Diploma of Business Information Systems (DipBIS)

Course Overview
The Diploma of Business Information Systems has been designed as a foundation qualification which equips students with the fundamentals of information systems in business enterprises in a practical manner. It allows students the opportunity to progress to further study and gain up to 1-year credit to study the Bachelor of Business Information Systems at APIC, or a variety of other bachelor’s degree programs. Students who opt to pursue an employment opportunity and not continue their tertiary studies will be better prepared with excellent knowledge and perspectives on business and information systems to assist them to find gainful employment in a range of fields and commence a rewarding career.

Admission Requirements

The following admission criteria apply to all applicants to courses at APIC that lead to the award of an AQF Level 5 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 institution; OR
  • a General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (GCE A) with three or more D Grades; OR
  • a completed  International Baccalaureate Diploma

Applicants who do not meet the formal entry requirements may be considered on a case by case basis, however, must demonstrate their readiness and suitability to commence the course.

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 5 qualification at APIC must satisfy the following English language requirements (or their equivalent):

  • IELTS Academic: overall band score of 5.5 or higher with a minimum score of 5.0 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): Total score of 169 or over with no band below 162 in writing and speaking; OR
  • PTE Academic Module with a minimum score of 50 with a minimum writing and speaking 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 Diploma of Business Information Systems will have:
 
  • Technical and theoretical knowledge and concepts, with depth in some areas within a field of work and learning.
 
Skills
Graduates of Diploma of Business Information Systems will have:
 
  • Cognitive and communication skills to identify, analyse, synthesise and act on information from a range of sources
  • Cognitive, technical and communication skills to analyse, plan, design, and evaluate approaches to unpredictable problems and/or management requirements
  • Specialist technical and creative skills to express ideas and perspectives
  • Communication skills to transfer knowledge and specialised skills to others and demonstrate an understanding of knowledge.
 
Application of Knowledge and Skills
Graduates of Diploma of Business Information Systems will demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills:
 
  • With depth in some areas of specialisation, in known or changing contexts
  • To transfer and apply theoretical concepts and/or technical and/or creative skills in a range of situations
  • With personal responsibility and autonomy in performing complex technical operations with responsibility for own outputs in relation to broad parameters for quantity and quality
  • With initiative and judgment to organise the work of self and others and plan, coordinate, and evaluate the work of teams within a broad but generally well-defined parameter
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). DipBIS CRICOS Code is 085158G
Skill Development
  • Information Systems
  • Business
  • Management
  • Academic and study skills

Career Outcomes

Entry level roles in: 

Information Systems Support 

Data Entry 

Database management 

Accounting  

Free
Duration 1 Year Full-Time
(52 Weeks)
Intakes Currently Unavailable
CRICOS 085158G
Subjects 8
Locations SYD | MEL | BNE
Scholarships Available