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Introduction

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:

achieve comprehensive insight into engineering aspects of computer science
study the current programming languages at an intensive level
be able to analyse and build complex integrated management systems
understand the methodology of software systems engineering using analysis and specification methods such as UML, XML, structured and soft systems methodologies
learn to design and build systems and software using specialist engineering tools
work within modern development environments that include Windows, Linux, mobile and cloud computing
gain high-level awareness of professional ethics, responsibilities, values and standard.
graduate with an internationally recognised qualification
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:

IT security analyst
Business analyst
Systems architect
IT project manager
Information analyst
Data scientist
Digital systems architect
Chief information officer
Cloud computing architect
IoT engineer, developer or designer
Cybersecurity specialist
Service desk manager
System administrator
Cybersecurity operations manager
Big data engineer
Big data architect
Data scientist
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 Requirements

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

Information on admission closing dates can be found here.

Credit Arrangements

Credit arrangements (if available) for this course can be found on the University's Credit Search website.

English Language Requirements

Academic IELTS of 6.0 or equivalent, with no band score below 6.0

Fees

Information for Fee Paying Students

Year	Domestic	International
2021	CSP	$30,300

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.

Typical Study Pattern

UC - Canberra, Bruce
- Standard Full Time, Semester 1 Commencing
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  - Year 1
    - Semester 1
    - Semester 2
      - Information Systems in Organisations
      - Social Informatics
      - Systems Analysis and Modelling
      - Restricted Choice unit
  - Year 2
    - Semester 1
      - Designing Human-Computer Interaction
      - Information Security
      - Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship
      - Restricted Choice unit
    - Semester 2
      - Corporate Strategy and IT Governance
      - Workflow and Process Management
      - Two Restricted Choice units
  - Year 3
    - Semester 1
      - Business Intelligence Systems
      - Three Restricted Choice units
    - Semester 2
      - Information & Communication Technology Project
      - Systems Project and Quality Management
      - Restricted Choice unit
- Standard Full Time, Semester 1, 2020 Commencing
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  - Year 1
    - Semester 1
    - Semester 2
      - Information Systems in Organisations
      - Social Informatics
      - Systems Analysis and Modelling
      - Restricted Choice unit
  - Year 2
    - Semester 1
      - Designing Human-Computer Interaction
      - Information Security
      - Workflow and Process Management
      - Restricted Choice unit
    - Semester 2
      - Systems Project and Quality Management
      - Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship
      - Two Restricted Choice units
  - Year 3
    - Semester 1
      - Business Intelligence Systems
      - Three Restricted Choice units
    - Semester 2
      - Corporate Strategy and IT Governance
      - Information & Communication Technology Project
      - Restricted Choice unit
- Standard Full Time, Semester 2 Commencing
  - Print this Study Pattern
  - Year 1
    - Semester 2
      - Information Systems in Organisations
      - Social Informatics
      - Systems Analysis and Modelling
      - Restricted Choice unit
  - Year 2
    - Semester 1
    - Semester 2
      - Corporate Strategy and IT Governance
      - Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship
      - Two Restricted Choice units
  - Year 3
    - Semester 1
      - Designing Human-Computer Interaction
      - Information Security
      - Workflow and Process Management
      - Restricted Choice unit
    - Semester 2
      - Information & Communication Technology Project
      - Systems Project and Quality Management
      - Restricted Choice unit
  - Year 4
    - Semester 1
      - Business Intelligence Systems
      - Three Restricted Choice units

Course Information

Course Requirements

Bachelor of Business Informatics (72 credit points)
Required - Must pass 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
Restricted Choice - Must select 1 of the following
- Option 1 - Must pass 24 credit points from the following
  - SM0055 Specialist Major in Cloud Computing and IoT (24 credit points)
    - Required - Must pass 15 credit points as follows
    - Restricted Choice - Must pass 9 credit points from the following
      - any units offered by the School of Information Technology & Systems, with at least 3 credit points at Advanced (3) level, including the following units:
      - Note:
        
        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.
  - SM0056 Specialist Major in Cybersecurity and System Administration (24 credit points)
    - Required - Must pass 15 credit points as follows
    - Restricted Choice - 9 credit points as follows
      - Part A - Must pass 3 credit points from the following
        
        9281 - Enterprise and Cloud Computing - 3 cp, Level 3
        
        9788 - Contemporary IT & E Issues - 3 cp, Level 3
      - Part B - Must pass 6 credit points from the following
        
        any units offered by the School of Information Technology & Systems, with at least 3 credit points at Advanced (3) level, including the following units:
        
        7899 - Information Sciences Internship - 3 cp, Level 3
        
        10152 - Information Sciences Internship (Extended) - 3 cp, Level 3
        
        11480 - Advances in Information Sciences and Engineering - 3 cp, Level 3
        
        11487 - Information Security - 3 cp, Level 2
        
        Note:
        
        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 Information Security in other Majors should choose this unit instead of a Restricted Choice unit.
  - SM0057 Specialist Major in Data Science (24 credit points)
    - Required - Must pass 15 credit points as follows
    - Restricted Choice - Must pass 9 credit points from the following
      - any units offered by the School of Information Technology & Systems, with at least 3 credit points at Advanced (3) level, including the following units:
      - Note:
        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.
- Option 2 - 24 credit points as follows
  - 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.

For a list of breadth majors and minors follow this link. Other majors may also be available so seek course advice if you want more information.

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.

Course Duration

Standard six semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum twenty semesters.

Unit Delivery Modes

Each unit within your course may be offered through 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.

Check how each of your units are delivered in the Course Requirements section.

Admission Periods

Year	Location	Domestic	International
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

Assumed Knowledge

Basic knowledge and skills in ICT (Information and Communication Technology);
Basic numeracy and literacy skills.

Awards

Award(s)	Official Abbreviation
Bachelor of Business Informatics	B BusInformatics

Course Summary

Course Code	706AA
Course Version	8
Location	UC - Canberra, Bruce
Faculty	Faculty of Science and Technology
Discipline(s)	Academic Program Area - Technology
UAC Code	366003
CRICOS Code	049490F
Selection Rank	60
Duration (full-time equivalent)	3 Years

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