Bachelor of Information Systems

The overall purpose of the Bachelor of Information Systems (BIS) course is to develop competent and practical practitioners who add value to the professional ICT community. The course is designed to combine essential knowledge in core business disciplines with advanced knowledge in ICT. Students will learn the principles behind the design of information systems and how ICT can be used to help organisations to meet their needs. Contemporary and emerging ICT topics such as big data, block chain, business intelligence and Internet of Things are incorporated into the course to ensure the graduates are immersed with the latest developments in ICT.

ECO1100 Economic Principles

Economic Principles introduces students to the fundamental principles of economics and their application within micro and macroeconomic frameworks. The first part of the unit deals with microeconomic principles and practices. Here the relationship between market types and consumers is addressed in the context of the scarcity problem. The second part of the unit deals with macroeconomic principles and practices. The unit also explores the fundamental relationship between government, micro, and macroeconomic policy and the impact of government interventions. A key objective of this unit is for students to be able to understand the economic concepts to identify economic issues so as to make informed business and management decisions.

ICT1100 Business Information Systems

Business Information Systems examines the role of information technology in contemporary business organizations. Students will investigate the ways in which information systems, through E-Business and E-Commerce, contribute to organizational innovation, competitiveness, and efficiency. Web-driven networked computing, social media and other information systems applications and enhancements will be considered and analyzed in the context of ethical, practical, legal and security issues related to the use and storage of data in contemporary organizations. This unit will also cover Accounting Information Systems and Firm Value and Sales and Collection Business Process.

LAW1100 Commercial Law

Commercial Law introduces the underlying concepts and principles of the Australian legal system with a focus on contract law, tort law, agency law, property law, and consumer protection law. Emphasis is placed on providing students with a working knowledge of commercial law by analyzing case scenarios and applying legal principles to inform possible legal outcomes. The arguing of ethical issues arising out of business situations will be encouraged.

MGT1000 Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility

Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility examines the concepts of corporate governance, social responsibility, environmental sustainability and the ethics of business in the context of emerging issues in the global business world. Alternative approaches to addressing important ethical issues will also be considered.

ACC1100 Accounting for Decision Making

The Accounting for Decision Making unit examines the use of accounting information for performance measurement and for making informed business decisions. Attention is given to the analysis of business reports and financial statements and how they can be used to make better decisions by business managers. Analysis and interpretation of financial statements to evaluate financial health of companies is used to provide greater insight into business operations. Preparation and use of budgets along with cost-volume-profit analysis is used for business planning. Use of accounting and cash flow information in making long-term investment decisions is also covered in the unit.

MGT1100 Management Principles

Management Principles provides an introduction to the functions of management within an organization. It covers the four key management functions – planning, organizing, leading and controlling – covering the elements of a manager’s working day. Along with current management theories and practices, this unit integrates coverage of innovation, entrepreneurship, agile workplaces, social media and new technology throughout.

MKT1100 Marketing Principles

Marketing Principles exposes students to foundation concepts, theories and principles in marketing, and allows students to critically assess their relevance in today’s marketplace. Students will research a company’s customer-driven strategy and marketing mix. Other topics examined include advertising, public relations, direct marketing and digital marketing.

STA1100 Business Statistics

Business Statistics provides students with an introduction to assessing business and economic data in graphical and numerical statistical form using a broad range of statistical techniques and methods. It covers the core concepts which underpin statistical techniques allowing students to interpret the results of independent statistical analysis to make informed decisions. Topics covered include measures of central tendency, measures of dispersion, correlation, regression and time series analysis and forecasting. Statistical estimation and hypothesis testing using knowledge of probability theory and probability distributions are also covered in the unit.

ICT2100 Introduction to Computer Networking

Introduction to Computer Networking introduces students to basic concepts in computer networking. The unit covers networking topologies, technologies and protocols. Students will learn networking protocols including FTP, HTTP, SMTP, TCP/IP and UDP. The differences between local area network, wide area network and cloud network, and issues in network design and security will be discussed. After completing this units, students will be able to apply their knowledge gained in this unit to design the network structure for an organization.

ICT2110 ICT Professional Practice and Communication

ICT Professional Practice and Communication aims to develops students’ awareness of information technology issues and the practice of the profession within society with an emphasis on understanding ethics, professional codes of conduct, and professional communication. In this unit, students will learn about social, ethical, and legal implications of ICT professional practice and develop skills to make ethical and professional decisions and to communicate clearly and coherently with stakeholders.

ICT2200 Database Systems

This course provides a practical foundation for designing, implementing, and managing database systems. You will learn key concepts such as normalization, analysis, design, and database modelling. We’ll cover relational database management using SQL and introduce Procedural Language (PL/SQL) with SQL Server. Organizations rely on databases for decision-making, making it crucial to understand DBMS principles, current technologies, and future developments.

ICT2210 System Analysis and Design

Systems Analysis and Design introduces essential knowledge, techniques, and skills for developing real-world systems. Students gain experience in requirements engineering, modelling and analyzing systems including advanced modelling approaches offering perspectives on traditional, object-oriented, web-based, and service-oriented architectures. Through the systems development lifecycle, students are provided with a systematic framework to progress through the topics and gain the necessary skillset for any systems analyst incorporating concepts of agile project management, design thinking and the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABoK) in an integrative fashion. This is an engaging unit with examples, case-base analysis and practical components that enhances students learning by doing.

