Bachelor of Business (Information Systems) CQ03

Program Overview

Why information systems and not computing? The term information systems is used instead of computing to show that we are interested in the use of computer technology in business. Graduates will gain applicable knowledge in the use of computer technology in modern business and not just knowledge of the technology itself.

This degree gives graduates the knowledge and problem-solving skills needed to analyse and build information systems. It gives a sound background in relevant business disciplines including accounting, economics, marketing, law and organisational management and a broad understanding of business goals, strategies and practice in organisations using information systems.

The program provides exciting employment opportunities. The combination of business and computing skills makes graduates highly attractive to organisations. Modern businesses employ people with interpersonal and communication skills as well as computing skills and who have a knowledge of people, technology and organisations. Learn about all three and position yourself for a rewarding and stimulating career.

Students should consider the following points in selecting the courses to be studied in a particular year, enabling them to structure their study program so prerequisite courses are completed prior to subsequent advanced level courses:

• full-time students usually study a maximum of 4 courses per term;
• part-time students usually study a maximum of 2 courses per term;
• refer to the table of course availability for detailed information about term offered, internal and distance availability, prerequisites.

The Faculty’s undergraduate courses have some emphasis on developing the student’s competencies and practical knowledge of the business applications of computing.

Internal students will spend time in the Faculty’s computer facilities as part of their regular classes and distance students will need to ensure, when undertaking certain courses of study, they have a high level of access to adequate computer facilities.

Program Structure

Students must complete a program of 24 courses which comply with the information systems program detailed below.

Students must complete:

Code	Course
7 compulsory courses:
ACCT11059	Using Accounting for Decision Making
ECON11026	Principles of Economics
HRMT11010	Organisational Behaviour
COIS11011	Foundations of Business Computing
LAWS11030	Introductory & Contract Law I
MRKT11029	Marketing
STAT11028	Quantitative Methods A
all of the following 12 Information Systems technical specialist courses:
COIT11166	Systems Analysis & Design
COIT12169	Systems Implementation
COIT12168	Analysis & Specification
COIS12031	Software Design & Programming
COIS13034	Information Systems with e-Commerce Applications & Management
COIS13013	Management Support Systems
COIS12036	Human-Computer Interaction
COMM11007	Professional Writing
COIT11133	Programming A
COIS12041	Business Programming
COIT12167	Database Use & Design
COIT12170	Data Communications
5 elective courses, selected from any 6 point undergraduate course offered by CQU, subject to approval by the Dean. The Faculty will notify students if their selection of elective courses has not been approved. A maximum of 12 Level 1 courses may be credited towards the Bachelor of Business (Information Systems). Note that all 7 core courses, plus HRMT11011   are Level 1 courses.

Note: Students must check to see when and where a course is offered before enrolling. See the course availability section in this handbook for details.

Application for Credit Transfer

Credit transfer will only be granted where a student is able to demonstrate that tertiary studies equivalent in content and depth to a Bachelor of Business (Information Systems) course have been completed.

Students should examine the course synopses in this Handbook to determine the courses from which they may be eligible to claim exemption.