Bachelor of Business Information Systems/Bachelor of Information Technology
Course summary for current students
B = Melbourne Burwood Campus
G = Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
S = Geelong Waterfront Campus
W =Warrnambool Campus
X = Off campus
| Award granted | Bachelor of Information Technology / Bachelor of Business Information Systems |
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| Duration | 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
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| CRICOS course code | 055287C |
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| Deakin course code | D320 |
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Note: offered to continuing students only. Continuing student should contact their course advisor for further information. |
Course sub-headings
Course overview
The course offers a modern and learning-oriented study of Information Technology and Business Information Systems and produces graduates with practical and theoretical knowledge in IT with a broadly based business foundation, an emphasis on information systems knowledge and with the skills to construct and implement software and manage information systems.
Units in the course may include assessment hurdle requirements.
Career opportunities
Graduates will be prepared for careers in which a broad knowledge and understanding of the technological aspects of IT, in particular software development, system software, internet programming, computer networks and distributed systems and programming are required.
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Equipment requirements for off-campus students
Students must have access to a suitable computer and a network connection. Information about the hardware and software requirements may be obtained from the School of Information Technology's website www.deakin.edu.au/sebe/it, or by telephone 03 9244 6699.
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Fees and charges
Unit fees can be viewed within individual unit descriptions. You can search for a unit using the Unit Search.
Please be aware:
- Fees are calculated on a per unit basis
- Fees charged will depend on the individual units chosen
- Fees per unit/credit point may increase annually due to rises in the cost of course delivery and services
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Course rules
The course comprises 32 credit points usually completed over 4 years of full-time study, or the part time equivalent. It is structured to include:
- 4 information systems core units;
- 7 information technology core units;
- 4 commerce core units;
- 4 Information Systems elective units;
- 3 SIT Course Grouped elective units;
- 1 IT major sequence; and
- 4 credit points of elective units from the Faculty of Business and Law
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Major sequences
Students must complete at least one 6-credit point major from the following areas:
Computer Science (B, G, X)
Game Development (B, G, X)
Interactive Media Design (B)
Networking (B, G)
Security (B, G, X)
Software Development (B, G, X)
Mathematical Modelling (B, G, X)
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Course structure
Information Systems core units
| MIS101 | Business Information Systems (B, S, W, X) |
| MIS202 | Managing Data and Information (B, S, X) |
| MIS201 | Business Requirements Analysis (B, S, X) |
| MIS171 | Business Analytics (B, S, W, X) |
Information Technology core units;
| SIT102 | Introduction to Programming (B, G, X) |
| SIT104 | Introduction to Web Development (B, G, X) |
| SIT105 | Critical Thinking and Problem Solving (B, G, X) |
| SIT202 | Computer Networks (B, G, X) |
| SIT223 | Information Technology Professional Skills (B, G, X) |
| SIT374 | Project Management (B, G, X) |
| SIT010 | Safety Induction Program (B, G, X) |
Note: SIT010 is a 0 credit safety induction unit.
Commerce core units
| MAA103 | Accounting for Decision Making (B, S, W, X) |
| MLC101 | Business Law (B, S, W, X) |
| MMH299 | Business Communication (B, S, W, ONLINE) |
| MMM132 | Management (B, S, W, ONLINE) |
Information Systems elective units;
Select four credit points of units of which two must be at level 3:
| MLL370 | Law and the Internet (B, X) |
| MIS213 | Business on the Internet (B, S, X, ONLINE) |
| MIS251 | Accounting Information Systems (B, S, X, ONLINE) |
| MIS271 | Business Intelligence (B, S, W, X) |
| MIS276 | Design Thinking (B, S, X) |
| MIS312 | eBusiness Strategies (B, S, X) |
| MIS313 | Strategic Supply Chain Management (B, X) |
| MIS332 | People, Work and Technology (B, S, X) |
| MIS352 | Enterprise Systems (B, S, X) |
| MIS390 | Business Internship A (B, S, W, X) |
| MIS391 | Business Internship B (B, S, W, X) |
| MIS398 | Project Management (B, S, X, ONLINE) |
Information Technology course-grouped units
Plus three credit points of Information Technology course-grouped units (any SIT-coded units), plus one IT major sequence.
Other elective units
Select 4 credit points of elective units from the Faculty of Business and Law, 2 credit points of which must be at level 3.
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Details of major sequences
Computer Science - unit set code MJ-S000046
| SIT102 | Introduction to Programming (B, G, X) |
| SIT192 | Discrete Mathematics (B, G, X) |
| SIT222 | Operating Systems Concepts (B, G, X) |
| SIT232 | Object-Oriented Development (B, G, X) |
| SIT322 | Distributed Systems (B, G, X) |
| SIT323 | Practical Software Development (B, G, X) |
Game Development - unit set code MJ-S000042
| SIT151 | Game Fundamentals (B, G, X) |
| SIT190 | Introductory Mathematical Methods (B, G, X) ** |
| SIT204 | Mathematics and Physics for Games (B, G, X) |
| SIT153 | Introduction to Game Programming (B, G, X) |
| SIT354 | Real-Time Graphics and Rendering (B, G, X) |
| SIT255 | Advanced Game Development (B, G, X) |
| SIT353 | Multiplayer and Networked Games (B, G, X) |
**NOTE: students who have completed Mathematical Methods 3 and 4 or equivalent may choose to replace SIT190 with an elective unit
Interactive Media Design - unit set code MJ-S000043
| SIT161 | Principles of Interactive Media (B) |
| SIT162 | Interactive Media Systems (B, X) |
| SIT263 | Interface Design (B, X) |
| SIT253 | Audio and Visual Game Elements (B, G, X) |
| SIT361 | Multimedia Systems and Technology (B) |
| SIT363 | Authoring of Interactive Media (B) |
Networking - unit set code MJ-S000047
| SIT182 | Introduction to Computer Security (B, G, X) |
| SIT272 | Internet Core and Enterprise Routing (B, G) |
| SIT203 | Web Programming (B, G, X) |
| SIT322 | Distributed Systems (B, G, X) |
| SIT382 | System Security (B, G, X) |
| SIT377 | Advanced Network Design and Engineering (B, G) |
Security - unit set code MJ-S000041
| SIT182 | Introduction to Computer Security (B, G, X) |
| SIT192 | Discrete Mathematics (B, G, X) |
| SIT284 | I.T. Security Management (B, G, X) |
| SIT382 | System Security (B, G, X) |
| SIT384 | Corporate Computer and Network Security (B, G, X) |
Highly recommended elective unit:
| SIT190 | Introductory Mathematical Methods (B, G, X) |
Software Development - unit set code MJ-S000044
| SIT102 | Introduction to Programming (B, G, X) |
| SIT232 | Object-Oriented Development (B, G, X) |
| SIT221 | Classes, Libraries and Algorithms (B, G, X) |
| SIT203 | Web Programming (B, G, X) |
| SIT321 | Software Engineering (B, G, X) |
| SIT323 | Practical Software Development (B, G, X) |
Mathematical Modelling (B, G, X) - unit set code MJ-S000007
| SIT192 | Discrete Mathematics (B, G, X) |
| SIT194 | Introduction to Mathematical Modelling (B, G, X) |
| SIT291 | Mathematical Methods for Information Modelling (B, X) |
| SIT292 | Linear Algebra and Applications to Data Communications (B, X) |
| SIT396 | Complex Analysis (B, G, X) |
| SIT392 | Public-Key Cryptography (B, X) |
| SIT399 | Advanced Topics in Mathematics (B, X) |