ICT2220 Introduction to Cyber Security

As the Internet becomes more pervasive, so do the threats to the security of our computer systems and communications. ICT2220 Introduction to Cyber Security provides students with grounding in security technology. Students will study common network security attacks and the technologies to defend against those attacks. These technologies include cryptography, access control, authentication, firewalls and wireless network protocols.

ICT2300 Data Analytics

Data Analytics covers the concepts underpinning data analytics including the architecture, framework, and phases of data analytics lifecycle and the application of data analytics in solving business issues. Students learn to apply descriptive analytic models using R including data mining techniques such as classification, association, clustering; and predictive analytics techniques such as simple & multiple linear regression and logistic regression. The unit also explores the contemporary big data analytics and its trend.

ICT2310 Information Systems Management

Information Systems Management examines issues in the development and management of information systems. In this unit, students will develop an understanding of the importance of aligning information systems to organizational strategies and operations. The role of IT governance and ethics in the management of information systems will also be discussed.

ICT2320 Enterprise Systems

Enterprise Systems introduces students to the theories, concepts, and practices of Enterprise Systems (ES) by presenting elements of strategic IT architecture and business process development. It also provides students with the required knowledge that help them transform companies into a world of Enterprise Systems with ease and strategy. Topics include ES scope in functional areas such as HR, finance, CRM, and logistics. Practical aspects of Enterprise Systems implementation and use are delivered through the introduction of an Enterprise System package such as Odoo or SAP.

ICT3100 Security Management and Governance

Security Management and Governance fosters students understanding of the administration of security programs and staff in an information technology environment. Students will be able to understand the challenges of continuous security threats and vulnerabilities of enterprise systems. This unit includes the latest topics in the field such as Cybersecurity Body of Knowledge (CyBOK), Cyber Incident Response Ransomware, Cloud Computing, and the Internet of Things. Students gain awareness on governance, policies, risk analysis, models, and practices in the field of cyber security having a well-rounded knowledge necessary for any contemporary IT Professional.

ICT3110 System Implementation and Service Management

System Implementation and Service Management provides students with the knowledge to implement systems that run longer, with fewer failures, and recover better when systems crash. Topics covered in this unit include IT operations and configuration management, implementation of changes, IT support, planning and controlling, account management and supply management. This unit also offers a fully integrated approach to the theory and practice of service management. Students will explore the operational dynamics, management issues and business models deployed by service firms to gain insight into how to manage service businesses.

ICT3200 Business Intelligence

Business Intelligence provides students with an introduction to analytical problem solving with dashboards and other tools. In this unit, students will develop an understanding of how to apply the appropriate tools to understand, manage and visualize data and communicate the findings to managers. Emerging areas of interest including social media analytics, design thinking and the ethical implications of using big data are also discussed.

MGT3100 Project Management

Project Management introduces students to the nature of projects by an examination of project scope and nature. Project managers perform an important function in the modern business world and consequently require a certain skill set. Students will examine the methods associated with project management including defining projects, estimating project time, costing, resourcing and evaluating the success of projects.

ICT3210 e-Business Systems

e-Business Systems introduces students to the theoretical frameworks for business systems and the support that information and communication technologies provide for business activities to achieve organizational objectives. In this unit, students will develop knowledge and understanding of a business system and how to use ICT to improve practices and management decisions. Topics covered in this unit include e-commerce, e-marketing, e-payment, mobile and apps, ethical, legal, political, and social aspects of e-business, B2B, B2C, C2C and supply chain for e-business.

ICT3220 Knowledge Management Systems

Knowledge Management Systems introduces students to Knowledge Management (KM) foundations, concepts, frameworks, and practices aiming at an effective gathering, organization, storage, dissemination and flow of information and knowledge within organizations for implementation purposes. This unit emphasizes the need for knowledge to be administered in an organization, and the tools and strategies that can be used to effectively manage the knowledge assets of an organization. Students learn to assess the interactions of knowledge and information within the organizations and present a set of strategies and practices for the identification, creation, representation, distribution, and use of an enterprise’s knowledge. Students learn how knowledge generated by individuals and teams can grow in collaborative environments and with appropriate strategies to then support enterprise success.

WIL3500 Internship

The concept of Work Integrated Learning (WIL) involves learning activities that require students to apply their academic knowledge to a ‘real life’ situation with a real business or industry or community partner. The Internship unit aims to improve students’ communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills through a combination of academic work and work-based activities. The unit will require students to work in an off-campus business venue to discuss, negotiate, plan, collect information, analyze, synthesize and apply discipline-based knowledge to carry out required activities with the objective of developing a feasible solution to the issues. Learning activities under the Internship unit will be designed in such way that require students to integrate and appropriately apply previous knowledge and training to make and justify decisions in a work-based context. The unit will also require students to reflect upon their own actions/ inactions and decisions related to those work-based activities to critically appraise themselves.

Assessment methods used for each course will vary depending on the individual unit of study. Generally, the assessment will comprise one or more assessment items with different percentage weightings being applied to each. Types of assessment items include (but not limited to):

Practical Exercises

Mid-Semester Tests

Reflective Journal Reports

Individual and Group Presentations

Individual and Group Projects and Assignments

Case Study Analyses and Reports

Workplace Evaluation