Overview 2021
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This on-campus, 3-year full-time (maximum 7 years) course is offered at the Hobart and Launceston (Year 1 only) campuses. Anyone wishing to commence the course at the Burnie campus should contact the Degree Co-ordinator, Ms Ying Chen (03) 6226 6213 to discuss.
Course objectives
At the end of this course, a graduate of the Bachelor of Information Systems should be able to enhance the performance of organisations, including business, government and community groups, by:
1. applying business, project management and technical ICT knowledge to:
- interpret and critically analyse organizational needs in different business contexts
- identify, frame and structure organisational problems
- use systems analysis techniques and tools to analyse and model business processes & information requirements
- contribute to the formulation of an organisational information systems strategy
2. designing, implementing and evaluating ICT-enabled solutions by:
- researching and developing alternative strategies considering their associated benefits, risks, limitations and opportunities taking account of societal, health, safety, legal, and cultural issues
- sourcing chosen solutions and managing change associated with the implementation
- reviewing and assessing the effectiveness of implemented solutions
3. acting professionally within local and global contexts by:
- communicating in different modes to diverse audiences including clients, peers, and other professionals
- adhering to professional and ethical codes of conduct
- working independently and collaborating in diverse teams to achieve goals
Work placement
Career outcomes
Graduates of the Bachelor of Information Systems can expect to find employment as anICT business analyst, computer systems auditor, information architect, information strategy developer, database designer, information security analyst, project manager, business process analyst, systems analyst, chief information officer, logistics manager, ICT manager, information manager, ICT consultant.
Course structure
Entry requirements
Fees & scholarships
Domestic students
International students
International students should refer to the International Students course fees page to get an indicative course cost.
Scholarships
For information on general scholarships available at the University of Tasmania, please visit the scholarships website.
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- 13 8827 (13 UTAS)
- International
- +61 3 6226 6200
- Course.Info@utas.edu.au
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