This double major combines two of the most sought-after skills in the workplace.

A graduate in this double major will be able to undertake a management/consultancy position and be able to apply the information systems & technology and communication skills effectively in an information systems & technology environment.

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Programme structure

To complete a Bachelor of Applied Science with a double major in Communication and Information Systems & Technology, you will be required to gain 400 credits by passing 20 courses selected from the following:

Four core courses (80 credits)

Level 5

72140 Business Communication
72142 Information Access
72160 Statistical Analysis

Level 6

73213 Research Methods and Interpretation

Six Communication major courses (120 credits)

Level 5

72144 Professional & Technical Writing

Level 7

72363 Mass Communication
72365 Communication Management
72366 Global Communication

Plus two of the following courses

Level 6

72251 Intercultural Communication
72252 Interpersonal Communication
72253 Organisational Communication
72280 Writing for Specific Purposes (Writing for Technology / Technical Communication Option)

Ten Information Systems & Technology major courses (180 credits)

Level 5

71130 Business Management
71150 Information Systems

Level 6

71251 Advanced Information Systems
71252 Systems Analysis
71253 Systems Design and Development
71255 Principles of Information Management

Level 7

71351 Database Management Systems
71352 Information Systems/Technology Management
71353 Project Management
71354 Data Communications and Computer Networks

Course availability

See the Course availability page

Entry requirements

See the Bachelor of Applied Science page

Level of study

Level 5-7 (Find out about levels of study)

Hours of study

We suggest you begin your studies at Level 5 and work your way up to the next levels. You may gain a maximum of 160 credits at Level 5 and a minimum of 80 credits at Level 7.

If you want to complete your degree in three years you will need to gain 120 credits a year. However, if you are working and studying part-time, we suggest you begin with one course. A 20 credit course will take about 180-200 hours of study over 17 weeks, and a 60 credit course will take about 500-600 hours over 40 weeks.

Fees

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What do I do now?

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Download an enrolment form.
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