Bachelor of Information Systems/Bachelor of Information Technology
2025 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2025 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Bachelor of Information Systems / Bachelor of Information Technology |
| Deakin course code | D371 |
| Course version | 1 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Business and Law |
| Course Information | For students who commenced from 2013 to 2018 |
| Campus | Burwood (Melbourne), Online. Offered to continuing students who commenced prior to 2019. |
| Duration | 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
| CRICOS code | 078147C |
| Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition | The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 7 |
Offered to continuing students only. The final intake for this course was Trimester 2 2018. Students should contact a Student Adviser in Student Central for course and enrolment information. Further course structure information can be found in the handbook archive. | |
Course sub-headings
- Course overview
- Indicative student workload
- Professional recognition
- Career opportunities
- Participation requirements
- Alternative exits
- Course learning outcomes
- Course rules
- Course structure
- Details of major sequences
- Fees and charges
Course overview
When you study Deakin’s combined Bachelor of Information Systems (IS) and Bachelor of Information Technology (IT), you’ll graduate with two qualifications that are among the most highly sought after by employers worldwide.
We’ll show you how to apply strategic IT solutions to real-life business problems, and give you skills in software development, programming, cloud computing and more.
Today’s employers place high value on multi-skilled graduates. With the information and communications technology sector thriving, there is a high demand for skilled IS and IT graduates. This combined degree allows you to undertake complementary studies in both degrees while exploring particular areas of interest to you.
Within the IS stream, you’ll look at the business side of technology and at the way that businesses make use of technology to improve the way they work. This course gives you the skills to analyse existing information systems, develop new systems, and find solutions to common IS management issues.
The IT stream is designed to give you a thorough grounding in software development, web design, database, networking and project management. The course covers IT and its applications in areas such as security, application development, creative technologies, computer games, gaming, cloud computing and virtual and augmented reality. We’ll teach you how to build useful systems and lead project teams, and you’ll gain experience constructing smart IT solutions for real-world problems.
Work-integrated learning is a core component of this degree. Our 'Industry Campus' program gives you the opportunity to work with real-life problems in real-life workplaces with real-life IS and IT professionals. This means you’ll broaden your professional networks, boost your employability, and get a chance to explore the various career paths available to you.
As a graduate, you’ll be qualified for such roles as business analyst, computer systems designer, systems programmer, information security officer, games designer, games programmer, security specialist, network manager, project manager, and multimedia technology developer.
Professional accreditation by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) means your degree is recognised in industry, resulting in better job outcomes.
For further information on career outcomes for this combined course, see the stand-alone entries for Bachelor of Information Systems and Bachelor of Information Technology.
Indicative student workload
As a student in the Faculty of Business and Law, you can expect to participate in a range of teaching activities each week. This could include classes, seminars, practicals and online interaction. You can refer to the individual unit details in the course structure for more information. You will also need to study and complete assessment tasks in your own time.
Professional recognition
Completion of the Bachelor of Information Systems and associated double degree courses grants eligibility for entry as a Professional member of the Australian Computer Society (ACS).
Career opportunities
A combined course such as the Bachelor of Information Systems/Bachelor of Information Technology offers you the chance to broaden your career opportunities after graduation. For further information on career outcomes for this combined course, see the entries for Bachelor of Information Systems and Bachelor of Information Technology.
Participation requirements
Units in this course may have participation requirements that include compulsory placements, work-based training, community-based learning or collaborative research training arrangements.
Placement can occur at any time, including during the standard holiday breaks listed here: https://www.deakin.edu.au/courses/key-dates.
Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability. Click here for more information
Alternative exits
| Bachelor of Information Systems (M340) | |
| Bachelor of Information Technology (S326) |
Course learning outcomes
| Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes | Bachelor of Information Systems Course Learning Outcomes | Bachelor of Information Technology Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities | Develop and apply broad and coherent knowledge of the foundation theories, concepts and practice of Information Systems within an organisation or social setting. | Develop a broad, coherent knowledge of the IT discipline, including its dynamic environment, with detailed knowledge of project management principles, and in depth knowledge in the area of the chosen major. Design, develop and implement IT systems and software, and associated policies and procedures for optimal use and apply industry standards and best practice in one or more specialised areas of IT. Apply an in-depth knowledge of the roles of IT in the context of modern organisations and society and propose enhancements. |
| Communication | Communicate ideas and concepts, with consideration to impacts and outcomes, to specialist and non-specialist audiences (using appropriate tools, technologies and techniques). | Communicate in an IT context to inform, motivate and effect change utilising a range of verbal, graphical and written methods, recognising the needs of diverse audiences. |
| Digital literacy | Use appropriate technologies to source, evaluate and analyse information relevant to a variety of issues and contexts in information systems. | Communicate in an IT context to inform, motivate and effect change utilising a range of verbal, graphical and written methods, recognising the needs of diverse audiences. |
| Critical thinking | Apply critical and creative thinking skills in a variety of information systems settings. | Evaluate specialist IT information using critical and analytical thinking, technical skills and well-developed judgement to identify problems, analyse user requirements and propose solutions. |
| Problem solving | Identify and model problems and articulate broad solutions related to authentic situations in the field of Information Systems. | Apply theoretical constructs and skills and critical analysis to real-world and ill-defined problems and develop innovative IT solutions. |
| Self-management | Demonstrate intellectual independence and reflect on self-performance to identify and plan future professional development. | Apply knowledge and skills to new situations in professional practice and/or further learning in the field of IT with adaptability, autonomy, responsibility and personal accountability for actions as a practitioner and a learner. Apply understanding of reflective practice and self critique skills within broad parameters to plan for their own future continuing professional development. |
| Teamwork | Work collaboratively in diverse teams to produce and share solutions to information systems or other business or social problems. | Apply the principles of effective teamwork as a member of diverse IT teams to demonstrate responsibility for own learning within broad parameters. |
| Global citizenship | Demonstrate ethical, legal, and responsible behaviour in the development and deployment of information systems to meet stakeholder needs. | Apply professional and ethical standards and accountability for own learning to the development, design, construction and management of localised IT solutions. |
Approved by Faculty Board.
Course rules
To complete the Bachelor of Information Systems/Bachelor of Information Technology students must pass 32 credit points and meet the following course rules to be eligible to graduate:
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DAI001 Academic Integrity Module (0-credit-point compulsory unit) in their first study period
The 16 credit points from the Bachelor of Information Systems include:
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- MIS010 Academic Induction for the Bachelor of Information Systems (0 credit point unit)
- 14 credit points of core units (including 1 Work Integrated Learning Unit) (excluding MIS231, MIS399 and MWL312)
- 2 credit points of open elective units
- a minimum of 4 credit points of Faculty of Business and Law units at level 3
The 16 credit points from the Bachelor of Information Technology include:
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- STP050 Academic Integrity (0-credit-point compulsory unit)
- SIT010 Safety Induction Program (0-credit-point compulsory unit)
- STP010 Introduction to Work Placements (0-credit-point compulsory unit)
- 8 credit points of core units (excluding SIT124, SIT306 and SIT374)
- 2 credit points of open elective units
- 1 major (6 credit points)
- a minimum of 4 credit points of SIT course grouped units at level 3
Students are required to meet the University'sacademic progress and conduct requirements. See the enrolment codes and terminology to help make sense of the University's vocabulary.
Course structure
Compulsory 0-credit point module
To be completed in the first trimester of study:-
| DAI001 | Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin [replaces MAI010] |
Core Units
Bachelor of Information Systems -
MIS010 Academic Induction for the Bachelor of Information Systems (0 credit point unit, no longer available for enrolment)
| MIS171 | Business Analytics |
| MIS201 | Digital Business Analysis |
| MIS202 | Managing Data and Information |
| MIS203 | Managing Information in the Digital Age |
| MIS211 | Cyber Security and Governance |
| MIS271 | Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing |
| MIS272 | Predictive Analytics [previously coded MIS372] |
| MMM276 | Design Thinking |
| MIS313 | Strategic Supply Chain Management |
| MIS352 | Business Process Management |
| MIS362 | Social Media Analytics and Data Driven Innovation [replaces MIS312 Social Media and Mobile Strategies] |
| MIS398 | Project Management |
MWL201 Community Based Volunteering [No longer available for enrolment, please speak to a Student Adviser for alternative unit]
Bachelor of Information Technology:
| SIT010 | Safety Induction Program |
| STP010 | Career Tools for Employability |
| SIT102 | Introduction to Programming |
| SIT103 | Database Fundamentals |
| SIT202 | Computer Networks and Communication |
| SIT223 | Professional Practice in Information Technology |
| SIT216 | User Centred Design |
| SIT317 | Information Technology Innovations and Entrepreneurship |
SIT105 Thinking Technology and Design [no longer availabe for enrolment, replacement unit SIT224]
SIT302 Project Delivery [no longer availabe for enrolment, replacement unit SIT378]
Work Integrated Learning Units
Select one credit point Work Integrated Learning (WIL) unit chosen from:
| MWL305 | Business for Social Impact |
| MWL316 | Consultancy Experience |
| MWL317 | Entrepreneurship Experience |
| MWL318 | Internship |
| MWL319 | International Consultancy Experience |
The above WIL units replaced the following WIL units which are no longer available for enrolment:
MWL202 Team Projects [no longer available for enrolment]
MWL203 Work Based Learning [no longer available for enrolment]
MWL301 Team Internship [no longer available for enrolment]
MWL303 Business Internship [no longer available for enrolment]
MWL311 Industry Based Learning (3 month) [no longer available for enrolment]
Majors list
Refer to the details of each major sequence for availability.
