Program Overview

Combine the theoretical knowledge and practical skills of business; add the technical systems and strategies of information technology and collectively you have an outstanding and highly sought after double degree called the Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Business Infomatics.

This course bridges the core disciplines of business and information technology to show you how to design, redesign or manage systems to meet specific business requirements; while still achieving definitive and quantifiable results.

As part of this course you will explore a comprehensive range of essential business and IT subjects to learn how to translate complex technical knowledge, integrated business systems and strategies, to create innovative business solutions that work.

Career wise you can also expect to have no problem transitioning into employment as information and communications technology professional UC graduates are in extremely high demand. This industry is also less vulnerable to automation.

Study a Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Business Informatics at UC and you will:

• Gain knowledge in business processes and associated work practices, requirements and information needs
• Acquire theoretical knowledge to reflect critically on professional practice in the areas of business analysis, change management and implementation, project management and business strategy, and the planning of information systems
• Analyse and evaluate complex problems in a range of different information systems situations
• Integrate theory and practice in management and articulate the impacts of recent developments within the field of business
• Critically evaluate a range of core business skills to find solutions to future work challenges in legal, economic and global business environments
• Analyse and apply a range of contemporary approaches to business innovation and organisational change
• Develop experience in professional management of work and organisations, demonstrating creativity and initiative in new situations
• Locate and evaluate a range of research frameworks and skills within management.

Specialist Major: International Business

The major in International Business introduces students to important concepts and practices in analysing the international business environment, and in operating and growing international businesses. The major aims to develop skills and competencies in the understanding of business systems, and cross-cultural or supply chain issues affecting these systems in an international business context. These skills prepare students for careers in import/export, strategic planning, government trade agencies, business intelligence, industry associations and international trade and investment, among others. The major differs from other business majors by its strong emphasis on trade and investment in an international context, and from economics majors by placing greater emphasis on managerial issues and perspectives.