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Bachelor of Business/ Bachelor of Business Informatics (MGIT03.2)
Please note these are the 2023 details for this course
| Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | On campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
4.0 years |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | UAC code |
| Faculty of Business, Government & Law | Canberra Business School Academic Program Area - Technology |
View teaching periods | 361515 |
| Fees | English language requirements | AQF level | |
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View requirements | 7 | |
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Selection rank
The selection rank is the minimum ATAR plus adjustment factors required for admission to the program in the previous year. This is an indicative guide only as ranks change each year depending on demand.
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.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
Commonwealth Support Place (CSP)
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.
Research Students
Most domestic Higher Degree by Research students are supported by an Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Fee Offset Scholarship and are not liable for fees up the standard course duration. Find out more about your eligibility here.
AQF Level
University of Canberra qualifications are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
- Level 5 - Diploma
- Level 6 - Associate Degree
- Level 7 - Bachelor Degree
- Level 8 - Bachelor Honours Degree OR Graduate Certificate OR Graduate Diploma
- Level 9 - Masters Degree
- Level 10 - Doctoral Degree
| Academic entry requirements | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| On campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
4.0 years | |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | CRICOS code |
| Faculty of Business, Government & Law | Canberra Business School Academic Program Area - Technology |
View teaching periods | 099006J |
| Fees | English language requirements | AQF level | |
|
|
View requirements | 7 | |
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.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
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.
AQF level
University of Canberra qualifications are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
- Level 5 - Diploma
- Level 6 - Associate Degree
- Level 7 - Bachelor Degree
- Level 8 - Bachelor Honours Degree OR Graduate Certificate OR Graduate Diploma
- Level 9 - Masters Degree
- Level 10 - Doctoral Degree
Manage your career further
Combine the theoretical knowledge and practical skills of business; add the technical systems and strategies of information technology and collectively you have an outstanding and highly sought after double degree called the Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Business Infomatics.
This course bridges the core disciplines of business and information technology to show you how to design, redesign or manage systems to meet specific business requirements; while still achieving definitive and quantifiable results.
As part of this course you will explore a comprehensive range of essential business and IT subjects to learn how to translate complex technical knowledge, integrated business systems and strategies, to create innovative business solutions that work.
Career wise you can also expect to have no problem transitioning into employment as information and communications technology professional UC graduates are in extremely high demand. This industry is also less vulnerable to automation.
Study a Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Business Informatics at UC and you will:
- gain knowledge in business processes and associated work practices, requirements and information needs
- acquire theoretical knowledge to reflect critically on professional practice in the areas of business analysis, change management and implementation, project management and business strategy, and the planning of information systems
- analyse and evaluate complex problems in a range of different information systems situations
- integrate theory and practice in management and articulate the impacts of recent developments within the field of business
- critically evaluate a range of core business skills to find solutions to future work challenges in legal, economic and global business environments
- analyse and apply a range of contemporary approaches to business innovation and organisational change
- develop experience in professional management of work and organisations, demonstrating creativity and initiative in new situations
- locate and evaluate a range of research frameworks and skills within management.
Career opportunities
A UC Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Business informatics double degree is an internationally recognised qualification that is currently in high demand both here in Australian and around the world. If you’re looking for a challenging career in an industry that is not only perceived as future proof, but also offers long-term stability, then this is the course for you. Potential career pathways could include working as:
- chief operating officer
- managing director
- director
- general manager
- marketing manager
- IT security analyst
- business analyst
- systems analyst
- IT project manager
- ICT consultant
- web developer
- IT systems test engineer
- information analyst
- data scientist
- systems architect
- information systems manager
- IT auditor
- IT business manager
- solutions engineer
- chief executive officer
- chief financial officer
- administrative services manager
- project manager
- commercial director
- head of operations
- business manager
- assistant director
- deputy manager
- human resources adviser
Professional accreditation
Refer to individual courses.
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
Additional admission requirements
Refer to individual courses.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 10 August 2026 |
Credit arrangements
There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.
Bachelor of Business/ Bachelor of Business Informatics (MGIT03) | 96 credit points
Note:
- 1. Students in the 322AA BIT, 560AA BSE or ITB101 BET courses must choose 11485 Introduction to Network Engineering.
- 2. Students in the 706AA BBI course must choose 6348 Information Systems in Organisations.
- 3. Students in the 838AA BSE/BBI combined course must do both 11485 Intro to Network Engineering AND 6348 Info Systems in Organisations. The extra cps will count towards the chosen Specialist Major.
Note:
- Effective from 1/7/21 the unit code for Information Security has changed from 11487 to 11759.
Note:
- From 2024, units 10158, 10236, 11166, 11167 and 11168 have been replaced with new BGL Internship units.
