Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Information Technology at Charles Sturt University ::

Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Information Technology BBus BInfoTech

CSU’s Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Information Technology equips graduates with skills in both business management and information technology.

About the course

With the business management and information technology knowledge gained, you can aspire to accept responsibility and learn to manage technical and organisational change.

Upon completion of your studies, you will be awarded two degrees: Bachelor of Business and the Bachelor of Information Technology.

As a graduate, you will be prepared for positions in both business and information technology in areas such as:

accounting
information technology
commerce and industry
business
government, semi-government and non-profit organisations
human resource management
marketing

Your course is recognised by industry

Students will obtain the highest level of professional accreditation with the Australian Computer Society.

In addition, dependent on your specialisation studies, graduates may be eligible to apply for membership to bodies such as the Institute of Personnel Management Australia, the Australian Institute of Public Administration and Australian Institute of Management.

Computer requirements

Distance education students must have access to computing equipment for electronic communication, running software and accessing study materials. Please contact the Course Coordinator for specific computer requirements relating to your course.

Graduation requirements

To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 256 points (32 subjects). Upon completion of the program, students graduate with two awards, the Bachelor of Business (in a specialisation) and the Bachelor of Information Technology. The student's chosen specialisation is included in the nomenclature on the Bachelor of Business testamur.

Further study

Meritorious students may apply for acceptance in to the Bachelor of Business (Honours) program or the Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) program

Course structure

The course consists of the:

Bachelor of Business core comprising eight subjects (64 points)
Bachelor of Business specialisation comprising 10 subjects (80 points)
Bachelor of Information Technology core comprising eight subjects (64 points)
compulsory subjects of a Bachelor of Information Technology major comprising six subjects (48 points)

The following exceptions apply:

The Insurance specialisation of the Bachelor of Business is not part of this double degree, nor are any Joint Studies of the Bachelor of Business.

Where there are subjects in common between the Bachelor of Business core and a specialisation on the one hand and the Bachelor of Information Technology core and a major on the other, free electives should be taken to ensure a total of 256 points for the course.

The course structures of both the Bachelor of Business and the Bachelor of Information Technology are satisfied by this course structure.

The non-Information Technology minor specified for the Bachelor of Information Technology is taken in subjects of the Bachelor of Business, as are the two restricted elective subjects of a major of the Bachelor of Information Technology.

Some specialisations and/or majors are not available on all campuses. Full details of the Bachelor of Business specialisations and Information Technology majors are given in the respective course entries.

Core subjects
ACC100 Accounting 1
ACC110 Accounting 2
ECO110 Microeconomics
ECO120 Macroeconomics
ITC105 Communication and Information Management
ITC106 Programming Principles
ITC114 Database Management Systems
ITC161 Introduction to Information Technology
ITC211 Systems Analysis
ITC242 Introduction to Data Communications
ITC331 Security, Privacy and Ethics
ITC301 IT Project Management
LAW110 Business Law
MGT100 Organisations and Management
MKT110 Marketing Principles
QBM117 Business Statistics

Business specialisations

Refer to the Bachelor of Business course information for more details of these specialisations:

Marketing
Business Management
International Business Management
Tourism Management specialisations
Human Resource Management
Accounting
Finance specialisations
Marketing
Electronic Commerce specialisations

Information Technology majors

Refer to the Bachelor of Information Technology course information for more details of these majors:

Software Design and Development
Network Engineering
Systems Administration
Online Systems
Information Technology Management
Database Systems

Standard enrolment program

Note: the patterns of enrolment that are shown below for full-time students may be varied by students to take account of the availability of subjects chosen and the meeting of any pre-requisites for these subjects.

Full-time

Session 1
ACC100 Accounting 1
ECO110 Microeconomics
ITC161 Introduction to Information Technology
ITC106 Programming Principles

Session 2
ACC110 Accounting 2
ECO120 Macroeconomics
or
MKT110 Marketing Principles A
ITC114 Database Management Systems
ITC242 Introduction to Data Communications

Session 3
LAW110 Business Law
MGT100 Organisations and Management B
or
[ ] Business specialisation subject
MKT110 Marketing Principles C
or
[ ] Business specialisation subject
ITC105 Communication and Information Management

Session 4
QBM117 Business Statistics
MKT110 Marketing Principles D
or
ECO120 Macroeconomics E
or
[ ] Business specialisation subject
MGT100 Organisations and Management F
or
[ ] Business specialisation subject
ITC211 Systems Analysis

Session 5
ITC331 Security, Privacy and Ethics
[ ] One or two Information Technology major subjects
and
[ ] Two or one Business specialisation subject/s

Session 6
ITC301 Information Technology Project Management
[ ] Two Information Technology major subjects
and
[ ] Business specialisation subject

Session 7
[ ] One or two Information Technology major subject/s
and
[ ] Three or two Business specialisation subjects

Session 8
[ ] Information Technology major subject
and
[ ] Three Business specialisation subjects

Distance Education

Session 1 (Autumn)
ACC100 Accounting 1
ITC161 Introduction to Information Technology

Session 2 (Spring)
ACC110 Accounting 2
ITC114 Database Management Systems

Session 3 (Autumn)
ECO110 Microeconomics
ITC106 Programming Principles

Session 4 (Spring)
ECO120 Macroeconomics E
or
MKT110 Marketing Principles A
ITC242 Introduction to Data Communications

Session 5 (Autumn)
LAW110 Business Law
ITC105 Communication and Information Management

