Bachelor of Business, majoring in Business Intelligence and Information Systems at James Cook University

Business and government are increasingly embracing computing and information processing skills and techniques. JCU’s Bachelor of Business (B Bus) introduces students to business intelligence and problem-solving skills required across the broad spectrum of management environments likely to be encountered. Topics include web design and development, database management, data mining, information security and processing.

Course Structure
Each program is comprised of 24 subjects in total. Students must nominate one of the Business Majors listed when first making application for admission.

Leading To Work (LTW) is a feature of the program and the options at JCU Brisbane. The program of 24 subjects is made up of:

• Core [Eight (8) subjects] +
• Major [Eight (8) subjects] +
• Electives [Eight (8) subjects], with the exception of Bachelor of Business (Accounting).

Core Subjects

• BU1002 Accounting for Decision Making
• BU1003 Principles of Economics
• BU1007 Principles of Data Analysis for Business
• BU1104 Introduction to Management Concepts and Application
• BU1105 Business Communication
• BU1108 Marketing Matters
• BU1112 Business Law

One of:

• BU3101 Professional Internship
  or
• BU3102 Multi-Disciplinary Project
  or
• BU3103 Independent Project

Major Subjects

• CP1401 Fundamentals of Problem Solving & Programming I
• CP1406 Web Design and Development
• CP2404 Database Modelling
• CP2405 Collective Intelligence and Entrepreneurship
• CP3401 e-Strategic Management
• CP3403 Data Mining
• CP3404 Information Security
• CP3413 Information Processing and Visualisation

When graduating from JCU Brisbane with a B Bus, students will be exposed to an exciting career scope. As a B Bus graduate, you will be prepared to work in a variety of settings – from small business and community organisations to multinational companies and large scale industries.

Potential Career Options

• ICT business analyst
• Network administrator
• Systems analyst
• Web developer
• Information systems developer