This double 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:
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.
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 |
| MATH11246 | 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, Environmental Studies, Film Studies, Geography, History, Japanese Language, Literary & Cultural Studies, Literary Studies, Methods of Social Research, Sociology, Text & Cultural Studies, Stylistics & Creative Writing, 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. | |
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 for which they may be eligible to claim credit.
Refer to Credit for Previous Studies in the Admissions & Enrolment section of the Handbook, regarding the guidelines and requirements in applying for credit transfer.
CQU CRICOS Provider Codes: QLD - 00219C; NSW - 01315F; VIC - 01624D
This handbook was correct as at: 16-06-2003