Bachelor of Business and Commerce and Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems for 2012

Entry requirements

Indicative ATAR score (2012):

  • 76.85 (Gippsland)

View entry requirements and applications for domestic students

Duration

4 years full-time
8 years part-time

Fees for 2012

Fees are subject to change annually.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Average annual student contribution
$ 8,300 AUD
Note: see information on how average fee is calculated.

From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.

Intakes

First Semester (February), Second Semester (July)

Attendances

  • On-campus at Gippsland: full-time, part-time
  • Off-campus: full-time, part-time

Faculty

Faculty of Information Technology

Course code: 3831

CRICOS code:072258M

Find out more

Visit the faculty of IT website at http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/apply or email fit-admissions@monash.edu

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Entry requirements

View entry requirements and applications for international students

Duration

4 years full-time

Fees for 2012

Fees are subject to change annually.

International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$ 32,850 AUD

From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.

Intakes

First Semester (February), Second Semester (July)

Attendances

  • On-campus at Gippsland: full-time
  • Off-campus: full-time, part-time

Faculty

Faculty of Information Technology

Course code: 3831

CRICOS code:072258M

Find out more

International Student Enquiries

Telephone: +61 3 9903 4788
Email: study@monash.edu

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Why study Bachelor of Business and Commerce and Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems?

This course provides a foundation in business and information technology on which further advanced studies can be undertaken. The Bachelor of Business and Commerce is designed to provide maximum flexibility and to allow depth and breadth in the study of the major business and commerce discipline areas. Its structure provides the capacity to tailor applications and focus in different contexts and different environments while ensuring knowledge of the theory, principles and core elements in the relevant discipline areas. The Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems aims to produce graduates who satisfy the IT needs of industry, government and business. Students will develop their knowledge, skills and attitudes in the broad areas of applications development and networks and business systems.

Course details

Career opportunities

Students will be prepared for employment in many areas of business and information technology in an environment characterised by worker mobility, transnational company structures and global systems.

Professional recognitions

Australian

This degree is recognised by the following legal entities:

  • Australian Computer Society

For information about professional recognition of Faculty of Business and Economics courses visit: http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/esg/asu/publications/professional-recognition.html

Single degree options

Admissions information for domestic students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements

English (Year 12), any mathematics (Australian equivalent Year 11)

Minimum entrance requirements for non-school-leavers

All applicants must meet the University's English requirements, as well as any other listed course prerequisites.

TAFE

Applicants are required to have at least a completed Certificate IV, however those applying with completed Diploma qualifications will receive up to a maximum of 48 points of credit. Although there are no specific studies that applicants are required to undertake, the Certificate IV and Diploma in Information Technology are considered relevant. Applicants applying with a completed Certificate IV are expected to have achieved at least a distinction average, while those with a Diploma require at least a credit average.

Transcripts must provide graded results. Transcripts listing only competency-based grades will not be considered.

UNIVERSITY

An approved pathway program of at least two approved information technology-related units can be undertaken.

Applicants currently studying at other universities are advised to undertake information technology-related units in their current degree.

A credit average is required to be competitive for selection in both cases.

Diploma of Tertiary Studies (DoTS) from Monash University

Applicants with completed Diploma of Tertiary Studies with an overall pass average of 60% or above, can apply for admission into this course. Applicants with a DoTS with an IT stream may be eligible for up to one year of credit. Other DoTS programs can qualify for up to one semester of credit.

Monash College Diploma

Applicants with a completed Diploma Part 2 can gain admission with a minimum mark average of 60% (credit).

Applicants with a completed IT stream may be eligible for up to one year of credit. Other Diploma programs may qualify for up to one semester of credit.

Special Tertiary Entry Admissions Test (STAT)

The STAT, as a pathway for admission into this course, is available to applicants who do not meet the normal entry requirements (ie, Year 12, TAFE). Information available at: http://www.acer.edu.au/tests/stat

All applicants, except those currently completing Year 12, are eligible to sit the STAT.

VCE prerequisites

Units 1 and 2-two units (any study combination) from general mathematics or mathematical methods (CAS) or Units 3 and 4-mathematics (any). Units 3 and 4-a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English.

International Baccalaureate subject prerequisites

  • A score of at least 4 in English SL or 3 in English HL or 5 in English B SL or 4 in English B HL, and
  • A score of at least 3 in any mathematics subject.

Special application requirements

VICTORIAN TERTIARY ADMISSIONS CENTRE APPLICATIONS

Non-year 12 (e.g transfer, mature age, TAFE) applicants must complete the VTAC Personal Information (PI) form.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Entry scores

Qualification Gippsland
2012 ATAR clearly in for CSP 76.85

Applications

Semester one (March)

Applications for on campus studies should be made online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre.

Application forms for off campus (distance education) studies can be accessed online. The forms are then submitted to the faculty.

Semester two (July)

Apply now (online or by mail)

Applications for this course are made directly to the Faculty. Contact information can be found by visiting the Monash faculties website

Application forms for off campus (distance education) studies can be accessed online. The forms are then submitted to the faculty.

Admissions information for international students

Entry requirements

International entry requirements

2012 international qualification entry requirements and scores for this course are available from the Undergraduate Qualifications Database.

