BUACC1003 Business information systems
This unit delves into the contemporary integration of accounting and logistics systems, revolutionizing the operations of modern businesses and consequently redefining the accountant's role and organizational structures. Emphasizing the latest advancements, it addresses the challenges and opportunities the accounting profession encounters with the surge in online accounting systems. Students gain practical skills in selecting, utilizing, analyzing, and implementing computer-based accounting packages for small businesses. Furthermore, it introduces the fundamentals of data storage and information retrieval, empowering graduates to contribute meaningfully to the design, development, selection, and operation of accounting information systems. The unit also covers the application of technology in mainstream business processes and addresses internal control issues within IT systems. The role of current and emerging technology around artificial intelligence, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), blockchain, business intelligence, robotics, data visualisation and data analytics is also covered.
Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).
2025 contribution amount* $2,124
2025 grandfathered contribution amount* $1,663
Grandfathered contribution amount - if you are a continuing student, who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.
* For Clinical Psychology & Professional Pathways bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.
