time year of study in the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Information Technology (C09019) or the Bachelor of Business (Honours) (C09004). The honours year is also available on a part-time basis over two years.
Transfer between UTS courses
Students in this combined degree may transfer to the Bachelor of Information Systems (C10395) or the Bachelor of Business (C10026).
Professional recognition
The Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology is seeking accreditation from the Australian Computer Society.
Refer to the Bachelor of Business (C10026) for details on professional recognition of that award.
Other information
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