Qualification

On successful completion of this course, students are awarded the Bachelor of Information Systems. The course meets the Australian Qualifications Framework specifications for a Level 7 bachelor’s degree.

Advanced Standing

Students may be able to shorten the length of this course by applying to transfer any recognised prior learning credits by applying for Advanced Standing (Refer to Advanced Standing Policy and Procedures – Higher Education).

Opportunities for Further Study

The Bachelor of Information Systems course is a TEQSA (AQF level 7) accredited course. Thus, on completion, the BIS students will be eligible to seek further advanced studies in Graduate Diplomas (AQF level 8) or Masters level (AQF level 9) courses. A natural progression would be from a bachelor’s in Information Systems to a master’s in Information Systems. However, students may seek to broaden their knowledge areas and study for a Masters’s degree in a different discipline area, and many of these are offered which do not require a bachelor’s degree in the same discipline as a prerequisite)

Career Opportunities

There are many available career opportunities available upon completion of the Bachelor of Information Systems, and these include but are not limited to

IT Business Analyst, Application Analyst, Information System Manager, Database Administrator, IT Consultant, Cyber Security Analyst, Project Manager, Data Analyst, Technical support Officer, Software Engineer, Systems Analyst, Software Tester, and User Experience Designer.

Mode of Delivery

This course is delivered face-to-face on campus. Units are delivered in a lecture and tutorial format.

Assessment

Various forms of assessment will be used throughout the Bachelor of Information Systems course and these include written assignments, laboratory work in relevant units of study, student group work and presentations as well as individual reports. In many units of study, weekly tutorial submissions are utilized to ensure continual activity throughout the semester. Most units of study have an exam component which may be implemented as a final assessment depending on conditions throughout the semester.

Course Learning Outcomes

The graduates of the Bachelor of Information Systems will be able to:

1. Demonstrate with depth mastery of knowledge in core information systems on one or more disciplines (systems analysis, database design, mobile and web applications development, business modelling, Intelligent systems, business simulations, decision support systems and strategic information systems management) underlying principles and concepts using a range of tools and techniques across business contexts to meet various stakeholders’ requirements.
2. Apply the knowledge in the context of sound business ethics, to frame judgements and work practice within a professional ethical framework.
3. Enrich their knowledge base through life-long learning and effective project team membership.
4. Exercise cognitive skills in order to Integrate the diverse theoretical and technical core knowledge disciplines to enable them to apply that knowledge across new and existing business processes, structures, applications, enterprise-wide systems and IT architecture.
5. Critically analyse, consolidate and synthesise skills with depth in some areas (analysis, strategic management, business intelligence and knowledge management, sustainability and IT practice) and recognise the uncertainty of decision-making due to the dynamic, context in which business operates.
6. Exercise judgement and critical thinking in identifying problems and opportunities to enable them to synthesise creative and effective solutions that add value to the business and its stakeholders, recognising their own skills and weaknesses.
7. Communicate knowledge and ideas in a clear coherent manner to support changing needs of the business opportunities.
8. Synthesise knowledge and skills in one or more IS disciplines (such as systems analysis, database design, mobile and web applications development, business modelling, intelligent systems, business simulations, decision, support systems and strategic information systems management) with initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and or scholarship.
9. Initiate and foster a collaborative teamwork culture.
10. Exercise judgement in identifying problems, selecting the best alternative, planning and implementing action and evaluating outcomes.
11. Take responsibility and accountability for their own professional development and actions.
12. Integrate information systems knowledge and skills across the IS discipline subjects.