Behind every innovation is an information system. As the business world grows so do the systems that support it. The Bachelor of Business Information Systems (BBIS) has been designed to prepare students for careers in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) focusing on managing information systems in organisations. Business information systems is an essential element in bringing together technology, people (individuals, groups, or organisations), and data/information to effectively manage organisations. Such systems are used to analyse and facilitate strategic and operational activities in organisations. The proposed BBIS course aims to provide students with cognitive and technical skills to create and manage cohesive business solutions for diverse organisations. The course will prepare students for entry-level management positions where technical skills in systems analysis, IS service provision, and project management are combined with cognitive skills in core business concepts, problem-solving, communication and team work to produce graduates who understand the role and contribution of information systems in driving and enabling the achievement of business goals and objectives.

Graduates of the Diploma and Associate Degree in Business Information Systems will be able to enter the ICT industry with technical skills in systems analysis, IS service provision, with cognitive skills in core business concepts, problem-solving, communication and team work to contribute to the overall information systems objectives of an organisation. They will be capable of utilising their skills to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of business information systems in a range of organisational and business environments.

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the theoretical and technical knowledge of information systems theories, information infrastructures, design and analysis of systems and how these are applied to modern business practices;
2. Acquire skills to undertake basic research and evaluate new information for problem- solving, analysis and synthesis within the ICT context;
3. Acquire skills to support critical thinking and judgment in the application of IS technologies in a business; and
4. Evaluate critically, compare and justify IS solutions, as well as adapt IS solutions in a business environment.

• IT Support Specialist
• Database Administrator
• Network Administrator
• IT Project Coordinator
• Software Support Analyst