All students in the Bachelor of Information Systems/ Bachelor of Information Technology students are required to complete one Bachelor of Information Technology major sequence (6 credit points) chosen from the following areas:
- Application Development (MJ-S000085)
- Cloud Computing (MJ-S000063)
- Creative Technologies (MJ-S000086)
- Game Development (MJ-S000042)
- Cyber Security (MJ-S000041)
- Virtual and Augmented Reality (MJ-S000084)
Open elective units
Bachelor of Information Systems -
- complete 2 credit points of open undergraduate elective units selected from the Faculty of Business and Law or from other faculties within the University (subject to eligibility).
Bachelor of Information Technology-
- complete 2 credit points of open undergraduate elective units across the University (subject to eligibility).
Creative Technologies
Only available to students who commenced prior to 2022.
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Online
Unit set code
MJ-S000086
Overview
Computing technologies are integrated seamless into products that we use on a daily basis and this trend will accelerate in the future. Creative technologists design these products of the future which creatively and seamlessly combine innovative computing concepts with the needs and opportunities associated with a 21st century lifestyle. The Creative Technologies major provides you with the opportunity to combine your creative talents with your technical knowledge.
Units
SIT162 Introduction to Creative Technologies {No longer available for enrolment, replacement unit ADD101]
| SIT183 | Interactive Application Design for Virtual and Augmented Reality |
SIT264 Authoring of Interactive Media [No longer available for enrolment, replacement unit SIT253]
| SIT283 | Development for Virtual and Augmented Reality |
SIT352 Creative Production [No longer available for enrolment, replacement unit will be an elective]
| SIT383 | Assembling Virtual and Augmented Reality Experiences |
Game Design and Development
Only available to students who commenced prior to 2022.
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Online
Unit set code
MJ-S000042
Overview
Video games are a common activity in today’s society, being used for both entertainment and serious purposes. Games Design and Development covers techniques used to create visually innovative responsive real-time applications. This major explores concepts used to describe these development processes and encourages students to relate their game-playing experience to the game design journey.
Units
| SIT151 | Game Fundamentals |
| SIT232 | Object-Oriented Development |
| SIT253 | Content Creation for Interactive Experiences |
| SIT254 | Game Design |
| SIT283 | Development for Virtual and Augmented Reality |
SIT352 Creative Production [No longer available for enrolment, replacement unit will be an elective]
| SIT383 | Assembling Virtual and Augmented Reality Experiences |
Cyber Security
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Online, Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
Unit set code
MJ-S000041
Overview
Gain practical and theoretical knowledge in this critical aspect of IT, with an emphasis on understanding and assessing the need for IT security in a working environment, knowledge of the security solutions available, as well as understanding the business, ethical and legal implications of risk management. You will learn in a leading-edge study environment and graduate as a qualified IT professional.
Units
| SIT190 | Introduction to Functions, Relations and Graphs * |
| SIT192 | Discrete Mathematics |
| SIT202 | Computer Networks and Communication |
| SIT282 | Computer Forensics and Investigations |
| SIT327 | Network Forensics |
| SIT379 | Ethical Hacking |
| SIT384 | Cyber Security Analytics |
* Students who have successfully completed Mathematical Methods 3 and 4 or equivalent may choose to replace SIT190 with an elective unit.
Networking and Cloud Computing
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Online, Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
Unit set code
MJ-S000063
Overview
Students undertaking a study of this major will learn the concepts and technologies used in Cloud Computing including virtualisation, networks, and cloud systems. The major will allow students to develop the expertise required to construct software solutions using public and private cloud infrastructure.
Units
SIT113 Cloud Computing [No longer available for enrolment, replacement unit SIT233]
| SIT192 | Discrete Mathematics |
| SIT202 | Computer Networks and Communication |
| SIT232 | Object-Oriented Development |
| SIT323 | Cloud Native Application Development |
| SIT325 | Advanced Network Security |
Application Development
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Online
Unit set code
MJ-S000085
Overview
Gain the knowledge to thrive in this fast-growing field. You'll master skills in planning, developing and managing software projects to build a wide range of profitable web apps, desktop apps, mobile apps and business apps.
Units
| SIT221 | Data Structures and Algorithms |
| SIT232 | Object-Oriented Development |
| SIT305 | Mobile Application Development |
| SIT313 | Full Stack Development: Secure Frontend Applications |
| SIT323 | Cloud Native Application Development |
| SIT314 | Software Architecture and Scalability for Internet-Of-Things |
Further information
Student Central can help you with course planning, choosing the right units and explaining course rules and requirements.
- Contact Student Central
Fees and charges
Fees and charges vary depending on your course, the type of fee place you hold, your commencement year and your study load. To find out about the fees and charges that apply to you, visit the Current students fees website or our handy Fee estimator to help estimate your tuition fees.