Bachelor of Business Information Systems (BBIS)

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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

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: 

The following table shows the pre-requisites for all the units.

Units Prerequisites
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

The following admission criteria apply to all applicants to courses at APIC that lead to the award of an AQF Level 7 qualification. Additional 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
  • an undergraduate preparation program or international equivalent

For more information on admission 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 foundhere.

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  

Free
Duration 3 Years Full-Time
(156 Weeks)
Intakes Currently Unavailable
CRICOS 085159G
Subjects 24
Locations SYD | MEL | BNE
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