Bachelor of Information Systems (BIS)
Bachelor of Information Systems (BIS)
The Bachelor of Information Systems (BIS) program is designed to provide students with comprehensive knowledge and applied hand-on skills across a broad range of key areas of information technology and business systems. The course prepares graduates to enter the exciting and ever-evolving fields of information systems and information technology. The…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Bachelor of Information Systems (BIS) program is designed to provide students with comprehensive knowledge and applied hand-on skills across a broad range of key areas of information technology and business systems. The course prepares graduates to enter the exciting and ever-evolving fields of information systems and information technology. The BIS features opportunities to study in contemporary and crucial areas of cyber security, artificial intelligence and data analytics.
The course covers design thinking, agile systems development methodologies, and various aspects of enterprise systems so that graduates enter the workforce ready to work in modern organisations.
The course is characterised by an end of program capstone unit that provides students with the valuable experience of working on a real-world project drawing together the knowledge and skills acquired over the entire BIS course. Importantly, the course has been designed to meet the Australian Computer Society (ACS) requirements for graduate employment in areas of information technology and information systems.
Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the Bachelor of Information Systems Course will have demonstrated achievement of the following Course Learning Outcomes and be able to:
CLO 1: Demonstrate a broad and coherent body of knowledge in Information technology and information systems.
CLO 2: Critically apply cognitive, analytical and technical skills to design, implement, evaluate and operate Information Systems to address organisations’ problems.
CLO 3: Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences within and across organisations, using written and oral communication tools.
CLO 4: Demonstrate the capacity to plan, problem solve and work on information systems individually and collaboratively in diverse teams, in a socially responsible manner.
Career Opportunities
The Bachelor of Information Systems aims to provide graduates to the Professional, Scientific and Technical Services industry, particularly Computer Systems Designs and Related Services.
Bachelor of Information Systems graduates may seek employment in a number of information systems and information technology related areas including:
Cyber Security Analyst
Database Administrator
Data Analyst
ICT Business Analyst
IS Project Manager
Software Tester
Systems Analyst
Technical Support Officer
Full Time
The course is 3 years full-time comprising of 24 units (240 Credit Points) where a full-time student undertakes 4 units of study per study period.
International students on a student visa are required to study full time (i.e. must complete a minimum of 1.0 Equivalent Full Time Study Load (EFTSL) of study per year). At APEX, 1.0 EFTSL is defined as 80 credit points a year (8 units where each unit is 10 credit points).
REQUIREMENTS
General Academic Admissions Criteria
To satisfy the general academic requirements for admission to a course at AHE, applicants must meet at least one of the following entry requirements:
Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent with a minimum ATAR of 65 or equivalent; or
Successful completion of an equivalent secondary qualification either interstate or overseas; or
Satisfactory completion of an accredited Tertiary Preparation Program or a Foundation Year Program offered by an Australian University that would enable students to gain entry to an Australian university; or
Satisfactory completion of one year of accredited full-time study at a registered institute of tertiary education at AQF level 4 or above; or
Admission to an undergraduate degree at an Australian university.
General English Language Requirements for Admission
AHE recognises a number of English Language Tests and English Preparation courses which can be undertaken by an applicant to fulfil English Language competency for admission to AHE. All tests must have been completed by the applicant and the certification issued by the awarding institution no more than two years prior to the commencement of the first study period of the AHE course.
IELTS Academic English: 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each section); TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT): 60 or higher overall; Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: 51 or higher.
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