Bachelor of Information Systems

2018 Deakin University Handbook

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Year	2018 course information
Award granted	Bachelor of Information Systems
Course Map	This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 1 2018. This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 2 2018. If you require a course map from a previous year, please contact a Student Adviser.
Duration	3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Deakin course code	M340
Approval status	This course is approved by the University under the Higher Education Standards Framework.
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition	The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 7.
Final offering of course version Trimester 2 2018

Course sub-headings

Course overview

Information systems (IS) refers to the business side of technology. It looks at the way businesses structure their information architecture and the ways people and organisations use technology to improve their processes and workflows. This course gives you the skills to analyse data, existing information systems, plan new systems and find solutions to common IS management issues.

Information systems teaches you to use technology to effectively capture and use digital information in a business environment. An information systems professional focuses on applying technology and strategic decision-making to the managing of vast quantities of business' information. In this course you'll focus on developing and applying information technology solutions to real-life business problems. You'll learn how to perform business analytics, develop business intelligence tool and the ability to critically analyse an organisation's information needs so that you can decide on the best information management approach.

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

Work integrated learning is a core component of this degree. An 'Industry Campus' program facilitates formal engagement between students and employers. This program aims to ensure that every student has multiple touch points with employers of information systems graduates and information systems professionals during their degree to help students identify potential employers and understand the career outcomes available to them.

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.

Mandatory student checks

Units which contain work integrated learning, a community placement or interaction with the community may require a police check, working with children check or other check. These requirements will be detailed in unit guides upon enrolment.

Fees and charges

Fees and charges vary depending on your course, your fee category and the year you started. To find out about the fees and charges that apply to you, visit the Current students fees website.

Course Learning Outcomes

Graduate Learning Outcome	Course Learning Outcome
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.
Communication	Communicate ideas and concepts, with consideration to impacts and outcomes, to specialist and non-specialist audiences (using appropriate tools, technologies and techniques).
Digital literacy	Use appropriate technologies to source, evaluate and analyse information relevant to a variety of issues and contexts in information systems.
Critical thinking	Apply critical and creative thinking skills in a variety of information systems settings.
Problem solving	Identify and model problems and articulate broad solutions related to authentic situations in the field of Information Systems.
Self-management	Demonstrate intellectual independence and reflect on self-performance to identify and plan future professional development.
Teamwork	Work collaboratively in diverse teams to produce and share solutions to information systems or other business or social problems.
Global citizenship	Demonstrate ethical, legal, and responsible behaviour in the development and deployment of information systems to meet stakeholder needs.

Course rules

To complete the Bachelor of Information Systems, students must attain a total of 24 credit points. Most units (think of units as 'subjects') are equal to 1 credit point. Most students choose to study 4 units per trimester, and usually undertake 2 trimesters each year.

To complete the course you must include:-

Up to 17 credit points of core units (including one Work Integrated Learning unit)
Up to 8 credit points of elective units (which may include a 6 or 8 credit point major sequence of your choice*)
MIS010 Academic Induction for the Bachelor of Information Systems (0 credit point unit)

*Please speak with a student adviser for further advice.

Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements. Click here for more information.

Course structure