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Head of School: Professor Richard Vidgen
Administrative Officer: Tricia Hartley

Information Systems (IS) involves the planning, analysis, design and maintenance of computerised systems used to process information in commerce, industry, government and research organisations. Information Technology (IT) is the underlying mechanism that controls these systems. Information Systems and Information Technology are indispensable to the operations of most modern organisations. In an information systems course you will study how information systems are planned, analysed, designed, operated and managed. Throughout the program you will develop conceptual and practical skills of the way in which computer systems are used within organisations.

Graduates often follow careers as programmers, analysts, business analysts, information technology specialists, data administrators, EDP auditors, e-commerce specialists and web managers. Major employers of Information Systems graduates include government departments, banks, finance organisations, oil companies, insurance companies, large manufacturing enterprises, retail companies, service industries, computer marketing organisations, universities and other research organisations.

Undergraduate Programs
Degrees offered by the School of Information Systems, Technology and Management:

1. Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Information Systems (program 3502, plan code INFSA13502): This degree is tailored for those more interested in IS and management aspects of the discipline. With this degree you can combine IS and another Commerce discipline such as accounting, marketing, actuarial studies or finance. Note that transfers are possible at the School's discretion to or from the Co-op scholarship program (ISM) as defined below.

2. Bachelor of Science in Information Systems (program 3979): This program is designed for those more interested in the use and application of IS and IT in a commercial environment. The program is structured and includes courses from many disciplines including Information Systems, Information Technology and Management, Computer Science, Mathematics, as well as Commerce and Economics courses. Note that transfers are possible at the school's discretion to or from the Co-op scholarship program (BIT) as defined below.

Co-op Scholarships
The UNSW Co-op Program offers four-year scholarship programs in Information Systems and Information Technology. These programs include three six-month industrial training periods. Entry is gained through the scholarship selection process.

3. Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Information Systems and Management (program 3502, plan code INFSF13502). ISM is a generalist business degree that concentrates on the application of IS to business management and decision-making. In addition to completing a major study in the discipline of Information Systems, a minor may be chosen from a number of offerings in the Australian School of Business.

4. Bachelor of Science majoring in Business Information Technology (program 3971). BIT focuses on technical knowledge and theory for the application of IT and IS in a commercial environment. The program is structured and includes courses from many disciplines including Information Systems, Information Technology and Management, Computer Science, Mathematics, as well as Commerce and Economics courses.

For further details on Co-op scholarships see your high school careers advisor or contact the UNSW Co-op Program Office, telephone (02) 9385 5116, website: www.coop.web.unsw.edu.au.