Bachelor Of Business Information Systems

A Bachelor of Business Information Systems combines data, technology and people skills. Be a bridge between business decision-makers and IT. Learn to translate technical knowledge into actionable business insights.

At Torrens University, you’ll gain practical experience in real-world settings. This degree focuses on the introduction and development of skills to prepare you for a career as an information systems professional.

You will learn critical academic skills, as well as knowledge and applications of a variety of information systems and how they impact businesses.

As well as the 16 core subjects, the Bachelor of Business Information Systems includes eight elective subjects so you can tailor your degree to suit your career goals. This course is a candidate for accreditation with the ACBSP.

• Establish expertise in traditional aspects of business alongside IT elements.

• Harness the power of technology to streamline systems and improve processes.

• Explore the role of budgeting and finance in business information systems.

• Understand how to collect, use and store data so it can support the decision-making process.

Career Opportunities

You will graduate with everything you need to enter a career operating and managing information systems in dynamic organisations across a variety of industries of different scales and sizes.

Potential career paths

• Business Development Manager

• Business Analyst

• Database Designer

Subjects And Units

This course comprises of 24 subjects, which includes 16 core subjects and 8 elective subjects. Each subject involves 10 hours of study per week, comprising 3 hours of facilitated study and 7 hours self-directed study.

Core Subjects

• Business Communications | BIZ101

• Understanding People and Organisations | BIZ102

• Foundations of Information Systems | MIS100

• Data and Networking | MIS102

• Information Systems Project Management Planning | PRO100

• Database Fundamentals | MIS201

• Accounting for Decision Making | BIZ201

• Principles of Programming | MIS200

• App, Web Design and Development | MIS202

• Micro-services Architecture Cloud and Web IS | MIS203

• System Analysis and Design | MIS300

• Professional Ethics | MIS303

• Cybersecurity (Advanced) | MIS311

• Agile Business Analysis (Advanced) | MIS312

• Information Systems for Business (Advanced) | MIS304

• Industry Project (Advanced) | IND311

Elective Subjects

• Industry Skills Project | IND101A

• Customer Experience Management | BIZ104

• Marketing Fundamentals | MKT101A

• Understanding Advertising | MKT102A

• Integrated Marketing Communications | MKT103A

• Consumer Behaviour | MKG102

• Introduction to Entrepreneurship | ENT101

• Venture Ideation | ENT102

• Introduction to Events | EVN101

• Event Concepts and Design | EVT101A

• Understanding Public Relations | PRN101A

• Introduction to PR Writing | PRN102A

• Banking Fundamentals and Technology | BNK101

• Financial Systems and Central Banking | BNK102

• Commercial Law and Banking Operations | BNK103

• Lending, Securities and SME Financing | BNK104

• Introduction to Sport Management | SPO101

• Sports Marketing | SPO102

• The Business Environment | BIZ202

• Project Management | MGT201A

• Business-2-Business Marketing | MKG201

• Digital Marketing Communications | MKG203

• Economics | ECO201

• Business Finance | FIN201

• Accounting Processes and Cloud Technologies | ACC201

• Contemporary Financial Accounting | ACC202

• Management Accounting for Planning and Control | ACC203

• Business Statistics | STA201

• Event Management and Operations | EVT201A

• Event Venue Management | EVT207A

• Strategic Human Resource Management | HRM200

• Sales and Negotiation Strategies | ENT201

• Marketing for Entrepreneurs | ENT203

• Organisational Creativity and Innovation | BIZ301

• Ethics and Sustainability | MGT301A

• Marketing Strategy | MKT301A

• Company Accounting | ACC304

• Auditing | ACC305

• Events Policy and Strategy | EVN301

• Strategic Management | MGT302A

• Business and Corporations Law | LAW301

• Taxation Law | LAW302

• Lean Business Start-up | ENT301

Entry Details

Fee-Help

Eligible Australian students may choose to defer some, or all, of their tuition fees through FEE-HELP, a loan scheme repaid through the tax system based on income.

Admission Criteria

Before you begin your application to study as a domestic student, check that you meet the requirements listed below.

• Year 12 (Australian secondary school certificate) or equivalent.

OR

• Successful completion of a Vocational qualification (AQF Level 4 or above)

OR

• Successful completion of a Higher Education qualification.

The below is an alternative option.
Work and life experience that demonstrates skills and knowledge gained through paid or unpaid employment, formal learning and/or non-formal learning (presented on a current resume with attached cover letter).

Guaranteed Pathway And Recognition Of Prior Learning

If you have already completed a qualification or gained skills through life or work experience, you may be able to credit this against your degree with us.