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Diploma of Business Information Systems (DipBIS)

The Diploma of Business Information Systems has been designed as a foundation qualification which equips students with the fundamentals of information systems in business enterprises in a practical manner. It allows students the opportunity to progress to further study and gain up to 1-year credit to study the Bachelor of Business Information Systems at APIC, or a variety of other bachelor degree programs. Students who opt to pursue an employment opportunity and not continue their tertiary studies will be better prepared with excellent knowledge and perspectives on business and information systems to assist them to find gainful employment in a range of fields and commence a rewarding career.

The Course objectives are summarised below:

• Learn the basics of business information systems to develop your career as an Information Systems Professional through further studies or relevant professional development programs.
• Learn the basics of business and management in a coherent and meaningful manner.
• Learn the basics of business law.
• Enhance your academic and study skills.
• Develop a good understanding of real life business and information management challenges.
• Familiarise yourself with the extent of studies needed to develop your career in this field.

DURATION :
Domestic and Offshore International students
The course may be studied in full-time and/or part-time modes, allowing students complete flexibly. The normal full-time duration is 1 year (2 semesters).
The number of units undertaken in each semester can be varied to suit individuals, subject to the total duration of candidature not exceeding 3 years (6 semesters), and subject to any conditions as advised at the time of enrollment.

Onshore International students
The CRICOS-registered duration is 1 year of full-time study (2 semesters). Please note the part time mode is not available to holders of a student visa, who are not a citizen of Australia or New Zealand, or who are not an Australian permanent resident, or who are a temporary resident of Australia.

Delivery Method
All units of study are hosted on the College’s Online Learning System (OLS), and lectures are generally delivered face-to-face for campus-based students. All tutorials are also conducted under close academic supervision. Students have uninterrupted access to course information, library and other learning resources, and learn from a highly qualified faculty, many of whom have considerable industry experience. The OLS manages the whole process; it has a formalised structure, framework and processes, and regulates the entire delivery process in each semester, providing 24-hour access to course information and learning resources.

Other learning resources include:

• Lecture notes and suggested readings.
• Sample assignments and case studies.
• E-Library.
• EBSCO Library.

APIC's e-Library hosts a collection of specialised papers and presentation slides often not found in the online databases, and includes a mix of academic and industry-focused studies in project, business and general management. The collection is always expanding as more resources are obtained.