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Bachelor of Business Information Systems

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What is a Bachelor of Business Information Systems?

A Bachelor of Business Information Systems is a mix of elements from business and IT degrees. Grounded in business analysis, data management and systems infrastructure, as well as leadership and project management skills, this business information systems degree will prepare you for a global career.

This degree focuses on the introduction and development of skills to prepare you for a career as an information systems professional. You will learn critical academic skills, as well as knowledge and applications of a variety of information systems and how they impact businesses. As well as the 16 core subjects, the Bachelor of Business Information Systems includes eight elective subjects so you can tailor your degree to suit your career goals. This course is a candidate for accreditation with the ACBSP.

Establish expertise in traditional aspects of business alongside IT elements.
Harness the power of technology to streamline systems and improve processes.
Explore the role of budgeting and finance in business information systems.
Understand how to collect, use and store data so it can support the decision-making process.

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Study mode

On campus, Online, Blended

Campus locations*

Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide

Student

Domestic

International

Course duration

3 years full time, part-time options available, 2 years accelerated

Start date

20 Feb 2023

05 Jun 2023

18 Sep 2023

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Fees

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This is an AQF Level 7 course delivered by Torrens University Australia Ltd.

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Welcome to Business Information Systems

Career opportunities

You will graduate with everything you need to enter a career operating and managing information systems in dynamic organisations across a variety of industries of different scales and sizes.

Potential career paths

Business Development Manager
Average salary: $90,000 - $150,000
Business Analyst
Average salary: $99,463 - $136,500
Database Designer
Average salary: $100,000 - $118,077

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Subjects and units

This course comprises of 24 subjects, which includes 16 core subjects and 8 elective subjects. Each subject involves 10 hours of study per week, comprising 3 hours of facilitated study and 7 hours self-directed study.

Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Electives

Requirements

These six core subjects must be completed. Additionally, you’re required to select two 100 level electives from the electives tab.

Core subjects

Business Communications | BIZ101

The aim of this subject is to provide you with the knowledge and skills to enhance your personal effectiveness, employability, and academic success. This subject introduces you to the concepts of business communications and transferable academic skills. You will examine the different stakeholders and communication contexts which occur in the internal and external business environment, developing the skills and knowledge to effectively interpret and deliver messages in a variety of business situations. This subject will provide you with essential business skills in information literacy, presenting, writing, academic integrity and the use of technology.
Understanding People and Organisations | BIZ102

The aim of this subject is to develop an understanding of modern organisations, their structure and how people collaborate within these structures to achieve the organisation’s strategic objectives and deal with the uncertainty of the 21st Century economy. This knowledge will form a foundation of theoretical knowledge about organisational behaviour that will be built on in future subjects. Moreover, it will develop the student’s emotional intelligence and the understanding of their strengths and their application in the business context. These learning objectives will be achieved through a mixture of theoretical readings, class discussions and group projects focusing on how theoretical concepts apply to the work environment. Additionally, reflective journals will be used to apply theory to develop the students own professional capability.
Foundations of Information Systems | MIS100

This subject is designed to prepare students for a career in a business information systems field as a Business Analyst (BA). They will gain insight into organisation and functions of a modern computer and communication and software components that support it. Through awareness of potential and limitations of systems and technologies students will work with testing and verifying data, develop confidence and competence in ability to understand, analyse, and apply information technology. The principles and importance of the agile methodology will be applied to the BA space.
Data and Networking | MIS102

The management of data underpins most aspects of information system at both theoretical and practical levels. Data is often stored in a distributed environment and management requires students to build an understanding of data networking, data communication, MS windows and network administration. This subject sets the foundations for many subsequent subjects in this course.
Information Systems Project Management Planning | PRO100

Students will be introduced to knowledge, tools, and techniques to manage projects successfully through a project life cycle, and to the language used by practitioners in conjunction with the terminology recognised by the Project Management Institute (PMI). Explore PM knowledge areas and process groups of PMBOK guide. Examine how the dimensions of project management interact in initiating (scoping), planning, executing (launching), monitoring and controlling, and closing a project.
Database Fundamentals | MIS201

Students will learn the importance of data in a centralised environment and the problems inherent in creating, storing, and managing that data. This subject will explore relational database design and modelling and students will learn how to handle data anomalies and the process of data integration. During this subject you will explore an organisation’s need for a data warehouse, learn about data visualisation and evaluate dashboard designs to view data.

