The Bachelor of Information Systems addresses the
business applications of technology, the management
of large quantities of information and the way in
which information systems affect and change modern
organizations.
The program also incorporates units in the key business
disciplines of accounting, economics, management and
business law, in order to develop the capability to
use information and information technology in a business
context to develop the capability to use information
and information technology in a business context to
develop practical business solutions.
The degree is accredited at the highest level by the
Australian Computer Society (ACS), allowing graduates
to be eligible for professional membership of the
ACS.
Graduates of the program can make the most of opportunities
as business consultants, analyst/programmers, database
developers and administrators, internet developers
and administrators, network managers, computer liaison
officers and information systems project leaders.
Course Structure
The Bachelor of Information Systems
(BIS) is a course of study amounting to 24 credit
points. At least 20 of these credit points must be
units offered in the BIS and include the following
Level 1 & 2 Commerce core units:-
- MAA103 Accounting for Decision
Making
- MAF101 Fundamentals of Finance
- MEE101 Economic Principles
- MEE102 The Global Economy
- MLC101 Business Law
- MMM132 Management
- MSC120 Business Information
Systems
- MSQ171 Business Decision Making
- MMH299 Business Communication
Students must also complete a
further 11 units of advanced study in Information
Systems according to:-
MSC211 Systems Implementation A
Plus
4 units from the following 5:-
- MSC217 Database Management
Systems
- MSC228 Systems Analysis & Design
- MSC233 Information Systems
Networks
- MSC244 Introduction to Business
on the Internet
- MSC245 eCommerce Systems for
Business
Plus
6 units from the following 10:-
- MSC302 Information Systems
Methodologies
- MSC303 Information Systems
Project*
- MSC338 Systems Implementation
B*
- MSC345 Advanced Internet Business
Applications
- MSC347 Information Systems
Management
- MSC348 eCommerce Policy
- MSC350 MIS Risk Management*
- MSC351 Advanced Database Management
System*
- MSC352 Advanced Systems Analysis*
* These units are only available
on-campus.
Students must complete further
elective units amounting to 4 credit points to complete
their degree. These units may be selected from the
Bachelor of Commerce or from a Bachelor degree in
another faculty. No more than 10 credit points may
be taken at Level 1 in the degree.
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Off-Campus and On-Campus Studies
Deakin Unviersity is one of the
most significant providers of distance education and
the largest publisher of educational materials in
Australia.
The Bachelor of Information Systems draws on the University's
particular expertise in distance education and the
degree is offered by distance education as well as
in on-campus mode.
The off-campus studies program offers people the opportunity
to study at a distance, irrespective of where they
live or work. A substantial range and variety of study
materials has been developed to make this possible.
These may include course materials, readers, textbooks,
software and audio and videotapes prescribed for each
subject.
Students may consider the option of starting the course
on a part-time distance learning basis in Singapore,
and proceeding to on-campus study in Australia to
complete the course by full-time study.
Course Operation
The course operates over two semesters
each year:
- Semester 1 Commences in February/March
with examinations in the month of June
- Semester 2 Commences in July
with examinations during the month of November
Completion of the degree may be
accelerated by taking extra subjects over the summer
semester period, which commences in December with
examinations in February. There are intakes to the
course in semester 1, 2 and summer. Students may opt
to take the course over a longer period to suit their
career needs or other personal circumstances.
Course Tuition and Assessment
The course will be conducted using
distance education materials developed by Deakin to
guide students through their study program. A major
feature of this distance learning degree is the regular
study group meetings arranged by the course administrative
agent, TMC Academy for Advanced Education, which will
provide further support and guidance to the Singapore-based
students.
Students are required to submit written assignments
on a regular basis, which are assessed by Deakin's
academic staff and returned as soon as possible. At
the end of each semester, students will sit for the
same written examinations as those students attending
on -campus studies at Deakin.
Admission Requirements
The minimum entry requirement
to the course would normally be suitable GCE 'A' Level
Certificate, Diploma in Business Administration and
Marketing (RSA), NCC International Diploma in Computer
Studies, or other qualifications deemed to be equivalent.
Those who have completed an appropriate Polytechnic
Diploma (or higher), or other equivalent qualification,
at a satisfactory level of advancement will be granted
advanced standing. Applicants must have good English
Language skills.
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