BP308 - Bachelor of Business (Information Systems)

Plan: BP308 - Bachelor of Business (Information Systems)
Campus: City Campus

Program delivery and structure

Approach to learning and assessment
Work integrated learning
Program structure
Program transition plan

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Approach to learning and assessment

The teaching approach in this program is designed to foster your development as an independent learner so you will be able to extend your capabilities once you graduate.

Methods of teaching may include:

Classroom Teaching: This utilises a range of teaching and learning techniques including lectures, guest lectures by practitioners, class presentations, group discussion and student-led discussion. This style of learning is designed to maximise your understanding of the curriculum content and skills. It is designed to provide an environment where you can ask questions and seek feedback as well as contribute to class discussion with your peers. Classes may be offered in intensive mode over weekends or in week-long blocks.

Problem-Based Learning:  You may be in a small group or team, or work individually to apply knowledge to solve problems and examine case studies. This technique is designed to simulate the experiences you will encounter working as an information systems practitioner.

Cooperative learning: Enables you to work in collaborative or team-based tasks in class or using discussion board

Flexible Delivery: The program may incorporate extensive use of online teaching resources in the provision of support resources for you, and for accessing research sites of relevance to the course content.

Assessment is designed to give you the opportunity to demonstrate your capabilities. Various forms of assessment will be used throughout the program since the assessment you undertake will be appropriate to the objectives and student learning outcomes for each course.  Successfully completing the assessment tasks ensures the professional computing bodies and prospective employers of a level of achievement in the capabilities outlined in the program.

Assessment may include:

Formal examinations: which provide the opportunity to demonstrate your understanding and application of fundamental principles to either practical or theoretical issues;

Research projects: which assess your ability to assimilate, analyse, critically reflect on information;

In-class tests: provide you with timely feedback on understanding within a course and allows feedback for further development of skills and capabilities during the semester;

Formal reports: to demonstrate that you can gather and arrange business and technical information into readable documents;

Formal presentations: enable the development of verbal communication skills and organisational abilities;

Reflective papers: where you reflect on what has been learnt and the methods utilised to enhance learning.

If you have a long term medical condition, disability and/or other form of disadvantage it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more: www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-services/equitable-learning.

If you have already developed areas of skill and knowledge included in this program (for example, through prior studies or work experience), you can apply for credit once you have enrolled in this program. There is information on the RMIT University website about how to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit/he.

For more information on assessment, refer to the RMIT Assessment Processes policy.

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Work integrated learning

As a student enrolled in this RMIT University program you will be provided with an education that strongly links formal learning with professional or vocational practice. The designated Work Integrated Learning (WIL) courses in this program are:

• ISYS1051 Digital Business Design and Innovation (12 credit points)
• ISYS1039 Business Systems Analysis (12 credit points)
• ISYS2452 Design Thinking and the Digital Startup (12 credit points)

These courses will provide you with opportunities to apply your academic skills to a work-based context.

In particular you will:

• undertake and be assessed on structured activities that allow you to learn, apply and demonstrate your professional or vocational practice; and
• be involved in authentic engagement with partner organisations that includes industry feedback.

These learning opportunities may be in the form of industry based projects, simulations or placements.

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Program Structure

To graduate you must complete the following. All courses listed may not be available each semester.
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Year One of Program
Complete the following Eight (8) Courses:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Business Information Systems 12 ISYS2056 City Campus Business Statistics 1 12 ECON1030 City Campus Prices and Markets 12 ECON1020 City Campus Introduction to Management 12 BUSM4176 City Campus Marketing Principles 12 MKTG1025 City Campus Accounting in Organisations and Society 12 ACCT1046 City Campus Macroeconomics 1 12 ECON1010 City Campus Digital Business Design and Innovation 12 ISYS1051 City Campus
AND
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Year Two of Program
Complete the following Four (4) Courses:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Business Law 12 LAW2442 City Campus Business Data Management 12 ISYS2421 City Campus Business IT Infrastructure 12 INTE2043 City Campus Business Systems Analysis 12 ISYS1039 City Campus
AND
Select and Complete Two (2) Courses from:
Any Business Minor
AND
{
Select and Complete Two (2) Courses from:
Any Business or Other Minor
OR
Select and Complete Two (2) Courses from:
University Elective
}
AND
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Year Three of Program
Complete the following Four (4) Courses:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Information Systems Solutions and Design 12 ISYS2047 City Campus Design Thinking and the Digital Startup 12 ISYS2452 City Campus Digital Business Systems 12 INTE2047 City Campus Information Systems Strategy 12 ISYS2423 City Campus
AND
Select and Complete Two (2) Courses from:
Any Business Minor
AND
{
Select and Complete Two (2) Courses from:
Any Business or Other Minor
OR
Select and Complete Two (2) Courses from:
University Elective
}
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Program transition plan