Requirements

These four core subjects must be completed. Additionally, you’re required to select one 100 level and three 200 level electives from the electives tab.

Core subjects

Accounting for Decision Making | BIZ201

The subject aims to provide non-accounting students with a broad, business-based introduction to the conceptual foundations of accounting and finance. The use of management accounting information assists in key areas of planning, controlling, reporting, and decision making. It introduces students to basic concepts and functions of the balance sheet, profit and loss statements, cash flow statements, techniques for analysing financial statements investment decisions, full costing and opportunity costing analysis and managing working capital.
Principles of Programming | MIS200

This subject is designed to introduce students to programming as a tool for developing systems and addressing business need. Students will be introduced to and employ an integrated development environment (IDE) to create, compile, test and run programs, applying object-oriented concepts to construct classes and methods. This subject will be tailored to student levels of expertise and expose students to a variety of programming languages to equip them with an understanding of the requirements in business. Illustrate the design of an application using universal modelling language (UML) diagrams.
App, Web Design and Development | MIS202

This practical subject follows on from Principles of Programming and further develops student skills in App development and web design applying current practices used in industry. Students will design, build and test their solution to a common business problem/opportunity.
Micro-services Architecture Cloud and Web IS | MIS203

This subject introduces students to the fundamentals of micro-services architecture, software-as-a-service and cloud computing architectures. The focus of this subject is on the business aspects of these solutions to position students to build confidence in negotiating and managing outsourced business projects and/or solutions.

Requirements

These six core subjects must be completed. Additionally, you’re required to select two 300 level electives from the electives tab.

Core subjects

System Analysis and Design | MIS300

This subject introduces you to activities, techniques, and methodologies a Systems Analyst uses to design information systems that, when built, enhance the organisation’s ability to meet its goals. These include analysing and defining systems requirements, designing models, and the high-level behaviours of systems. The subject addresses approaches to analysis and design, and the transformation of user requirements to system design using the unified modelling language (UML).
Professional Ethics | MIS303

The subject is based around the foundations of the codes of ethics that underpin professional practice in the Information Systems (IS) industry. You will develop an understanding of what professional ethics means and its relationship to legal frameworks in the IS industry, and you will use this understanding to analyse case studies of the unethical use of technology. The aim is for you to learn to practise ethical behaviour, maintain integrity in your profession, and contribute positively to the IS industry and society.
Cybersecurity (Advanced) | MIS311

The management of security continues to be a major challenge for organisations because of the nature of data management. This subject addresses the need for management of unintended or irresponsible uses of information in organisations. It will explore fundamental information security concepts such as identity management, authentication and monitoring. You will develop the skills to identify and recommend solutions to mitigate against threats and vulnerabilities in network and system security.
Agile Business Analysis (Advanced) | MIS312

Agile Business Analysts use Agile methodologies, which are founded in adaptive iterative planning cycles. These cycles support early delivery and continuous improvement that are responsive in rapidly changing environments. You will learn how to put these methodologies into practice as a domain expert working with organisational stakeholders. These include primary techniques used by Agile teams and you will develop skills for documenting requirements, conceptual modelling, and solution development.
Information Systems for Business (Advanced) | MIS304

In this subject you will build upon your skills of data management and knowledge of agile teams, while introducing you to data analytics and the application of these skills to an industry case study.

You will learn how to develop business intelligence reports with a particular focus on data exploration and visualisation by applying it in a business environment using industry leading software. You will also work in teams to meet the requirements of the case study.
Industry Project (Advanced) | IND311

You will engage with an authentic industry learning experience that allows you to draw on the knowledge and skills you have developed throughout the BBIS. You will actively work within a project team to communicate and deliver a prototype solution for a client. A work integrated learning experience is included in which the knowledge and skills from the BBIS will be applied and assessed in a real or simulated workplace context, where feedback from key organisational stakeholders is integral to the experience. You will undertake and be assessed on structured activities that allow for learning, application and demonstration of your professional practice while engaging with partner organisations.

