Bachelor of Business Information Systems

Asia Pacific International College Pty Ltd

CRICOS 03048D · Duration: 3 Years

Duration

3 Years Full-Time (156 Weeks)

Study Load

Full-time

Intakes

February | June | September

Bachelor of Business Information Systems

Course Overview

About This Course

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.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Sydney (SYD)Melbourne (MEL)Brisbane (BNE)Fortitude ValleyDocklandsParramatta

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

All domestic and international applicants must be 18 years of age or over at the commencement of their course
Hold the relevant academic or equivalent qualifications consistent with the requirements to commence study leading to an AQF Level 7 award
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

English Language Requirements (International Students):

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

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Possible Employment: Technical and junior managerial roles in: Information Systems, IT Infrastructure, Networking, Object Oriented Programming, Data Analytics, Cloud Computing, System Analysis

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Australian Computer Society (ACS)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

ACS

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units28 units

BIS1001

Foundations of Information Systems

BIS1002

Data and Information Management

BIS1003

Introduction to Programming

BIS2001

IT Infrastructure and Networking

Pre-requisite: BIS1001 Foundations of Information Systems

BIS2002

Systems Analysis and Design

Pre-requisite: BIS1001 Foundations of Information Systems

BUS2003

Sustainability and Ethics

BIS2003

IS Project Management

Pre-requisite: BIS1001 Foundations of Information Systems

BIS2004

Object Oriented Programming

Pre-requisite: BIS1003 Introduction to Programming

BIS2005

Enterprise Architecture

Pre-requisite: BIS1001 Foundations of Information Systems

BIS2006

Management of Information Systems

Pre-requisite: BIS1001 Foundations of Information Systems

BIS3001

Data Analytics for Business

Pre-requisite: BIS1002 Data and Information Management

BIS3002

eCommerce & eBusiness Applications

Pre-requisite: BIS2006 Management of Information Systems

BIS3003

IS Capstone Industry Project A

Pre-requisites: BIS2003 IS Project Management, BUS2003 Sustainability and Ethics

BIS3004

IS Security and Risk Management

Pre-requisite: BIS2001 IT Infrastructure and Networking

BIS3005

Cloud Computing

Pre-requisite: BIS2005 Enterprise Architecture

BIS3006

IS Capstone Industry Project B

Pre-requisite: BIS3003 IS Capstone Industry Project A

BUS1001

Professional Development and Business Communication

Elective

BUS1002

Fundamentals of Management

Elective

BUS1003

Mathematics and Statistics

Elective

BUS1004

Foundations of Accounting

Elective

BUS1006

Introduction to Business Law

Elective

BUS1007

Finance

Elective

BUS2004

Human Resource Management

Elective; Pre-requisite: BUS1002 Fundamentals of Management

BUS2006

Marketing and Sales Management

Elective; Pre-requisite: BUS1002 Fundamentals of Management

BUS2007

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Elective; Pre-requisite: BUS1002 Fundamentals of Management

BUS2008

Strategic Planning

Elective; Pre-requisite: BUS1002 Fundamentals of Management

BUS3006

Leadership and Governance

Elective; Pre-requisite: BUS2004 Human Resource Management

BUS3007

Organisational Development

Elective; Pre-requisite: BUS2004 Human Resource Management

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How many units do I need to complete to qualify for the Bachelor of Business Information Systems?

To qualify for the award, students are required to successfully complete sixteen (16) core units plus eight (8) electives from the provided options, totalling 24 units which is equivalent to 144 credit points.

What are the English language requirements for international students applying to the BBIS?

International students from a non-English speaking background must satisfy one of the following: IELTS Academic overall band score of 6.0 or higher with a minimum of 5.5 in writing and speaking; IBT TOEFL overall score of 65 with writing minimum 21 and speaking 18; Cambridge CPE or CAE total score of 169 or over with no band below 162 in writing and speaking; or PTE Academic minimum score of 50 with writing and speaking minimum of 42.

Is the Bachelor of Business Information Systems accredited?

Yes, 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 also registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS), and the BBIS CRICOS Code is 085159G.

What career outcomes can I expect after completing the BBIS?

Graduates may pursue technical and junior managerial roles in areas including Information Systems, IT Infrastructure, Networking, Object Oriented Programming, Data Analytics, Cloud Computing, and System Analysis.

Is FEE-HELP available for domestic students enrolling in the BBIS?

Yes, FEE-HELP is a Commonwealth Government loan available to eligible domestic students enrolled in APIC courses to help pay all or part of their tuition fees, and it is available for all Units of Study for eligible students. For enquiries about applying for FEE-HELP, students can contact programs@apicollege.edu.au.

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Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $60,000 to $80,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $80,000 to $100,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $100,000 to $130,000 per year

Career Paths

Business AnalystSystems AnalystICT Business AnalystIT Project ManagerERP Consultant

Key Skills

Systems analysis and design — identifying business problems and designing effective technology-based solutionsDatabase design and management using SQL and enterprise database platformsBusiness process modelling and optimisation using tools such as BPMN and UMLEnterprise systems configuration and administration (e.g. ERP and CRM platforms)Data analytics and business intelligence using tools like Power BI and Tableau

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