Bachelor of Business Information Systems/Bachelor of Information Technology
Course summary for international 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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| 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.
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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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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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Course structure
Information Systems core units
| MIS101 | Business Information Systems |
| MIS202 | Managing Data and Information |
| MIS201 | Business Requirements Analysis |
Information Technology core units;
| SIT102 | Introduction to Programming |
| SIT104 | Introduction to Web Development |
| SIT105 | Critical Thinking and Problem Solving |
| SIT223 | Information Technology Professional Skills |
| SIT010 | Safety Induction Program |
Note: SIT010 is a 0 credit safety induction unit.
Commerce core units
| MAA103 | Accounting for Decision Making |
Information Systems elective units;
Select four credit points of units of which two must be at level 3:
| MIS213 | Business on the Internet |
| MIS251 | Accounting Information Systems |
| MIS313 | Strategic Supply Chain Management |
| MIS332 | People, Work and Technology |
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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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.