Requirements

Choose eight elective subjects below:

Year 1 - two 100 level

Year 2 - three 200 level

Year 3 - three 300 level

Elective subjects

Industry Skills Project | IND101A

Industry Skills Project prepares you for the workforce and for the Industry Placement subjects. You will learn how to perform more effectively in the workplace in a team environment, developing specific skills such as project management, communication, team work and problem solving. Students completing the subject are eligible for 40 hours of credit towards the 300 hours of industry placement required in the Bachelor of Business suite of degrees.
Customer Experience Management | BIZ104

The 21st Century economy is dynamic and driven by customers ever changing wants and needs. To remain competitive businesses need to understand what their customers want and how to deliver a quality customer experience that goes beyond the product or service offering. This subject explores how a customers’ perceptions – both conscious and subconscious – effect their relationship with a brand’s value proposition. Students will explore how a customer’s interactions with a brand during the customer life cycle will determine levels of customer satisfaction. Students will analyze Customer Journey Mapping techniques, Employees engagement in the customer experience strategy and metrics of satisfaction, loyalty and advocacy.
Marketing Fundamentals | MKT101A

Students will gain a solid foundation in the marketing discipline introducing relevant and contemporary concepts, theories and models. The unit magnifies the importance of understanding consumer behaviour, segmentation, targeting and positioning, the extended marketing mix and ethics in marketing. Industry relevance provides students with the opportunity of applying key concepts in practical settings. These marketing foundations are expanded on in other subjects available as electives.
Understanding Advertising | MKT102A

Understanding Advertising introduces students to the fundamentals of advertising and explains how students can use this important tool to solve communication problems in today’s complex and fast-changing world. The unit provides an introduction to the advertising industry and the process of creating advertisements for different media. It begins by looking at the initial steps of advertising planning and research, differentiation and targeting, and the development of an advertising strategy.
Integrated Marketing Communications | MKT103A

Integrated Marketing Communications provides students with a contemporary view on the use of all different promotional tools available to marketers today such as sales promotions, direct marketing, advertising, personal selling and public relations. The unit explores how marketers can increase the number of touch points a brand can explore among its target audience in a consistent and effective manner.
Consumer Behaviour | MKG102

This unit introduces students to the main aspects of consumer behaviour, including the societal, family and cultural influences on behaviour. The unit examines vital topics such as consumer learning, needs and wants, motivations, perceptions and experience, and specific consumer behaviours and the factors involved in consumer decision making. Students undertaking this unit are encouraged to critically appraise their own buying behaviour, which in turn assists them in acquiring, critically examining, and communicating information from a range of different sources.
Introduction to Entrepreneurship | ENT101

The aim of the subject is to develop an entrepreneurial mindset that incorporates creativity, innovation and research/analytical abilities. The subject focuses on entrepreneurship for start-up businesses as well as entrepreneurial behaviour within larger organisations. Students are introduced to the theory and practice of entrepreneurship, the characteristics of entrepreneurs through a range of case studies, and the “mindset” of the entrepreneur. They will gain an overview of the business start-up process, make an assessment of their own “mindset” for entrepreneurship and map out their journey to develop their mindset and skillset as entrepreneurs.
Venture Ideation | ENT102

Venture Ideation gives students the opportunity to apply their knowledge on the entrepreneurial mindset to start a successful venture. In this highly engaging and media-rich course, students will engage with processes that help them recognise market trends and potential business opportunities. The knowledge and skills will help students to both identify and develop a business case and effectively pitch their ideas.
Introduction to Events | EVN101

This subject provides an introduction to the nature and characteristics of the event industry, which has developed into a significant business sector. It covers the different types of events that make up the industry, job opportunities, the many stakeholders involved, how an event is developed and staged, as well as the importance of this sector in the economic and social development of the community.
Event Concepts and Design | EVT101A

This subject introduces the student to the event design and development process; from initial concept through to implementation. The subject aims to expose the student to varied event themes and design concepts whilst introducing them to the implementation (operations and staging) issues that accompany the design process.
Understanding Public Relations | PRN101A

