Program Overview

Bachelor of Business Informatics

The Bachelor of Business Informatics is an interdisciplinary degree that provides a bridge between the areas of business and information technology. This course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society and is designed to teach students how to critically analyze complex systems and design or redesign robust management systems to meet the specific needs of a business.

About this Course

This course allows students to future-proof their career by offering the option to specialize in Cloud Computing and the Internet of Things, Cybersecurity and System Administration, or Data Science. Students will achieve comprehensive insight into engineering aspects of computer science, study current programming languages at an intensive level, and be able to analyze and build complex integrated management systems.

Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

Work-integrated learning (WIL) is an integral component of the UC Bachelor of Business Informatics course, offering students the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience and build professional relationships through real work or work-like placements. Students will also have numerous opportunities to put their interdisciplinary knowledge and theories into practice through internships and cadetships with organizations.

Career Opportunities

UC's Bachelor of Business Informatics is a globally recognized and industry-respected qualification that is currently in high demand in Canberra and around Australia. Graduates can confidently transition into careers such as IT security analyst, business analyst, systems architect, IT project manager, information analyst, data scientist, digital systems architect, cloud computing architect, IoT engineer, developer or designer, cybersecurity specialist, service desk manager, system administrator, cybersecurity operations manager, big data engineer, big data architect, business intelligence specialist, and more.

Course Requirements

The Bachelor of Business Informatics requires 72 credit points, including a core major in Information Technology and Systems, a specialist major in Business Informatics, and the option to choose from specialist majors in Data Science, Cloud Computing and IoT, or Cybersecurity and System Administration.

Admission Requirements

Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank, which can be achieved through Year 12 ATAR, other Australian qualifications, work experience, or overseas qualifications. Assumed knowledge includes basic knowledge and skills in ICT and basic numeracy and literacy skills.

Course Information

The course duration is standard 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent, with a maximum of 10 years from the date of enrollment to the date of course completion. The course is available in on-campus and blended delivery modes.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to explain and practice ICT profession, including professional ethics, professional expectations, team work skills, communication skills, societal issues, legal issues, and privacy issues. They will also be able to formulate, appraise, and implement ICT solutions under the context of social and economic constraints, legal and ethical issues, risk and benefit balance, technology availability, and stakeholders' acceptance.

Majors

The course offers several majors, including:

• Core Major in Information Technology and Systems (CM0018)
• Specialist Major in Business Informatics (SM0060)
• Specialist Major in Data Science (SM0057)
• Specialist Major in Cloud Computing and IoT (SM0055)
• Specialist Major in Cybersecurity and System Administration (SM0056)

Awards

The official abbreviation for the Bachelor of Business Informatics is B BusInformatics.

Honours

Students may be eligible to enroll in a one-year honors program after completion of their Bachelor of Business Informatics degree, based on their GPA, within the ITS program in the Faculty of Science and Technology.