The major in Business Information Systems is concerned with the study of business information and its production, flows and usage within organisations. It encompasses both manual activities and those involving computing and telecommunications. The goal of the major in Business Information Systems is to develop skills and competencies in students that will enable them to embark upon a professional career in ICT, information systems and associated industries. Specifically, students develop skills in the design, specification and implementation of information systems in addition to understanding the financial and other resources required to assist organisations to effectively utilise information systems and technologies.
This major is not available to students to count towards the Bachelor of Commerce component of the following flexible double degree combinations
- Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Business Information Systems
- Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Computing with Information Systems major
Learning Outcomes
- Identify, interpret and analyse stakeholder needs, establish priorities and the goals, constraints and uncertainties of the system (social, cultural, legislative, environmental, business etc), using systems thinking, while recognising ethical implications of professional practice;
- Apply problem-solving, design and decision-making methodologies to develop components, systems and/or processes to meet specified requirements, including innovative approaches to synthesise alternative solutions, concepts and procedures, while demonstrating information skills and research methods;
- Communicate and coordinate proficiently by: listening, speaking, reading and writing English for professional practice; working as an effective member or leader of diverse teams; using basic tools and practices of formal project management; and
- Manage own time and processes effectively by prioritising competing demands to achieve personal and team goals, with regular review of personal performance as a primary means of managing continuing professional development.
Other Information
Professional Accreditation
The Bachelor of Commerce program with a Business Information Systems major does not lead to professional accreditation. The absence of a professional accreditation status attached to this program of study is explained further on the Australian Computer Society (ACS) Accredited Programs page. Students seeking a professionally accredited program in Business Information Systems should consider the Bachelor of Business Information Systems program.
Alternative Course Study
On a case-by-case basis, the RSM Deputy Director (Education) may approve alternative courses to be counted towards the major restricted choice study requirements. Such reasons may be (but are not limited to) the following:
- Supporting applications for global exchange opportunities for overseas study
- Unexpected change in course class offerings that impact study plans
- New (or other) courses being offered that complement existing courses within the major
Requests are to be made to the Convenor via email to student@anu.edu.au, and for each alternative course nominated, please include the following details:
- Course code and course name
- 1–2 sentences to justify the relevance of the alternative course to this major
- 1–2 sentences to explain how the alternative course supports your future career ambitions/prospects
Requirements
This major requires the completion of 48 units, which must include:
INFS1001 - Business Information Systems (6 units)
6 units from the completion of a course from the following list:
COMP1100 Programming as Problem Solving (6 units)
COMP1110 Structured Programming (6 units)
COMP1730 Programming for Scientists (6 units)
COMP2700 Cyber Security Foundations (6 units)
CRIM2010 Cybercrime: an introduction (6 units)
INFS3016 Business Information Systems Ethics (6 units)
SOCY2166 Social Science of the Internet (6 units)
36 units from the completion of the following compulsory courses:
COMP2400 Relational Databases (6 units)
INFS2005 Accounting Information Systems (6 units)
INFS2024 Information Systems Analysis (6 units)
INFS3002 Enterprise Systems in Business (6 units)
INFS3024 Information Systems Management (6 units)
INFS3059 Information Systems Capstone Project (6 units)
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