Overview

Develop technical skills in analysis, design, programming and implementation of IT systems in this course designed with industry. Learn leadership skills to drive business innovation. Plug into industry with a paid 12-month placement. 

Industry partners are Reece, KPMG, PwC, NAB, Unico, Deloitte, Compass, EY, Bakers Delight, Melbourne Water, Siemens, Viva Energy, DXC and more.

Stop saying next year. Start in Semester 2.

Applications to begin midyear are now open. Are you ready to stop feeling undervalued? To stop pretending to be happy? To stop dreaming small?

Your industry experience

Work Integrated Learning is guaranteed in all our bachelor degrees. Connect with Swinburne's industry partners with two six-month or one 12-month placement. In your final year, in the Business Information Systems Industry Project (INF30027), you’ll team up with other students to work on a real project briefed to you by an industry partner.

Skills you’ll learn

  • Planning and coordinating information systems
  • Emerging technologies
  • Providing innovative business solutions
  • Business analysis and systems implementation skills
  • Project management skills
  • Collaborative team and communication skills

Your career opportunities

  • Business analyst
  • Software developer
  • Systems analyst
  • Project manager
  • Security analyst
  • Network coordinator

Key codes

CRICOS course code
108767M
VTAC Code (IFP)
3400234313
VTAC Code (CSP)
3400234311
International student visa

International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.

Professional accreditations

Why Swinburne?

Top 300 for business and economics

#1 in Melbourne for student support

#1 in Melbourne for graduate salary one year out

5-Stars for skills development

Qualifications

One of the following:

  • successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification
  • completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including diplomas, advanced diplomas, associate degrees and degrees).

Successful completion of Australian Year 12, or equivalent overseas qualification.

Course prerequisites

  • VCE Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 25 in any English (except EAL) or 30 in English as Alternate Language (EAL) or equivalent
  • VCE Units 1 and 2: satisfactory completion in two units (any study combination) of any Mathematics or equivalent
  • VCE Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 25 in any English (except EAL) or 30 in English as Alternate Language (EAL) or equivalent
  • VCE Units 1 and 2: satisfactory completion in two units (any study combination) of any Mathematics or equivalent
Admission requirements

Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee an offer of a place. See admission requirements for general information about the admission process.

English language requirements

Satisfactory completion of one of the following:

Need to undertake an English assessment for entry?

A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) can now be done at our Hawthorn campus.

Credit transfer

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Recognition of prior learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Apply for a pathway course

Pathways allow students to progress from one qualification to another where the first course is recognised as an entry requirement and/or provides credit (advanced standing) to the second.

How credit points work

Successful completion of the Bachelor of Business Information Technology (Professional) requires students to complete units of study to the value of 400 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.

8
Core units
+
8
Major units
+
8
Elective units
+
4
Work placement units
=
4-year bachelor degree

What your course could look like

Units are listed in a proposed sequence. However this can be amended depending on unit availability, prerequisite requirements and the semester in which you commenced your course.

Units of study Unit code
Semester 1
Financial Information for Decision Making
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
ACC10007
Database , Analysis and Design
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
INF10002
Introduction to Business Information Systems
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
INF10003
Programming Concepts
Core major unit, 12.5 credit points
ICT10013
Semester 2
Problem Solving with ICT
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
ICT10001
Introduction to Management
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
MGT10001
Requirements Analysis and Modelling
Core major unit, 12.5 credit points
INF20003
Enterprise Systems
Core major unit, 12.5 credit points
INF20012
Want to see the full range of electives?

Learn about all the electives you can take in the course handbook.

Units of study Unit code
Semester 1
Business Intelligence and Data Visualisation
Core major unit, 12.5 credit points
INF30004
Information Systems Risk and Security
Core major unit, 12.5 credit points
INF30020
Elective
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points
Elective
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points
Semester 2
Organisational Behaviour
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
MGT20007
Business Process Management
Core major unit, 12.5 credit points
INF30005
Elective
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points
Elective
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points
Units of study Unit code
Professional placement - Major (12 months)
Work Experience in Industry A
Practical unit unit, 25.0 credit points
WEI20001
Integrated Professional Placement A - Business
Academic unit unit, 25.0 credit points
BUS20010
Work Experience in Industry B
Practical unit unit, 25.0 credit points
WEI20002
Integrated Professional Placement B - Business
Academic unit unit, 25.0 credit points
BUS20011
or
Professional placement - Minor (6 months)
Work Experience in Industry A
Practical unit unit, 25.0 credit points
WEI20001
Integrated Professional Placement A - Business
Academic unit unit, 25.0 credit points
BUS20010
Units of study Unit code
Semester 1
Integrated Professional Placement A- Information Systems
Placement unit, 25.0 credit points
INF20019
Work Experience in Industry A
Placement unit, 25.0 credit points
WEI20001
Semester 2
Integrated Professional Placement B- Information Systems
Placement unit, 25.0 credit points
INF20020
Work Experience in Industry B
Placement unit, 25.0 credit points
WEI20002
Units of study Unit code
Semester 1
Professional Issues in Information Technology
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
ICT30005
Information Technology Project Management
Core major unit, 12.5 credit points
INF30029
Elective
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points
Elective
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points
Semester 2
Business Information Systems Industry Project
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
INF30027
Information Systems Management
Core major unit, 12.5 credit points
INF30018
Elective
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points
Elective
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points

