Bachelor's Degree in Business Information Systems

Bachelor of Business Information Systems

Degree Summary

Program Outcomes

Program Structure

Faculty

Accreditation

Admission Requirements

Duration

3 Years Bachelor Degree
(24 subjects)

4 Years Bachelor Degree
with Integrated Freshman Year (32 subjects)

Classes commence

September (Autumn)

January (Winter)

April (Spring)

Yearly Fees*

AED 57,551 / USD 15,681
*VAT 5% inclusive
Note: Yearly fees will vary depending
on number of subjects enrolled in

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. You will learn the methodologies and tools to harness information technology, from both strategic and operational perspectives and develop an understanding of key business concepts.

As a BBIS graduate, you will be able to manage specifications, design and implement systems and automate business information. You will be able to pursue a career as a Video Games Developer, Cyber Security Specialist, Systems Analyst, App Developer, Creative Specialist and more.

If you have an interest in developing, implementing and managing large-scale information systems in a range of business scenarios, then our Bachelor of Business Information Systems degree is for you.

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Program Selection Guide

Entry Requirements

Students who have excelled academically at school and meet our advance entry requirements can finish their bachelor's degree in three years, instead of the existing four-year programs. Any prospective student that does not directly qualify for an advance entry three-year program, is still able to enrol in any of our bachelor’s degree, through a one-year Freshman Year.

Admission requirements for UOWD depends on the type of high school curriculum you have followed. The requirements based on the most common high school curricula are listed below:

School System	Bachelor Degree Advanced Entry (3 Years)	Bachelor Degree Direct Entry (4 Years)
UAE Al-Thanawiyya Al-Aama	N/A	Elite or Advanced Track 70%, General Track 75%
Arab Countries Al-Thanawiyyah Al-Aama	N/A	70%
American High School Diploma	Overall average grade of C (70% or 2.5/4.0) + SAT 1100	Overall average grade of C (70% or 2.5/4.0)
Bangladesh HSC	GPA of 4.0 / 5.0	GPA of 3.0 / 5.0
Brazil Brazil Higher Secondary Certificate	N/A	60%
British GCE Curriculum	Minimum 5 IGCSE/GCSE subjects and Minimum of “CCD” in A levels	Minimum 5 IGCSE/GCSE subjects and 2AS/ 1A level subject(s)
Chinese Senior High School	80%	60%
Colombia Título de Bachiller Académico	N/A	3 out of 5 or 6 out of 10
International Baccalaureate Diploma	25 Points	21 Points
India CBSE & ICSE, Grade 12	65%	50%
Iran Pre-University Certificate	14	11
Japan Upper Secondary School Diploma	3.8 out of 5	2.5 out of 5
Kenya	60	31
Mexico	N/A	6 out of 10
Nepal School Leaving Certificate Examination	3 out of 4	2.3 out of 4
Nigeria WAEC & NECO	N/A	Minimum of 7 subjects with no more than 1 “Pass”
Pakistan Higher Secondary School Certificate	60%	50%
CIS Countries Attestat	N/A	Average 3/5
South Korea CSAT	77.5%	70%

Notes:

All students applying for these programs are required to have an EmSAT in Mathematics with a score of 600 or equivalent.
Students with qualifications from other curriculum should contact the Student Recruitment and Admissions department at UOWD to determine their eligibility.
All students applying from non UAE MoE curriculum must provide an equivalency of their Secondary School Certificate from the Ministry of Education, UAE; stating the completion of Grade 12.
A student who does not satisfy the criteria for Equivalency of Secondary School Certificate, may be subject to conditional admission, based on receiving a Letter of No Objection to Conditional Admission issued by the Ministry.

English Language Requirements

At UOWD, all classes are taught in English and in order to enrol in a bachelor’s degree you will need to submit one of the following certificate of English language proficiency:

English Language Testing	Bachelor Degree Advance Entry (3 Years)*	Bachelor Degree Direct Entry (4 Years)**
IELTS Academic	Overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 & Minimum score of 6.0 in Reading & Writing Minimum score of 5.0 inListening & Speaking	Overall IELTS (Academic) score of 5.0 & Minimum score of 5.0 in Reading & Writing
TOEFL Internet-based	79 with not less than 20 in Writing, 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 16 in Speaking	61
TOEFL Computer based	213 with a 4.0 TWE/Essay Writing	173
TOEFL*** International paper based	550 with a 4.0 TWE/Essay Writing	500
EmSAT Achieve – English	1400	1100

Notes:

* Students with a minimum overall score of 6.0 in academic IELTS and no more than one score (either in reading or writing) between 5.0 and 6.0 will be given the opportunity to complete a remedial subject in the first semester as a condition for progression.

