University of Technology Sydney

C10278v3 Bachelor of Information Systems Bachelor of Business

Award(s): Bachelor of Information Systems (BIS)
Bachelor of Business (BBus)

UAC code: 603221 (Autumn session, Spring session, Spring session)
CRICOS code: 0100484
Commonwealth supported place?: Yes
Load credit points: 192
Course EFTSL: 4
Location: City campus

Overview
Course aims
Career options
Innovation and Transdisciplinary program
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Inherent 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.

Innovation and Transdisciplinary program

Transdisciplinarity and Innovation at UTS

All UTS students have the opportunity to develop distinctive capabilities around transdisciplinary thinking and innovation through the TD School. Transdisciplinary education at UTS brings together great minds from different disciplines to explore ideas that improve the way we live and work in the world. These offerings are unique to UTS and directly translate to many existing and emerging roles and careers.

Diploma in Innovation

The Diploma in Innovation (C20060) teaches innovation, supports personal transformation and provides the hard skills needed to support the inventors and inventions of the future. Students come out of the Diploma in Innovation, with the hard skills to create and support sectoral and societal transformation. Graduates are able to fluently integrate ideas, across professional disciplines and are inventors of the future.

All UTS undergraduate students (with the exception of students concurrently enrolled in the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation) can apply for the Diploma in Innovation upon admission in their chosen undergraduate degree. It is a complete degree program that runs in parallel to any undergraduate degree. The course is offered on a three-year, part-time basis, with subjects running in 3-week long intensive blocks in July, December and February sessions. More information including a link to apply is available at https://dipinn.uts.edu.au.

Transdisciplinary electives program

Transdisciplinary electives broaden students' horizons and supercharge their problem-solving skills, helping them to learn outside, beyond and across their degrees. Students enrolled in an undergraduate course that includes electives can choose to take a transdisciplinary subject (with the exception of students concurrently enrolled in the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation). More information about the TD Electives program is available here.

Course intended learning outcomes

BUS. 1.1 Apply evidence, creativity and critical reasoning to solve business problems
BUS. 2.1 Communicate information clearly in a form appropriate for its audience
BUS. 2.2 Demonstrate ability to work independently and with others as a member of a team to achieve an agreed goal
BUS. 3.1 Make judgements and business decisions consistent with the principles of social responsibility and inclusion
BUS. 4.1 Apply technical and professional skills to operate effectively in business
BUS. 5.1 Acquire and apply knowledge and skills relevant to working with and for Indigenous peoples in a specific professional business context
FEIT A.1 Bachelor of Information Systems graduates critically reflect on ethical principles of stakeholder engagement to work effectively with and for Indigenous Australians across the professions.
FEIT B.1 Bachelor of Information Systems graduates are able to incorporate ethical, organisational, and social considerations related to information systems in a range of contexts and are contributors to decision making processes to influence socially responsible outcomes.?
FEIT C.1 Bachelor of Information Systems graduates are able to use critical and systems thinking and apply design principles to co-design and implement solutions that address organisational and societal scenarios and problems.?
FEIT D.1 Bachelor of Information Systems graduates are able to evaluate key information systems and technology concepts and usages and translate these for business process and decision-making support, and demonstrate proficiency in appropriate techniques, tools, and software.
FEIT E.1 Bachelor of Information Systems graduates communicate effectively and collaborate using appropriate disciplinary communication methods with diverse teams and stakeholders.?
FEIT F.1 Bachelor of Information Systems graduates engage in reflective practices, recognise and respect differing perspectives, and respond to feedback from diverse sources to improve their performance and deliverables.

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: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

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.

Inherent requirements

Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential to the successful completion of a course. For more information about inherent requirements and where prospective and current students can get assistance and advice regarding these, see the UTS Inherent requirements page.

Prospective and current students should carefully read the Inherent Requirements Statement below and consider whether they might experience challenges in successfully completing this course.

