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Overview

Businesses, big and small, rely on technology and information systems to operate successfully in a rapidly changing global market.

This combination of business and information technology gives you the skills to apply business principles and knowledge across the IT sector or assist businesses to implement new technological advances. You have the opportunity to explore areas of interest or develop new ones, or combine your majors to develop key skills. You could:

combine majors in accounting and software development to create new software programs for accountants
mix games development and marketing to help you develop and sell the next big video game
join business information systems and business statistics to work in the growing field of data analytics.

Course structure

Made up of

Course requirements

You will complete one major from the Bachelor of Business and one major from the Bachelor of Information Technology. Where you have space in your degree you may complete a second major with no more than two units contributing towards both of your chosen majors or towards both a major and the specialisation.

You can enrich your degree to hone your academic and professional skills with a range of Flagship Rich Educational Experiences (FREE), including the Research, Experimentation and Discovery, and the Monash Innovation Guarantee. These flagship rich educational experience units may be credited in place of your replacement units if approved by the faculty.

Business component96 credit points

You must complete 96 credit points, including all of the requirements in Part A and Part B, for the Bachelor of Business.
Note: If you are completing the Accounting major as part of your double degree, please note ECX2953 is required for professional accreditation.

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Information Technology component96 credit points

You must complete 96 credit points, including all of the requirements in Part A and Part B, for the Bachelor of Information Technology.

If a unit is used for both IT specified study and a major, you need to complete additional units offered by the faculty of IT to ensure a total of at least 96 credit points of information technology study (any unit starting with code FIT).

If you choose to major in Business information systems then you are exempted from FIT1006 and must replace it with a unit from the major not already completed. This is because you will complete a level 1 statistics unit in the Business side of your degree (ETC1000 or ETF1100).

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The handbook's description of this structure

Double degree courses include the features of the component degree courses, except that electives may be reduced.

Business

B2000 Bachelor of Business is a comprehensive course, structured in three equal parts. In the double degree course you complete:

Part A. Business specified study

This will provide you with a broad foundation for your study of business and expose you to several business disciplines. It will contribute breadth to your knowledge of business and develop your understanding of multi-disciplinary decision making in organisations. It will also give you the opportunity to learn more about each discipline before finalising your choice of major.

Part B. Business listed major

This will provide you with a focused program of study that will develop your expertise in one discipline area. You will develop, apply and communicate an advanced level of understanding of the concepts and theoretical frameworks that constitute the knowledge base of your major area of study.

Information Technology

C2000 Bachelor of Information Technology is a comprehensive course, structured in three equal parts. In the double degree course you complete:

Part A. Information technology specified study

This will provide you with foundation skills and knowledge for your information technology education and ensure a breadth of understanding of information technology and its applications in organisations and society.

Part B. Information technology listed major

This will provide you with a focused program of study that will develop your expertise in one area of information technology. You will develop the practical and theoretical skills and knowledge in your chosen major needed to successfully plan, develop, implement and evaluate information products and systems.

Course progression map

The course progression map provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

You must complete 192 credit points, of which 96 credit points are from the Bachelor of Business (including all the requirements in Part A and B for the single degree) and 96 credit points from the Bachelor of Information Technology (including all the requirements in Part A and B for the single degree).

You will complete one major from the Bachelor of Business and one major from the Bachelor of Information Technology. Where you have space in your degree you may complete a second major with no more than two units contributing towards both of your chosen majors or towards both a major and the specialisation

Units are 6 credit points unless otherwise stated.

You can enrich your degree to hone your academic and professional skills with a range of Flagship Rich Educational Experiences (FREE), including the Research, Experimentation and Discovery, and the Monash Innovation Guarantee . These flagship rich educational experience units may be credited in place of your replacement units if approved by the faculty.

Areas of study

Majors (16)

Entry requirements

Guaranteed ATAR and selection rank

78; International: UERT Year 12/Foundation Band 3+ (82.5-84.99); UERT Post-Secondary Band 2 (Credit)

Other applicants

All applicants must satisfy the equivalence of the VCE subject prerequisites.

VET Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma graduates:
Applicants will require a minimum 60% average to be considered for selection. Preference will be given to applicants whose prior studies are related to the course. Programs that involve competency-based assessment without grades or marks will not be sufficient to meet admission requirements.

Monash College entry requirements:
Diploma of Business (Business stream) Part 2 average: 62%
Monash University Foundation Year average: 70%

Higher education studies:
Applicants will require a minimum 60% average to be considered for selection. Preference will be given to applicants whose prior studies are related to the course. A minimum of two single units must be completed in order to meet minimum admission requirements.

English language

Monash Level A, that is: IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no band lower than 6.0); or Pearson Test of English (Academic): score of 58 overall with no band lower than 50; or TOEFL Internet-based test: score of 79 overall with minimum scores: Writing: 21, Listening: 12, Reading: 13 and Speaking: 18; or Equivalent approved English test

Pathways

Refer to the Course description for each partner course.

More information

Progression to further studies

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Professional accreditation

Refer to the Course description for each partner course

Notes for students

If you are enrolled in a double degree it may be possible to utilise credit from one or both of your degrees to do a 6 and/or 12 credit point flagship rich educational experience. For information on eligible double degree combinations please see FREE .

Other information

Businesses, big and small, rely on technology and information systems to operate successfully in a rapidly changing global market.

This combination of business and information technology gives you the skills to apply business principles and knowledge across the IT sector or assist businesses to implement new technological advances. You have the opportunity to explore areas of interest or develop new ones, or combine your majors to develop key skills. You could:

combine majors in accounting and software development to create new software programs for accountants
mix games development and marketing to help you develop and sell the next big video game
join business information systems and business statistics to work in the growing field of data analytics.

Common questions

How long is Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Information Technology?

4 years full time, 192 credit points. At 24 credit points a semester, that is 8 semesters of full-time study.

What majors can I take in Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Information Technology?

16 majors in 2023, including Accounting; Banking and finance; Business analytics and statistics; Business information systems; Business law; Business management; Business studies; and Cybersecurity.

What ATAR do I need for Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Information Technology?

The guaranteed ATAR listed for 2023 entry is 78.

Where can I study Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Information Technology?

At Caulfield.

How do I plan my Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Information Technology units?

Open the course in the MonMap planner. It lays out your semesters, checks prerequisites as you drag units in, and tracks the credit points each requirement still needs.

Course details

Qualification: Bachelor Degree
AQF level: Level 7
Credit points: 192
Full time: 4 Years
Part time: 8 Years
Maximum time: 10 years

Faculty: Faculty of Business and Economics
CRICOS code: 085441E
Abbreviation: BBus/BInfoTech
Award titles: Bachelor of Information TechnologyBachelor of Business
Handbook years: 2020 2021 202220232024 2025 2026 2027