The Bachelor of Business Information Systems is structured with a core which provides an extensive

education in contemporary themes in Information Systems (IS) education, and which equips students
with the requisite knowledge and skills for entry-level jobs in a range of analytical and technical areas.

Aims and objectives, career opportunities, professional
recognition and graduate attributes.
Aims and objectives
to meet the requirements of industry for an appropriate blend of breadth and depth of IS knowledge and
an understanding of underlying concepts and theories as applied in practical and real world contexts.
to develop problem-solving skills ensuring that graduates have the ability to analyse problems, design
and/or source alternative innovative solutions based on soundly articulated business requirements, and
make appropriate choices and recommendations.
to equip graduates with required professional knowledge, skills, attributes and behaviours.
to appreciate the role of information systems in contemporary organisational contexts.
Career opportunities
Graduates are likely to pursue careers in business and systems analysis, business process analysis, business
requirements analysis, project management, enterprise systems consultancy, IS/IT consultancy, business
relationship management, business development management, and when you have gained experience, as an IT
director and chief information officer.
Professional recognition
This course has been accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) at Professional Level (the highest
level).
Graduate attributes
Swinburne expects that its graduates:
are entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace, or
community
are capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas
operate effectively in work and community situations
are adaptable and manage change
are aware of environments in which they will be contributing



Why study Bachelor of Business Information Systems?
All organisations, from the largest multinational to the smallest start-up, need information
technology to carry them through change and ensure their long-term stability and
viability.
Business information systems analysts are at the forefront of change and guide
organisations toward their goals. This degree will develop your understanding of
information systems in the context of big business, but you'll be able to apply your skills
in a range of settings.
Annette Anhar, for example, used her degree to develop a chain of successful fine-
dining restaurants back home in Indonesia.
The course teaches the fundamentals of using IT to model and solve business
problems. You'll graduate with the skills to lead communication across all levels of
problem solving. The course's broad base will help you understand the needs of
software engineers, business managers and users.
If you're a high-achieving local student, you can apply for our Industry-Based Learning
(IBL) program to complete one or two 22-week placements in second and third year and
receive a scholarship of up to $34,000.
Graduate David Wei used the program to gain experience with Accenture and PwC.
Jessica Brouwer used it to work for with Deloitte and later GE Capital.
The course consists of six core information technology units, eight core business
information systems units, two industrial experience project units and eight open
electives.
See where this course took one of our graduates
Professional recognitions
Australian
If you graduate from this degree, you can apply for professional-level membership of
the Australian Computer Society.