301606 v.3 Bachelor of Commerce (Information Systems) (Honours)

BCom(Hons)(Curtin)

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Introduction
This program exposes students to the leading edge of knowledge in information systems and technology as applied in business. It provides high caliber students with the opportunity to further their knowledge in their area of specialisation and an opportunity for possible direct entry into masters and doctor of philosophy programs.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
Refer to Admission into Honours Degree Programs and Regulations for Honours Degrees.

Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability
The course is two years full-time or equivalent part-time study. Students are advised to check with their course co-ordinator about the availability of part-time study.

Course Organisation
This honours program is structured to enable extension of analytical and research skills. Students are required to complete advanced units in their area of specialisation and submit a dissertation.

Professional Recognition
Graduates may apply for membership of the Australian Computer Society.

Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure				Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
4812	v.4		Information Systems Research Methods 403	3.0	25.0
			SELECT 3 OPTIONS		75.0
					100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
11007	v.4		Information Systems Dissertation 494	3.0	100.0
					100.0
Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Semester 1				Hrs/Wk	Credits
307761	v.1		Advanced Problem Solving for Information Systems Managers 401	3.0	25.0
307762	v.1		Strategic Alignment of Information Systems 401	3.0	25.0
307763	v.1		Collaborative Enterprise Technologies 401	3.0	25.0
307764	v.1		Managing Information Systems and Risk 401	3.0	25.0
307765	v.1		Development Tools for Web Environments 401	3.0	25.0
307766	v.2		New Paradigms in e-Business 401	4.0	25.0

Availability

Year	Location	Period	Internal	External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations that students are eligible to be offe red and admitted to this course for the first time only.