Information Systems (Co-op) - INFSCH3971

Stream Summary

Faculty: UNSW Business School

School: School of Info Systems, Technology & Management

Contact:  UNSW Business School Student Centre

Program: 3971 - Information Systems (Co-op)

Award(s):

Bachelor of Information Systems (Co-op) (Major)

Stream Outline
The UNSW Co-op Program is a scholarship program set up by industry and The University of New South Wales to provide financial support and industry training for selected undergraduate students. The UNSW Co-op Program is based on existing undergraduate programs at UNSW with the following special features:
  • For high achieving students the UNSW Co-op Program offers an ideal combination of challenge and opportunity.
  • Co-op students receive structured industrial training and gain valuable work experience with three different employers.
  • On graduation, sponsors are always looking to recruit Co-op Scholars.
  • UNSW academics and senior managers from industry and government have jointly planned Co-op requirements.
  • In 2013 Co-op scholars are receiving a tax-free scholarship of $16,750 per annum.
  • At present we have 130 of Australia’s leading industries sponsoring 420 scholars across 18 different programs.
This four honours program teaches Information Systems Theory and Practice and provides industrial training linked to that teaching. The three industrial training periods in the course are each of approximately six months duration, running from January of Stages 2 and 3, and July of Stage 3 of the program.

The Bachelor of Information Systems Co-op Program offers a more advanced level of coursework, and the chance to develop individual skills working independently on a research project. The program provides a broad exposure to advanced areas in Information Systems as well as a high degree of specialisation that is applicable to a career in industry. The BIS (Co-op) Program is also designed as a preparation for PhD research in Information Systems at both UNSW and leading international research intensive universities.

Stream Structure
This plan is for students undertaking the Bachelor of Information Systems Co-op Program. This plan includes 72 UOC of INFS courses, 48 UOC for the Information Systems Honours degree, plus 36 UOC of Industrial Training Experience courses.


Compulsory INFS Courses:
Plus Stage 2/3 INFS Electives totalling 6 UOC from Table 1:

Table 1 Stage 2 & 3 INFS Electives:

Students must also complete:
Plus stage 4 INFS electives totalling 12 UOC from Table 2 below:

Table 2 Stage 4 Honours Electives:
Plus required three Industrial Training Experience courses:
Please note that any variation to this program of study requires approval from the UNSW Business School.

Entry Requirements
This Program is available only to students admitted through the scholarship selection procedures administered by the UNSW Co-op Program office. The BIS (Co-op) is a four year Honours degree program. Students are required to meet the honours entry requirement at the end of their third year study.

How to Apply
Visit the UNSW Co-op website for more information.

Further Information
For further information about the Co-op Program and Co-op Scholarships, refer to the Co-op program office
UNSW Co-op Program Office
email:cooprog@unsw.edu.au
tel: + 61 2 9385 5116
fax: + 61 2 9313 6774

location: Room 1096 Rupert Myers Building (South Wing) (Enter Gate 14 Barker Street) Enter campus Via Gate 11 Botany Street Randwick.
Mailing Address:
UNSW Co-op Program
UNSW Sydney
NSW 2052

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.

Contact the UNSW Business School Student Centre for advice.
tel: + 61 2 9385 3189
location: Level 1, room 1028, Quadrangle Building
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