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Undergraduate handbook 2005 - Information Technology

Bachelor of Information Systems

Course code: 2358 + Course abbreviation: BIS + Total credit points required: 144 + 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time + No further intake (new students in 2005 should refer to the Bachelor of Information Systems course code 3323)

Study mode and course location

On-campus (Caulfield)

Course description

Graduates from the degree will have gained a variety of skills related to the uses of information, including the development of systems which meet the information needs of organisations, and an understanding of the impact and implications of information and information management practices for individuals and organisations.
In all years, students undertake studio-based units in which they gain practical experience in the tools and 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 BIS is a distinguishing feature of the degree.

Course structure

First-year comprises of first-year core studio (12 points), four first-year core units (24 points) and two elective units (12 points).
Second-year comprises of second-year core studio (12 points), four second-year core units (24 points) and two elective units (12 points).
Third-year comprises of third-year core studio (12 points), four third-year core IMS units (24 points) selected from a range of IMS third-year units, and two elective units (12 credit points).
The degree must comprise of 144 points which meet the following requirements:

The honours degree takes one year full-time or two years part-time after the pass degree. It comprises one unit, IMS4000 (Information management and systems - honours).

Course requirements
First year

No further intake.

Second year
Third year

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 (course director), Dr Steve Wright (deputy director)

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