Information Systems/Business
This course information is for local students only
Year
2011
Award
Bachelor of Information Systems/Bachelor of Business
Length
4 years
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
Established in response to strong industry demand, this course develops skills in the design and use of software and provides an understanding of its applications in managing business organisations, as well as developing professional business management skills. It gives students a comprehensive understanding of information technology (IT) tools, and the opportunity to choose from specialisations in financial management, human resource management, management, marketing or business economics.
Students also can access the Faculty's industry experience and student support programs.
Course structure
First-year studies include foundations of management, management information systems, systems analysis and design, object-oriented programming, economics, and accounting. Later-year studies include databases, finance, marketing, information systems, business and e-business systems, web application engineering, a major industry-sponsored information systems project, and electives.
The course offers work placement experience in third year, giving students the opportunity to undertake a major industry-based learning project in information systems, and to develop valuable project and team skills.
Contact hours
30 hours a week (average) in first year
Subject details
Major areas of study
Computer science, information systems, business economics, human resource management, marketing, financial management, software development, management
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
21 430
Scholarships
Applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold permanent humanitarian visas are eligible for a range of University-wide scholarships, including Commonwealth Scholarships. For details please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/future-undergraduatesSelection
Successful completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at undergraduate (EFS5 (60%) UG) level conducted by La Trobe Melbourne; for more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.
IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test: a minimum score of 550 with a score of 5 or better in the Test of Written English; or
TOEFL Computer-based Test: a minimum score of 213 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test: a minimum score of 80 with no individual score less than 20; or
Satisfactory completion of an English language subject at Year 12 or equivalent level. This must have been completed in the last two years and at an academic level acceptable to the University; or
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
La Trobe Melbourne Foundation Studies - 75
Aust. Yr 12 (ATAR) 2010 (indicative only) - NA
International Baccalaureate - 26
GCE A Levels - 8
Hong Kong A Levels - 7
Sri Lankan A Levels - BBC
STPM - 9
MICSS (UEC) - 4A 2B
Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - 75
Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 3.8
Sweden Slutbetyg - G/VG
All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - 75
Vietnam (Year 12) - 8.5
Thailand (Matayoma 6) - GPA 3.0
GAC Cert. IV - GPA 2.6
GAOKAO - see: www.latrobe.edu.au/international/apply/how-to/academic-entry-requirements
If you do not meet these entry requirements you might be interested in La Trobe Melbourne's Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs, which provide an alternative pathway to La Trobe's undergraduate program. For more information, visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.
Prerequisites
Mathematics determined to be equivalent to the Australian VCE Units 1 & 2 General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods (either).
Semester starts
Semester 1 (February)
Industry experience
The following types of industry experience are available in this course.
- Workplace experience for academic credit
Additional information
Students without an appropriate computer science background may be required to commence the course three weeks prior to the semester start date, to undertake accelerated first-year computer science subjects.
Career opportunities
Graduates of this program will be able to apply their knowledge of modern information technology and business management skills with a range of employers, including major international and domestic, private and public enterprises.
Professional recognition
Graduates of the Bachelor of Information Systems are eligible for membership of the Australian Computer Society.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Business with a marketing major are eligible to join the Australian Marketing Institute or the Marketing Research Society of Australia as associate members.
Contact information
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