Program Requirements

The Bachelor of Business Information Systems requires completion of 144 units, of which:

A maximum of 60 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses

A minimum of 18 units must come from completion of 3000-level courses in the INFS subject area

A minimum of 12 units must come from completion of Transdisciplinary courses

The 144 units must include:

60 units from the completion of the following compulsory courses:

BUSN1001 Business Reporting and Analysis (6 units)

COMP2400 Relational Databases (6 units)

INFS1001 Business Information Systems (6 units)

INFS2005 Accounting Information Systems (6 units)

INFS2024 Information Systems Analysis (6 units)

INFS3002 Enterprise Systems in Business (6 units)

INFS3016 Business Information Systems Ethics (6 units)

INFS3024 Information Systems Management (6 units)

INFS3059 Information Systems Capstone Project (6 units)

MGMT3002 Techniques for Business Project Management (6 units)

6 units from completion of a course from the following list:

CBEA2001 Australian Indigenous Perspectives in Business and Economics (6 units)

ECON1101 Microeconomics 1 (6 units)

STAT1008 Quantitative Research Methods (6 units)

12 units from completion of courses from the following list:

COMP1100 Programming as Problem Solving (6 units)

COMP1110 Structured Programming (6 units)

COMP1730 Programming for Scientists (6 units)

6 units from completion of a course from the following list:

COMP2700 Cyber Security Foundations (6 units)

CRIM2010 Cybercrime: an Introduction (6 units)

Either:

12 units from completion of courses from the following list:

AATD1001 SoCIETIE Initiative (6 units)

AATD2001 SoCIETIE Initiative (6 units)

AATD3001 SoCIETIE Initiative (6 units)

ANIP3003 Australian National Internships Program Internship A (6 units)

CBEA3001 College of Business and Economics Special Industry Project (6 units)

CBEA3070 College of Business and Economics Internship Program (6 or 12 units)

Or:

12 units from completion of elective courses offered by ANU

A minimum of 48 units from completion of elective courses offered by ANU

For majors and minors, students may count a course towards multiple majors and minors. If a minor is a subset of all stated courses and/or prerequisites for a major, then completion of the major overrides completion of the minor, and only the major is regarded as having been completed. If all courses in a major and/or minor are compulsory courses in the degree, the major and/or minor will not be listed on the transcript.

Capstone Courses

Elective Study

Once you have met the program requirements of your degree, you may have enough electives to complete an additional elective major, minor or specialisation.

Admission Requirements

At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not guarantee entry into the program.

The University reserves the right to alter or discontinue its programs and change admission requirements as needed.

Domestic applicants

Before applying for a program, you should review the general information about domestic undergraduate admission to ANU programs and how to apply, and the program-specific information below.

• Applicants with recent secondary education are assessed on:
• completion of the Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (AQF) or equivalent, and the minimum Selection Rank (from their academic qualifications, plus any adjustment factors ) requirement for this program; and
• English language proficiency; and
• any program-specific requirements listed below.
• Applicants with higher education study are assessed on:
• previous higher education studies; or secondary education results if completed less than one full-time equivalent year (1.0 FTE) of higher education; or the result from a tertiary preparation program; and
• English language proficiency; and
• any program-specific requirements listed below.
• Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are assessed on:
• previously completed VET qualifications at AQF level 5 or higher (i.e. a Diploma or above); or secondary education results if the VET qualification is not completed; and
• English language proficiency; and
• any program-specific requirements listed below.
• Applicants with work and life experience are assessed on:
• secondary education if the Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (AQF) or equivalent was completed; or the Work and Life Experience Based entry scheme; and
• English language proficiency; and
• any program-specific requirements listed below.

International applicants

Applicants who complete a recognised secondary/senior secondary/post-secondary/tertiary sequence of study will be assessed on the basis of an equivalent selection rank that is calculated upon application. A list of commonly observed international qualifications and corresponding admission requirements can be found here. Applicants must also meet any program specific requirements that are listed below.

Diversity factors & English language proficiency 

As Australia's national university, ANU is global representative of Australian research and education. ANU endeavours to recruit and maintain a diverse and deliberate student cohort representative not only of Australia, but the world. In order to achieve these outcomes, competitive ranking of applicants may be adjusted to ensure access to ANU is a reality for brilliant students from countries across the globe. If required, competitive ranking may further be confirmed on the basis of demonstrating higher-level English language proficiency.

Further information is available for English Language Requirements for Admission 

Adjustment Factors

Adjustment factors are combined with an applicant's secondary education results to determine their Selection Rank. ANU offers adjustment factors based on equity, diversity, and/or performance principles, such as for recognition of difficult circumstances that students face in their studies.

To be eligible for adjustment factors, you must have:

• achieved a Selection Rank of 70 or more before adjustment factors are applied
• if you have undertaken higher education, completed less than one year full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) of a higher education program
• applied for an eligible ANU bachelor degree program

Please visit the ANU Adjustment Factors website for further information.

Fee Information

All students are required to pay the Services and amenities fee (SA Fee)

The annual indicative fee provides an estimate of the program tuition fees for international students and domestic students (where applicable). The annual indicative fee for a program is based on the standard full-time enrolment load of 48 units per year (unless the program duration is less than 48 units). Fees for courses vary by discipline meaning that the fees for a program can vary depending on the courses selected. Course fees are reviewed on an annual basis and typically will increase from year to year. The tuition fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and the courses selected and are subject to increase during the period of study.

For further information on Fees and Payment please see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments

Scholarships

ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.

Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are.  Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.

