Course Overview
The Bachelor of Business Information Systems (BBIS) was developed after an extensive research and consultation period to better understand the needs of business and industry and ensure that graduates will be well equipped to meet those needs. As part of the process, the College held a dialogue with a wide variety of individuals and business leaders, leading academics and professional bodies. The aim was to understand what skills, knowledge, and capabilities are needed in the current business context and those which will be essential in the emerging global economy in an era of transnational mobility.
Course Structure
To qualify for the award, students are required to successfully complete the sixteen (16) core units listed below, plus eight (8) electives from the provided options. This totals to 24 units which is equivalent to 144 credit points.
Core Units
*A unit worth 6 credit points is equal to 0.125 Equivalent Full-Time Student Load (EFTSL).
Elective Units
Select any eight (8) electives from the options below.
Unit Code and Title | Credit Points* | Pre-requisite(s) |
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BUS1001 Professional Development and Business Communication | 6 | Nil |
BUS1002 Fundamentals of Management | 6 | Nil |
BUS1003 Mathematics and Statistics | 6 | Nil |
BUS1004 Foundations of Accounting | 6 | Nil |
BUS1006 Introduction to Business Law | 6 | Nil |
BUS1007 Finance | 6 | Nil |
BUS2004 Human Resource Management | 6 | BUS1002 Fundamentals of Management |
BUS2006 Marketing and Sales Management | 6 | BUS1002 Fundamentals of Management |
BUS2007 Entrepreneurship and Innovation | 6 | BUS1002 Fundamentals of Management |
BUS2008 Strategic Planning | 6 | BUS1002 Fundamentals of Management |
BUS3006 Leadership and Governance | 6 | BUS2004 Human Resource Management |
BUS3007 Organisational Development | 6 | BUS2004 Human Resource Management |
*A unit worth 6 credit points is equal to 0.125 Equivalent Full-Time Student Load (EFTSL).
Students need to complete the following sixteen (16) units.
Students must select eight (8) electives from table below. Enrolling to any of these elective units is subject to availability.
The recommended sequence for electives is as per the below, students should try and follow this order where possible:
Electives | Credit Points/EFTSL |
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BUS1001 – Professional Development and Business Communication | 6/0.125 |
BUS1002 – Fundamentals of Management | 6/0.125 |
BUS1004 – Foundations of Accounting | 6/0.125 |
BUS1003 – Mathematics and Statistics | 6/0.125 |
BUS1006 – Introduction to Business Law | 6/0.125 |
BUS1007 – Finance | 6/0.125 |
BUS2004 – Human Resource Management | 6/0.125 |
BUS2006 – Marketing and Sales Management | 6/0.125 |
BUS2007 – Entrepreneurship and Innovation | 6/0.125 |
BUS2008 – Strategic Planning | 6/0.125 |
BUS3006 – Leadership and Governance | 6/0.125 |
BUS3007 – Organisational Development | 6/0.125 |
The following table shows the pre-requisites for all the units.
Units | Prerequisites |
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BIS2001 – IT Infrastructure and Networking | BIS1001 – Foundations of Information Systems |
BIS2002 – Systems Analysis and Design | BIS1001 – Foundations of Information Systems |
BUS2003 – Sustainability and Ethics | Completion of 24 Credit Points |
BIS2003 – IS Project Management | BIS1001 – Foundations of Information Systems |
BIS2004 – Object Oriented Programming | BIS1003 – Introduction to Programming |
BIS2005 – Enterprise Architecture | BIS1001 – Foundations of Information Systems |
BIS2006 – Management Information Systems | BIS1001 – Foundations of Information Systems |
BIS3001 – Data Analytics for Business | BIS1002 – Data and Information Management |
BIS3002 – E-Commerce and E-Business Applications | BIS2006 – Management Information Systems |
BIS3003 – IS Capstone Industry Project A | BIS2003 – IS Project Management AND BUS2003 – Sustainability and Ethics |
BIS3004 – IS Security and Risk Management | BIS2001 – IT Infrastructure and Networking |
BIS3005 – Cloud Computing | BIS2005 – Enterprise Architecture |
BIS3006 – IS Capstone Industry Project B | BIS3003 – IS Capstone Industry Project A |
BUS2004 – Human Resource Management | BUS1002 – Fundamentals of Management |
BUS2006 – Marketing and Sales Management | BUS1002 – Fundamentals of Management |
BUS2007 – Entrepreneurship and Innovation | BUS1002 – Fundamentals of Management |
BUS2008 – Strategic Planning | BUS1002 – Fundamentals of Management |
BUS3006 – Leadership and Governance | BUS2004- Human Resource Management |
BUS3007 – Organisational Development | BUS2004 – Human Resource Management |
Admission Requirements
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Entry Requirements
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English Language Requirements(For International Students)
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FEE-HELP(For Domestic Students)
All domestic and international applicants for APIC courses must be 18 years of age or over at the commencement of their course and hold the relevant academic or equivalent qualifications that are consistent with the requirements to commence study, leading to an AQF Level 7 award. English language requirements for international students are provided in the next tab.