The subject introduces students to key communication and Public Relations theories, as well as to the history of Public Relations. The relevance of basic communication and mass communication theory within the field of Public Relations is discussed and applied. The subject demonstrates the ethical and legal implications of Public Relations decision making through case studies, application and debate. Different contexts and subfields are explored, with specific reference to emerging technologies and the changing social environment. The role of public relations as a relationship builder and reputation manager is developed together with current issues and cutting edge topics such as risk communication, interactive media, deep branding, social networking, media and regulatory convergence. The transformations in contemporary communication industries and global patterns will be of special significance.
Introduction to PR Writing | PRN102A

This subject encompasses the fundamentals of PR Writing. The subject explains the Australian media environment to public relations students, including media ownership and the differences between media forms. It introduces students to the main aspects of public relations writing, including selecting the right medium, writing for a range of different media such as internet, broadcast, speeches, and publications, as well as learning to write for ‘campaigns’, undertaking financial and annual report writing. It also provides students with a comprehensive style guide that they can use as a reference when working in the industry. Students also develop a thorough understanding of emerging media technologies and how they influence public relations writing. The subject provides students with a background of the ethical and legal issues associated with public relations and provides information on dealing with crisis communications, such as natural disasters or company problems caused by bad planning or poor decisions.
Banking Fundamentals and Technology | BNK101

Students will gain an understanding of the functions of the banking system plus operations of commercial banks and non - bank financial institutions. They will also gain an understanding of the impact of emerging technologies, such as electronic banking on operations, and resultant service and experience changes that have occurred within the globalised banking system.
Financial Systems and Central Banking | BNK102

Students will gain an understanding of the banking profession and how individuals interact with the money market, insurance industry and the stock exchange. Furthermore, student will gain an appreciation of how the banking industry and bankers play a changing role over time in society.
Commercial Law and Banking Operations | BNK103

Students will gain knowledge of commercial law also often known as business law. It is the body of law that applies to the rights, relations, and conduct of persons and businesses engaged in commerce, merchandising, trade, and sales. The banking industry plays a key role in commercial law because banks act as an intermediator of funds between national and international traders.
Lending, Securities and SME Financing | BNK104

Students will gain an understanding of small to medium enterprise (SME) financing and their relationship with the banking industry. The types of finance available to different size and types of organisations, required securities and lending characteristics associated with business lending across borders will be explored.
Introduction to Sport Management | SPO101

In this subject students will be introduced to the field of Sport Management. Students will investigate the historical foundations of sport, management principles, socio-cultural influences of sport, and the role of governance in sport. Students will investigate the role sport plays in building communities and analyse the importance that professional sport plays in contemporary society.
Sports Marketing | SPO102

Marketing of sports and recreation is more than simply about the product; it is about broader health and wellness, entertainment, community and generating team or brand loyalty. This unit applies the marketing principles and mix to the field of sports and recreation, to take a broader view on how marketing can support health promotion and advocacy through sport.
The Business Environment | BIZ202

The aim of this subject is to help students develop an understanding of how organisations work and the ability to evaluate factors that influence them. This includes all aspects of modern business and the changing external environmental forces at the micro and macro level.

Students should be able to take a strategic view of a business and contribute to the process of developing and implementing strategy. The focus will be on the political, legal, economic, social, cultural and technological environment. Analytical techniques will be used to uncover the opportunities and threats to businesses. An awareness of potential risks and challenges as well as corporate social responsibility of the organisation will be introduced as a key learning goal.

This case-based unit is designed to provide an overview of the business environment at the global, market and organisational level. This subject is designed to develop effective problem solving, critical analysis, and communication skills around the contemporary issues challenging the pursuit of sustainable business practice.
Project Management | MGT201A

Businesses today are increasingly adopting a project-based approach to undertake and manage a diverse mix of business activities ranging from recruitment and change management to product development and implementation. Project management allows organisations to more effectively manage human and financial resources and to meet specific time constraints. This subject introduces students to the field of project management. It explores the historical development of project management and introduces students to the Project Management Body of Knowledge. It examines the theoretical underpinnings of project management and looks at such specific elements as the project life cycle, the role of the project manager, the use of project teams, issues affecting project implementation, and planning, scheduling, and costing. It also explores how technology is used to assist in the management of projects and discusses various project management tools.
Business-2-Business Marketing | MKG201

