The Bachelor of Cognitive Enterprise (Professional Practice) has been designed to meet industry needs of the future. Co-designed with IBM®, this course provides students with foundations, knowledge, and skills to deal with technological and strategic demands of contemporary and future business settings.
Demand for skills in emerging technologies is growing exponentially as businesses embrace digital systems and services. The Australian Government has allocated $1.2 billion in 2021-22 Federal Budget, through its Digital Economy Strategy, to grow Australia’s future as a modern and leading digital economy. By studying our Bachelor of Cognitive Enterprise, you can take a lead role in the digital transformation of businesses worldwide.
A Cognitive Enterprise is a business that combines the disruptive technologies including AI, Blockchain, Internet of Things (IoT), 5G and Edge Computing with innovative processes and data, to enhance customer experience and gain competitive advantage. As part of this degree, you will also earn IBM® Digital Badges (certifications) in Blockchain and AI.
This innovative four-year degree also includes a professional practice year that prepares you for the real-world through valuable work experience. You will have the opportunity to be placed with organisations like global technology giant IBM®, so you can start your career while you study.
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Students will be required to complete 1400-1600 hours of placement over a duration of 38-42 weeks starting in their third year and ending in fourth year. Students will earn 120 credit points against the professional placement component.
Admissions Criteria for current Year 12 students and recent secondary graduates (the past 2 years)
The completion of Year 12 or equivalent. Provision for entry may exist through other pathways including mature age, other special provisions, or recognition of prior learning.
The application method varies depending on your circumstances, please visit our How to apply page for further information.
VTAC application: Yes
VTAC code: 3700511461 (Mt Helen), 3700711461 (Churchill), 3700811461 (On-line Learning), 3701811461 (Berwick)
Direct application: Yes
Federation University code: BF5
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Fees are subject to change annually.
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
Annual tuition fees are per 120 credit points which represents 1 EFTSL or a standard full-time study load for a year.
The estimated annual fees are indicative only. The tuition fees you pay will vary depending on the subjects you choose to study as each subject has its own credit point value and cost. The total cost will vary depending on the subjects you choose, your study load and the time it takes to complete your course.
As a Commonwealth Supported Place student, you may be eligible to defer payment of your student contribution through the HECS-HELP loan scheme. Please visit our HECS-HELP webpage for further information.
Other feesYou may need to pay some other fees such as the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
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To help you get the most from your online learning experience, it's important that you own or have frequent access to a fast and reliable computer that's ideally not more than two years old.
You will also need frequent access to a reliable high-speed internet connection. You should expect to use approximately 5GB of data each month, per course, just for study use.
For further information, visit the Minimum IT requirements for studying online webpage.
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The commencement of all programs is subject to available funding and enrolment quotas.
All information contained in this program overview including the availability of programs and fees, is correct at the time of being published, however the University reserves the right to alter any program, procedure or fee. Students should check for any amendment prior to enrolment.
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Please note: This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding to eligible individuals.
National RTO Code: 4909