Bachelor of Business Information Systems

Bachelor of Business Information Systems (BBIS), also Business Information Systems (BIS), is an information technology (IT) and management focused[1] undergraduate program[2] designed to better understand the needs of rapidly growing technology in business and IT sector.[3] It is bachelor degree that combines elements of business administration and computer science with majoring on information systems and technology.The purpose of this course is to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively manage and utilize information technology in a business and IT industry.[4]

Bachelor of Business Information Systems
Occupation
NamesBusiness Information Systems
Occupation type
Management Information Technology
Activity sectors
Information technology, Technology industry, Business industry
SpecialtyBusiness Administration, Information Systems, software programming, Project Management, Information Technology Management
Description
CompetenciesTechnical knowledge, Management knowledge, Technology Management
Fields of
employment
Management, Technology, Entrepreneurship, System/Business Analysist, IT manager, Software designer, Web developer, Business Administration

International variations edit

Australia edit

It is offered by Asia Pacific International College (APIC),[3] Kent Institute Australia,[5] Swinburne University of Technology,[6] RMIT University,[7] La Trobe University,[8] Melbourne Institute of Technology,[9] Monash University,[10] Open Universities Australia,[11] Sydney International School of Technology and Commerce [12] and Torrens University Australia.[13] In Australia, it is a 3-years program.

Germany edit

Furtwangen University of Applied Sciences in Germany offers International Business Information Systems[14] a leading bachelor study program in Germany educating students in three fields of competence: Applied Computer Science,[15] Digital Business Management[16] and Data Science & Artificial Intelligence.[17]

Pakistan edit

The Bachelor of Business Information Systems (BBIS) degree is offered by several institutions in Pakistan, including the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) and the Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology (SZABIST), both located in Karachi. And in Lahore, the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), the Lahore School of Economics (LSE), the University of the Punjab, and the University of Management and Technology (UMT). In the capital city of Islamabad, students can pursue a BBIS degree at the NUST Business School (NBS), the COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, the Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS), and Quaid-i-Azam University. Other notable institutions offering the program include Sukkur IBA University in Sukkur, the Institute of Management Sciences (IMS) in Peshawar, the Karachi School for Business and Leadership (KSBL) in Karachi, the University of Karachi, and the University of Engineering and Technology (UET) in Lahore.[citation needed]

India edit

In India, it is known as Bachelor of Science (Business Information System) which is offered by Hindustan Institute of Technology and Management[18] and FTMS Global Academy India Private Limited.[19]

Nepal edit

BBIS program is offered by Kathmandu University under the Department of Management Informatics and Communication, School of Management[20][21] and Little Angels College of Management (LACM).[21] LACM is affiliated to Kathmandu University.[22]

It is a 4-year bachelor degree program. The course is divided into 8 semester and 18 credit hours in each semester with 6 subject from first to seventh semester and 15 credit hours with five subjects in 8 semesters.[2][22]

Singapore edit

Murdoch University offers Bachelor of Science in Business Information Systems in Singapore.[23]

Sri Lanka edit

The Department of Information Technology, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura offers the Batchelor of Science in Business Information Systems in Sri Lanka.[24]

United States edit

University of Arizona Global Campus offers online course in Bachelor of Arts in Business Information Systems.[4]

Scope and career prospects edit

A typical role for BBIS graduates is systems analyst, where the graduates can apply their expertise in analyzing business information system requirements and system deployment methods.[8] This program prepares for the graduates to be the Information Systems professionals and they can work as a Database Administrator (DBA), Chief Information Officer (CIO) and other senior management positions with additional work experience and professional development.[11]

They can also work as Business Analyst, IT Project Manager, IT Consultant, IT Technical Support Officer, Programmer and Designer, Applications Developer, Network Administrator,[25][23] Computer System Auditor, Computer System Engineer, Data Modeller, Database Designer and Administrator, Electronic Commerce Administrator, Hardware Technician, Business Process Analyst, Enterprise System Analyst, Information and Data Manager, Information Management Administrator, Information Manager, Management Consultant, Sales Representative, Specialist Consultant, System Designer, Training and Support Leader and Training Manager.[9]

Course structure edit

The course structure of BBIS is different in various universities where the program is being offered but the foundation course is similar in all university.In Kathmandu University School of Management it is a 4 years - 141 credit hours comprehensive bachelor degree program.This program is offered by KUSOM under Department of Management Informatics and Communication(DoMIC) located at Block 10 and Block 11 in Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel central campus.The course is divided into 8 semester and 18 credit hours in each semester with 6 subject from first to seventh semester and 15 credit hours with five subjects in 8 semester.