Business-to-Business Marketing introduces students to the principles of industrial marketing, also known as B2B. The subject highlights the importance of firms in building strong relationships with their business clients in the process of value creation. Students will develop an understanding of business markets and the business marketing environment and will build upon their knowledge of marketing principles and market segmentation to formulate their own B2B marketing strategy.
Digital Marketing Communications | MKG203

This subject introduces students to new digital and interactive technologies that can be used in the development of marketing strategies. It also highlights the integration of digital marketing communications with traditional marketing communication strategies and practices. It builds upon integrated marketing communications principles and focuses more closely on the latest developments in digital marketing techniques. The subject examines vital topics such as digital marketing communications planning, social media marketing, web design, search marketing, email marketing. It also recognises the role of ethics and regulatory bodies in guiding professional digital marketing practice.
Eonomics | ECO201

In this subject you will explore basic microeconomic and macroeconomic principles and their application to individuals, households, firms and the macroeconomy. You will explain key basic concepts such as the economic question and resource allocation and apply the microeconomic concepts of demand and supply, types of market structure and profit maximisation to everyday economic problems and real world case studies. In addition you will analyse the macroeconomic environment through calculating and comparing GDP, inflation, unemployment and analyse how the authorities apply fiscal and monetary policies in an attempt to achieve sound macroeconomic management.
Business Finance | FIN201

This subject provides an introduction to financial management and the basic financial mathematics required to understand how various financial instruments are priced. The subject acts as a steppingstone for more advanced finance subjects. You will learn the role of corporate finance and governance, financial mathematics and its vast applications in the pricing of various securities, basic statistics underpinning the risk and return relationship, capital budgeting, cost of capital, capital structure and dividend policy. The subject also exposes you to practical applications using scientific calculator and Microsoft Excel to conduct financial analysis.
Accounting Processes and Cloud Technologies | ACC201

The primary aim of this subject is to develop expertise in the accumulation, processing and presentation of financial information in relation to different types of businesses, including sole trader, partnerships and basic company accounts. With a particular emphasis on the manual and computerised accounting systems and processes, this subject will develop skills of double entry accounting.

You will gain insight into the underlying concepts of the regulatory environment for financial reporting and the role of code of ethics underpinning creating and presenting accounting information for planning and decision-making. You will learn the recording of business transactions and events within the manual and computerised accounting systems, completing the monthly recording cycle, cash management, inventory management, end of month processes, balance day adjustments, and prepare financial statements.
Contemporary Financial Accounting | ACC202

This subject expands on the foundational financial accounting concepts. The topics have been designed to enhance your understanding of Australian regulatory environment for financial reporting, along with the purpose and interpretation of Australian accounting standards (AASB) and its equivalent International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The subject will discuss selected accounting standards in the areas of revenue, non-current assets, liabilities and demonstrate how they influence the preparation of General-Purpose Financial Statements (GPFS).
You will analyse, evaluate, and act on financial accounting practices of public listed companies and utilise communication skills to explain the accounting theory, concepts and practices and critically reflect its limitations.
Management Accounting for Planning and Control | ACC203

The primary aim of this subject is to develop expertise in the accumulation, processing and presentation of cost information for planning, controlling and managing performance of the organisational resources. Emphasising on ethical considerations, it introduces techniques to appraise multi-faceted challenges facing by the contemporary business organisations, and to develop and monitor business strategy.

Utilising various conventional and contemporary management accounting techniques, you will learn product and service costing, budgeting, cash flow and working capital, and performance evaluation in terms of products, people and business segments. You will generate and interpret cost and management accounting reports that support decision-making.
Business Statistics | STA201

In this subject, you will experiment with statistical analysis and its connection to decision making in the business context, including the application of basic probability concepts. You will produce, present, discuss and analyse descriptive data including frequency and probability distributions using basic statistical calculations and Excel tools. You will also explore inferential statistics by estimating parameters and testing hypotheses using a variety of parametric and non-parametric tests. In addition you will determine causes of variation and make forecasts through regression data analysis and time series forecasting.
Event Management and Operations | EVT201A

This subject focuses on the practical and theoretical knowledge required to plan and execute an event, based on an approved consultation, brief or directive. Students will gain an understanding of the essential components of event management and operations, including resources, processes and outcomes that must be considered, critical documents to prepare and stakeholder communication requirements.
Event Venue Management | EVT207A