- 1. The internships and the International Business Study Tour options will require either in person placement hours in a business or on an overseas study tour and are not offered wholly online.
- 2. Students must pass a minimum of 1 unit from Part A. Two units may be chosen from Part A or one from Part A and one from Part B.
- 3. Students who undertook two units listed in the current Part B section prior to 2024 can still count the units towards their course. Students from 2024 need to select at least 1 unit from Part A.
- International Exchange: Students may also choose to undertake units at an international institution, subject to approval by the Program Director.
Note:
- From 2025, unit 12055 Marketing Analytics has been replaced by unit 12157 Social Marketing - Marketing for Good.
- Unit 11180 Marketing Research Methods has been closed and replaced with unit 12055 Marketing Analytics from 2024.
Big Data in Marketing (12054) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Note:
- From 2025, unit 12054 Big Data in Marketing has been replaced by unit 12158 Big Data and Marketing Analytics.
- Unit 11181 Relationship Marketing has been closed and replaced with unit 12054 Big Data in Marketing from 2024.
Note:
- Unit 11177 Negotiation and Sales Management has been closed and replaced with unit 12053 Integrated Marketing Communication from 2024.
Service Operations, Technology and Interfaces (11185) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Service Design Project (11188) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Note:
- From 2021 unit 11043 has been replaced by unit 11655.
Contemporary Issues: Future of Business (12050) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Note:
- From 2024, 11176 Marketing Fundamentals has moved to CM0014 Core Major in Business. Students who completed 11176 before 2024 can count this unit towards SM0020 and are not required to complete 12050.
- From 2024, Students who have not yet completed 11176 towards SM0020 are to complete 12050.
Note:
- Unit 11203 has been closed. Students are to enrol in 11379 from 2024.
Note:
- Unit 11199 has been closed. Students are to enrol in 9531 from 2024.
Note:
- Unit 11190 has been closed. Students are to enrol in 11197 from 2024.
Supply Chain Management and Logistics (12051) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Strategic Management (12052) | 3 credit points — Level 3
- 1. The new Specialist Major in Sport Management is available from Semester 1, 2020.
- 2. The award name for the Business part of this course is determined by choice of major. E.g. Completion of the Specialist Major in Marketing leads to the award 'Bachelor of Business (Marketing)'.
- SM0024: This major has been revised from 2024. Students who commenced before 2024 should seek course advice.
In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you must meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course
UC - Canberra, Bruce
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Service Operations, Technology and Interfaces (11185)
CM0014 Core Major in Business Restricted Choice unit
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CM0014 Core Major in Business Restricted Choice unit
Service Design Project (11188)
Course duration
Standard 4 years full time or part-time equivalent. Maximum 10 years from date of enrolment to date of course completion.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
|---|---|
| Refer to individual courses. | - |
Majors
- Specialist Major in Management (SM0024)
- Specialist Major in Human Resource Management (SM0022)
- Core Major in Information Technology and Systems (CM0018)
- Specialist Major in Business Informatics (SM0060)
- Core Major in Business (CM0014)
- Specialist Major in International Business (SM0023)
- Specialist Major in Sport Management (SM0027)
- Specialist Major in Management (SM0024)
- Specialist Major in Marketing (SM0025)
- Specialist Major in Entrepreneurship and Innovation (SM0020)
- Specialist Major in Service Management (SM0026)
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Business Informatics | B BusInformatics |
| Bachelor of Business (Entrepreneurship and Innovation) | BBus (Entrepreneurship&Innovation) |
| Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management) | BBus (HumanResMgt) |
| Bachelor of Business (International Business) | BBus (IntlBus) |
| Bachelor of Business (Management) | BBus (Mgt) |
| Bachelor of Business (Marketing) | BBus (Mktg) |
| Bachelor of Business (Service Management) | BBus (ServiceMgt) |
| Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) | BBus (SportMgt) |
Honours
Refer to individual courses.
Related courses
- Bachelor of Business (Entrepreneurship & Innovation) (MGB101)
- Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management) (MGB103)
- Bachelor of Business (International Business) (MGB104)
- Bachelor of Business (Management) (MGB105)
- Bachelor of Business (Marketing) (MGB106)
- Bachelor of Business (Service Management) (MGB107)
- Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) (MGB108)
- Bachelor of Business Informatics (706AA)
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
|---|---|
| Prospective Domestic Students | Email: study@canberra.edu.au or Phone: 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226) |
| Current and Commencing Students | In person: Student Centre Building 1 (take a BGL Faculty course advice ticket) or Email: bglstudent@canberra.edu.au |
| Prospective International Students | Email: international@canberra.edu.au or Phone: +61 2 6201 5342 |
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