Course
code: 0102 + Clayton campus + Director of studies: Dr Dineli Mather + Web
address: http://www.bsys.monash.edu.au + Email address:
bsinfo@infotech.monash.edu.au
The Bachelor of Business Systems is an integrated study of business information
technology. The curriculum has been developed in consultation with the industry
partners of the school and potential employers of graduates of the program. The
Bachelor of Business Systems degree can be completed in three years of
full-time study.
The course has two aims: to provide students with an understanding of
information technology applications in business and to prepare them for
leadership roles. Students develop their knowledge, skills and attitudes in the
broad areas of information technology, business and communication. In addition,
graduates should be able to relate their university studies to the world of
business and to offer employers a competitive advantage in business operations.
Graduates are expected to obtain employment in a role such as a business
analyst or IT consultant.
Two streams are offered -- a normal stream and an industry-based learning (IBL)
stream.
The course prerequisites are units 1 and 2 of a VCE mathematics and a study score of at least 25 in units 3 and 4 VCE English (any).
The Bachelor of Business Systems degree meets the professional-level membership requirements of the Australian Computer Society.
The
Bachelor of Business Systems course at Clayton offers has an industry-based
learning program. The applicants who qualify for it are awarded a scholarship
(currently valued at approximately $32,000 over the three years) and are
required to undertake an industrial placement for any of the participating
companies as directed by the university. It is assumed that all applicants for
the course will be prepared to sign a contract to undertake industrial
placement where directed and to abide by the conditions of the scholarship
which is awarded to Australian residents based on an interview. The IBL program
is not available to international students.
A total of 10 months will be spent in industry-based learning, for which there
will be no stipend in addition to the scholarship. The student's work during
the placement will be structured and assessed as part of the degree.
The number of scholarships awarded for those in the IBL stream is dependent on the number of sponsors available. In 2002, approximately 15 scholarships will be awarded to first-year students based on an interview. About 20 additional scholarships will be awarded in 2002 to non-IBL students completing first year, based on academic record and interview.
Selection in the IBL stream is based on a student's VCE results and an interview. Scholarships will be restricted to Australian resident school leavers. Applicants should note that the granting of a scholarship does not create an employment obligation on the part of students or contributing sponsors. In order to remain in the IBL stream, students must perform at a high academic level.
For
course map details, refer to map 1 (industry-based learning stream) and map 2
(non-IBL stream) in the 'Undergraduate course maps' section.
The pass degree course consists of units to a total value of 144 points and, if
taken on a full-time basis, is of three years duration. The pass degree
includes both compulsory and optional units selected from the range of business
systems units, plus units chosen from those offered by other schools and
departments. Business systems units make up three-quarters (36 points) of first
year, and approximately half of second and third year (24 points in each year),
except in the IBL stream where business systems units make up 42 points of
second and third years.
In general, a maximum of 60 points of first-year units may be counted towards
the degree. Students must complete at least 36 points of second-year units and
at least 36 points of third-year units.
All business systems units are worth six points, other than industry-based
learning units BUS2000 and BUS3000, which are currently worth 18 points each.
The
pass degree on the IBL stream must be taken full-time. The industry-based
learning component of the degree is in two periods -- the first from July to
December of the second year and the second from January to June of the third
year.
In addition to the core program, students may select electives from any
faculty, provided they have the necessary prerequisites. One elective must be
an economics unit. The total number of points that may be completed as
electives in the IBL stream is 24 points or one-sixth of the degree.
The
pass degree is normally taken full-time. Applicants should note that this
stream does not include an industry-based component.
In addition to the core units, students may complete electives to a total value
of 48 points or one-third of the degree.
Students are required to take two electives from the Faculty of Business and Economics in their first year of study. Students are also required to take at least one electronic commerce elective and at least one business analysis elective from business systems.
Course
code: 0673 + Clayton campus + Coordinator: Dr L Churilov + Web address:
http://www.bsys.monash.edu.au + Email address:
bsinfo@infotech.monash.edu.au
The aim of this course is to assist students to further their learning,
research, analytical and written as well as verbal communication skills; to
enhance their ability to design and develop practical solutions to commercial
and business problems and opportunities; and to develop their abilities to take
responsibility and manage projects.
The honours course is available to students who have completed all the
requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Business Systems and have achieved
an average of credit or above in all units undertaken in the third year.
Students with equivalent qualifications from a similar degree from a recognised
institution may also be considered subject to the approval of the head of the
School of Business Systems.
The course consists of an eight-part unit BUS4000. Normally students undertake
three fourth-year units and a project comprising five of the eight units.
The project represents 62.5 per cent of the year's work. Students must attend
graduate student seminars and make presentations on the content of their
projects.
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