Bachelor of Business Informatics (706AA.8)
| Selection rank | English language requirements | Duration | UAC code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | 3.0 years | 366003 | |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Location | Available teaching periods |
| Faculty of Science and Technology | Academic Program Area - Technology |
UC - Canberra, Bruce |
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| Fees | |||
| 2021: Commonwealth Supported Place 2022: Commonwealth Supported Place |
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Students enrolled in a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) are required to make a contribution towards the cost of their education, which is set by the Commonwealth Government. Information on Commonwealth Supported Places, HECS-HELP and how fees are calculated can be found here.
| Academic entry requirements | English language requirements | CRICOS code | Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|
| 049490F | Faculty of Science and Technology | ||
| Discipline(s) | Location | Available teaching periods | Duration |
| Academic Program Area - Technology |
UC - Canberra, Bruce |
View teaching periods | 3.0 years |
| Fees | |||
| 2021: $30,300 per year 2022: $31,000 per year |
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Information on how fees are calculated can be found here.
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Academic entry requirements
To study at UC, you’ll need to meet our academic entry requirements and any admission requirements specific to your course. Please read your course admission requirements below. To find out whether you meet UC’s academic entry requirements, visit our academic entry requirements page.
Make information and communications technology your business
If you enjoy IT but prefer the science of data management and building innovative systems designed to streamline and maximise productivity, then UC’s Bachelor of Business Informatics is the perfect course to teach you how.
Accredited by the Australian Computer Society, UC’s Bachelor of Business Informatics is an interdisciplinary degree providing a bridge between the areas of business and information technology.
In this course you will learn how to critically analyse complex systems and if required, completely design or redesign robust management systems, in order to meet the specific needs of a business.
Your study will set you on the path to becoming an invaluable information and communications technology professional, with further postgraduate study available in advanced or related fields.
This course also has one of the best graduate outcomes in Australia and experiences an exceptionally high demand for graduates, especially from within the government sector, due to its location in Canberra.
This course allows you to future-proof your career by offering the option to specialise in Cloud Computing and the Internet of Things, Cybersecurity and System Administration or Data Science.
Study a Bachelor of Business Informatics at UC and you will:
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achieve comprehensive insight into engineering aspects of computer science
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study the current programming languages at an intensive level
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be able to analyse and build complex integrated management systems
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understand the methodology of software systems engineering using analysis and specification methods such as UML, XML, structured and soft systems methodologies
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learn to design and build systems and software using specialist engineering tools
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work within modern development environments that include Windows, Linux, mobile and cloud computing
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gain high-level awareness of professional ethics, responsibilities, values and standard.
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graduate with an internationally recognised qualification
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be in high demand
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)
Work-integrated learning (WIL) is an integral component of the UC Bachelor of Business Informatics course as it offers students the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience and build professional relationships through real work, or work-like placements.
To help support your personal and professional development, UC encourages direct learning and networking via guest lecturers, expert industry-based tutors and working with a comprehensive focus on practical scenarios and case studies in your coursework.
This course also offers numerous opportunities to put your interdisciplinary knowledge and theories into practice through internships and cadetships with organisations such as PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Fujitsu Australia, Birdsnest, the University of Canberra, and more.
In your final year you will also get to undertake a group project where you will be tasked and assessed on researching and analysing an existing IT issue and then building and developing a real-world IT strategy designed to improve the overall performance within a business.
Career opportunities
UC’s Bachelor of Business Informatics is a globally recognised and industry respected qualification that is currently in very high demand in Canberra and around Australia. As a result, once you graduate you should be able to confidently transition into any one of the following careers:
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IT security analyst
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Business analyst
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Systems architect
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IT project manager
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Information analyst
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Data scientist
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Digital systems architect
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Chief information officer
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Cloud computing architect
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IoT engineer, developer or designer
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Cybersecurity specialist
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Service desk manager
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System administrator
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Cybersecurity operations manager
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Big data engineer
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Big data architect
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Data scientist
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Business intelligence specialist
Course-specific information
This course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) at the Professional level.
High-achieving students may be eligible to enrol in Honours in Information Sciences, and there are clear pathways from this course to the Master of Information Sciences (Research) and other postgraduate degrees.
Professional accreditation
This course is accredited with the Australian Computer Society at the professional level.
Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:
- Year 12 ATAR
- other Australian Qualification
- work experience
- overseas qualification
We also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes.