UTS will make reasonable adjustments to teaching and learning, assessment, professional experiences, course related work experience and other course activities to facilitate maximum participation by students with disabilities, carer responsibilities, and religious or cultural obligations in their courses.

For course specific information see the Faculty of Engineering & Information Technology Inherent (Essential) Requirements Statement.

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 completed equivalent subjects 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. Established agreements for RPL with external tertiary institutions are outlined in the Recognition of prior learning tool.

To be considered for recognition of prior learning, subjects must normally have been completed no more than ten years prior to the commencement of this course. Limits apply to the number of credit points of RPL that can be 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 (78 credit points) and stream choice (18 credit points).

Course completion requirements

CBK90169 Major choice (Business) 48cp
STM90273 Core subjects (Business) 48cp
STM91773 Core subjects (Information Systems) 78cp
STM91772 Stream Choice (Information Systems) 18cp
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 Business majors, Autumn commencing, full time
Year 1
Autumn session
31265 Communication for IT Professionals   6cp
31266 Introduction to Information Systems   6cp
26134 Responsible Evidence-Based Decisions   6cp
21212 People and Organisations   6cp
Spring session
48023 Programming Fundamentals   6cp
31269 Business Requirements Modelling   6cp
23115 Economics for Business   6cp
22108 Accounting and Accountability   6cp
Year 2
Autumn session
22208 Accounting, Business and Society   6cp
31271 Database Fundamentals   6cp
31250 Introduction to Data Analytics   6cp
21214 Business and Social Impact   6cp
Spring session
41193 IS Data Visualisation Studio   6cp
25400 Financial Literacy   6cp
24109 Marketing and Customer Value   6cp
31272 Project Management and the Professional   6cp
Year 3
Autumn session
41191 Business Intelligence   6cp
Select 12 credit points from the following:   12cp
MAJ08981 Advertising and Marketing Communications 48cp  
MAJ08437 Accounting 48cp  
MAJ09209 Economics 48cp  
MAJ08440 Finance 48cp  
MAJ08446 Human Resource Management 48cp  
MAJ08442 International Business 48cp  
MAJ08438 Management 48cp  
MAJ08441 Marketing 48cp  
41092 Network Fundamentals   6cp
Spring session
81546 Innovation in Complex Systems   6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
CBK91821 Innovation and Enterprise Systems choice 12cp  
Select 12 credit points from the following:   12cp
MAJ08981 Advertising and Marketing Communications 48cp  
MAJ08437 Accounting 48cp  
MAJ09209 Economics 48cp  
MAJ08440 Finance 48cp  
MAJ08446 Human Resource Management 48cp  
MAJ08442 International Business 48cp  
MAJ08438 Management 48cp  
MAJ08441 Marketing 48cp  
Year 4
Autumn session
31257 Information System Development Methodologies   6cp
Select 12 credit points from the following:   12cp
MAJ08981 Advertising and Marketing Communications 48cp  
MAJ08437 Accounting 48cp  
MAJ09209 Economics 48cp  
MAJ08440 Finance 48cp  
MAJ08446 Human Resource Management 48cp  
MAJ08442 International Business 48cp  
MAJ08438 Management 48cp  
MAJ08441 Marketing 48cp  
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
CBK92202 Digital Enterprise Analytics choice 6cp  
Spring session
41195 Information Systems Capstone   6cp
Select 12 credit points from the following:   12cp
MAJ08981 Advertising and Marketing Communications 48cp  
MAJ08437 Accounting 48cp  
MAJ09209 Economics 48cp  
MAJ08440 Finance 48cp  
MAJ08446 Human Resource Management 48cp  
MAJ08442 International Business 48cp  
MAJ08438 Management 48cp  
MAJ08441 Marketing 48cp  
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
CBK91821 Innovation and Enterprise Systems choice 12cp  

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

Graduates are eligible to apply for professional-level membership of the Australian Computer Society.

Refer to the Bachelor of Business (C10026) for details on professional recognition of that award.

Other information

Further information is available from:

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