301606 v.3 Bachelor of Commerce (Information Systems) (Honours)
BCom(Hons)(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 016557J
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year
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 Coordinator 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.
Course Structure |
Hrs/Wk |
Credit |
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Year 1 Semester 1 |
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| 4812 | v.4 | Information Systems Research Methods 403 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT 3 OPTIONS | 75.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 1 Semester 2 |
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| 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.2 | 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 | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# | |
| 2005 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2005 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y |
The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.
*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.
^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.
#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.
Curtin University of Technology
Current as of: January 28, 2005
CRICOS provider code 00301J