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| YEAR | | 2009 | | | | AWARD | | Bachelor of Information Systems | | | | CRICOS COURSE CODE | | 022038D | | | | LENGTH | | 3 years | | | | CAMPUSES | | MELBOURNE (BUNDOORA) | | | | COURSE DESCRIPTION | This course combines studies in software design, software use, and the applications of information systems in business organisations. Although students are given a thorough grounding in computer science (including programming), the study of information systems has a stronger emphasis on management and design. The course allows students the opportunity to select a variety of units from other areas of science, business, economics, and commerce.
First year studies include:
- IT fundamentals
- Object oriented programming
- Mathematics
- First year business elective
- Selection of 45 elective units.
Key features of the course include:
- A comprehensive understanding of different types of information technology tools and their role in managing knowledge and information
- An understanding of the role of modern information systems
- Skills in software engineering and Java programming
- Electives in artificial intelligence, intelligent multimedia systems, web applications engineering, networks, systems and web security, among others.
The Faculty offers a range of competitive industry experience options through our Industry Cadetship and Integrated Business Learning programs and these vary by course and campus of enrolment. | | | | MAJOR AREAS OF STUDY | | Computer science (including programming, algorithms and data structures), object-oriented programming with Java, software engineering, database systems, object-oriented modelling, management information systems, workload analysis and file structures, artificial intelligence, expert systems, software development, computer information systems. | | | | OVERSEAS STUDY OPPORTUNITIES | | Overseas study opportunities are available. | | | | TUITION FEE ($AUD) | | Fees are indexed and may increase by up to 7% per year | | 20 000 | | | | SCHOLARSHIPS | | Scholarships are available for high achieving students, please ask for further information. | | | | ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS | Successful completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at undergraduate (EFS5 (60%) UG) level conducted by La Trobe University Language Centre; or
IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test: a minimum score of 550 with a score of 5 or better in the Test of Written English; or
TOEFL Computer-based Test: a minimum score of 213 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test: a minimum score of 80 with no individual score less than 20; or
Satisfactory completion of an English language subject at Year 12 or equivalent level. This must have been completed in the last two years and at an academic level acceptable to the University; or
Approved equivalent. | | | | ACADEMIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | LTU Foundation Studies - 60
Aust. Yr 12 (ENTER) 2008 (indicative only) - 60.85
International Baccalaureate - 25
Cambridge A Levels/STPM - 6
Sri Lankan A Levels - BCC
MICSS (UEC) - 3A 3B
Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - 70
Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 3.5
Sweden Slutbetyg - G
All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - 70
Vietnam (Year 12) - 8.2
National (China) Gao Kao - 480
Shanghai (China) Gao Kao - 410
Guangzhou (China) Gao Kao - 550
Thailand (Matayoma 6) - GPA 2.6
GAC Cert. IV - GPA 2.3
If you do not meet these entry requirements you might be interested in La Trobe's Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs, which provide an alternative pathway to La Trobe's undergraduate program. | | | | SUBJECT PREREQUISITES | | Mathematics determined to be equivalent to VCE Units 1 & 2 General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods (either). | | | | SEMESTER STARTS | | Semester 1 and 2 (March and July) | | | | CAREER OPPORTUNITIES | | Graduates might initially work as applications programmers, business programming analysts or IT consultants. Work in software and applications training, computer sales and marketing is also possible. Graduates could advance to information systems manager, database manager and business systems trainer. Other possible positions include IT consultant, computer systems auditor, systems researcher, strategist and systems marketer. | | | | PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION | | Graduates are eligible for professional membership of the Australian Computer Society. |
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