Bachelor of Corporate Systems Management

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.

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

Minimum academic requirements

Did you complete secondary school in Australia?

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.

Scholarships and financial support

You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.

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