Bachelor of Business Information Technology (Professional)
80.0
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.
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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
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.
Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate qualification or International Baccalaureate.
Non-Year 12 qualifications, Foundation Year and qualifications undertaken overseas will not be accepted.
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:
- IELTS overall band of 6.0 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
- Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 65%, all skills 65%
- or equivalent measures available at English language requirements.
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.
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 |
|
Data Management and Analytics
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
INF10025 |
|
Business Digitalisation
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
INF10024 |
|
Programming Concepts
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
ICT10013 |
| Semester 2 | |
|
First Year Industry Project
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
INF10026 |
|
Contemporary Management Principles
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
MGT10009 |
|
Digital Business Analysis and Design
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
INF20029 |
|
Cloud Approaches for Enterprise Systems
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
INF20030 |
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 | |
|
Professional Capabilities for a Digital World
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
INF20028 |
|
Cybersecurity for Business
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
INF20031 |
|
Elective
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
|
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Elective
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
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| Semester 2 | |
|
Business Process Analysis
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
INF30035 |
|
Organisational Behaviour
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
MGT20007 |
|
Elective
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
|
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Elective
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
|
| Units of study | Unit code |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | |
|
Integrated Professional Placement A- Information Systems
Academic unit, 25.0 credit points |
INF20019 |
|
Work Experience in Industry A
Practical unit, 25.0 credit points |
WEI20001 |
| Semester 2 | |
|
Integrated Professional Placement B- Information Systems
Academic unit, 25.0 credit points |
INF20020 |
|
Work Experience in Industry B
Practical unit, 25.0 credit points |
WEI20002 |
| Units of study | Unit code |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | |
|
Business Intelligence and Data Visualisation
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
INF30004 |
|
IT Program and Project Management
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
INF30033 |
|
Elective
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
|
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Elective
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
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| Semester 2 | |
|
Business Information Systems Industry Project
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
INF30027 |
|
Governing Digital Technologies
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
INF30032 |
|
Elective
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
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Elective
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
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2023 fees
Yearly fee* ($AUD)
$8,301
Total fee* ($AUD)
$33,204
Yearly fee* ($AUD)
$36,900
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.
The fee shown in the capped amount for 2024.
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.
This amenities fee is included within your annual tuition fee listed above. The fee shown in the capped amount for 2024.
Please refer to the Student Services Amenities Fee page for more information.
SSAF fee* ($AUD)
$351
SSAF fee* ($AUD)
$351
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 20 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.
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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.