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Bachelor of Business/ Bachelor of Business Informatics - MGIT03

Course Code:	MGIT03
Course Version:	2
Location:	UC - Canberra, Bruce
Faculty:	Faculty of Business, Government & Law
Discipline(s):	Canberra Business School Academic Program Area - Technology
UAC Code:	361515
CRICOS Code:	099006J
Selection Rank:	65
English Language Requirements:	Academic IELTS of 6.0 or equivalent, with no band score below 6.0

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 Infographics.

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

Enquiries

Current and Commencing Students: In person Student Centre Building 1 (take a BGL Faculty course advice ticket) or Email bglstudent@canberra.edu.au
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

Admission Requirements

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 to New Admissions

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Year	Location	Domestic	International
2020	UC - Canberra, Bruce	Semester 1 Semester 2	Semester 1 Semester 2
2021	UC - Canberra, Bruce	Semester 1 Semester 2	Semester 1 Semester 2
2022	UC - Canberra, Bruce	Semester 1 Semester 2	Semester 1 Semester 2
2023	UC - Canberra, Bruce	Semester 1 Semester 2	Semester 1 Semester 2

Information on admission closing dates can be found here.

Course Requirements

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Bachelor of Business/ Bachelor of Business Informatics (96 credit points)
Required - 72 credit points as follows
- Business Informatics - 48 credit points as follows
  - CM0018 Core Major in Information Technology and Systems (24 credit points)
    - Required - Must pass 21 credit points as follows
    - Restricted Choice - Must pass 3 credit points from the following
      - Note:
        
        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.
  - SM0060 Specialist Major in Business Informatics (24 credit points)
    - Required - Must pass 24 credit points as follows
- Business - 24 credit points as follows
  - CM0014 Core Major in Business (24 credit points)
    - Required - Must pass 18 credit points as follows
    - Restricted Choice - Must pass 6 credit points from the following
    - Note:
      - Credit Points: Students who want to do more than 6 credit points from this list may count them towards Open Electives.
      - International Exchange: Students may also choose to undertake units at an international institution, subject to approval by the Program Director.
Restricted Choice - 24 credit points as follows
- Business - Must select 1 of the following

Information for Current Students

There are previous versions of this course. As a current student you will complete the requirements for the course that were in place when you commenced. Click on the relevant link below to view the requirements of your version of the course.

Version2 - Start Date: 01/07/2019 End Date: Current Version
Version1 - Start Date: 01/01/2019 End Date: 30/06/2019

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

Awards

Award(s)	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)

Alternate Exit Awards

Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)

Bachelor of Business (Management)

Bachelor of Business (Entrepreneurship & Innovation)

Bachelor of Business Informatics

Bachelor of Business (Marketing)

Bachelor of Business (Service Management)

Bachelor of Business (International Business)

