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Information Systems (Co-op) - 3971

Program Summary

   
   
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Typical Duration: 4 Years
 
 
Typical UOC Per Semester: 24
 
 
Min UOC Per Semester: 3
 
 
Max UOC Per Semester: 24
 
 
Min UOC For Award: 192
 
 
Award(s):
 
 
Bachelor of Information Systems
 
 
Bachelor of Information Systems (Honours)
 
  

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 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 degree program for which honours may be awarded. It is an industry linked education program leading to the award of the qualification Bachelor of Information Systems (Co-op). The program draws on both Information Systems and business and is intended to develop conceptual and practical skills. After an introductory first stage, students will learn about business analysis systems and design, data management, business systems infrastructure and security as well as mathematics, management accounting and commercial programming.

The BIS (Co-op) program has been designed in conjunction with Information Systems and Information Technology industry professionals to provide for the needs of Australian businesses. The program combines the requirements for the award of the degree with 18 months of coordinated industrial experience at three different sponsoring organisations (24 weeks at each). Industrial Training extends outside university semesters. A scholarship is payable from funds donated by the sponsoring organisations. Entry to the program is limited to students awarded a scholarship through the BIS (Co-op) selection procedures administered by the Co-op Program Office. For baseline requirements to the UNSW Co-op program visit the frequently asked questions page.

Consideration for entry to the course may proceed only on the basis of an application directly to Co-op program Office at the University of New South Wales and application through UAC. Visit the UNSW Co-op website for a brochure and application form.

Students who are academically acceptable for the BIS (Co-op) Degree Program, but who are not offered a scholarship position, should consider registering for first Stage entry into the BIS 3979 program. If BIT Scholarships become available at the end of stage 1, students undertaking the BIS 3979 program may be offered an interview and a transfer into the BIS (Co-op) 3971 co-operative Scholarship Degree Program.

Program Objectives and Graduate Attributes

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 four Stage 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 4, and July of Stage 3 of the program.

The program combines courses that assist students to learn about the technical environment of IS as well as develop an understanding of the business implications of these systems. Organisations are always looking for “business savvy” IS graduates who understand the business and technical issues which surround and impact their information systems. IS graduates from this degree can target careers in areas such as: business systems analysis, information system development, communications networks analysis and development; IS security development; e-business systems development; business intelligence systems construction, and IS and IT architecture and infrastructure development and maintenance.

Program Structure

Year 1

And ONE of:

And ONE of:

Year 2
Plus a Stage 2/3 INFS Elective totalling 6 UOC from Table 1
Plus General Education course(s) totalling 6 UOC

      Year 3
      Plus Free elective courses totalling 6 UOC
      Plus General Education course(s) totalling 6 UOC

      Year 4 (Honours)
      Plus Stage 4 INFS electives totalling 12 UOC from Table 2

      Table 1 Stage 2 and 3 INFS Electives

      Table 2 Stage 4 Honours Electives:

      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 School. These restrictions also apply to the following courses:
      • GENL2015 The World of Work
      • 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 Wing, 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

      Pass degree requirements

      Conditions for the Award of the Degree

      Please refer to the Program Structure for the academic requirements relating to this program. Rules relating to the award of the Information Systems (Co-op) degree 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 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 the program requirements according to the year they started their degree. 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)
      3584 Commerce / Information Systems
      3979 Information Systems

      Area(s) of Specialisation

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