Bachelor of Information Technology in Management Information Systems

Program Summary

Duration

The normal duration of the program is 8 semesters based on two semesters of study (Autumn and Spring) per year. Students may complete the program sooner if they choose to enrol in the summer semesters. Students may take fewer subjects per semester but those enrolled on a University sponsored student visa must take a minimum of 3 subjects per semester. Semesters contain 13 teaching weeks in Autumn and Spring and 10 teaching weeks in Summer followed by the exam period.

Eligible candidates may also accelerate their progression by seeking exemption from certain General Education subjects through Challenge Exams (in a maximum of 3 subjects).

RecognitionThis program is accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education in addition to being accredited by the Australian Government. It is fully recognised within the UAE, in GCC nations and internationally for further education and employment in the private and public sectors.
Intakes

There are three intakes each year (Autumn, Spring and Summer).

  • Spring Semester: January – April
  • Summer Semester: May – July
  • Autumn Semester: August – December
Class Timings and Attendance

Attending classes is compulsory for all undergraduate subjects. There are 13 weeks of classes each semester. Subjects usually consist of a two or three hour lecture AND a one or two hour tutorial/computer lab. Some subjects have additional classes (workshops).

Classes are scheduled between 8.30am – 5.30pm from Sunday to Thursday. Some classes may be scheduled on Saturday if required. Attendance is required for all classes. Students taking any zero and 100 level subjects must attend 75% of all classes. Failure to do so may result in a FAIL grade for the subject.

SubjectsGeneral Education (GED) Requirements
ARTS015Introduction to University Life6 cp
ARTS 017Islamic Culture6 cp
MATH 015Foundation Mathematics A6 cp
CSCI 015Computer Applications6 cp
STAT 015Introduction to Statistics6 cp
ENVI 030 Environmental Science 6 cp

Plus any 4 subjects from the following 6

ARTS 035Introduction to Philosophy6 cp
PSYC 015Introduction to Psychology6 cp
MATH 020Foundation Mathematics B6 cp
LAW 101Law, Business & Society6 cp
IACT 201Information Technology and Citizens Rights6 cp

*Note: list of GED requirements are subject to change

Required Core Subjects
BUSS111Business Programming 1 6 cp
BUSS211Requirements Determination & System Analysis 6 cp
BUSS212Database Management Systems 6 cp
BUSS214Business Programming 2 6 cp
BUSS218System Design and Architecture 6 cp
BUSS308Computer Systems Management 6 cp
BUSS311Advanced Database Management Systems 6 cp
BUSS316Information Systems Prototyping 6 cp
BUSS318Information Systems Project 6 cp
COMM110Introduction to Information Systems 6 cp
COMM121Quantitative Methods 1 6 cp
COMM351Business Ethics & Governance 6 cp
ECON111Introductory Microeconomics 6 cp
ECTE182Internet Technology 1 6 cp
FIN221Introductory Business Finance 6 cp
IACT202Structure & Organisation of Telecommunications 6 cp
MARK101Marketing Principles 6 cp
MGMT110Introduction to Management 6 cp
MGMT206Managing Human Resources 6 cp
MGMT314Strategic Management 6 cp
MIS electives (any 2 electives )
One elective from
MARK301Internet Applications for Marketing 6 cp
IACT304 Principles of e-Business 6 cp
And one elective from
MGMT309Supply Chain Management 6 cp
MGMT311Management of Change 6 cp
MGMT316Operations Management 6 cp
Challenge Tests

Challenge Tests are available in MATH 015, CSCI 015 and STAT 015. The tests will be held in the 1st week of each semester. A pass mark of a minimum of 60% in a test will entitle a student to be granted an exception from that subject.

However in order to be eligible to sit for the Challenge Tests a student must have the following qualifications:

MATH015CSCI015 & STAT015
  • CBSE – Above 75 % in Math
  • A Levels – A or B in Math
  • Iranian Board – 17 in Math
  • UAE High School Certificate – 85% in Math
Overall
  • CBSE – Above 75 %
  • A Levels – A or B
  • Iranian Board – 17
  • UAE High School Certificate – 85%

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