301606 v.4 Bachelor of Commerce (Business 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 calibre students with the opportunity to further their knowledge in their area of specialisation and an opportunity for possible direct entry into master 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 to the Australian Computer Society (ACS).

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

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	Credit
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
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

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 1		Y
2008	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.