Bachelor of Business Systems -- South Africa

• General information
• Entry requirements
• Course structure
  • First year
  • Second year
  • Third year
  • Elective units

General information

Course code: 0102 + South Africa + Course coordinator: Professor Ed Wilson
The Bachelor of Business Systems is an integrated study of business information technology. 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 an IT consultant or business analyst role. This course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society as meeting the requirements for professional-level membership.

Entry requirements

SAFCERT with matriculation exemption or exemption provided by the Matriculation Board (students using either of the previous methods must meet the entry criteria of 40 points for guaranteed entry), or a minimum GCE A-level score of 18 or a minimum IB score of 28, and have successfully completed the prerequisite unit English Grade 12 equivalent, or relevant post-secondary qualifications, or other qualifications deemed to be equivalent to the above (subject to approval by Monash University).

Course structure

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). 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.
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.

First year

• BUS1010 Introductory computing for business applications (6 points)
• BUS1060 Computer programming for business A (6 points)
• BUS1100 Quantitative methods for business systems (6 points)
• One elective (6 points)
• BUS1021 Business information systems (6 points)
• BUS1042 Computer programming for business B (6 points)
• BUS1110 Computer models for business decisions (6 points)
• One elective (6 points)

Second year

• BUS2011 Programming for business applications (6 points)
• BUS2062 Data communications (6 points)
• BUS2120 Computer concepts and software systems (6 points)
• BUS2176 Project management (6 points)
• IMS2071 Systems analysis and design (6 points)
• Elective units (totalling 18 points)

Third year

• BUS3112 Database systems and data management (6 points)
• BUS3150 Computer facilities and network management (6 points)
• BUS3600 Business case development (6 points)
• Elective units (totalling 24 points)
• Elective unit from business systems in electronic commerce or business analysis (6 points)

Elective units

Individual students may choose an elective program that reflects their interests or career goals. Students should note that enrolment in first-year units may be limited to those who meet a particular faculty's entry requirements, eg have a sufficiently high entry score.

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