Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology/Bachelor of Business and CommerceApproved Abbreviation: BICT/BBus&Com
Western Sydney University Course Code: 3655.5
AQF Level: 7
CRICOS Code: 068788G
Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This course version applies to students who commenced study in this course in 2015 or later.
Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are provided with up to date curriculum throughout their studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the most up to date information for your course.
Commencement Year 2014 - 3655.4 Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology/Bachelor of Business and Commerce
Commencement Year 2012 to 2013 - 3655.3 Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology/Bachelor of Business and Commerce
Commencement Year 2011 - 3655.2 Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology/Bachelor of Business and Commerce
Commencement Year 2010 - 3655.1 Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology/Bachelor of Business and Commerce
This double degree program targets the wide application of information technology in Business and Commerce. It provides students with a strong technical background in IT and Business and Commerce. It allows students to develop skills in application development, program design, systems analysis & design, networks, web-design, and the implementation of technology.
This degree combines information technology with one of six Majors in
- Human Resource Management
Study Mode
Four years full-time.
Accreditation
The Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology is currently accredited with the Australian Computer Society (ACS) at Professional level. Accreditation is held with the Australian Human Resource Institute (AHRI) for students completing the Bachelor of Business and Commerce (Human Resource Management) major.
Admission
Eligibility for admission to the Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology/Bachelor of Business and Commerce is based on the following requirements:
Assumed knowledge required: HSC Mathematics and two units of HSC English.
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.
http://www.uac.edu.au/
International applicants must apply directly to Western Sydney University via the International Office.
International students applying to The University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.
International Office
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.
Course Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 320 credit points as per the structure below.
Students are eligible to graduate with a Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology, on completion of all the 24 units listed in the first three years of the relevant sequence below.
The conceptual design of this Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology/Bachelor of Business and Commerce double degree is as follows.
1) Years 1 to 3 students complete their BICT (16 units) and two elective units;
2) Also, in Years 1 to 3 students complete five common BBC core units and one BBC Major unit. Students may also elect to take two alternate BBC units in Year 1 which will be deemed equivalent to two BICT units. In Year 4 they complete eight BBC Major units.
3) Students within this course will only be permitted to undertake the following majors within 2753 Bachelor Business and Commerce.
*MT2011 Applied Finance
*MT2002 Hospitality Management
*MT2012 Human Resource Management
*MT2013 Management
*MT2006 Marketing
*MT2008 Sport Management
Please note that the Applied Finance major is only offered at Parramatta campus only.
Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology/
Bachelor of Business and Commerce (Applied Finance)
Parramatta campus
Year 1
Autumn session
| 300585 | Systems Analysis and Design |
| 300580 | Programming Fundamentals |
Choose one of
| 200336 | Business Academic Skills |
| 100483 | Principles of Professional Communication 1 |
Choose one of
| 300700 | Statistical Decision Making |
Spring session
| 300104 | Database Design and Development |
Year 2
Autumn session
| 300582 | Technologies for Web Applications |
| 300095 | Computer Networks and Internets |
| 300144 | Object Oriented Analysis |
Spring session
| 200184 | Introduction to Business Law |
Year 3
Autumn session
| 300570 | Human-Computer Interaction |
| 300578 | Professional Development |
| 300698 | Operating Systems Programming |
| 200101 | Accounting Information for Managers |
Please note: From 2017 students are required to enrol in one elective in Year 3 Autumn session and to enrol in 200972 Accounting in Context instead of 200101 Accounting Information for Managers in Year 3 Spring session.
Spring session
| 200488 | Corporate Financial Management |
And two electives
Please note: From 2017 students are required to enrol in one elective in Year 3 Autumn session and to enrol in 200972 Accounting in Context instead of 200101 Accounting Information for Managers in Year 3 Spring session.