** Students with a minimum overall score of 6.0 in academic IELTS (or equivalent) and a minimum score of 6.0 in reading and writing(or equivalent) are eligible for advanced standing for English Language subjects.

*** Students admitted under this criterion must complete the test at AMIDEAST.

Credit for Prior Learning

If you are seeking advanced standing status, please submit an official academic transcript showing all courses studied and the grades achieved, syllabus details (including information on course content) for the courses you have completed and an explanation of the grading system.

To make an application for your chosen program, complete the online application form and submit it along with all your supporting documentation (see below) prior to the application deadline.

Late applications may be accepted subject to the availability of places but applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Supporting Documentation

Please ensure that all these documents accompany your application for admission form submittal:

An original or certified copy of your secondary school records
A Statement or Certificate of Completion of secondary school
Proof of your English language proficiency

(Note: Results from IELTS & TOEFL tests may be sent to the University directly from the IELTS or TOEFL testing centres quoting the UOWD institution code IELTS: AE109 / TOEFL: 7907)

UAE ID (if applying from within the UAE)
A copy of your passport (and Residence Visa, if resident in the UAE).

Additionally, if you are seeking advance standing in your chosen program:

Certified copies of official academic transcripts showing all courses studied and grades obtained, syllabus details (including information on course content) of the courses you successfully completed and an explanation of the grading system.

Applicants who completed high school within UAE

All applicants for admission who have completed the Thanaweya Al-Amma must get their certificates attested by the UAE Ministry of Education.

Applicants from all other curriculum, who have completed their high school from UAE, are required to obtain equivalency of their high school qualifications from the UAE Ministry of Education.

In these circumstances, you will be provisionally admitted to the University and permitted to commence the first semester of study, subject to you obtaining the required attestation/equivalency.

Applicants who completed high school outside UAE

You must have your secondary school records and Certificates of Completion certified by:

The issuing Board of Secondary Education OR a recognised authority for secondary education
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the host country
The UAE Embassy in that host country OR the Embassy of the host country in UAE must attest the authenticity of the documents and attestations and the UAE ministry of Foreign Affairs.

In special cases where complying with conditions (2) and (3) are not feasible, the certificates may be verified against originals by Embassies in the UAE and the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

In these circumstances, you will be provisionally admitted to the University and permitted to commence the first semester of study.

If you are unable to secure the attestations as outlined above you will be asked to sign a “Consent to Provide Documents” form agreeing to secure the equivalency. You will be permitted to commence your studies at UOWD, but will be given a maximum of one semester to obtain the attested certificate(s). UOWD reserves the right to take appropriate action against any applicant who cannot secure the appropriate documentation in this time, which may result in the termination of the student’s enrolment at UOWD.

For more information or assistance on attesting documents from outside UAE, click here.

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Program Structure

To qualify for award of the degree of Bachelor of Business Information System, a candidate shall accrue an aggregate of at least 144 credit points (cp) which include core, elective and general education subjects and final year project.

This subject teaches algorithm design and computer programming using MATLAB. Students will develop a systematic approach to analyse engineering problems and create algorithms that solve real-world problems. Topics will include: problems solving techniques; algorithm design; data types and operators; conditional and repetitive control flow; file access; functions; data visualisation; code optimisation; arrays/matrices; and vectorisation. Students will also focus on computational tools to solve engineering problems such as kinematics of rectilinear and curvilinear motion.

The broad aim of this subject is to develop in students an understanding of the fundamental principles of programming. The subject focuses on the object-oriented view of problem analysis and solving. It enables students to develop skills in the design and implementation of well-structured programs in a range of domains.

This subject introduces the analysis of problems and the strategies used to manage them, primarily in the context of computing. Problem classification is introduced, as are formal and informal approaches to problem solving. The importance of method and method classification for problem solving strategies is motivated, and the need to compare and analyse strategies is justified. Introductory tools for the analysis of strategies are covered. Appropriate representations for problem solving are explored.

