Bachelor of Business Information Systems

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Bachelor of Business Information Systems
Institution
University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD)
Location
United Arab Emirates
Total Tuition
$ 65864
Intakes
September
Application deadline
August
Application Fee
68
Program Description

Our Bachelor of Business Information Systems (BBIS) degree will provide you with the knowledge and skills to apply appropriate technologies to achieve a commercial advantage. Through this program, you will build a strong foundation in computer science principles, including programming, networking and communications, data management, and web technology. You will also learn the methodologies and tools to harness information technology from both strategic and operational perspectives and develop an understanding of key business concepts.

Hosting Institution

Business information specialists are trained to focus on digital information technology and find highly technical IT solutions for enterprises. Considering information as the key asset of enterprises, these specialists are trained in both technical and business aspects of systems. The technical aspects are fortified by computer programming, database, and web technology subjects and the other aspect is supported by having different business subjects. The combination of these two extremely interconnected areas trains specialists highly needed for information age. Graduates of this major enter professions such as:

  • Business Analyst
  • Information Systems Manager
  • IT consultant
  • Application Analyst
  • System Analys
*Academic Entry Requirements
Your required high school average or score is determined by the curriculum you followed: 

High School Curriculum  3-Year Advanced Entry Track 4-Year Direct Entry Track
UAE Al-Thanawiyya Al-Aama Not Available (N/A) 70% (Elite/Advanced Track) / 75% (General Track)
Arab Countries Curriculum Not Available (N/A) 70% minimum average
British GCE (A-Levels) CCD in 3 A-Level subjects + 5 IGCSEs (Grade D or above) D in 1 A-Level or 2 AS-Levels + 5 IGCSEs (Grade D or above)
American High School Diploma Grade C (70% or 2.5/4.0) + minimum 1100 SAT Grade C (70% or 2.5/4.0) (No SAT required)
International Baccalaureate (IB) Minimum 25 points overall Minimum 21 points overall
Indian CBSE Grade 12 10.5 calculated positional score* 7 calculated positional score*


*Note:
UOWD calculates the Indian CBSE score using positional grades in English/Hindi plus your best four remaining externally examined subjects (where A1 = 4 points, down to D2 = 0.5 points).


*Mathematics & Quantitative Requirements
Because this program deals with data analytics, systems analysis, and enterprise database systems, quantitative readiness is mandatory:

High School Track:
Applicants should have completed a secondary school track with a focus on mathematics, business mathematics, or statistics.
 

EmSAT Benchmark: For students applying from the UAE national curriculum system, a minimum EmSAT Mathematics score of 600 (or an institutional equivalent evaluation) is required for placement. 

Placement Testing: If secondary transcripts show weak mathematical foundations, UOWD may require an internal numerical diagnostics test before approving enrollment into core information systems modules.


*English Language Proficiency Requirements
All computing, business architecture, and system design labs are delivered entirely in English. Candidates must supply valid test scores matching these minimum cut-offs:

For 3-Year Advanced Entry:

  • IELTS Academic: 6.0 overall (with at least 6.0 in Reading and Writing, and 5.0 in Listening and Speaking).
  • TOEFL iBT: 79 overall (minimum 18 in Reading/Writing, 16 in Listening/Speaking).
  • PTE Academic: 54 overall (minimum 54 in all individual Communicative Skill components).

For 4-Year Direct Entry (Freshman Year):

    • IELTS Academic: 5.0 overall (with at least 5.0 in Reading and Writing).
    • TOEFL iBT: 40 overall (or 61 overall depending on exact entry tier modifications).
    • PTE Academic: 42 overall.

First Year – First Semester

CSIT111 – Programming Fundamentals – 6 Credit Points
CSIT113 – Problem Solving & Information Technology – 6 Credit Points
CSIT114 – System Analysis – 6 Credit Points
MGNT110 – Introduction to Management – 6 Credit Points

First Year – Second Semester

CSIT115 – Data Management and Security – 6 Credit Points
CSIT127 – Networks and Communications – 6 Credit Points
CSIT128 – Introduction to Web Technology – 6 Credit Points
COMM121 – Statistics for Business – 6 Credit Points

Second Year – First Semester

CSCI235 – Database Systems – 6 Credit Points
CSIT214 – IT Project Management – 6 Credit Points
ISIT204 – Enterprise Architecture – 6 Credit Points
General Elective 1 – Free General Elective – 6 Credit Points

Second Year – Second Semester

CSIT226 – Human Computer Interaction – 6 Credit Points
ISIT205 – Social Policy and IT – 6 Credit Points
ISIT208 – Strategic Systems Management – 6 Credit Points
General Elective 2 – Free General Elective – 6 Credit Points

Third Year – First Semester

ISIT306 – Data Analytics – 6 Credit Points
ISIT318 – Information Systems Strategy – 6 Credit Points
CSIT321 – Project (Part 1 Design) – 6 Credit Points
General Elective 3 – Free General Elective – 6 Credit Points

Third Year – Second Semester

ISIT313 – Corporate Network Management – 6 Credit Points
CSIT322 – Project (Part 2 Implementation) – 6 Credit Points
General Elective 4 – Free General Elective – 6 Credit Points
General Elective 5 – Free General Elective – 6 Credit Points

Program Notes

  • Accreditation: This degree is fully accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education (MoE) and the Australian Computer Society (ACS).
  • Integrated Freshman Alternative: Students entering through the 4-year pathway must complete 8 introductory foundation modules before commencing the Year 1 curriculum listed above.
Program Overview
Study Format
Full-time
Program Level
Bachelor's
Language Of Materials
English
Language Of Teaching
English
Mode
On-campus
Duration By Months
48
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Contact Admission
University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD)
Phone Number
+97142781800
Email
info@uowdubai.ac.ae

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