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Caulfield
campus
Course code: 2358
Course director: Mrs Chris Gonsalvez
The
Bachelor of Information Management and Systems (BIMS) is offered by the School
of Information Management and Systems. The aim of the BIMS is to prepare
students for careers in the management of information and the development of
information systems. It will provide students with the skills needed to solve
information problems and take advantage of information-related opportunities in
business and society. These are critical areas for the functioning of a modern
society.
The core information management and systems subjects offered in the degree
introduce students to the nature of information flows in organisations and
society, the nature of common computer-based information systems and products,
and systems analysis and design methodologies. In addition, core subjects in
computer programming and project management provide students with the
'background' concepts and skills needed to manage an information technology
project.
In the second and third years students undertake studio-based subjects in which
they will gain practical experience in the processes required for the
development of information products, services and systems and the basic
business skills required by information practitioners. The studio aspect of the
BIMS is a major initiative in the development of the degree.
In third year students select an information management and systems
specialisation from information management, information systems, library and
information services, or recordkeeping. Subjects in each specialisation build
upon the first and second-year core subjects and provide the depth of knowledge
required for professional practice in the various areas.
Graduates from the degree will have a wide variety of skills relating to the
use of information in organisations, the development of systems which meet
organisations' information needs, and the impact and implications of
information and information management practices for people and
organisations.
This degree replaces the Bachelor of Information Systems (BIS) at Caulfield and
the Bachelor of Information Management (BIM) at Clayton, and incorporates the
key components of both these degrees.
The course will educate information professionals to meet the needs of business and society for information systems, services and products in all media. It aims to produce independent, self-sufficient professionals able to work in a range of roles, as an employee, team member, contractor or self-employed practitioner.
For
course map details please refer to map 8 in the 'Undergraduate course maps'
section.
The pass degree normally takes three years full-time or six years part-time.
The honours degree normally takes one year full-time or two years part-time
after the pass degree. In first and second years students study core subjects
of thirty-six credit points per year and twelve credit points of elective
subjects per year. In third year students select a specialisation from
information systems, information management, library and information services
or recordkeeping. Of special note are the studio subjects where students work
in a team environment that replicates the nature of professional practice in
information management and systems. In the studios students will develop
information products, services and systems. The honours year comprises one
subject, IMS 4000 (Information management and systems - honours).
Students will study:
Students will study:
For the information systems specialisation students study:
In addition students will study one elective from:
For the information management specialisation students study:
In addition students will study two electives from:
For the library and information services specialisation students study:
For the recordkeeping specialisation students study:
The honours year consists of one subject, IMS4000 (Information management and systems - honours). This subject includes both course-work (taken from existing fifth-year subjects offered by the School of Information Management and Systems and in exceptional cases subjects from outside the school) and a minor thesis or project. Each student's course of study in IMS4000 must approved by the head of school. The aim of the BIMS (Hons) is to prepare students for professional practice in information management and systems and also to prepare students for postgraduate research in the area.
Applicants will be required to have successfully completed the Victorian Certificate of Education (or equivalent) with a minimum grade of C in English in units 3 and 4. Credit transfer and admission with advanced standing will be considered on a case by case basis.
The course is HECS liable in the second band. The fee for Australian fee paying undergraduates is $13,330 pa and for international full fee paying students is $14,280 pa.
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