This course provides a foundation in business and information technology on which further advanced studies can be undertaken.
The Bachelor of Business and Commmerce 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 software development, computer technology, networks and data communications, and information systems.
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.
| Domestic students | International students | |
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| Intakes | First semester, second semester | First semester, second semester |
| Course Content | University handbook entry for this course | University handbook entry for this course |
| Duration | 4.2 years full-time, 8.4 years part-time | 4.2 years |
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Fees for 2009
Multiply fee by duration for approximate cost |
Commonwealth supported place (CSP) Average annual student contribution $7,720 AUD Note: see information on how average fee is calculated. |
International fee per 48 credit points 48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year $24,640 AUD |
| CRICOS code | Not applicable | 054819K |
| Monash course code | 3831 | 3831 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Information Technology | Faculty of Information Technology |
| Contact | Faculty of Information Technology: Berwick; Telephone +61 3 9904 7140; Email: multimedia@infotech.monash.edu.au or visit the Faculty of IT website at http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au | International Student Enquiries Telephone: +(61)3 9627 4852 Email: study@monash.edu.au |
Australian: This degree is recognised by the following legal entities:
Professional recognition may be dependent upon work experience requirements and the correct choice of units.
All applicants should note that the mathematics prerequisite for the courses must be satisfied. === Mathematics prerequisite === Applicants are required to have successfully completed VCE units 1 and 2 - any two units from General Mathematics and/or Mathematical Methods (either), or their interstate/overseas equivalents for admission to courses.
Units 1 and 2-any two units from general mathematics and/or mathematical methods (either). Units 3 and 4-a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English.
English and one of mathematical studies or further mathematics SL or mathematics HL or mathematics SL, minimum grade of 4 required.
VICTORIAN TERTIARY ADMISSIONS CENTRE APPLICATIONS
Non-year 12 (eg. transfer, mature age, TAFE) applicants must complete the Business and Economics Employment and Supplementary Information Form (available at http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/admissions/vtac/index.html) and return it as instructed in the VTAC Guide.
DIRECT APPLICATIONS
Non-year 12 applicants must download and complete the Business and Economics Employment and Supplementary Information Form found at: http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/study/
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
| Qualification | Berwick | Gippsland |
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| ENTER clearly in* | Individual Offer | |
* The "clearly in" score is based on last year's selection and can be used as a guide only.
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.
Applications for this course are made directly to the Faculty.
Application forms for off campus (distance education) studies can be accessed online. The forms are then submitted to the faculty.
=========In2Monash=========If you are an international student applying directly to Monash and wish to find out if you are eligible for admission to this course, visit In2Monash
All applicants should note that the mathematics prerequisite for the courses must be satisfied. === Mathematics prerequisite === Applicants are required to have successfully completed VCE units 1 and 2 - any two units from General Mathematics and/or Mathematical Methods (either), or their interstate/overseas equivalents for admission to courses.
Units 1 and 2-any two units from general mathematics and/or mathematical methods (either). Units 3 and 4-a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English.
English and one of mathematical studies or further mathematics SL or mathematics HL or mathematics SL, minimum grade of 4 required.
IELTS 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0, Reading and Listening bands require a score of at least 6.5; TOEFL 580 with a TWE of 4.5; or an internet-based TEOFL score of at least 90 with 22 in Writing and no section lower than 20
VICTORIAN TERTIARY ADMISSIONS CENTRE APPLICATIONS
Non-year 12 (eg. transfer, mature age, TAFE) applicants must complete the Business and Economics Employment and Supplementary Information Form (available at http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/admissions/vtac/index.html) and return it as instructed in the VTAC Guide.
DIRECT APPLICATIONS
Non-year 12 applicants must download and complete the Business and Economics Employment and Supplementary Information Form found at: http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/study/
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
| Qualification | Berwick | Gippsland |
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| International Baccalaureate | 24 | |
| GCE A level | 8 | |
| All Indian Senior Secondary Certificate | 70% | |
| Hong Kong A level | 7 | |
| ISC of the CISCE India | 65% | |
| MUFY (best four) | 240 | |
| Ontario Grade 12 | 70% | |
| RMIT & La Trobe Foundation Year | 75% | |
| Sri Lanka A level | 10 | |
| STPM Malaysia | 8.67 | |
| Uni of Melbourne Foundation Year | 70% | |
| UNIPREP Indonesia | 7 | |
| UNSW Foundation Year | 7 | |
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.
Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.
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