- Program summary
- Program overview
- Professional recognition
- Career opportunities
- Special features
- Credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and articulation
- Program structure
- Program requirements and notes
- Enquiries
Program summary
QTAC code: 012021
OP/Rank for 2009 entry: OP-18/ Rank-64
Award abbreviation: BBus(InfSys)
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Fee type 2009: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 288
Recommended prior study: English and Maths
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
USC program code: BU321
CRICOS code: 026636E
Program overview
To be an information systems professional you must have a healthy curiosity—a desire to learn about new technologies and apply them to business problems.
The Bachelor of Business (Information Systems) prepares you for diverse careers not only in Information and Communications Technology (ICT), but also in any enterprise that uses ICT in the running of their business. Student careers can involve the following major ICT streams of technology building, technology services, enterprise implementation and enterprise governance.
Demand for information systems professionals is high, and a large number of graduate positions are available in the private and government sectors. Common starting positions include a testing manager, business programmer, business process modeller, information management specialist and helpdesk operator.
A survey conducted by Graduate Careers Australia identified a skills shortage in ICT, with more than 20 percent of employers in Australia and New Zealand experiencing trouble sourcing ICT graduates in 2007 (Graduate Outlook Survey 2007, Graduate Careers Australia).
Courses in this program develop skills in systems analysis, programming, database management, electronic commerce and information systems management and students learn how to relate these skills to the business environment. Classes incorporate practical projects, teamwork and hands-on tutorials, and most assignments involve work-relevant tasks, such as building a database or understanding computer programming and how it fits into a business.
The program structure also includes a series of business foundation courses, as well as elective courses that can be used to study a second major or up to two minors in complementary study areas. It is the combination of business and ICT skills that make information systems students very marketable in the increasingly competitive employment market.
You can apply to undertake first-year courses in this program at the USC Noosa Centre. Please note that the option to study at Noosa is not available to international students.
Professional recognition
Students and graduates can apply for membership of the Australian Computer Society.
Career opportunities
Many graduates have obtained immediate placement in a diverse range of industries. Opportunities are available within ICT companies, as well as in any company that uses ICT. Career paths may include:
- academia
- computer systems
- database administration/design/development
- electronic commerce consultancy
- information systems consultancy/management
- network support
- project management
- programming
- risk management
- systems analysis/auditing/design
- user support
- web analysis/design/development
Special features
- courses focus on real business applications, through practical assignments and hands-on experience
- knowledge of both business and information systems is sought by industry
Program structure
Core courses
Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Business foundation courses
9 required courses:
BUS101 Applied Research Methods
BUS102 Economics for Business
BUS103 Business Law and Ethics
BUS104 Management and Organisational Behaviour
BUS105 Marketing Theory and Practice
BUS106 Accounting for Business
BUS108 Introduction to Information and Communication Technology
BUS211 Strategic Management
BUS320 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
Information Systems major courses
7 required courses:
ICT210 ICT Analysis and Project Management
ICT211 Database Design
ICT220 Telecommunications and Networks
ICT221 Software Development 1
ICT310 Object-oriented Analysis and Design
ICT320 Database Programming
ICT321 Architecture and Systems Integration
Elective courses
Select 6 advanced courses, which may comprise a 4 course minor and 2 electives, or 6 electives (up to 6 electives may be chosen from the faculties of Business, Arts and Social Sciences or Science, Health and Education).
Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) Program
As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
Program requirements and notes
- All students must complete a minimum of 24 courses including core courses, in the Bachelor of Business.
- Refer to the Academic Rules.
- Refer to explanation of terms.
- Refer to recommended enrolment patterns. For previous recommended enrolment patterns refer to the relevant archived Student Handbook.
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including, for example, essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests, and examinations.
- International students need to refer to the English language requirements.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students.
Enquiries
Faculty of Business
Tel: +61 7 5430 1221
Email: businessfaculty@usc.edu.au