Undergraduate handbook 2005 - Information Technology

Bachelor of Information Systems

Course code: 3323 + Course abbreviation: BIS + Total credit points required: 144 + 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time

Study mode and course location

On-campus (Caulfield)

Course description

The course aims to prepare graduates for careers in the management of information and the development of information systems. It provides students with the skills needed to solve information problems and take advantage of information-related opportunities in business, government and the community.
The core units introduce students to the nature of information flows in organisations and society, the nature of computer-based information systems and products, and systems analysis and design methodologies.
In all years, students undertake studio-based units, in which they will gain practical experience in the tools and processes required for the development and implementation of information products, services and systems and the basic business skills required by information practitioners. In addition, coverage of project management, technical and professional communication and social implications in the studio units provide students with the knowledge and skills needed for leadership roles in the information technology field. The studio aspect of the BIS is a strong distinguishing feature of the degree.

Entry requirements

Applicants will be required to have successfully completed the VCE (or equivalent) with a minimum study score of 25 in English (any) in units 3 and 4.

Advanced standing

Credit transfer and admission with advanced standing will be based on agreements or will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Course structure

Course requirements

To complete the degree, students must meet the following requirements (refer also to 'Course map 7 - Bachelor of Information Systems' in the back of the IT faculty section in this handbook):

• a total of 144 credit points which must include:
• a minimum of 42 points of first-year units and not exceeding a maximum of 60 points of first-year units
• a minimum of 36 points of second-year units
• a minimum of 36 points of third-year units
• and must pass all the core units of the degree (108 core points).

Students must also successfully complete six electives (36 points), of which:

• a maximum 18 points of first-year units are chosen
• a minimum of six points must be third-year electives

First year

• IMS1501 Studio 1: information systems foundations 1
• IMS1502 Studio 2: information systems foundations 2
• IMS1603 Information use and management
• IMS1704 Organisations and processes
• IMS1805 Systems analysis
• IMS1906 Business software fundamentals
• IMS1907 Database systems
• and one six-credit-point free elective

Second year

• IMS2501 Studio 3: systems development 1
• IMS2502 Studio 4: systems development 2
• IMS2603 Information management in organisations
• IMS2704 e-Business
• IMS2805 Systems design and implementation
• IMS2906 Business applications programming
• and two six-credit-point free electives

Third year

• IMS3501 Studio 5: professional practice 1
• IMS3502 Studio 6: professional practice 2
• IMS3603 Building knowledge assets
• IMS3704 Enterprise integration
• IMS3805 Object-oriented development
• and three six-credit-point free electives

Contact details

Inquiries: telephone +61 3 9903 1059, email simsundergrad@sims.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.sims.monash.edu.au/courses/ugrad/index.html.

Course coordinators

Ms Chris Gonsalvez (director), Dr Steve Wright (deputy director)

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