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Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business (Information Systems) CB03

Duration: 4 years full-time, 8 years part-time.
Mode and Location: Internal - B/G/M/R/BIC/FIC and Yr 1 - E, external, multi-modal. Some plans are only available at CQU Rockhampton, or may only be offered externally. Students studying at campuses other than Rockhampton are advised that course availability may be limited, and should carefully study details in the Table of Course Availability.
Courses/Units of Credit: 32 courses/192 units of credit.
Faculty: Arts, Health & Sciences; Business & Law.
Entry: QTAC.
Accreditation: This program is designed to satisfy the educational requirements for membership of the Australian Computer Society at the highest level (Level 1). Accreditation with other professional bodies may be available depending upon selection of Arts plans. Contact the Undergraduate Program Advisor for further details.
Practicum/Work Placement: Dependent upon courses selected within Arts plans.
Residential School: Dependent upon courses selected within Arts plans.
Contact: Arts Program Advisor on 07 4930 9661 or email o.roden@cqu.edu.au; Informatics & Communication Program Advisor on 07 4930 9327; Business Undergraduate Program Administrator on 07 4930 9600.
International Students: International students studying in Australia must study full-time, on-campus.
CQU CRICOS Program Codes: R - 041502E.

Program Overview

This combined degree program is designed to allow students to meet professional accreditation in Information Systems, and to complete two separate 6-course plans in Arts.

This degree combines business and advanced computing skills with a specialised understanding of the use and importance of business information systems. Graduates will gain applicable knowledge in the use of computer technology in modern business, and not just knowledge of the technology itself. This knowledge includes problem-solving skills needed to analyse and develop information systems, a background in relevant business disciplines such as accounting, law and organisational management, and a broad understanding of business goals, strategies and practice in organisations using information systems.

Graduates often find careers such as systems analysts, database administrators, consultants (self-employed), software engineers, network administrators and project officers, to mention only a few of the many career options available.

Students should consider the following points in selecting 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 four courses per term;
  • part-time students usually study a maximum of two courses per term; and
  • details of course availability (term offered, internal and distance availability, prerequisites) are published in the Table of Course Availability section, and students must make themselves aware of these.

This course places some emphasis on developing the student’s competencies and practical knowledge of the business applications of computing. Internal students will spend time in 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

To satisfy the requirements of the award, students must complete 32 courses or 192 units of credit (19 Business courses or 144 units of credit and 13 Arts courses or 78 units of credit) which comply with the program detailed below. Students must complete:
Code Course
all of the following 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:
COIS12031   Software Design & Programming
COIS13034   Information Systems Management with e-Commerce Applications
COIS13013   Management Support Systems
COIS12036   Human-Computer Interaction
COMM11007   Professional Writing
COIT11133   Programming A
COIT12169   Systems Implementation
COIS12041   Business Programming
COIT12168   Analysis & Specification
COIT12167   Database Use & Design
COIT12170   Data Communications
COIT11166   Systems Analysis & Design
12 courses, comprising two separate 6 course plans from the Bachelor of Arts Core Studies plans (Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Studies, Asia & Pacific Studies, Australian Studies, Drama Studies, Environmental Studies, Film Studies, Geography, History, Japanese Language, Literary & Cultural Studies, Literary Studies, Methods of Social Research, Sociology, Text & Cultural Studies, Welfare Studies).
1 elective course, selected from a Bachelor of Arts Core Studies plan.
Refer to the program listing for further details of Bachelor of Arts plans.

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) or Bachelor of Arts 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.

Refer to Credit for Previous Studies in the Admissions & Enrolment section of the handbook, regarding the guidelines and requirements in applying for credit transfer.


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This handbook was correct as at: 07-May-2002
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