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Commerce / Information Systems - 3584

Program Summary

   
   
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Typical Duration: 4 Years
 
 
Typical UOC Per Semester: 24
 
 
Min UOC Per Semester: 6
 
 
Max UOC Per Semester: 24
 
 
Min UOC For Award: 192
 
 
Award(s):
 
 
Bachelor of Commerce
 
 
Bachelor of Commerce (Major)
 
 
Bachelor of Information Systems
 
 
Bachelor of Information Systems (Major)
 
  

Program Description

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Students should always follow the program requirements according to the year they started their degree. For more information please visit Previous UNSW Online Handbooks.

This 4 year combined program leads to the award of a Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Information Systems (BCom/BIS) and will meet the needs of students who want a strong, focused and highly regarded business degree which complements a program of study in natural or physical sciences, or mathematics.

As part of the degree program students will complete a major stream in both a selected area of Information Systems (IS) and an approved disciplinary stream within the Australian School of Business.

After gaining approval, students with an appropriate academic record may also enrol in an additional Honours year within the Australian School of Business or within IS.

Students may choose IS as a major in the BIS component only. In selecting their combination of majors, students should note that while there is a wide range of choice, not every combination can be completed in 4 years of full-time study. Students are also not able to take a modern language as their major.

For detailed information on the professional recognition this degree offers please visit Professional Recognition of Programs in the UNSW Online Handbook.

Program Objectives and Learning Outcomes

The objective of the BCom is to develop students’:
  • Understanding of institutional structures and processes supporting global commerce
  • Disciplinary skills and perspectives relevant to global commerce
  • Professional competences and ethical perspectives relevant to practice in global contexts
  • Understandings of alternative ways in which knowledge can be created and effectively deployed
  • Capacities for life-long learning and the negotiation of change
  • Understanding of the Australian School of Business graduate attributes, and the importance of: social perspective, professional skills, problem solving, oral and written communication, leadership and teamwork
The objective of the BIS is to develop students’:
  • Professional competence in the use and application of IS and Information Technology (IT) in a commercial environment
  • Understanding of the business implications of IS and IT systems
  • Competence in the management of IS and IT systems

Program Structure

Students should always follow the program requirements according to the year they started their degree. For more information please visit Previous UNSW Online Handbooks.

Studies leading to the award of the Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Information Systems degree normally consists of 192 UOC or 32 courses to be completed over 4 academic years.

At least 72 UOC (12 courses) must be from courses offered by the School of Information Systems within the Australian School of Business and at least 84 UOC (14 courses) from courses offered by other schools within the Australian School of Business.

These UOC need to be made up of:
  • Compulsory core courses
  • Flexible core courses
  • Major requirements
  • Free options
  • General education courses
Students must complete a single major of 48 UOC (8 courses) in an approved Australian School of Business disciplinary stream (except Information Systems), which includes 42 UOC and 6 UOC from the core requirements plus a minor of 24 UOC (4 courses) containing at least 6 UOC at level 3. The minor does not form part of the nominated major. Students should refer to the Bachelor of Commerce program for further information.

Students must also complete at least 72 UOC (12 courses) in the Bachelor of Information Systems. The requirements of this particular combined degree specify that no more than 72 UOC of level one courses may be taken.

Free options should be taken from within the Australian School of Business.

General education requirements account for 12 UOC (2 - 4 courses) must be taken outside the Australian School of Business. These courses allow you to select either courses that were developed especially for the General Education Program (beginning with GEN) or to choose mainstream courses that are offered in the degree programs of other UNSW faculties.

Year One
And ONE of:
And ONE of:
Please note: For students intending to complete a major in Actuarial Studies in the Bachelor of Commerce component, MATH1151 and MATH1251 and ACTL2002 should be completed instead of the three MATH course options (MATH1131/MATH1141, MATH1231/MATH1241 and MATH2801/MATH2841). Please refer to Actuarial Studies outline for further information.

Year Two
And ONE of:
And ONE of:
Please note: For students intending to complete a major in Actuarial Studies in the Bachelor of Commerce component, MATH1151 and MATH1251 and ACTL2002 should be completed instead of the three MATH course options (MATH1131/MATH1141, MATH1231/MATH1241 and MATH2801/MATH2841). Please refer to Actuarial Studies outline for further information.

PLUS
PLUS
  • One (6 UOC) elective from chosen BCom major
Please note: For students intending to complete a major in Actuarial Studies, ACTL1001 Actuarial Studies and Commerce must be completed. Please refer to Actuarial Studies outline for further information.

Year Three
PLUS 2 courses (12 UOC) from the list below (Stage 2 / 3 electives)
PLUS
  • Two (12 UOC) elective from chosen BCom major
  • One (6 UOC) elective from chosen BCom minor

Year Four
Two courses (12 UOC) from the list below
PLUS
  • One (6 UOC) elective from chosen BCom major
  • One (6 UOC) elective from chosen BCom major or free option from ASB
  • Two (12 UOC) elective from chosen BCom minor
  • 12 UOC General Education

General Education Requirements

Students in this program must complete 12 UOC in General Education courses or their equivalent (unless otherwise entitled to exemption). For further information about General Education Requirements please refer to the UNSW Online Handbook.

Please note that students enrolled in programs within the Australian School of Business cannot take General Education courses offered by the Business School. These restrictions also apply to the following courses:
  • GENL2015 The World of Work
  • GENL2020 An Introduction to the Australian Legal System
  • GENL2021 An Introduction to the Australian Legal System
  • GENL2031 Cyberspace Law
  • GENL5020 Business Fundamentals
  • GENL5021 Business Law Basics
  • GENL5030 Understanding Tax
  • GENL5031 Tax for Professionals
If students are unsure of their General Education Requirements they should contact the Australian School of Business Student Centre (Ground floor, West entrance, Australian School of Business building)

Honours

Students interested in studying at Honours Level should refer to the relevant Honours plan record for entry requirements.

Academic Rules

Rules relating to the award of the degree of Bachelor of Commerce shall apply wherever relevant. Students are advised to consult the Academic Rules for further information

Fees

For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website:  https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesMainPage.html

Professional Recognition

For further information, refer to the Professional Recognition of Programs in the UNSW Online Handbook.

Further Information

Please note that these requirements may be subject to change.
Students should always follow requirements according to the year they commenced. For more information please visit Previous UNSW Online Handbooks.

Contact the Australian School of Business Student Centre for advice.
tel: + 61 2 9385 3189
location: Ground Floor, West Wing, Australian School of Business Building
Forms, policies and procedures
Frequently asked questions

Related Program(s)
3502 Commerce
3971 Business Info Technology
3979 Information Systems

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