CURRICULUM

Bachelor of Business Administration
Digital Business Technology

Digital Business Technology : DBT — Developing graduates with combined expertise in business administration and digital technology.

Revised curriculum 2026

Curriculum overview

Digital Business Technology Program Prepares graduates for the digital economy and future industries through data analytics, database management, information systems development, digital project management and business innovation.

DIGITAL BUSINESS

Digital Business

Understand business management and innovation in the digital economy.

  • Digital Business
  • Business Innovation
  • Digital Project Management
INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Information Systems

Analyse, design, develop and manage business information systems.

  • Information Systems Development
  • Database Management
  • Software Development
DATA & EMERGING TECH

Data & Technology

Apply data and emerging technology to organizational development.

  • Data Analytics & Business Intelligence
  • Cloud Computing & AI
  • Cyber Security
LEARNING JOURNEY

See how your skills can grow

An illustrative learning journey based on the program’s three knowledge areas. This is not an official year-by-year course schedule.

  1. YEAR 01

    Explore the foundations

    Build a shared language for digital business, information systems and technology.

    Digital businessDigital literacy
  2. YEAR 02

    Understand systems

    Connect business needs with information systems, data and software design.

    Information systemsDatabases
  3. YEAR 03

    Work with data

    Explore analytics and emerging technology to make better decisions and solve problems.

    Data analyticsAI and cloud
  4. YEAR 04

    Put ideas to work

    Bring knowledge together in a practical project and prepare to explore a career direction.

    Applied projectCareer direction
Explore career learning pathways
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Desired graduate attributes

Four qualities that connect knowledge, systems thinking, innovation and responsible leadership.

01
DBT GRADUATE OUTCOME

Knowledge:
Integrated

Integrates business and information technology knowledge.

02
DBT GRADUATE OUTCOME

Analytical Thinking
Systems Approach

Analyses problems and designs systems through a structured process.

03
DBT GRADUATE OUTCOME

Innovation
Digital

Develops innovation and applies digital technology appropriately.

04
DBT GRADUATE OUTCOME

Leadership with
Responsibility

Demonstrates leadership, integrity, ethics and professional responsibility.

Revised Curriculum 2021

Previous curriculum

The 2021 curriculum has been superseded by the 2026 revised curriculum. Students enrolled under the 2021 curriculum can explore its overview, highlights, skills and career paths on the Revised Curriculum 2021 page →
EXPLORE YOUR NEXT CHAPTER

Find your future
in the digital world

Seven career paths to explore. Open a card to discover the work, useful skills and a project you can try.

Information Systems Analyst

Information Systems Analyst

Explore this career

What you do

Understand user needs and design connected workflows and systems.

Skills to practise

Systems analysis · Communication · Process design

Try a small project

Map an equipment loan system from request to return.

Business Analyst

Business Analyst

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What you do

Analyse business problems and data to suggest process improvements.

Skills to practise

Analytical thinking · Excel / SQL · Presentation

Try a small project

Build a sales dashboard and explain what the data reveals.

Digital Business System Developer

Digital Business System Developer

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What you do

Build websites and systems that help businesses serve customers.

Skills to practise

Programming · Databases · Testing

Try a small project

Build a room booking system with availability checks.

Database Administrator

Database Administrator

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What you do

Manage data storage, access permissions and organizational backups.

Skills to practise

SQL · Database design · Backup and recovery

Try a small project

Design a store database and practise restoring a backup.

IT Project Manager

IT Project Manager

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What you do

Coordinate teams, plan work and track technology projects.

Skills to practise

Planning · Teamwork · Risk management

Try a small project

Plan a website project, assign tasks and define milestones.

Digital Entrepreneur

Digital Entrepreneur

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What you do

Develop digital products or services around customer needs.

Skills to practise

Business models · Digital marketing · Idea validation

Try a small project

Interview potential users and test a service prototype.

Information Technology Officer

Information Technology Officer

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What you do

Support users and keep devices and networks working.

Skills to practise

Troubleshooting · Networking · Security fundamentals

Try a small project

Create a Wi-Fi troubleshooting guide and an IT support form.

These examples introduce each career; responsibilities and tools vary by organization.

YOUR NEXT CHAPTER

Ready to start your path
as a digital business professional?

Discover your potential through learning that connects business, data and technology.

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