Applicants must have successfully completed:
- Year 12 qualification in Australia; OR
- International recognised equivalent to an Australian Year 12; OR
- a Certificate IV (AQF 4) or higher awarded by a recognised higher education/vocational provider; OR
- a General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (GCE A) with three or more C Grades; OR
- a completed International Baccalaureate Diploma; OR
- an undergraduate preparation program or international equivalent.
For more information on admission requirements including special entry requirements, please refer to the APIC Admission Policy.
All applicants from a non-English speaking background applying to any AQF Level 7 qualification at APIC must satisfy the following English language requirements (or their equivalents):
- IELTS Academic: overall band score of 6.0 or higher, with a minimum score of 5.5 in writing and speaking; OR
- IBT (Internet-based TOEFL): overall score of 65 with a writing section minimum of 21 and speaking 18; OR
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): Total score of 169 or over with no band below 162 in writing and speaking; OR
- Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): 169 or over with no band below 162 in writing and speaking; OR
- PTE Academic Module with a minimum score of 50 with a writing and speaking minimum score of 42.
FEE-HELP is a Commonwealth Government loan available to eligible students enrolled in APIC Courses in order to help pay all or part of their tuition fees.
FEE-HELP is available for all Units of Study for eligible students.
Details about HELP loans including eligibility requirements and repayment of a HELP debt can be found here.
The current FEE-HELP Information Booklet can be downloaded here.
If you have any questions about applying for FEE-HELP please contact us at: [email protected]
Course Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
Graduates of Bachelor of Business Information Systems will have:
- Broad and coherent knowledge of the role of information requirements and technology innovation in today’s business and government.
- Applied knowledge and understanding of how to design, create and deliver information systems as an enabler of business innovation and competitiveness.
- Knowledge and awareness of the information environment in enterprise architecture, and how it relates to individual business functions and processes.
SkillsGraduates of Bachelor of Business Information Systems will have:
- Cognitive skills to undertake basic research and to analyse and evaluate new concepts and evidence from a range of business, industry and academic sources.
- Cognitive and technical skills to facilitate the design and management of enterprise architecture systems, data security systems and infrastructure, and management and control of IT risks.
- Cognitive and creative skills in identifying and exploiting opportunities facilitated by technological innovation.
- Communication skills to work effectively with people and teams and to present clear and coherent information in business, professional and academic formats.
Application of Knowledge and Skills
Graduates of Bachelor of Business Information Systems will demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills:
- Through initiative and judgment in identifying and developing innovative technical solutions to problems in information system design and enterprise information architecture.
- With responsibility and accountability for their own learning, professional practice and ethical standards, and in collaboration with others within a business or industry environment.
Accreditation
- APIC courses are nationally accredited and registered by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) and included in the National Register of Higher Education Providers.
- APIC is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS). BBIS CRICOS Code is 085159G
Skill Development
As a graduate of this program you will gain:
- Analytical and problem-solving
- Specific knowledge and expertise in business information systems
- Expertise in business
- Expertise in project management
- Planning, creation, and delivery of business endeavours and initiatives
- Enhanced leadership,
- Communication
- Presentation skills
- Understanding of dynamics of the industry, government, and global business
Career Outcomes
Possible Employment: Technical and junior managerial roles in:
- Information Systems
- IT Infrastructure
- Networking
- Object Oriented Programing
- Data Analytics
- Cloud Computing
- System Analysis
Career Outcomes
Possible Employment:
Technical and junior managerial roles in:
Information Systems
IT Infrastructure
Networking
Object Oriented Programming
Data Analytics
Cloud Computing
System Analysis