This subject provides an introduction to different techniques and technologies for understanding and specifying what a computer based information system should accomplish. It examines the complementary roles of systems analysts, clients and users in a system development life cycle. Students will learn different fact-finding techniques to elicit system requirements and how to develop business models, data and process models, and object models representing a system. Students will also make use of a Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tool to build those models that capture the specifications of a system.

The subject investigates three major areas of modern data management systems: data modelling, data processing, and data security. The goal of the subject is to learn the fundamental concepts in data management including conceptual modelling, the relational data model, processing of relational data with Structured Query Language (SQL), enforcing the concepts of data confidentiality, integrity, and availability data management systems. The subject develops the skills in the design, implementation, processing, and security of data management systems. The subject covers the following topics in data security: discretionary access control, user management, enforcing data security and integrity. The subject also explains the important ethical issues associated with responsible disclosure, responsibility, liability, security weaknesses, and privacy in data management systems.

The aims of this subject are to consolidate and extend student's knowledge and skills in structured programming and to develop their understanding and practice of object-oriented programming. To achieve this aim the subject will provide students with an opportunity to develop further programming skills and good coding style; develop skills in using the object oriented concepts of encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, access control, overloading and messaging; develop and display competency in the design and implementation of object oriented programs to solve business problems.

This subject introduces students to the fundamentals of data communications and computer networks. Topics covered include: different types of data and the history of data communications; signals; modulation and multiplexing, switching and routing, network architectures: LANs, WANs and the Internet; Internet services and protocols; and emerging topics. The subject explains computer networking models that interconnect diverse communication systems, including the OSI reference model and the TCP/IP protocol Suite.

This subject introduces students to fundamental web technologies that underlie the World Wide Web and its commercial applications. Topics include an overview of internet communications, an introduction to the web-browser/web-server client-server systems, HTML5/CSS/XHTML/XML markup languages, web forms and client side scripting. Students will build working web-sites with dynamic content. The subject explains the differences between client-side and server-side Web development, and demonstrates how to build simple applications using scripting and other tools. The subject also covers current Web standards and future W3C recommendations.

MATH223 is a core subject for information technology students, providing key mathematical and statistical knowledge. The subject is split into two strands: the Calculus Strand and the Data Analysis Strand. Calculus Strand: This strand begins by reviewing mathematical principles and tools that support analysis in the IT workplace, including algebraic concepts, summation, polynomials, integrals, derivatives, and special functions (exp, log). The material is applied to understand essential concepts in mathematical finance. The strand concludes with project evaluation techniques, such as return-on-investment. Data Analysis Strand: This strand applies the core mathematical concepts to discrete and continuous probability. The strand begins with basic data analysis, including univariate and bivariate data, association, correlation and simple linear regression. Study continues with discrete probability models (binomial and Poisson) and continuous distributions, including normal and uniform. The subject ends with confidence intervals and introductory hypothesis testing, such as the Chi-squared test for association and one-sample t-test.

The subject provides students with an understanding of Human Computer Interaction (HCI) principles and practices, and how to apply them in the context of developing usable interactive computer applications and systems. The subject also emphasises the importance of taking into account contextual, organisational, and social factors in the design of computer systems. Students will be taken through the analysis, design, development, and evaluation of user interfaces. They will acquire hands-on design skills through an interaction design project. The subject will cover topics including user-centred design, the development process, prototyping, usability testing, measuring and evaluating the user experience and accessibility.

The primary aim of this subject is to acquaint students with the methodologies and processes associated with the task of managing information technology and software development projects. Topics may include: stakeholder and impact analysis, setting project objectives and conflict resolution, project planning and the selection of appropriate project approaches, software project effort estimation, cost-benefit analysis, activity planning and scheduling, risk management, contract management, quality assurance, professional and ethical responsibilities, and case studies.

This subject aims to provide students with an understanding of eBusiness fundamentals. Today most businesses compete in a global environment and a sound strategy for online business is essential to facilitate this. This subject covers key areas of eBusiness, including: business-to-consumer, business-to-business and business-to-government electronic commerce (EC); online business models and electronic payment systems (EPS) and EC technology basics. Standards, regulation and policy, security and social and economic issues will also be considered in the contexts of business Intranets, Extranets and the Internet. The subject also introduces the 'Patterns for eBusiness' approach to eBusiness analysis and design.