From Semester 1 2024, to meet the Australian Computing Society (ACS) accreditation requirements, the following three (3) courses are required to obtain ACS accreditation for this program: 

• INTE2584 Introduction to Cyber Security Governance 
• ISYS3443 Introduction to Enterprise Artificial Intelligence 
• ISYS2425 Intelligent Enterprise Systems 

Please refer to the below transition rules:

• If you have already completed three (3) ICT electives not listed above prior to Semester 1 2024, you have met the ICT elective requirement.

• If you have completed two (2) ICT electives not listed above prior to Semester 1 2024, you must complete one (1) of the three (3) above ICT courses in order to meet the ACS requirements.

• If you have completed one (1) ICT elective not listed above  prior to Semester 1 2024, you must complete two (2) of the three (3) above ICT courses in order to meet the ACS requirements

 

Semester 1, 2022 is the final intake for BP308 Bachelor of Business (Information Systems).

The BP308 Bachelor of Business (Information Systems) program will be formally discontinued from Semester 2, 2022, and the final intake for admission into BP308 Bachelor of Business (Information Systems)  program will be Semester 1, 2022. The program will be taught out to current students until Semester 2, 2030. If you anticipate that you will successfully complete this program by the end of 2021, these changes do not apply to you.

The BP308 Bachelor of Business (Information Systems) is currently accredited by the Australian Computer Society until December 2022. The College of Business and Law will seek ongoing professional accreditation of BP308 Bachelor of Business (Information Systems) until the end of the teach out period. 

BP343 Bachelor of Business is not currently accredited with any professional body. The College of Business and Law is seeking professional accreditation for the Business Information Systems major within the BP343 Bachelor of Business. 

Current students who will not finish the program by the end of 2021 have the option to either:
 
Option 1 - Remain in your current program 

Recommended for students in the second or third year of your current program.

If you remain in your current program, you must complete the program by the end of Semester 2, 2030.

Please refer to the course teach-out schedule for your current program which will be provided to your RMIT student email to help you plan your enrolment.

If you commenced the program before Semester 1 2022, please refer to the following transition rules:

• If you have completed LAW2442 Commercial Law, you do not need to complete LAW2442 Business Law, as this is a course title change only.
• If you have completed ISYS2421 Business Data Management & Analytics, you do not need to complete ISYS2421 Business Data Management, as this is a course title change only.
• If you have completed INTE2043 Business Information Technology, you do not need to complete INTE2043 Business IT Infrastructure, as this is a course title change only.
• If you have completed ISYS1039 Business Analysis and Impact Management, you do not need to complete ISYS1039 Business Systems Analysis, as this is a course title change only.
• If you have completed INTE2047 e Business Systems 1, you do not need to complete INTE2047 Digital Business Systems, as this is a course title change only.
• If you have completed ISYS2423 Information Systems Strategy and Governance, you do not need to complete ISYS2423 Information Systems Strategy, as this is a course title change only.

Option 2 - Transfer to the BP343 Bachelor of Business or any other available RMIT program

Recommended for students in the first year of your current program.

The equivalent major in the new program to your existing degree is Business Information Systems.

Note: entry will be subject to maintaining satisfactory academic progress.

To transfer into the BP343 Bachelor of Business, please refer to the following steps:

Domestic Students

1. Log into myRMIT  
2. Under 'Launch Applications', select 'Apply for a Program' 

Please also note, in line with government changes, all RMIT program and course fees have increased from 1 January, 2021. For a detailed explanation about these changes, please visit the RMIT Fees for Commonwealth supported students page. You are welcome to contact RMIT Student Connect if you have any further queries regarding this change as the fee increase will apply to you if you decide to transfer into the new program.

International Students
Apply to change your program via the online application system. More information on how to apply.

If you are eligible for a transfer, a new offer letter will be issued to you, and you will be required to accept your new offer to finalise your transfer and receive a new CoE for your student visa.

If you have been awarded sponsorship or scholarship, you will be required to obtain a new letter of approval (i.e. Financial Guarantee) from your sponsor before you are eligible to be accepted into the new program, receive a new CoE or enrol.

All Students
Credit will be assessed on an individual basis and where possible, credit will be granted with grades (including fail grades). Note: you will not be required to submit any supporting documentation in your application (i.e., transcripts, qualifications).

If you have any queries or concerns about your enrolment, please do not hesitate to contact Business Connect who will be able to assist you in planning your studies.

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