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Overview
- Combine business knowledge with a specialisation in information technology.
- Specialisation options such as adult and community learning, business systems engineering, construction management, databases, entrepreneurship, finance, information systems, management, marketing and many more.
- Prepares you for a career as a business analyst, project manager, process analyst, program manager, or data manager in fields ranging from health to finance to media and entertainment services.
- Graduate accredited by the Australian Computer Society, internationally recognised by the Seoul Accord.
| QTAC course code | 418301 |
| QUT course code | IT06 |
| Attendance | Full-time |
| Course duration | 3 years full-time
6 years part-time |
| Start month | 2013 February |
| Deferment | You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year. |
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On campus
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Student Business Services (SBS) Admissions:
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| CRICOS code | 059712C |
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Double degrees
Details
If you are intrigued by new and evolving applications of information technology (such as cloud computing, 4G smart phones and social media) then this IT degree is for you.
A corporate systems management degree will give you the edge in understanding the relationships between information, technology, business and people. Business success depends on the identification and application of the right information technology solutions at the right cost within the right timeframe. Upto- the minute business and IT knowledge will enable you to harness your creativity and apply your knowledge in the real world. You will learn to analyse business needs and devise IT-enabled business systems and tools that deliver information solutions to the key people via the most appropriate technologies.
Why choose this course?
You may have a great idea for new mobile software, a new way to conduct business over the net, or even how a business could out-manoeuvre its competitors using information technology. You know the importance of IT and you are excited about what IT can do and either want to develop the next big thing yourself or be able to evaluate, identify, choose and integrate from myriad technologies to arrive at a creative solution.
This degree will equip you with the knowledge and skills to realise these aspirations. Whether as a professional within an organisation, as a consultant, or as an entrepreneur, you will be well equipped to take advantage of the demand for business-savvy IT professionals who are able to creatively develop or identify IT solutions to help organisations adapt and grow.
Career outcomes
Career destinations from this degree are management, analyst or consultant roles such as business analyst, project manager, process analyst, program manager, or data manager in fields ranging from health to finance to media and entertainment services. If you are interested in creating your own business, you may start your own consultancy service to assist businesses in using information technology and improve their business performance. The career possibilities are numerous and relevant experience is in great demand by industry.
Professional recognition
This course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS). ACS accreditation is internationally recognised by the Seoul Accord.
Other study options
- Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Corporate Systems Management
- Bachelor of Corporate Systems Management/Bachelor of Games and Interactive Entertainment
- Bachelor of Corporate Systems Management/Bachelor of Information Technology
- Bachelor of Corporate Systems Management/Bachelor of Justice
Units
Course structure
The 24-unit degree comprises:
- 16 core units that build your understanding of the relationships between information, technology, business and people
- eight units in a specialisation of your choice – you could choose to further specialise in information technology, a set of units from a different discipline, or optional units from across QUT to complement your studies.
Specialisation options include:
- adult and community learning
- business systems engineering
- construction management – administration
- creative industries management
- databases
- entrepreneurship
- finance
- forensics
- human resource management
- organisational psychology
- information systems
- information management/information technology management
- international studies
- law
- management
- marketing
- public health.
Your course
Year 1
In your first semester, you will complete the first four core units:
- Impact of IT
- Industry Insights
- Corporate Systems
- Organisational Databases.
In your second semester, you will complete three more core units:
- Management, People and Organisations
- Project Management Practice
- Information Systems Development.
You will also choose your specialisation and complete your first specialisation unit, or start your electives.
Year 2
In first semester, you will complete three core units:
- Business Analysis
- Technology Management
- Creating New Enterprises.
You will also complete your second specialisation unit or electives.
In second semester, you will complete two core units:
- Marketing
- Web Sites for Electronic Commerce.
You will also complete two more specialisation units or electives.
Year 3
In your first semester, you will complete two core units:
- Enterprise Systems Applications
- Information Systems Consulting.
You will also complete two more specialisation units or electives.
In your second semester, you will complete the last two core units:
- Business Process Modelling
- Corporate Systems Management Project (your final-year showcase project).
You will also complete the last two units of your specialisation or electives.
Entry requirements
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course we assume you have sound knowledge in these areas:
- English
We assume that you have knowledge equivalent to four semesters at high school level (Years 11 and 12) with sound achievement (English (4, SA) and Maths A, B or C (4, SA)).
Did you get an OP 1-5?
If you receive an OP 1-5 or equivalent, you're guaranteed an offer for this course in the major offer round.
Course fees
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.
If you wish to enrol in the Bachelor of Information Technology, you may like to consider our Dean's Scholars Program for OP1-2 students. If you are a female high school student, you may also apply for our ‘go for IT gURL’ merit scholarships.
Find out more about the range of scholarships available.
2013: CSP $4400 (indicative) per Semester (48 credit points) (subject to annual review)
Student Services and Amenities Fee
You'll need to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) as part of your course costs.
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
Find out if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan
Scholarships and financial support
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
These scholarships are available for this course:
You may also be eligible for Centrelink payments
Apply
How to apply for Bachelor of Corporate Systems Management
You apply through QTAC for all our undergraduate courses.
Are you ready to submit your application?
You're ready if you've:
- Found all the courses you want to apply for - you can apply for up to 6.
- Checked important dates.
- Checked you meet the entry requirements.
- Checked your course costs and if you're eligible for financial support.
All done? Then you're ready to apply.
Important: Make a note of the QTAC code for this course (418301) because you'll need to enter it as part of your QTAC application.
After you've submitted your application to QTAC
If you've studied before or if you have at least two years' work experience, you may want to apply for credit for prior learning.