Session 6 (Spring)
QBM117 Business Statistics
ITC211 Systems Analysis

Session 7 (Autumn)
MGT100 Organisations and Management B
or
[ ] Business specialisation subject
MKT110 Marketing Principles C
or
[ ] Business specialisation subject

Session 8 (Spring)
MKT110 Marketing Principles D
or
ECO120 Macroeconomics E
or
[ ] Business specialisation subject
MGT100 Organisations and Management F
or
[ ] Business specialisation subject

Session 9 (Autumn)
ITC331 Security, Privacy and Ethics
[ ] Business specialisation subject

Session 10 (Spring)
ITC301 Information Technology Project Management
[ ] Information Technology major subject

Session 11 (Autumn)
[ ] Business specialisation subject
[ ] Information Technology major subject
or
Business specialisation subject

Session 12 (Spring)
[ ] Business specialisation subject
[ ] Information Technology major subject

Session 13 (Autumn)
[ ] Information Technology major subject
[ ] Business specialisation subject

Session 14 (Spring)
[ ] Information Technology major subject
[ ] Business specialisation subject

Session 15 (Autumn)
[ ] Information Technology major subject or Business specialisation subject
[ ] Business specialisation subject

Session 16 (Spring)
[ ] Two Business specialisation subjects

Admission Requirements

To be admitted into the course, prospective students need to indicate their likelihood of success through:

previous studies
and
other attainments and experience.

Previous studies

Previous studies include:

the NSW Higher School Certificate or interstate /overseas equivalent;
the International Baccalaureate Diploma;
a completed or part completed course of a university, college of advanced education or other accredited tertiary institution;
a completed or part completed course of a TAFE college or other accredited post-secondary institution (including TAFE Tertiary Preparation Certificate);
an approved Foundation Studies program certificate;
completion of undergraduate subjects as an Associate Student with the University or through another University, or Open Universities Australia.

NSW and interstate school leavers are normally selected on the basis of their Universities Admissions Index (UAI) or interstate equivalent. You may also be admitted on the basis of a strong performance in subjects relevant to your course preferences.

Currently no secondary school subjects are prerequisites for admission to particular CSU courses however some courses assume a certain level of knowledge. This will be specified in the course information if applicable.

English language proficiency

Applicants will be deemed to have sufficient English proficiency if they:

have completed all their formal studies in one or more of the following countries; or
were born in one of the following countries and have completed at least one qualification in one of those countries; or
have completed senior secondary study or at least one year of full-time University study in one of the following countries: American Samoa, Australia, Canada, Fiji, Ireland, Kenya, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, United Kingdom, USA, Zambia
or
have successfully completed one year of full-time (or part-time equivalent) post-secondary study at an affiliate institution of the University, with English as the medium of instruction and assessment.

All other applicants must explicitly demonstrate proficiency.

Acceptable tests for English proficiency

Any of the following results, attained within the last two years, can be used to demonstrate English proficiency:

a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) paper-based score of 550 and TWE of 5.0;
a TOEFL Internet-based score of 80 for undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs, and 90 for postgraduate research candidates with a minimum score of 25 in the writing section.
a TOEFL computer-based score of 213 and Essay Rating of 5;
an Academic IELTS (International English Language Testing System) overall score of at least 6.0, and with no score below 5.5;
a Combined Universities Admission Test (CULT) overall score of at least 65;
a C pass in English at the GCE ‘A’ level examinations in either Singapore or the United Kingdom;
completion of the International Baccalaureate diploma with English A2 at higher or sub. Level;
a C pass in ‘Use of English’ in the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE);
completion of the UNSW Foundation Studies Certificate with a C pass in ‘Use of English’;
completion of an AQF Certificate IV (including English for Academic Purposes);
successful completion of at least one year of study in a course at Associate Diploma or Diploma level on the Register of Australian Tertiary Education;
a score of 155 in the verbal component of the STAT test;
a Pass grade in the Uniworld English College English for Tertiary Entrance course; or
IRI Diploma of English.

An applicant who does not otherwise meet the University’s requirements may be admitted on the recommendation of the Dean of the appropriate faculty.

Attainment and experience

You may also be admitted to a course based on other attainments and experience. These may include:

voluntary or paid work experience;
performance in tests and examinations conducted by professional recognised bodies;
participation in continuing education programs and/or staff development programs conducted by adult education agencies, consultancies, professional bodies or employers;
completion of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT).

Internet access

CSU places great emphasis on services to its students. It is a leader in the provision of online services and, in particular, the use of the internet in the support of teaching, administration and communications with students.

The online environment is so integrated into all aspects of student life and the learning experience at CSU that the University now assumes that all on campus and distance education students at CSU will have ongoing access to an internet connected computer capable of communicating with CSU online systems.

Students enrolled in Information Technology subjects (i.e. with an ITC subject code) may be required to have additional hardware and/or software that is deemed essential for the completion of the learning activities in that subject.

Study through	Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Wagga Wagga
Study mode and normal course duration	4 years full-time on campus 8 years part-time on campus 8 years distance education
Course code	Full-time Albury-Wodonga: 215601 UAC 13001 VTAC Bathurst: 215607 Wagga: 215604 Part-time Albury-Wodonga: PBAB Bathurst: PBBI Wagga: KBBN Distance education EBBI
Fees	Commonwealth supported place
Session available	February/July* (Semester basis) * distance education only
Apply through	UAC / VTAC Full-time on campus study CSU Admissions Office - Part-time or distance education study
UAI cut-offs	65.00