Event venue management refers to the operational functions involved in the day-to-day management of specific spaces, catering to both private and public gatherings. Due to the nature of events and the wide variety of venues that house them, event venue management encompasses a range of activities from booking management, vendor relationship management, maintenance and upkeep, promotion and marketing, risk management, financial management and staffing. The purpose of this subject is to introduce students to the various types of venues that exist and understand what they can offer, how to work with, within and manage event venues safely, strategically and effectively, and to understand how systems, processes and technologies can make venues more competitive. Students gain an appreciation of how to work within a team to successfully manage a venue asset.
Strategic Human Resource Management | HRM200

The subject provides students with a comprehensive introduction and overview of the theory and practice of HRM and discusses how it has become aligned with developing workplace culture, organisational goals and business competitiveness. Students will identify and analyse a range of human resources approaches, functions and models, to determine the impact that HRM has on the individual, the organisation and the broader community. The employment relationship and the importance of ethics and compliance in providing a fair, equitable and safe workplace environment, will be discussed to demonstrate. The subject demonstrates that managing people can contribute to a range of desirable outcomes such as organisational performance, employee productivity and satisfaction and community well-being.
Sales and Negotiation Strategies | ENT201

In this subject, you will learn the importance of product positioning and professional selling when initiating a new venture and developing and expanding a business. Whether entrepreneurs are selling or buying a product or service, or starting a new business, they need to negotiate the terms and understand the implications of sales and negotiation. You will embed the principles of ethics and sustainability into your sales and negotiation practice, and focus on reviewing and evaluating your outcomes as important factors to your successful entrepreneurial journey.
Marketing for Entrepreneurs | ENT203

This subject provides you an in-depth study of entrepreneurial marketing strategies for the 21st century. You will examine how start-up and small/medium-size companies reach the marketplace and sustain their businesses, within highly competitive industries. In this dynamic context, entrepreneurs need to be agile and innovative to anticipate and respond to market trends. Entrepreneurs make maximum effective use of scarce resources, and proactively determine and act upon the opportunities that exist within new and established market niches in response to market research and testing.
Organisational Creativity and Innovation | BIZ301

This subject seeks to build the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to succeed as an entrepreneur. These knowledge and skills are then applied to identify and evaluate innovative high-growth product and service opportunities in the context of a start-up, a corporation, a not-for-profit or a government institution. The subject equips students with practical skills, including creativity tools, cash-flow modelling, business model analysis and lean experimentation.
Ethics and Sustainability | MGT301A

This subject is built on broad aspects of sustainable development, corporate responsibility, stakeholder thinking and accountability. It explores how organisations acknowledge their impact of their activities in economic, social, and environmental terms. Students will examine why organisations around the world are increasingly moving to reduce the adverse effects of business operations on their stakeholders and local communities. It discusses some of the most common practices associated with environmental ethics evolving to sustainability ethics. It also examines the link between social responsibility and corporate governance. This course will equip you with a set of tools for managing and leading organisations more ethically and sustainably.
Marketing Strategy | MKT301A

Through an integration of marketing theories, concepts and models studied in previous marketing subjects, in this subject students will be taught how to apply advanced analytical, planning and implementation skills in the field of marketing, as well the role marketing strategy plays within the overall business strategy and organisation goals. It covers the principles and techniques of creating, implementing, and evaluating a marketing strategy, including the analysis of market opportunities and formulating marketing strategies for a variety of different business environments. This subject culminates with a discussion of useful tools and techniques for developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating a marketing plan.
Company Accounting | ACC304

This subject will expand on financial accounting concepts and focus on financial reporting for corporate entities in accordance with the Australian and International Accounting Standards. This subject includes the preparation of consolidated general-purpose financial statements including accounting for taxation and the application of relevant accounting standards to record foreign currency transactions. You will also apply the accounting process for company financing and investment in associates.
Auditing | ACC305

You will be introduced to auditing and assurance concepts and practices, legal and regulatory requirements, and professional ethics for auditors. This enables you to apply International Auditing Standards to authentic scenarios, and to conduct the entire audit process from gathering an understanding of the client's operations and risks, planning and executing an audit, reporting on the findings. The theoretical and practical perspectives underlying audit practices will be covered.
Events Policy and Strategy | EVN301

