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.

This three year degree is designed for students interested in the use and application of IS and IT in a 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.

Studies leading to the award of the Bachelor of Information Systems degree normally consist of 144 UOC or 24 courses to be completed over three academic years. Of the 144 UOC, 84 UOC or 14 courses must be taken from courses offered by the School of Information Systems, Technology and Management as specified in the following table:

Depth Component (96 UOC):
• Compulsory core courses (24 UOC)
• INFS core courses (72 UOC)

Breadth component (48 UOC):
• INFS elective courses (12 UOC)
• Free electives (24UOC)
• General Education courses (12 UOC)

Compulsory core courses account for 24 UOC (4 courses):

And ONE of:

And ONE of:

A full list of INFS core courses and elective courses is provided at the program plan page.

Free electives account for the balance of the degree requirement. These courses can be taken from those offered by the UNSW Business School or other Facilities within UNSW. GEN coded courses cannot be counted as Free Electives.

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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 UNSW Business School cannot take General Education courses offered by the UNSW Business School. These restrictions also apply to the following courses:

If students are unsure of their General Education Requirements they should contact the UNSW Business School Student Centre (Level 1, room 1028, Quadrangle Building)

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

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:  UNSW Fee Website.

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