Bachelor of Business - Bachelor of Information Technology

Overview

Description:
 In a competitive business world it pays to have more than one skill set and a joint degree can provide you with extra knowledge and resources to help you get the job you want. Joint degrees allow students to complete two degrees at the same time over a four to five year timeframe. These degrees allow students to specialise in a range of disciplines and study areas related to business.
 
Duration:
 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent
 
Mode:
 On campus, full or part time *
 
Workload:
 Normal workload expectations are a minimum of 10 hours per week for every subject, including class contact hours, preparation and time spent on assessment tasks.
 
Type:
 Undergraduate
 
Credit points:
 96 credit points o
 
Mid-year entry:
 Yes
 
Locations:
 Townsville Only
 
Faculty:
 Law, Business & the Creative Arts
 
Prerequisite/s:
 English, Maths B (recommended)
 
QTAC code:
 312111Townsville; 322111Cairns
 

* Duration: Part-time study is available to domestic students only.

o Credit points: Represent the combined value of individual subjects in a degree. One subject usually constitutes three credit points.
 

Structure

Disclaimer - The list of subjects below is correct for 2009, but may change for 2010. Prospective students should contact the University to confirm admission requirements and the availability of courses.

In the Business component students are able to complete one of he following Bachelor of Business majors: Economics, Regional Development (TSV), Hospitality Management (CNS), Human Resource Management, International Business (CNS), Management and Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Sports and Events Management (TSV), and Tourism Management. It is recommended that if students are contemplating a business major they should enrol in the major before undertaking level 2 studies.
 

YEAR 1

BU1002:03 Accounting for Decision Making

BU1003:03 Economics for Business

BU1004:03 Management, People and Organisations

BU1005:03 Personal and Professional Skills in Business or BU1006:03 Managing the Customer Experience

BU1007:03 Business Data Analysis

CP1010:03 Introduction to Multimedia

CP1030:03 Introduction to Information Technology

CP1500:03 Introduction to Database Principles

YEAR 2

CP1200:03 Introduction to Computer Science 1

CP1300:03 Introduction to Computer Science 2

MA1401:03 Statistics and Data Analysis

Plus

One level 2 elective subject

6 credit points selected from Level 2 business subjects as specified in the Business major.

6 credit points selected from Level 2 subjects with a prefix of BU or BX.

YEAR 3

CP2001:03 Data Structures and Algorithms

CP2010:03 Multimedia Web Design

CP2231:03 Internetworking Principles

Plus

6 credit points selected from Level 3 business subjects as specified in the Business major.

CP2004:03Object Oriented Programming with Java

CP2241:03 Advanced Internetworking

Or

CP2402:03 Operating Systems and Architecture

YEAR 4

CP3003:03 Internet Technology

CP3020:03 Advanced Database Management

CP3046:03 Internet Technology Project 1

CP3110:03 Fundamentals of Software Engineering

Or

CP3120:03 Object Oriented Software Engineering

CP3047:03 Information Technology Project 2

CP3070:03 Principles of Data Communications

Or

CP3120:03 Object Oriented Software Engineering

Or

CP3110:03 Fundamentals of Software Engineering

Plus

3 credit points selected from Level 2 subjects with a prefix of BU or BX included in Schedule A or B in the Bachelor of Business.

3 credit points selected from Level 3 business subjects as specified in the Business major.

Honours

An Honours program is available for those students who demonstrate high academic performance. Honours consists of an extra year of study and the development of a personal research project and thesis. An Honours degree is usually essential for entry to research higher degrees. JCU's School of Business also offers a wide range of postgraduate study opportunities and has an active research program.

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