This subject introduces students to an overview of all the major Information Systems found in a typical business covering systems such as finance, HR, payroll, inventory, sales, CRM, SCM and ERP. Students will be introduced to the processes involved in managing information systems in the contemporary business environment. Students will gain a deep understanding of the issues surrounding the key components of IS (i.e. people, software, hardware, data, and communication technologies), systems and development concepts, technology acquisition, and IT-enabled improvement in quality, speed and agility in modern organisations.

The subject introduces to students modern methodologies for software development. Topics may include software development life cycle activities, the role of software process models, different types of evolutionary models, Unified Process and UML, agile principles of software development, Dynamic Systems Development Method (DSDM), Scrum and extreme programming, test driven software development, the Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI), software engineering knowledge management, software architecture, and emerging trends in software development processes.

This subject is the capstone project for undergraduate students in the School of Computing and Information Technology it aims to provide students with: practical experience in complete systems development. The projects connect groups of students with supervisors and clients that are facing an ICT-based problem for which the students are required to find innovative and creative solutions. Working in groups, students design, implement, and document a system. This involves: project planning and scheduling, seminars and individual presentations, group coordination, research of proposed application domain, use of design methodologies, design documentation, coding, module and system integration, testing, verification, and implementation. Teams will meet weekly with supervisors to discuss progress and problems.

The core of the internship program is a six to eight weeks period of work placement spent in supervised work in environment-related work during the summer. The summer internship is not compulsory and when carried out as per the regulation of the College of Informatics and Computer Science can be counted as one of the elective courses only, so it cannot substitute for any required course. While the precise nature of internship will vary considerably, students will normally gain experience in some of the following areas: Software/hardware analysis, design, development and testing; The use and application of Software/Hardware tools in the design, development and implementation of problem solutions; Database design and development; Database implementation and maintenance; Installation and testing of hardware/software systems; Systems maintenance; Customer support; Software support for research projects; Software/Hardware evaluation and re-engineering. The internship requires a good deal of planning and arrangements from both the student side and the University side and have to be made in advance for it to serve its purpose. Students interested in the internship program must i) secure an internship position, and ii) approach the college before the beginning of the summer semester and submit an internship proposal. The university will do its best through the career advisor office and the College to secure internship positions every summer but it does not guarantee a placement for students. The internships available through the university will be distributed on a merit base and with consultation with external partners.

Business Subjects

Wherever organisations exist, a manager's role emerges. Organisations rely on managers and the management function for the efficient and effective running of their operations. This subject introduces students to the various functions involved in managing an organisation. Students learn key management theories and concepts related to organisational culture, social responsibility and ethics, motivating and managing employees, planning, strategic management, decision-making, leadership and foundations of management control. Throughout the subject students reflect on how the different interests and values between organisational stakeholders affect various management processes, and the implications of managerial decisions on the internal and external environments.

This subject introduces the role of accounting information in society including its social and ethical aspects relating to both the individual and the organisation. The subject introduces basic accounting language, concepts and techniques to identify, classify, process, record and present accounting and financial information. The subject also considers accounting information that can be used for making decisions about past and future economic events in a variety of business and social settings.

FIN111 introduces fundamental concepts of corporate and personal finance, financial institutions, and financial planning. In doing so, the inter-relationships between finance, financial institutions and markets, and society are explored. A theoretical strand contextualises finance and financial planning within their respective regulatory frameworks. A technical strand equips students with fundamental financial skills for business and an understanding of the key principles of finance. The subject provides a broad and synergistic overview of the financial services industry locally and globally. In its exploration of ethical issues, the subject supports a socially responsible approach to business.

Marketing is a set of activities and processes for creating, communicating and delivering offerings and facilitating satisfying exchange relationships in a way that delivers value for consumers and society. Organisations need to know how to define and segment a market and how to position themselves strongly by identifying marketing opportunities and problems, and developing products, services, experiences and ideas for chosen target markets more effectively than their competitors. Marketing is essential for all organisations including manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, professional services firms including lawyers, accountants and architects, and non-profit institutions including charities and museums. The subject examines the fundamental concepts underpinning the marketing process and theories relevant to the study and practice of marketing. It serves as a foundation for further studies in business by developing an overview of where marketing fits within organisations and what framework marketing provides for enhancing and enabling the conduct of a business.

Take 1 Arabic Language Subject or Challenge Test

Language is key to everything we do. From verbal communication and the way, we talk, to non-verbal communication and the emojis we use in our text messages, to the visuals we use to construct compelling visual stories, language is how we communicate. Living, studying and working the UAE, having a basic understanding of Arabic language can give you a huge competitive advantage. This introductory subject provides some of the basics of Arabic language, and you’ll leave this subject able to communicate on a basic, conversational level.

