Information Systems (Co-op) - INFSBH3554
Stream Summary
Faculty: UNSW Business School
School: School of Information Systems and Technology Management
Contact: UNSW Business School Student Centre
Program: 3554 - Commerce (Co-op)
Award(s):
Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op) (Honours)
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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 up to four 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 received a tax-free scholarship of $16,750 per annum.
- At present we have 130 of Australia’s leading industries sponsoring 270 scholars across 18 different programs.
The Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op) Information Systems Program is a four year degree program which includes 18 months of coordinated industrial training experience, which extend outside university semesters.
The Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op) Information Systems 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 Program is also designed as a preparation for PhD research in Information Systems at both UNSW and leading international research intensive universities.
The Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op) Information Systems 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 Program is also designed as a preparation for PhD research in Information Systems at both UNSW and leading international research intensive universities.
Stream Structure
Compulsory Courses
Plus Stage 2/3 INFS Electives totalling 18 UOC from Table 1 (At least 12 UOC Level Three courses).
Table 1 Stage 2 & 3 INFS Electives:
Table 1 Stage 2 & 3 INFS Electives:
- INFS2605 Intermediate Business Prog (6 UOC)
- INFS2609 Programming for Business (6 UOC)
- INFS2631 Innovation and Technology Mana (6 UOC)
- INFS3020 International IS/IT Practicum (6 UOC)
- INFS3604 Business Process Management (6 UOC)
- INFS3605 IS Innovation & Transformation (6 UOC)
- INFS3617 Networking & Cyber Security (6 UOC)
- INFS3632 Service & Quality Management (6 UOC)
- INFS3634 Mobile App Development (6 UOC)
- *INFS2608 Introduction to Business Analytics (6 UOC)
- *INFS3830 Introduction to Business Analytics (6 UOC)
- *INFS3873 Introduction to Business Analytics (6 UOC)
Note: *Students who successfully complete these four courses will be eligible for certification as a Business Analyst by SAS
Students must also complete
- INFS4795 Thesis Part A (6 UOC)
- INFS4796 Thesis Part B (18 UOC)
- INFS4886 Principles of Research Design (6 UOC)
- INFS4887 Business Research Methods (6 UOC)
Plus Stage 4 INFS electives totalling 12 UOC from Table 2.
Table 2 Stage 4 Honours Electives:
Table 2 Stage 4 Honours Electives:
Plus required three Industrial Training courses:
- INFS2101 Industry Placement 1 (12 UOC)
- INFS3202 Industry Placement 2 (12 UOC)
- INFS3303 Industry Placement 3 (12 UOC)
Entry Requirements
This Program is available only to students admitted through the scholarship selection procedures administered by the UNSW Co-op Program office. The BCom (Co-op) IS Degree is a four year Honours degree program.
Candidates intending to apply to the Honours programs are encouraged to discuss their eligibility and study program with Undergraduate Honours Coordinator for Information Systems and Technology Management.
Candidates intending to apply to the Honours programs are encouraged to discuss their eligibility and study program with Undergraduate Honours Coordinator for Information Systems and Technology Management.
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
Mailing Address:
UNSW Co-op Program
UNSW Sydney
NSW 2052
Contact the UNSW Business School Student Centre for advice.
tel: + 61 2 9385 3189
location: Level 1, room 1028, Quadrangle Building
Forms, policies and procedures
Frequently asked questions
UNSW Co-op Program Office
email:cooprog@unsw.edu.au
tel: + 61 2 9385 5116
fax: + 61 2 9313 6774
Mailing Address:
UNSW Co-op Program
UNSW Sydney
NSW 2052
Contact the UNSW Business School Student Centre for advice.
tel: + 61 2 9385 3189
location: Level 1, room 1028, Quadrangle Building
Forms, policies and procedures
Frequently asked questions
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