For further information see the Scholarships website.

Employment Opportunities

Organisations of all sizes, in both public and private spheres, require skilled people to analyse, design and manage their electronic and human information systems. These organisations also seek staff with business knowledge and acumen. Business information systems students typically work as business analysts, business process designers, consultants, and information systems managers. Further rewarding career opportunities in more senior technology and management roles are available to students with this degree, plus 3 - 5 years of work experience.

Career Development Support

As ANU College of Business and Economics (CBE) students and alumni, you have access to an innovative and engaged CBE Careers and Student Employability team. Our Career Consultants are ready to help you successfully navigate the professional landscape and achieve employment success in the global market.

Student employability is a core focus at CBE, and we know that employers demand well-rounded graduates, equipped for the job market. Our students have various employability initiatives to choose from to build skills for the workplace.

To find out about the opportunities available to you, including career appointments, jobs, internships, mentoring, professional development initiatives, and events, please visit Opportunities and Careers.

Work-Integrated and Experiential Learning Opportunities

ANU offers a wide range of courses to equip our graduates for future success, such as:

• CBE Internships - The internship project has a strong focus on developing students’ employability in terms of their teamwork, communication and problem-solving skills, through completion of CBEA3070 ANU College of Business and Economics Internship Program (UG) with workplace projects of 120 hours (for 6 units) or 240 hours (for 12 units). Each intern will show evidence of competencies and skills acquired through close working relationships and collaboration with colleagues, a workplace supervisor and an academic advisor. The interns have ongoing support from the CBE Careers and Student Employability team, the course convener, tutor and workplace supervisor from the host organisation. 
• Special Industry Project (SIP) - work-integrated learning is the core component of the CBEA3001 Special Industry Project course (6 units), which offers postgraduate students across the university the opportunity to work in a small cross-disciplinary team and solve a business problem presented by a live business client.
• CBE Momentum - a not-for-credit, professional-development initiative where students can practice, develop and articulate their soft skills and discover their strengths and values. It builds confident, work-ready, and highly competitive graduates, and helps support a successful transition into the workforce.
• SoCIETIE @ the ANU McCusker Institute - the AATD1001/2001/3001 SoCIETIE Initiative (6 units) course is open to students from any degree who want to make a positive difference in their communities. It helps students build the skills and perspectives needed to address complex challenges — from local issues to global concerns. In a supportive, transdisciplinary learning environment, students, academics, practitioners and community partners work together to turn ideas into action.

Learning Outcomes

1. Analyse business processes and identify, design and implement opportunities for technology-driven improvements
2. Demonstrate an understanding of core business information systems principles and their application in real-world contexts
3. Develop familiarity in essential technical skills, including programming, cybersecurity foundations, enterprise systems, and systems design and implementation
4. Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences
5. Apply ethical principles and professional standards in business and technology analysis, design and management.

Inherent Requirements

Inherent requirements in this program include the ability to communicate orally and work effectively in teams as well as individually.

Further Information

Recognition of Prior Learning

Exemption of study or specific credit for any compulsory course will not be permitted unless it can be demonstrated that the course is both:

• Equivalent to the level required by Coursework Awards Rule 2024 and the ANU Policy on Recognition for Prior and External Learning, AND
• Meets the Body of Knowledge (BoK) and other requirements of any professional bodies that may have accredited or endorsed the program.

Professional Accreditation

Students who commence the Bachelor of Business Information Systems (BBISY) program are eligible for Professional level recognition of the Australian Computer Society (ACS) within the Accreditation Period 2027.

The Accreditation Period refers to the year of study commencement. A student who commenced a program within the Accreditation period will, on graduation, be considered to have completed an accredited program. Further information about which ANU programs are ACS accredited, including the accreditation period and type of accreditation, can be found on the ACS Accredited Programs page.

The Australian Computer Society (ACS) is the recognised association for Information and Communications Technology (ICT) professionals, attracting a large and active membership from all levels of the ICT industry. A member of the Australian Council of Professions, the ACS is the public voice of the ICT profession and the guardian of professional ethics and standards in the ICT industry, with a commitment to the wider community to ensure the beneficial use of ICT.

Membership benefits include:

• Professional recognition;
• Professional development;
• Career support;
• Networking opportunities; and
• Rewards and Discounts

Electives

Students have:

• a minimum of 12 units of electives that can be selected from CBE or other Colleges, and
• when completing a single degree program, an additional 48 units of electives can be selected from CBE or other Colleges.

No more than 10 courses at 1000 level.

Student Responsibility

It is the student's responsibility to select electives in such a way that:

• they satisfy prerequisites for the corresponding course/s.
• they conform to the rules set out in Programs and Courses, or if unsure, seek advice from ANU Student Central.

It is the student's responsibility to select the courses appropriate for their program.

Alternative Course Study

On a case-by-case basis, the Delegated Authority may endorse alternative courses to be counted towards the program study requirements. Such reasons may be (but are not limited to) the following:

• Supporting global exchange opportunities for overseas study
• Unexpected change in course class offerings that impacts study plans
• New (or other) courses being offered that complement existing courses within the program

Requests are to be made to the Program Convenor via email to ANU Student Central, and for each alternative course nominated, please include the following details:

• Course code and course name
• 1–2 sentences to justify the relevance of the alternative course to the Bachelor of Business Information Systems
• 1–2 sentences to explain how the alternative course supports your future career ambitions/prospects

FDD with Commerce

Bachelor of Business Information Systems cannot be combined with Bachelor of Commerce with a Business Information Systems major.