Year 4
Autumn session
| 200048 | Financial Institutions and Markets |
| 200537 | Economics and Finance Engagement Project |
Spring session
| 200815 | Globalisation and Sustainability |
Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology/
Bachelor of Business and Commerce (Hospitality Management)
Parramatta campus
Year 1
Autumn session
| 300585 | Systems Analysis and Design |
| 300580 | Programming Fundamentals |
Choose one of
| 200336 | Business Academic Skills |
| 100483 | Principles of Professional Communication 1 |
Choose one of
| 300700 | Statistical Decision Making |
Spring session
| 300104 | Database Design and Development |
Year 2
Autumn session
| 300582 | Technologies for Web Applications |
| 300095 | Computer Networks and Internets |
| 300144 | Object Oriented Analysis |
Spring session
| 200184 | Introduction to Business Law |
Year 3
Autumn session
| 300570 | Human-Computer Interaction |
| 300578 | Professional Development |
| 300698 | Operating Systems Programming |
| 200273 | Managing Service and Experience |
Spring session
| 200101 | Accounting Information for Managers |
Please note: From 2017 students are required to enrol in 200972 Accounting in Context instead of 200101 Accounting Information for Managers.
And two electives
Year 4
Autumn session
| 200709 | Managing the Accommodation Experience |
| 200710 | Managing the Food and Beverage Experience |
| 200707 | Service Industry Studies |
Spring session
| 200584 | Hospitality Management Operations |
| 200742 | Sport and Hospitality Event Management |
| 200148 | Planning and Design of Hospitality Facilities |
| 200561 | Hospitality Management Applied Project |
Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology/
Bachelor of Business and Commerce (Human Resource Management)
Parramatta and Campbelltown campus
Year 1
Autumn session
| 300580 | Programming Fundamentals |
| 300585 | Systems Analysis and Design |
Choose one of
| 200336 | Business Academic Skills |
| 100483 | Principles of Professional Communication 1 |
Choose one of
| 300700 | Statistical Decision Making |
Spring session
| 300104 | Database Design and Development |
Year 2
Autumn session
| 300582 | Technologies for Web Applications |
| 300095 | Computer Networks and Internets |
| 300144 | Object Oriented Analysis |
Spring session
| 200184 | Introduction to Business Law |
Year 3
Autumn session
| 300570 | Human-Computer Interaction |
| 300578 | Professional Development |
| 300698 | Operating Systems Programming |
| 200101 | Accounting Information for Managers |
Please note: From 2017 students are required to enrol in one elective in Year 3 Autumn session and to enrol in 200972 Accounting in Context instead of 200101 Accounting Information for Managers in Year 3 Spring session.
Spring session
And two electives
Please note: From 2017 students are required to enrol in one elective in Year 3 Autumn session and to enrol in 200972 Accounting in Context instead of 200101 Accounting Information for Managers in Year 3 Spring session.
Year 4
Autumn session
| 200614 | Enterprise Industrial Relations |
| 200621 | International Human Resource Management |
| 200860 | People, Work and Society |
| 200613 | Negotiation, Bargaining and Advocacy |
Spring session
| 200739 | Reward and Performance Management |
| 200740 | Human Resource and Industrial Relations Strategy |
| 200575 | Processes and Evaluation in Employment Relations |
| 200859 | Human Resource Development |
Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology/
Bachelor of Business and Commerce (Management)
Bankstown, Parramatta and Campbelltown campus
Year 1
Autumn session
| 300580 | Programming Fundamentals |
| 300585 | Systems Analysis and Design |
Choose one of
| 200336 | Business Academic Skills |
| 100483 | Principles of Professional Communication 1 |
Choose one of
| 300700 | Statistical Decision Making |
Spring session
| 300104 | Database Design and Development |
Year 2
Autumn session
| 300582 | Technologies for Web Applications |
| 300095 | Computer Networks and Internets |
| 300144 | Object Oriented Analysis |
Spring session
| 200184 | Introduction to Business Law |
Year 3
Autumn session
| 300570 | Human-Computer Interaction |
| 300578 | Professional Development |
| 300698 | Operating Systems Programming |
| 200101 | Accounting Information for Managers |
Please note: From 2017 students are required to enrol in one elective in Year 3 Autumn session and to enrol in 200972 Accounting in Context instead of 200101 Accounting Information for Managers in Year 3 Spring session.