English (Year 12), any mathematics (Australian equivalent Year 11)

Minimum entrance requirements for non-school-leavers

All applicants must meet the University's English requirements, as well as any other listed course prerequisites.

TAFE

Applicants are required to have at least a completed Certificate IV, however those applying with completed Diploma qualifications will receive up to a maximum of 48 points of credit. Although there are no specific studies that applicants are required to undertake, the Certificate IV and Diploma in Information Technology are considered relevant. Applicants applying with a completed Certificate IV are expected to have achieved at least a distinction average, while those with a Diploma require at least a credit average.

Transcripts must provide graded results. Transcripts listing only competency-based grades will not be considered.

UNIVERSITY

An approved pathway program of at least two approved information technology-related units can be undertaken.

Applicants currently studying at other universities are advised to undertake information technology-related units in their current degree.

A credit average is required to be competitive for selection in both cases.

Diploma of Tertiary Studies (DoTS) from Monash University

Applicants with completed Diploma of Tertiary Studies with an overall pass average of 60% or above, can apply for admission into this course. Applicants with a DoTS with an IT stream may be eligible for up to one year of credit. Other DoTS programs can qualify for up to one semester of credit.

Monash College Diploma

Applicants with a completed Diploma Part 2 can gain admission with a minimum mark average of 60% (credit).

Applicants with a completed IT stream may be eligible for up to one year of credit. Other Diploma programs may qualify for up to one semester of credit.

Special Tertiary Entry Admissions Test (STAT)

The STAT, as a pathway for admission into this course, is available to applicants who do not meet the normal entry requirements (ie, Year 12, TAFE). Information available at: http://www.acer.edu.au/tests/stat

All applicants, except those currently completing Year 12, are eligible to sit the STAT.

VCE prerequisites

Units 1 and 2-two units (any study combination) from general mathematics or mathematical methods (CAS) or Units 3 and 4-mathematics (any). Units 3 and 4-a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English.

International Baccalaureate subject prerequisites

  • A score of at least 4 in English SL or 3 in English HL or 5 in English B SL or 4 in English B HL, and
  • A score of at least 3 in any mathematics subject.

English requirements for international students

IELTS 6.5 overall with no band lower than 6.0; TOEFL 580 with a TWE of 4.5; or an Internet-based TOEFL score of 90 with 22 in Writing and no section lower than 20.

More information on English requirements.

Special application requirements

VICTORIAN TERTIARY ADMISSIONS CENTRE APPLICATIONS

Non-year 12 (e.g transfer, mature age, TAFE) applicants must complete the VTAC Personal Information (PI) form.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Entry scores

2012 international qualification entry requirements and scores for this course are available from the Undergraduate Qualifications Database.

Qualification Gippsland
International Baccalaureate 26

Applications

Semester one (March)

Current VCE or IB students studying in Victoria should apply online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre

Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.

Semester two (July)

Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.

Enrolment obligation

International students enrolling in a CRICOS-registered course can study no more than 25% of their course by distance and/or online learning. Students cannot enrol exclusively in distance and/or online learning study in any compulsory study period. See standard 9.4 of The National Code 2007.

Major study areas

APPLICATIONS DEVELOPMENT AND NETWORKS (Gippsland, off-campus)

Applications development and networks focuses on the development of IT-based systems to support organisations, with a particular emphasis on the use of network technologies. It aims to prepare students for careers in positions responsible for the development and implementation of software systems and the management and support of computer networks. Key topics covered in the major include e-commerce, application software development, network management and database design.

BUSINESS SYSTEMS (Gippsland, off-campus)

Business systems focuses on the use of computers and information systems to understand, model and solve complex problems in business and commerce. It aims to prepare students for careers in positions responsible for specifying and developing effective business system solutions. Key topics include business modelling, business systems application, systems analysis and development.

ACCOUNTING (Gippsland, off-campus)

Accounting is a system that identifies, measures, and communicates economic information to permit informed judgements and decisions by the users of that information. It is the language of business.

ECONOMICS (Gippsland, off-campus)

Economics is the study of the production, distribution and consumption of wealth. Economics is concerned with the welfare of individuals and of society at large and directs attention to how scarce resources can best be allocated. Knowledge of economics helps both individuals and societies.

FINANCE AND MACROECONOMICS (Gippsland)

Finance and macroeconomics is an interdisciplinary field of study combining economics and finance. The issues of how financial markets impact on the economy, and how the economy influences financial markets is important for business and public policy decision making.

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (Gippsland, off-campus)

Human resource management is the study of managing people within the employer/employee relationship. It covers strategies and activities that enable people to fulfil their needs in the work environment while achieving the organisation's strategic business objectives.

MANAGEMENT (Gippsland, off-campus)

Management is the process by which organisational goals are attained through integrating human activity. It is largely about people and human endeavour. This major provides the body of knowledge for future managers.

MARKETING (Gippsland, off-campus)

Marketing is the process of planning and executing the conception, pricing, promotion and distribution of ideas, goods and services. Marketing aims to satisfy organisational objectives efficiently and profitably. The focus of this major is to develop an understanding of fundamental marketing principles and practices, and to provide the ability to apply marketing within any context.