This unit provides students with the opportunity to examine strategic management functions and process in the context of events. It examines, current event strategies within organisations, governments and communities and examines the long term plans that impact on events which drives the event portfolio or program for communities and businesses. The unit focuses on the application of the latest thinking on the area of strategic management to the event environment reinforcing a strategic planning and management framework.
Strategic Management | MGT302A

Organisations face increasing environmental uncertainty with shortening product and technology life cycles and increasing competition. Managers need to develop an understanding of their organisation’s industry structure, external environment as well as its internal strengths and weaknesses. It is also important that managers are able to think creatively in formulating and implementing their strategies to ensure their organisation’s success in its industry. This subject focuses on providing future managers with relevant strategic management concepts to advance their skills and abilities so that they can contribute towards an organisation’s competitive advantage.
Business and Corporations Law | LAW301

You will explore the areas of law related to business and corporations and learn how to apply that law in the creation and operation of businesses in the Australian regulatory environment. You will explore the role of agency in facilitating business operations and further gain a working knowledge of the law of negligence. You will also learn how to identify and manage risk and to understand the role of consumer law in the business and corporate context. You will gain an understanding of the classification of property and the factors that determine the types and use of appropriate business structures. You will also gain an understanding of how valid contracts are formed, discharged and learn the implications of breach of contract. There will be further focus on the nature, formation, operation and winding up of the company structure, including key duties and responsibilities of directors and the corporate governance and capital management strategies.
Taxation Law | LAW302

This subject introduces you to key concepts shaping the application and administration of the Australian taxation and superannuation systems, including the associated ethical requirements. In terms of income tax, you will apply case law and legislation to classify assessable income, exempt income and NANE, determine capital gains tax implications and, determine allowable deductions to calculate taxable income, including the application of tax accounting and timing principles. You will perform calculations to determine tax liability including the role of tax offsets and residency status. These concepts will be applied to business entities such as sole traders, partnerships, trusts, companies and superannuation funds. You will explore general and specific anti-avoidance provisions, tax reviews and appeals and the basic concepts of tax planning, tax avoidance and tax evasion. In addition, you will calculate fringe benefits tax and apply the basic concepts of the GST system to business transactions.
Lean Business Start-up | ENT301

Lean start-up is a new, field-tested approach that provides students with the skills to minimise the chances of business failure and increase the chances of success. Students will learn how to apply lean principles and techniques such as minimum viable product, pivoting, actionable metrics, innovation accounting, business model canvas and lean canvas. Through this subject students will develop and test their business concept and develop their business plan ready to pitch to potential investors.

International students must not enrol in more than one-third (33%) of online subjects over their course, and must study at least one face-to-face subject each study period. Please note that due to COVID-19, authorities have provided exceptions to the usual face-to-face learning requirements. For more information, visit Study in Australia.

International students on a student visa are required to study full time (i.e. must complete a minimum of 1.0 EFTSL of study per year). For the latest information on study locations, please check the entry requirements flyer.

Industry partners and work placements

When you study with Torrens University Australia, you will benefit from our extensive network of industry partners. You’ll learn from industry professionals, gain invaluable insights and build key industry relationships.

Entry details

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Fees

Check the domestic course fee schedule for the cost of your course.

FEE-HELP

Eligible Australian students may choose to defer some, or all, of their tuition fees through FEE-HELP, a loan scheme repaid through the tax system based on income.

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Scholarships

If you are truly passionate about business, we want to hear from you. We have a variety of business scholarships on offer to assist you in becoming a key part of the business industry:

Admission criteria

Before you begin your application to study as a domestic student, check that you meet the requirements listed below.

Year 12 (Australian secondary school certificate) or equivalent.

Successful completion of a Vocational qualification (AQF Level 4 or above)

Successful completion of a Higher Education qualification.

The below is an alternative option.
Work and life experience that demonstrates skills and knowledge gained through paid or unpaid employment, formal learning and/or non-formal learning (presented on a current resume with attached cover letter).

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Guaranteed pathway and Recognition of Prior Learning

If you have already completed a qualification you may be able to credit this against your degree with us, even if it’s from another institution. This is called Recognition of Prior Learning. We also offer pathway opportunities to further your learning.