BBIS Curriculum Kathmandu University School of Management
First Semester
Second Semester
Third Semester
Fourth Semester
Fifth Semester
Sixth Semester
Seventh Semester
Eight Semester
Elective courses includes: Data Warehouse and Data Mining , Decision Support and Expert System , Advanced DBMS, Knowledge Engineering, Mobile Computing, Service Management, Supply Chain Management, Productivity and Quality Management, E-Commerce, Human Resource Information Systems.

Internship for Bachelor of Business Information Systems program edit

Internship opportunities are of two types-on-campus and off- campus - are offered to BBIS students. Primarily, this provision aims to provide an opportunity to integrate formal classroom education with on-the-job experience in the domains of students' preferences. We encourage and provide opportunity to second and third year students for the internships. Fourth year students mandatorily go for internship of 3 credit hours, which is recorded in the transcript. The internship is facilitated initially by a faculty at Department of Management Informatics and Communication and supervised later by on-site work supervisor.

See also edit

References edit

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  2. ^ a b "Bachelor of Business Information Systems (BBIS)". Department of Management Informatics and Communication. Retrieved November 6, 2019.
  3. ^ a b "Bachelor of Business Information Systems - APIC Website". APIC Website. Retrieved November 6, 2019.
  4. ^ a b "Online Business Information Systems Degree - Ashford University". Ashford University. Retrieved November 6, 2019.
  5. ^ "Kent Institute Australia". Kent Institute Australia. Retrieved July 20, 2022.
  6. ^ "Bachelor of Business Information Systems - Swinburne University of Technology". Swinburne University of Technology. Retrieved November 6, 2019.
  7. ^ "Bachelor of Business Information Systems - RMIT University". RMIT University. Retrieved November 6, 2019.
  8. ^ a b "Bachelor of Business Information Systems - Degrees & Courses - La Trobe University". La Trobe University. Retrieved November 6, 2019.
  9. ^ a b "Bachelor of Information Technology (Business Information Systems) -- Melbourne Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Sydney Australia". Melbourne Institute of Technology. January 3, 2018. Retrieved November 6, 2019.
  10. ^ "Business information systems - Undergraduate Area of study - Faculty of Information Technology - 2019 Handbook - Monash University". Monash University. Retrieved November 6, 2019.
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  12. ^ "Choose Your Course". Sydney International School of Technology and Commerce. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
  13. ^ "Bachelor of Business (Information Systems) - Torrens University". Torrens University Australia. Retrieved November 6, 2019.
  14. ^ "International Business Information Systems - Bachelor of Science". Furtwangen University of Applied Sciences. Archived from the original on August 3, 2020. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  15. ^ "International Business Information Systems - Applied Computer Science". Furtwangen University of Applied Sciences. Archived from the original on October 29, 2021. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  16. ^ "International Business Information Systems - Digital Business Management". Furtwangen University of Applied Sciences. Archived from the original on October 29, 2021. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  17. ^ "International Business Information Systems - Data Science & Artificial Intelligence". Furtwangen University of Applied Sciences. Archived from the original on October 29, 2021. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  18. ^ "Hindustan Institute of Technology & Management - Recognised by Govt. of India, U.G.C. & H.R.M. approved University". Hindustan Institute of Technology and Management. Retrieved November 6, 2019.
  19. ^ "B.Sc. (Business Information System) Colleges in India - list of Bachelor of Science in Business Information System colleges in India". TargetStudy.com. Retrieved November 6, 2019.
  20. ^ "School of Management Kathmandu University". Retrieved November 6, 2019.
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