Bachelor of Business Information Systems
Undergraduate
TUA-BIS-DEG 2024Course information for 2024 intake View information for 2025 course intake
Harness technology to streamline and improve processes
Experiment with information systems to discover how they impact businesses. Tapping into the best industry minds, you’ll develop critical business skills. Learn how to collect, store and use data. Future-proof your career.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Credit available
- Yes
- Duration
- 3 years full time or part time equivalent
- Total subjects
- 24
- Available loans
- Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
Bachelor of Business Information Systems
About this degree
As one of Australia’s fastest growing universities, we take a progressive approach to learning. Our courses are co-designed, developed and delivered with industry, giving you confidence that you’ll graduate job-ready. During this course you will:
- Establish expertise in traditional aspects of business alongside IT elements.
- Harness the power of technology to streamline systems and improve processes.
- Explore the role of budgeting and finance in business information systems.
- Understand how to collect, use and store data so it can support the decision-making process.
In Torrens University's Bachelor of Business Information Systems program, you learn to connect data, technology, and people. You'll connect business decision-makers with IT by turning technical knowledge into useful business insights. Torrens University emphasises practical experience in real-world settings.You can enter or exit the degree via the Diploma of Business Information Systems.
Tailor your study to your lifestyle thanks to our innovative digital learning system, accessible from anywhere with 24/7 personalised support. With all your course materials online, and the option to study full or part time, on-campus, online or a blend of both it's all about flexibility.
Course duration: 3 years full time, part-time options available, 2 years accelerated.
Recommended study pattern
The Bachelor of Business Information Systems course structure is comprised of 24 subjects (240 credit points), 16 core subjects and eight elective subjects. The course contains 3 subjects level – Level 100, 200 and 300, guiding you from foundation through to more complex subjects.
- Level 100: 5 core subjects + 3 elective subjects
- Level 200: 5 core subjects + 3 elective subjects
- Level 300: 6 core subject + 2 elective subjects
Electives available to students may be chosen from the elective bank or can be taken from any Torrens University undergraduate course (pre-requisites permitting) with approval from the Program Director (or delegate).
Award requirements
To be awarded the Bachelor of Business Information Systems, students will need to complete 240 credit points over 24 subjects as outlined in the Course Structure. Each subject has a value of 10 credit points.Open Universities Australia is a not-for-profit organisation. You will not pay any fees for using our services.
Indicative total fee $58,200
The amount shown here is indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.
Fees may vary depending on:
- the subjects you choose
- credit from previous work experience
- your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.
To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.
At Torrens University Australia you can tailor your study to suit your lifestyle. Thanks to their innovative digital learning system you’ll gain the ultimate in flexibility, and still receive personalised guidance from academics and access to work placement, mentorship and internship opportunities. Online you can attend live classes or view recorded sessions, connect with lecturers and fellow students, and access content on-demand 24/7.
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How to apply
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Entry requirements
Torrens University Australia offers flexible entry options and study pathways, whether you’re finishing school, pursuing career progression or looking for a change. Entry requirements for this course includes:
- Successful completion of a Higher Education qualification.
Year 12 (Australian secondary school certificate) or equivalent.
Successful completion of a Vocational qualification (AQF Level 4 or above).
Work life experience demonstrating the ability to undertake study at the required level.
Don’t meet the entry requirements? We have numerous pathway programs to get you started. Contact our Future Student Advisors to learn about alternative entry options.
Standard English language requirements apply.
- Torrens University offers pathway opportunities to further your learning. If you have already completed a qualification you may be able to credit this against a degree with Torrens University, even if it’s from another institution. This is called Recognition of Prior Learning. Under Torrens University's Recognition of Prior Learning policy, you may be eligible for a reduction in tuition costs if you have previous study and/or work experience. Our Future Student Advisors will happily walk you through the application process.
Career opportunities
You will graduate with everything you need to enter a career operating and managing information systems in dynamic organisations across a variety of industries of different scales and sizes.
Potential career paths include:
- Business Analyst
- Business Development Management
- Business Process Analyst
- Business Requirements Analyst
- Database Designer
- Administrator or Programmer.
Australian job snapshots
Data sourced from Australian Jobs 2023.
Role | Earnings | Employment change |
---|---|---|
Database and Systems Administrators, and ICT Security Specialists | Over $120K | Up 45.1% |
ICT Business and Systems Analysts | Over $120K | Up 62.5% |
ICT Managers | Over $120K | Up 49.6% |