Bachelor of Software Engineering/Bachelor of Business Informatics (838AA.5)

Design intelligent business systems from the ground up

Explore the design and construction of software systems alongside the latest business information systems when you choose UC's Bachelor of Software Engineering/Bachelor of Business Informatics double degree.

You'll get to pursue your interests while completing an industry-accredited qualification. Recognised by the Australian Computer Society, this cutting-edge course offers the ability to choose subjects from a range of specialty areas, such as computer security, network computing, games development, cloud computing, digital skills, data science and intelligence systems.

Helping you to become an exceptional software engineer will be work placement opportunities with UC's industry partners, and the final year research project that will see you produce and implement a real-world engineering solution for a real business.

• understand the methodology of software systems engineering using analysis and specification methods such as UML, XML, structured and soft systems methodologies
• learn to design and build systems and software using specialist engineering tools
• work within modern development environments that include Windows, Linux, mobile and cloud computing
• gain knowledge in business processes and associated work practices, requirements and information needs
• acquire theoretical knowledge to reflect critically on professional practice in the areas of business analysis, change management and implementation, project management and business strategy, and the planning of information systems
• analyse and evaluate complex problems in a range of different information systems situations
• acquire a range of software engineering and business informatics research frameworks and skills.

For international students studying an Australian Year 12 qualification, your selection rank is your ATAR plus any adjustment factors you may be eligible for.

If you’re an international student who has not completed an Australian Year 12, we also recognise a range of other international qualifications for direct entry. These include the NCEA Level 3, the International Baccalaureate (IB) and GCE A Levels, plus other country-specific qualifications.

If your qualification isn’t listed, contact our Admissions team for advice on your eligibility.

We’ll use the qualification with the most competitive selection rank when assessing your application.

• ICT consultant
• data scientist
• cyber security specialist/forensics
• system architect/technical architect
• user interface designer
• artificial intelligence/machine learning engineer
• web/mobile app developer
• software engineer
• games developer
• IT test engineer
• robotics specialist
• business analyst
• web developer
• IT systems test engineer
• information systems manager
• IT auditor
• project manager