Final General Elective

This course aims to provide students with critical thinking perspectives about the relationship between history, religion and culture, in this case, the formation of Islamic culture(s). A sociological introduction to the study of Islamic culture will introduce students to the emergence of Islam in its 7th century historical context, its relationship to the other monotheistic traditions of the region, its growth into the dominant cultural paradigm of the Near East by the 9th century, alongside its impact and contribution to key fields of medieval science and knowledge. A historical approach will help students acquire familiarity with key Islamic texts, institutions, concepts of authority, traditions of jurisprudence and spirituality, artistic expressions, as well as milestones in Islamic history. The course wraps up with a discussion of issues central to contemporary debates relating to Islamic culture, such as identity, gender, multiculturalism, pluralism, secularism and religiosity.

Choose 1 UAE Studies Subject

The societies and places in which we live are very complex, and the interactions of individuals, as well as social institutions, have a direct impact on the life path we take. This course provides an engaging and accessible introduction to urban sociology and the study of cities, with particular focus on the experience of the UAE and Dubai. We’ll examine a number of substantive urban topics, including but not limited to the growth of cities and urban spaces in the UAE, sustainable development and practices, and the ‘built’ environment.

This course will introduce Public Health as an interdisciplinary science concerned with topics central to the population of U.A.E and on a wider scale of GCC region with regard to their physical, mental, and social well- being. The course focuses on current pertinent public health problems, assessing causation and examining intervention and management strategies at personal, social, and organizational levels.

This course offers an overview of the UAE’s rapidly emerging significance and its increased roles in global networks of international relations and diplomacy. Within that overview, the course examines the internal dynamics of the UAE, in particular, the priorities that emerge from a specific workforce dependency, a construction and tourism industry that looks ‘East’ as much as it does ‘West’. Thus the new ‘Look East’ policy complements the country’s historical partnership with the Western states. With the expansion of its global ties and relations, the UAE also becomes more sensitive to transnational issues, such as immigration, fluctuations in international markets or terrorism.

This subject aims to provide an understanding of relations and interactions between society and environment, including impact of societies on the Earth and its processes. Topics covered include the agricultural, industrial and urban revolutions; governance of environments; Indigenous land management; climate change; sustainability; and environmental impacts in the context of the Anthropocene.

Program Outcomes

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

Accreditation and Recognition

All degrees at the University of Wollongong in Dubai are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the UAE Ministry of Education and are licensed by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA). In addition, the degree is quality assured by UOW, which is registered with the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA), the national regulator of the higher education sector in Australia.

Students will be issued a UOW Australia degree upon graduation.

Professional Accreditation

Australian Computer Society (ACS)

ACS promotes quality in ICT-related higher education to meet future industry needs. ACS sets graduate standards, drives improvements and refinements, and gives recognition to quality programs. ACS also ensures that new specialist courses build key skills for critical emerging fields.

Dr May El Barachi

Associate Professor
(Director Computer Science and Information Systems)

Dr El Barachi is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Engineering & Information Sciences and is a next generation networking expert currently teaching the subjects of Information & Communication Security, Distributed Systems & Cloud Computing, as well as Programming in the Bachelor of Computer Science and the Bachelor of Information Technology programs.

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Bachelor of Business Information Systems

Degree Summary

Program Outcomes

Program Structure

Faculty

Accreditation

Admission Requirements

Duration

Classes commence

Yearly Fees*

Program Selection Guide

Bachelor's Degrees Brochure

Program Structure

Engineering Computing and Analysis

Programming Fundamentals

Problem Solving

System Analysis

Data Management and Security

Object Oriented Design and Programming

Networks and Communications

Introduction to Web Technology

Mathematics for Information Technology

Human Computer Interaction

IT Project Management

Principles of eBusiness

Management Information Systems

Software Development Methodologies

Project

Internship

Introduction to Management

Accounting Fundamentals in Society

Introductory Principles of Finance

Marketing Principles

Arabic Language

Muslim Societies Across the Ages: Tradition, Secularism & Modernity

Urban Sociology

Public Health

UAE and International Relations

Society and Environment – Resources, Challenges, Futures

Program Outcomes

Accreditation and Recognition

Professional Accreditation

Australian Computer Society (ACS)

Dr May El Barachi

Faculty

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