The Information Systems Honours Program is an appropriate preparation for a career in industry, offering more advanced level coursework, and the chance to develop individual skills working independently on the research and thesis. The program provides a broad exposure to advanced areas in Information Systems and Information Technology, as well as a high degree of specialization in these disciplines. The Honours Program is also designed as a preparation for PhD research in Information Systems and Information Technology. Students successfully completing this program will be in an excellent position to continue to research in Information Systems and Information Technology at any university.

To satisfy the Honours requirements, students undertake an additional year of study, completing Honours level courses (both compulsory and elective) and undertaking a research thesis. Students must have completed the prerequisite courses prior to their Honours year.

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In order to be accepted into the Honours program, candidates must have completed a major in Information Systems (or an approved equivalent degree). Normally, the candidate must have attained a minimum 70% average in Information Systems courses and should not have failed any courses throughout their undergraduate degree.

The administration of the Honours application is through the Business Student Centre. Upon completion of first or second year of a full-time program or the corresponding stages of a part-time program, students may make a written application to Business Student Centre.
Business Student Centre
e-mail: ugbusiness@unsw.edu.au
tel: + 61 2 9385 3189
location: Ground Floor, West Wing, Australian School of Business Building

Candidates intending to apply to the Honours programs are encouraged to discuss their eligibility and study program with the Undergraduate Honours Coordinator before applying:
Professor Graham Low
tel: +61 2 9385 4638
email: g.low@unsw.edu.au
location: Quadrangle Building, Room 2104

Please note that these requirements may be subject to change. Students are advised to follow requirements according to the year they commenced. Current students are to refer to previous editions of the Online Handbook for program requirements.

Please contact the Business Student Centre for advice.

Business Student Centre
e-mail: ugbusiness@unsw.edu.au
tel: + 61 2 9385 3189
location: Ground Floor, West Wing, Australian School of Business Building