More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry
Assumed knowledge
Basic knowledge and skills in ICT (Information and Communication Technology); Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
Periods course is open for new admissions
| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 | 08 February 2021 | ||
| 2021 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 2 | 02 August 2021 | ||
| 2022 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 | 07 February 2022 | ||
| 2022 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 2 | 01 August 2022 | ||
| 2023 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 | 06 February 2023 | ||
| 2023 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 2 | 31 July 2023 |
Credit arrangements
A credit transfer arrangement is available for this course for the following institutions:
Canberra Institute Of Technology
Chandigarh University
Melbourne College Of Advanced Studies
Nims College
Other Australian Tafe
Bachelor of Business Informatics (706AA) | 72 credit points
- 1. Students in the BIMT, BIT, BSE or BET courses should choose 11485 Introduction to Network Engineering.
- 2. Students in the BBI course should choose 6348 Information Systems in Organisations.
- 3. Students in the BSE/BBI combined course should do both 11485 Intro to Network Engineering AND 6348 Info Systems in Organisations. The extra cps will count towards the chosen Specialist Major.
- Effective from 1/7/21 the unit code for Information Security has changed from 11487 to 11759.
- 1. Restricted Choice units should be chosen to either meet the prerequisites of the units in the Major or to complement Major units for a better learning outcome.
- 2. Exclusive to this Major only, students may also choose unit 11271 Law, Innovation & Technologies (offered by Faculty of Business, Government & Law) as one of the Restricted Choices units.
- 1. Restricted Choice units should be chosen to either meet the prerequisites of the units in the Major or to complement Major units for a better learning outcome.
- 2. Students who have not studied 11487 or 11759 Information Security in other Majors should choose this unit instead of a Restricted Choice unit.
- 3. Effective 1/7/21 the unit code for Information Security has changed from 11478 to 11759.
- Restricted Choice units should be chosen to either meet the prerequisites of the units in the Major or to complement Major units for a better learning outcome.
- Must pass 24 credit points from anywhere in the University as a breadth major, a breadth minor and/or as individual units.
Individual units may only count towards one major. Only 3 majors can be completed in this course, including core, specialist and breadth majors.
In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you may need to meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course
UC - Canberra, Bruce
Year 1
Semester 1
Year 2
Semester 1
Two Restricted Choice units
Year 3
Semester 1
Two Restricted Choice units
Semester 2
Restricted Choice unit
Year 1
Year 2
Semester 1
Restricted Choice unit
Semester 2
Two Restricted Choice units
Year 3
Semester 1
Two Restricted Choice units
Course duration
Standard six semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum twenty semesters.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
|---|---|
| Explain and practice ICT profession, including professional ethics, professional expectations, team work skills, communication skills, societal issues, legal issues, and privacy issues etc. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; and take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; and behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: be self-aware; and adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas. |
| Formulate, appraise, and implement ICT solutions under the context of social and economic constraints, legal and ethical issues, risk and benefit balance, technology availability and stakeholders' acceptance, and the professional standards of the industry etc. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; and take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; and behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; be self-aware; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; and evaluate and adopt new technology. |
| Demonstrate a good command of core ICT Knowledge (information and communication technology) prescribed in ACS CBOK (Australian Computer Society, Core Body of Knowledge), with a focus on ICT Management ranging from the business side to the technical side of ICT. | UC graduates are professional: Work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; and take pride in their professional and personal integrity. |
| Develop the specialised knowledge and skills of business informatics, including business, information systems, system analysis and modelling, system administration, security, networking, software development, and data analytics etc. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; and display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload. UC graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; and behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; and evaluate and adopt new technology. |
| Evaluate, formulate, and criticise solutions to communicate and interpret information systems programs to technical and non-technical stakeholders. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; and work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict. |
Majors
- Core Major in Information Technology and Systems (CM0018)
- Specialist Major in Business Informatics (SM0060)
- Specialist Major in Cloud Computing and IoT (SM0055)
- Specialist Major in Data Science (SM0057)
- Specialist Major in Cybersecurity and System Administration (SM0056)
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Business Informatics | B BusInformatics |
Honours
Students may be eligible to enrol in a one-year honours program after completion of their Bachelor of Business Informatics degree, based on their GPA, within ITS program in the Faculty of Science and Technology.
Enrolment data
2020 enrolments for this course by location. Please note that enrolment numbers are indicative only and in no way reflect individual class sizes.
| Location | Enrolments |
|---|---|
| UC - Canberra, Bruce | 53 |
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
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| Prospective Domestic Students | Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226) |
| Prospective International Students | Email international@canberra.edu.au or Phone +61 2 6201 5342 |
| Current and Commencing Students | In person, Student Centre Building 1 or Email: Student.Centre@canberra.edu.au |