2023 fees

Yearly fee* ($AUD)

$8,301

Total fee* ($AUD)

$33,204

Yearly fee* ($AUD)

$36,900

SSAF fee* ($AUD)

$326

Fees are estimates only

The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. These fees apply to 2023 unit enrolments for HE Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) and Undergraduate Full Fee Paying (FFP) only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester.

Fees are estimates only

The indicative course fees shown apply to international students for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

How do I pay my fees?

HECS-HELP is a loan and discount scheme available to you if you are eligible and enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place. A HECS-HELP loan can cover all or part of your contribution amount. You can also choose to pay your fees up front. 

International students need to pay tuition fees up-front by the relevant due date. You can find the due dates on your Statement of Account.

To pay your fees:

  • log in to My Financials
  • check your Australian bank account details are correct 
  • check your Statement of Account to see how much you owe 
  • pay using your preferred payment method.

Eligibility for HECS-HELP

You are eligible for a HECS-HELP loan if you have been offered a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) for an undergraduate degree at Swinburne or a UniLink course, and you:

  • are an Australian citizen and doing at least one unit of your course in Australia; or
  • hold a permanent humanitarian visa and will be living in Australia for the duration of your course; or
  • hold a New Zealand Special Category visa and meet the special eligibility requirements for New Zealand citizens.

Student services and amenities fee

This funding serves to improve the student experience at Swinburne. You may use many or just some of the services and amenities that the fee provides.

Scholarships

Scholarship applications for 2023 are open. Scholarships at Swinburne are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. We want you to reach your potential and achieve your life and career goals. 

Our handy guide will assist you to gather documents for your application.

When you apply for a Swinburne course, we automatically consider you for an international scholarship of up to 30 per cent off your course fees – no separate application required! Just apply for your Swinburne course of choice and when we review your course application, we will also assess you for an international scholarship.

Professional placement fees

Students who participate in a six- or 12-month professional placement will be subject to an increase in total course fees.

Apply through an agent

Most international students use an education agent to help them through the application process. Swinburne has agents all over the world that can help you with your application to study. Search for a Swinburne representative in your country. If your country is not listed, please contact us.

Representatives and agents
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Apply directly

Ready to take on a new challenge and reach your academic goals? If you already know which course you want to study and understand the entry requirements, what are you waiting for? Apply online! Remember, you cannot apply direct if you have an active VTAC application.

Course code
BA-BITPROF
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Course code
BA-BITPROF
CRICOS code
108767M
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Apply through VTAC

International students currently studying Year 12 in Australia must apply through VTAC. VTAC is the central office that administers the application processes for places in tertiary courses, scholarships and the Special Entry Access Scheme at universities, TAFEs and independent tertiary colleges in Victoria. 

VTAC is the central office that administers the application processes for places in tertiary courses, scholarships and the Special Entry Access Scheme at universities, TAFEs and independent tertiary colleges in Victoria.

VTAC Code (CSP)
3400234311
Apply through VTAC
VTAC Code (IFP)
3400234313
Apply through VTAC
Start dates
Location
Last date to apply
Start dates
Semester 2
Location
Hawthorn
Last date to apply
21-July-2023
Start dates
31-July-2023
Semester 1
Location
Hawthorn
Last date to apply
23-March-2024
Start dates
04-March-2024
Start dates
Location
Start dates
Semester 2
Location
Hawthorn
Start dates
31-July-2023
Semester 1
Location
Hawthorn
Start dates
04-March-2024
Upcoming events
Midyear Undergraduate, TAFE & UniLink On-campus Study Expo
06-June-2023
Open day
30-July-2023