Students should always follow the program requirements according to the year they started their degree. For more information please visit Previous UNSW Online Handbooks.
The Bachelor of Information Systems degree is a highly prized qualification which provides students with information systems expertise and business skills. The program 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.

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 three year degree is designed for students interested in the use and application of IS and IT commercial environment. It 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. The program includes courses from many disciplines including: Information Systems, Technology and Management, and other Commerce and Economics courses. An Honours option is also available for students who satisfy the necessary requirements.

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A Stage 2/3 INFS Elective totalling 6 UOC from Table 1

Elective courses totalling 6 UOC

General Education course(s) totalling 6 UOC

Stage 2/3 INFS Electives totalling 12 UOC from Table 1

Elective courses totalling 12 UOC

General Education course(s) totalling 6 UOC

Stage 4 INFS electives totalling 12 UOC from Table 2

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 theUNSW Online Handbook.

Please note that students enrolled in programs within the Australian School of Business cannot take General Education courses offered by the Australian School of Business. These restrictions also apply to the following courses:

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)

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

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 degree of The Bachelor of Information Systems shall apply wherever relevant. Students are advised to consult the Academic Rules for further information.

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

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

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

Contact the Australian School of Business Student Centre for advice.
tel: + 61 2 9385 3189
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