Spring session
| 200585 | Organisational Behaviour |
And two electives
Please note: From 2017 students are required to enrol in one elective in Year 3 Autumn session and to enrol in 200972 Accounting in Context instead of 200101 Accounting Information for Managers in Year 3 Spring session.
Year 4
Autumn session
| 200158 | Business, Society and Policy |
| 200864 | Managing in the Global Environment |
| 200862 | Creating Change and Innovation |
| 200863 | Leadership and Entrepreneurship |
Spring session
| 200157 | Organisational Learning and Development |
| 200568 | Contemporary Management Issues |
Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology/
Bachelor of Business and Commerce (Marketing)
Bankstown, Parramatta and Campbelltown campus
Year 1
Autumn session
| 300580 | Programming Fundamentals |
| 300585 | Systems Analysis and Design |
Choose one of
| 200336 | Business Academic Skills |
| 100483 | Principles of Professional Communication 1 |
Choose one of
| 300700 | Statistical Decision Making |
Spring session
| 300104 | Database Design and Development |
Year 2
Autumn session
| 300582 | Technologies for Web Applications |
| 300095 | Computer Networks and Internets |
| 300144 | Object Oriented Analysis |
Spring session
| 200184 | Introduction to Business Law |
Year 3
Autumn session
| 300570 | Human-Computer Interaction |
| 300578 | Professional Development |
| 300698 | Operating Systems Programming |
| 200101 | Accounting Information for Managers |
Please note: From 2017 students are required to enrol in one elective in Year 3 Autumn session and to enrol in 200972 Accounting in Context instead of 200101 Accounting Information for Managers in Year 3 Spring session.
Spring session
And two electives
Please note: From 2017 students are required to enrol in one elective in Year 3 Autumn session and to enrol in 200972 Accounting in Context instead of 200101 Accounting Information for Managers in Year 3 Spring session.
Year 4
Autumn session
| 200086 | Marketing Communications |
| 200087 | Strategic Marketing Management |
Spring session
| 200088 | Brand and Product Management |
| 200091 | Business to Business Marketing |
| 200096 | Marketing Planning Project |
Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology/
Bachelor of Business and Commerce (Sport Management)
Parramatta and Campbelltown campus
Year 1
Autumn session
| 300585 | Systems Analysis and Design |
| 300580 | Programming Fundamentals |
Choose one of
| 200336 | Business Academic Skills |
| 100483 | Principles of Professional Communication 1 |
Choose one of
| 300700 | Statistical Decision Making |
Spring session
| 300104 | Database Design and Development |
Year 2
Autumn session
| 300582 | Technologies for Web Applications |
| 300095 | Computer Networks and Internets |
| 300144 | Object Oriented Analysis |
Spring session
| 200184 | Introduction to Business Law |
Year 3
Autumn session
| 300570 | Human-Computer Interaction |
| 300578 | Professional Development |
| 300698 | Operating Systems Programming |
| 200705 | The World of Sport Management |
Spring session
| 200101 | Accounting Information for Managers |
Please note: From 2017 students are required to enrol in 200972 Accounting in Context instead of 200101 Accounting Information for Managers.
And two electives
Year 4
Autumn session
| 200665 | Strategic Communication in Sport |
| 200273 | Managing Service and Experience |
| 200754 | Sports Management - Planning and Development |
| 200707 | Service Industry Studies |
Spring session
| 200664 | Sport Management Internship |
| 200742 | Sport and Hospitality Event Management |
| 200751 | Sport Management Applied Project |
| 400335 | Contemporary Issues in Sport Management |