Typical Study Pattern

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UC - Canberra, Bruce
- Entrepreneurship & Innovation Specialisation - Full Time, Sem 2 Commencing
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  - Year 1
    - Semester 2
  - Year 2
    - Semester 1
    - Semester 2
  - Year 3
    - Semester 1
    - Semester 2
  - Year 4
    - Semester 1
      - Business Intelligence Systems (7156) - 3 cp, Level 3
      - Entrepreneurship in Government and Large Organisations (11200) - 3 cp, Level 2
      - Information Security (11487) - 3 cp, Level 2
      - CM0014 Core Major in Business Restricted Choice unit- 3 cp
    - Semester 2
      - Commercialising Your Business Idea (11203) - 3 cp, Level 3
      - Corporate Strategy and IT Governance (9276) - 3 cp, Level 3
      - Systems Project and Quality Management (7173) - 3 cp, Level 3
      - CM0014 Core Major in Business Restricted Choice unit- 3 cp
  - Year 5
    - Semester 1
- Human Resource Management Specialisation - Full Time, Sem 2 Commencing
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  - Year 1
    - Semester 2
  - Year 2
    - Semester 1
    - Semester 2
  - Year 3
    - Semester 1
    - Semester 2
      - Business Research Methods (11172) - 3 cp, Level 1
      - Professional Practice in IT (7722) - 3 cp, Level 1
      - Workplace Law in Context (11195) - 3 cp, Level 3
      - CM0014 Core Major in Business Restricted Choice unit- 3 cp
  - Year 4
    - Semester 1
    - Semester 2
      - Corporate Strategy and IT Governance (9276) - 3 cp, Level 3
      - Industry Project (11197) - 3 cp, Level 3
      - Systems Project and Quality Management (7173) - 3 cp, Level 3
      - CM0014 Core Major in Business Restricted Choice unit- 3 cp
  - Year 5
    - Semester 1
- International Business Specialisation - Full Time, Sem 2 Commencing
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  - Year 1
    - Semester 2
  - Year 2
    - Semester 1
    - Semester 2
  - Year 3
    - Semester 1
    - Semester 2
      - Business Research Methods (11172) - 3 cp, Level 1
      - Global E-Business (11205) - 3 cp, Level 2
      - Professional Practice in IT (7722) - 3 cp, Level 1
      - CM0014 Core Major in Business Restricted Choice unit- 3 cp
  - Year 4
    - Semester 1
    - Semester 2
      - Asia Pacific Business (11206) - 3 cp, Level 2
      - Corporate Strategy and IT Governance (9276) - 3 cp, Level 3
      - Systems Project and Quality Management (7173) - 3 cp, Level 3
      - CM0014 Core Major in Business Restricted Choice unit- 3 cp
  - Year 5
    - Semester 1
- Management Specialisation - Full Time, Sem 2 Commencing
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  - Year 1
    - Semester 2
  - Year 2
    - Semester 1
    - Semester 2
  - Year 3
    - Semester 1
    - Semester 2
      - Business Research Methods (11172) - 3 cp, Level 1
      - Professional Practice in IT (7722) - 3 cp, Level 1
      - Workplace Law in Context (11195) - 3 cp, Level 3
      - CM0014 Core Major in Business Restricted Choice unit- 3 cp
  - Year 4
    - Semester 1
    - Semester 2
      - Corporate Strategy and IT Governance (9276) - 3 cp, Level 3
      - Industry Project (11197) - 3 cp, Level 3
      - Systems Project and Quality Management (7173) - 3 cp, Level 3
      - CM0014 Core Major in Business Restricted Choice unit- 3 cp
  - Year 5
    - Semester 1
- Marketing Specialisation - Full Time, Sem 2 Commencing
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  - Year 1
    - Semester 2
  - Year 2
    - Semester 1
    - Semester 2
  - Year 3
    - Semester 1
    - Semester 2
  - Year 4
    - Semester 1
      - Business Intelligence Systems (7156) - 3 cp, Level 3
      - Information Security (11487) - 3 cp, Level 2
      - Marketing Research Methods (11180) - 3 cp, Level 2
      - CM0014 Core Major in Business Restricted Choice unit- 3 cp
    - Semester 2
      - Corporate Strategy and IT Governance (9276) - 3 cp, Level 3
      - Strategic Marketing Management (11183) - 3 cp, Level 3
      - Systems Project and Quality Management (7173) - 3 cp, Level 3
      - CM0014 Core Major in Business Restricted Choice unit- 3 cp
  - Year 5
    - Semester 1
- Service Management Specialisation - Full Time, Sem 2 Commencing
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  - Year 1
    - Semester 2
  - Year 2
    - Semester 1
    - Semester 2
  - Year 3
    - Semester 1
      - Designing Human-Computer Interaction (6389) - 3 cp, Level 2
      - Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship (11408) - 3 cp, Level 2
      - Workflow and Process Management (11481) - 3 cp, Level 2
      - SM0026 Service Management Restricted Choice unit- 3 cp
    - Semester 2
  - Year 4
    - Semester 1
      - Business Intelligence Systems (7156) - 3 cp, Level 3
      - Information Security (11487) - 3 cp, Level 2
      - Service Operations, Technology and Interfaces (11185) - 3 cp, Level 3
      - CM0014 Core Major in Business Restricted Choice unit- 3 cp
    - Semester 2
      - Corporate Strategy and IT Governance (9276) - 3 cp, Level 3
      - Service Design Project (11188) - 3 cp, Level 3
      - Systems Project and Quality Management (7173) - 3 cp, Level 3
      - CM0014 Core Major in Business Restricted Choice unit- 3 cp
  - Year 5
    - Semester 1

Please refer to the tab to view Course Requirements, check unit details and select Restricted Choice Units for the course. Please note not all units are offered in each teaching period.

Unit Delivery Modes

The University offers a wide range of delivery options to help you balance study with other commitments. Units within this degree may be available to be studied in the following delivery modes:

UC - Canberra, Bruce

Placement:	The unit involves an internship, practicum or other work place experience program. Some on-campus, face to face activity may also be required.
On Campus:	The unit is delivered on-campus and face to face, supplemented with online content. Most classes are run on weekdays and during business hours.
Online:	The unit is studied completely online. On-campus, face to face interaction is not required.

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Information for Fee Paying Students

Year	Domestic	International
2020	CSP	$32,300

The fees detailed above 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.

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Course Learning Outcomes

Course Objectives	Graduate Qualities
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Course Duration

Standard 4 years full-time or equivalent. Maximum 10 years.

Honours

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Offerings

Past Offerings
- 2019->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal

Enrolment Numbers

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