Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate - Area of Study

The business systems major focuses on the use of computers and information systems to understand, model and solve complex problems in business and commerce. It is ideal for future entrepreneurs or managers who want to develop expertise in providing effective business solutions. This major provides a strong focus on systems used in business, while preparing graduates for careers in areas such as systems analysis, information systems management, business analysis, project management and IT consultancy. The major provides specialist units in e-commerce, business systems modelling and information systems management.

To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems or Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences with a major in business systems, students must complete the major requirements outlined below:

• FIT1006 Business information analysis or ETW1102 Business statistics (South Africa)
• FIT2005 Software analysis, design and architecture
• FIT2029 Web programming
• FIT2033 Computer models for business decisions
• FIT3002 Applications of data mining
• FIT3019 Information systems management
• FIT3021 Infrastructure for e-commerce
• FIT3031 Information and network security

Website: visit http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/bits

• 3334 Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems
• 3911 Bachelor of Arts (Professional Communication) and Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems
• 3831 Bachelor of Business and Commerce and Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems
• 4307 Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences