Bachelor of Business Information Systems (Honours)
Blended learning – on-campus and digital learning
This course has been discontinued - this course is closed for new enrolments, the information on this page is provided for continuing students.
The Bachelor of Business Information Systems (Honours) is a fourth year undergraduate qualification, taking one year of full-time study to complete. The course structure requires the successful completion of 100 (credit points) compulsory units of study.
Start dates
Hawthorn campus
- HE Block 5 - 13 July 2020
- HE Block 5 - 13 July 2020
Course details
- Course structure, work integrated learning and career opportunities.
Course structure
Successful completion of the Bachelor of Business Information Systems (Honours) requires students to complete units of study to the value of 100 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.
View course rules and special requirements
| Units | Unit codes | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| Minor Thesis A | BUS40001 | 25 |
| Minor Thesis B * | BUS40002 | 50 |
| Research Design | BUS40005 | 12.5 |
| Research Methodologies | BUS40006 | 12.5 |
*Outcome unit – completion demonstrates the attainment of course learning outcomes
- Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year
- Part-time study: 50 credit points/four standard units of study per year
- One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study)
- See the course planner for an example degree structure
Course learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:
- Critique literature and conduct analyses at an Honours level.
- Identify research opportunities and know how to solve research problems in both the business and academic settings.
- Understand the social and ethical complexities of applied research.
- Communicate in credible, articulate and confident manner suitable for an academic forum.
Career opportunities
If you wish to seek employment following your honours degree, the course affords the opportunity to extend your knowledge of business information systems and information technology and to specialise in an area within it. The program’s orientation teaches you the principles and techniques of research and prepares you for areas of professional employment in which conceptual, organisational and research skills are in demand.
Fees
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Scholarships
At Swinburne scholarships are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students.
How to enter this course
- Entry requirements, credit transfer and recognition of prior learning.