Overview
Full Time: 3 years
, Part Time: 6 years (local students only)
Holmesglen's Bachelor of Information Systems has a practical, hands-on approach to learning, focused on building technical skills from the ground up.
The course gives students broad capability across the areas of networking, programming and web design, database design, cyber security and business analytics.
Subjects feature learning in business analysis, cloud computing, virtualisation, cyber security, big data and business intelligence, business management, information security and network security.
Holmesglen works closely with leading companies in the IT industry, including Cisco, VMware, Fortinet, Microsoft and Amazon Web Services to ensure this course is industry current. With this Bachelor, you will gain the practical experience and theoretical knowledge to be productive in the workforce from day one.
Course structure
Major studies
Enterprise Systems, Database Systems, Business Decision Analysis, Networking, Programming, Big Data and Business Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security.
This course is comprised of 23 subjects: 18 core and five elective subjects.
ASSESSMENT
A variety of assessment methods are used, including technical reports, laboratory reports, network design models, practical strategy assessments, written assignments, literature reviews, practical case studies, group projects, individual and group presentations, online quizzes, practical labs, exams, research reports, feasibility reports, and classroom hurdle tasks.
SUBJECTS
Information systems in organisations
Fundamentals of programming
Communications and teamwork
Operating systems and virtualisation
Business requirements analysis
Information security management
Business decision analysis
Web design and programming
Big data and business intelligence
Enterprise cloud computing
Human computer interaction
Computerised Accounting Applications
Organisational Behaviour And Design
Business Relationship Management
Business transformation and innovation
Information systems support and testing
Information systems project
Entry requirements
Good passes at Year 12/Matriculation or the overseas equivalent, including English.
English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 (Academic) with no individual bandscore less than 6.0.
Holmesglen requires applicants to have IT skills in switching on the computer, saving and organising files, sending and reading emails and following instructions for installing software/applications.
ADVANCED STANDING
You may be able to shorten the length of your studies by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training, or work and life experience. Read more about gaining advanced standing and credits.
Advanced standing will be considered for applicants who have:
- been awarded an IT diploma or higher in the last 5 years
- have more than 2 years’ experience working in the IT industry
Applicants seeking advanced standing need to Apply to enrol. The Computing and IT Department will contact you to arrange an interview time once you have applied. At the short 30 minute interview you will be asked if you want to apply for Advanced Standing. To support your application you will need to submit evidence of qualifications and/or work experience in the field of IT. Suitable evidence can included the following:
- Awarded qualification documents
- Qualification transcripts
- Original course and subject outlines
- Work position descriptions or a CV
- Proof of employment
- A letter of reference from your employer confirming the duties undertaken in the workplace.
All applicants are required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment as part of the interview process. This assessment is used to identify your suitability for the course, and identify any learning support needs.
ADVANCED STANDING
You may be able to shorten the length of your studies by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training, or work and life experience. Read more about gaining advanced standing and credits.
Outcomes
QUALIFICATION AND RECOGNITION
After completing 23 subjects, you will be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Information Systems.
PATHWAYS
Bachelor of Information Systems graduates can apply for entry to relevant Masters or other post-graduate qualifications.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- Systems Administrator
- Information Systems Cloud Architect
- Information Systems Project Manager
- Cloud / Web Services Developer
- IT Business Systems Analyst
- Database Administrator and Designer
- Cloud Security Consultant
- Enterprise Systems Consultant.
- IT/IS Consultant
- Information Systems Administrator
How to apply
APPLY VIA AGENT
Holmesglen recommends international students apply through one of our accredited student recruitment agents. This will assist you in the preparation of all application documents and ensure that you are well counselled on the Australian Government's Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirements for International students. Further information of the GTE requirements is available at: https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au.
To find out more, visit How to Apply for International Students.
If you have further questions about your application, please contact our International Centre:
T: 03 9564 1703
E: intl@holmesglen.edu.au
RECRUITMENT
Holmesglen may engage third parties to recruit students on behalf of the institute. Third party recruiters receive a commission and this will not impact on your fees.
Find out more about your rights and obligations as a student and the services we provide at Holmesglen.
Fees
The above fees are per annum. These are indicative fees only.
Individual subject tuition fees are available for higher education courses.
TUITION ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Under the Higher Education Support Act 2003, Holmesglen Institute must meet tuition assurance requirements for persons, other than overseas students, who are enrolled in the higher education courses we offer in the event we cease to provide a course of study in which a student is enrolled. Overseas students refer to the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2002.
Annual tuition fee:
These are indicative fees only. Holmesglen reviews its tuition fees and other charges annually.
You will be required to pay the current fee that applies from the beginning of the next study period.
To find out more about fees or payment options, visit Fees for International Students.
TUITION ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
For more details, please refer to the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2002.