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Fees

Check the international course fee schedule for the cost of your course. Onshore international students requiring a student visa should choose campus-based / blended options.

Fee payment

Course fees can be paid across three study periods. Each instalment to be paid before the beginning of the academic stage census date.

Scholarships

We want you to have the best possible chance to succeed, which is why we offer a range of financial scholarships to support our international students during their study journey.

Admission criteria

Before you begin your application to study as an international student, check that you meet at least one of the requirements listed below.

Australian Year 12 or equivalent.

Academic IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 5.5) or equivalent.

OR alternative entry requirement may be available. Contact the International Admissions team for more information.

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Guaranteed pathway and Recognition of Prior Learning

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Frequently asked questions

How do I apply for a course?

Domestic students:
Check the entry requirements for the course you’re interested in and submit your initial application form online to begin your journey at Torrens University Australia.

If you have any difficulty, please contact our Future Student Advisors, who can talk you through the process.

ALL SA/SACE and Victorian high school students must apply through SATAC and/or VTAC. Search for Torrens University Australia, Billy Blue College of Design or Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School.

International students:
If you are an international student hoping to begin your studies in Australia, study online, or transfer from another university, you may choose to do so through our Education Agents. Our agents are located throughout the world and will make sure the enrolment process runs smoothly. View the full list of International Education Agents. You can also apply online. For anything else, please contact our International team.
Can I get course credit for previous experience?

Yes, course credit is available for most courses upon application and academic approval (excluding Higher Degree by Research programs). 

If you have already completed a qualification or have relevant work experience, you may be eligible for credit towards your course. This credit can take the form of credit transfer, block credit or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Review our Course Credits page or chat to our Future Student Advisors.
What are Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT)? How do I apply?

Recognition of Prior Learning is an assessment process that recognises experience, previous study and qualifications, and other forms of informal and non-formal learning, to determine if you meet course requirements.

If you have relevant qualifications or experience, you may be eligible for credit towards your course and a reduction in tuition costs.

Please speak to our Future Student Advisors to discuss your prior learning experiences.

For more information, please visit Course credits.
How do I apply for a scholarship?

Torrens University has a wide range of scholarship options to support new, returning, international and Australian students. They all include a reduction in tuition fees, and some scholarships include a mentoring component with our industry partners.

Domestic students

When you speak to our Future Student Advisors, let them know you wish to be considered for a scholarship in your application form. They will show you how to apply for a scholarship.

International students

Please contact your Education Agent for further information. Alternatively, you can call us on 1300 575 803 or by email.

For more details, explore our range of scholarships.

What are Torrens University Australia’s ATAR requirements for domestic students?

Torrens University Australia no longer considers ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) as our primary entry requirement. We have removed ATAR as the key admissions criteria for applicants aiming to study at Torrens University Australia. We strongly believed an alternative to the ATAR system should be found, which more broadly assesses students, especially when soft skills are emerging as important employability attributes. So, students with a recent secondary school education are now considered for admission if they have a Year 12 (Australian secondary school) certificate. Exceptions may apply to some courses.
What if  I don’t meet the entry criteria for a degree?

Torrens University Australia has a range of application pathways to help you gain entry into our degrees based on different criteria.

To find out more, visit Study Pathways or contact our Future Student Advisors.
Am I eligible for FEE-HELP?
If you are a domestic student attending university or an approved higher education provider, you can get a FEE-HELP loan to pay all or part of your tuition fees.

You are eligible for FEE-HELP assistance for a unit of study (i.e. subject) if you:

Undertake study with an approved provider.

Meet the citizenship and residency requirements:

An Australian citizen or a New Zealand Special Category Visa holder who meets the long-term residency criteria and who will undertake, in Australia, at least one unit of study contributing to your course; OR

A permanent humanitarian visa holder who will be a resident in Australia for the duration of your unit; OR

Are a permanent visa holder who is undertaking bridging study for overseas-trained professionals, and will be a resident in Australia for the duration of the study.

Enrolled in an eligible unit of study by the census date for the unit.

Have not exceeded the FEE-HELP limit.

For full details, visit the Australian Government website Study Assist.

If you are still unsure, please contact our Future Student Advisors who can talk you through the information.

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