About Business Informatics (BBusInformatics)
As a Business Informatics graduate you won’t be stuck in some dark basement. This is a dynamic field which is now a vital and valued asset to any organisation or business. Information Technology professionals are expected to provide a strategic role in organisations, applying existing and emerging technologies to ensure positive business outcomes. Murdoch’s Bachelor of Business Informatics combines Information Technology with studies in Commerce to provide you with a solid grounding in Information Technology in the business context. You will undertake units in areas such as Information Systems, Multimedia and the Internet, Systems Analysis and Design and Databases along with Commerce units in areas such as Accounting, Commercial Law and Management.
Murdoch’s Bachelor of Business Informatics seeks to prepare graduates who have a primary skill set in Information Technology, but who also have exposure to the Commerce disciplines allowing them to exploit the exciting convergence of business and IT.
What can I do with my Business Informatics degree?
As a Murdoch Business Informatics graduate your employment opportunities are bright, especially if you combine it with other disciplines. Depending on your area of interest and skills, your Murdoch degree may lead you to work or study opportunities in a number of areas.
The following are just some of the professions you may wish to consider:
- Software Architect/ Developer/ Programmer;
- Technical Development Manager;
Some of your potential employers may be:
- Medium to Large Corporate Organisations;
- Australian Computer Society;
- Software Development Companies.
Professional Recognition
Graduates are eligible for Professional membership of the Australian Computing Society (ACS).
How to apply
Our entry requirements tool will help you find the most appropriate and quickest pathways to admission. The tool will take you through a couple of steps to help identify the best pathways for you based on your situation. Once you have chosen the most suitable pathway you will also be provided you with information on how to apply based on the criteria you are using for admission.
Domestic student applications:
All undergrad applications for Semester 1 2009 need to be submitted through TISC. If you would like to apply for this course you can now:
- Get your TISC help kit containing your course info, handy hints and advice to help make the application process even easier.
- Get advice on how to structure your TISC preferences to give yourself the best chance of getting into the course of your dreams.
International student applications:
If you would like to apply for this course you can now:
Course Details
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Length of course
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3 years full-time internal study or part - time equivalent.
Please note that international students can only study full-time
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| International fee information |
$18,750 indicative annual fee |
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Location
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South Street Campus
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| Murdoch course code |
B1229 |
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TISC code
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MUIIC
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TER cut- off for 2007
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70.15 or country equivalent
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STAT score
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>145
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| Information on course units |
Link to handbook entry |
Recommended subjects
The following recommended subject will provide you with a useful background if you are interested in studying Information Technology: Maths.
We don’t have prerequisite subjects for any of our courses as we are a strong promoter of a well rounded education. However, remember that you will also need to demonstrate competence in English, normally through passing either English or English Literature or by getting a sufficiently high score in ESL.
Course Structure
Year 1
Foundation Unit
All new first year students take a Foundation Unit. These are designed so you have some idea what’s going on, because, let’s face it, you may never have been to uni before!
Core Units
You must take these units for a particular major to gain a specialisation in this area.
- Principles of Information Systems and Data Management
- Introduction to Multimedia and the Internet
- Introduction to Statistics
- Introduction to Accounting
- Principles of Commercial Law
- Principles or Management
General Electives
You must take these units to have enough units to graduate. General Electives give you the flexibility to learn from a variety of different areas. Select one unit offered by the University, subject to individual unit prerequisites.
Suggested Double Majors
To take a double major, students simply take the core units from another major in place of their general elective units. Further details on double majors are available in the Prospectus. Students taking Business Informatics might choose to take a second major from Information Technology or Commerce, such as Accounting.
What are my Career Options?
As a Murdoch Business Informatics graduate, your employment outlook is bright, especially if you combine it with other disciplines. Depending on which skill combinations or specialisations you have, your Murdoch degree may lead you towards work and study opportunities in a number of areas. The following are some professions to consider, including extra majors and minors that will improve your prospects of achieving them.
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Network Analyst Network
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Analysts research and recommend policies and strategies for an organisation’s network infrastructure. They design, install, analyse and implement computer systems/networks, ensure that the network is effective and that it meets emerging requirements of the organisation. The role can also include operational tasks sch as monitoring system performance, software and hardware upgrades.
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Internetworking and Security, Multimedia Information, Systems Information Systems, Development Internet, Computing Business, Information Systems
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Software Architects/ Developer/ Programmer
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Software Developers/Programmers create, maintain and modify computer and software programs such as operating systems, communications software, utility programs and compilers. They analyse and interpret specification, technical designs and flow charts. A Software Developer/Programmer constructs technical specifications from a business functional model, as well as tests and writes technical documentation. They design, develop, modify, document, test, implement, install and support software applications. They require knowledge of varied and diverse software programming languages and apply the best methodology to suit a specific environment.
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Computer Science, Games Technology, Multimedia, Multimedia Information Systems
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IT Business Analyst
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IT Business Analysts review, analyse and evaluate the overall business and information needs of an organisation, in order to develop solutions to business and related technology problems. The role also encompasses strategic business research and analysis in developing business plans and market research to support an organisationÕs future directions. IT Business Analysts are employed in almost all industries, especially computer services, government administration and telecommunication services.
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Business Information Systems, Management, Marketing Management
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Database Administrator
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Database Administrators design, implement, maintain and repair computerised databases to facilitate the management, access, retrieval, sharing and configuration of large amounts of data. The role includes database strategy and design, as well as monitoring and improving database performance and capacity and planning for future expansion requirements.
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Information Systems Development
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