Information Systems - 3979
Program Summary
Faculty: UNSW Business School
Contact: UNSW Business School Student Centre
Campus: Sydney
Career: Undergraduate
Typical Duration: 3 Years 
Typical UOC Per Semester: 24
Min UOC Per Semester: 3
Max UOC Per Semester: 24
Min UOC For Award: 144
UAC Code: 424500
Domestic Entry Requirements: See Domestic Entry Requirements
International Entry Requirements: See International Entry Requirements
Award(s):
Bachelor of Information Systems
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Program Description
If you are a prospective student researching your study options, please visit UNSW Business School website for more information.
The Bachelor of Information Systems (BIS) 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 systems analysis and design, data management, enterprise systems, business process management, big data business analytics, business systems infrastructure and security as well as mathematics, management accounting and commercial programming.
Program Objectives and Graduate Attributes
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.
BIS 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, business analytics 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.
BIS 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, business analytics 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.
Program Structure
When completed as a single degree, the BIS is 144 UOC consisting of:
- 24 UOC core business courses (as detailed in program structure below) (NOTE: If MATHS1041 is completed instead of ECON1203, it will be considered a core business course for this purpose)
- 72 UOC specified INFS courses (as detailed in program structure below)
- An additional 12 UOC of INFS electives (Refer Table 1 below)
- 12 UOC General Education courses
- 24 UOC Free electives (courses which may be taken from any Faculty)
When completed as part of a dual degree, the BIS component of 96 UOC will consist of:
- 24 UOC core business courses (as detailed in program structure below) (NOTE: If MATHS1041 is completed instead of ECON1203, it will be considered a core business courses for this purpose)
- 72 UOC specified INFS courses (as detailed in program structure below)
Sample Program
Sample Program Structure - for single degree
Year 1
Year 1
And ONE of:
- ACCT1511 Accounting & Financial Mgt 1B (6 UOC)
- ECON1101 Microeconomics 1 (6 UOC)
And ONE of:
Year 2
Plus
Stage 2/3 INFS Electives totalling 6 UOC from Table 1
Plus
Free Elective courses totalling 12 UOC
Plus
General Education course(s) totalling 6 UOC
Stage 2/3 INFS Electives totalling 6 UOC from Table 1
Plus
Free Elective courses totalling 12 UOC
Plus
General Education course(s) totalling 6 UOC
Year 3
Plus
Stage 2/3 INFS Electives totalling 6 UOC from Table 1
Plus
Free Elective courses totalling 12 UOC
Plus
General Education course(s) totalling 6 UOC
Stage 2/3 INFS Electives totalling 6 UOC from Table 1
Plus
Free Elective courses totalling 12 UOC
Plus
General Education course(s) totalling 6 UOC
Table 1 Stage 2&3 INFS Electives
Note: *Students who successfully complete these four courses (INFS2608, INFS3603, INFS3830 and INFS3873) will be eligible for certification as a Business Analyst by SAS.
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 Business School cannot take General Education courses offered by the UNSW Business School. These restrictions also apply to the following courses:
Please note that students enrolled in programs within the Business School cannot take General Education courses offered by the UNSW Business School. These restrictions also apply to the following courses:
- GENL2015 The World of Work
- GENL2021 An Introduction to the Australian Legal System
- GENL2032 Cyberspace Law 2.0
- 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 UNSW Business School Student Centre (Level 1, room 1028, Quadrangle Building)
Honours
Students wishing to complete Honours must do so via enrolment in the Separate Year Honours Program 4501.
Academic Rules
Content of Program
To be awarded a degree at Pass level, the BIS must contain:
1. 144 units of credit (UoC).
2. A minimum of 96UoC of courses in Information Systems and Business.
3. 24UoC of Level 1 Business Core courses. (MATH1041 is considered a Business course for this purpose.)
4. A sequence of 72UoC courses in the discipline of Information Systems, of which 18UoC must be at Level 3.
5. An additional 12UoC of Information systems courses if the program is completed in “single mode.
6. 12UoC of courses from outside the UNSW Business School to fulfil the University’s General Education requirement.
7. Maximum of 60UoC of Level 1 courses, excluding Level 1 courses completed as part of the General Education requirement.
Progression rules
1. A minimum of 24UoC of courses must be completed before enrolling in Level 2 courses.
2. A minimum of 72UoC of courses must be completed before enrolling in Level 3 courses.
Awarding degree
A Pass degree with Distinction may be awarded if a student achieves a minimum of 75 WAM across the program and completes a minimum of 72UoC at UNSW.
To be awarded a degree at Pass level, the BIS must contain:
1. 144 units of credit (UoC).
2. A minimum of 96UoC of courses in Information Systems and Business.
3. 24UoC of Level 1 Business Core courses. (MATH1041 is considered a Business course for this purpose.)
4. A sequence of 72UoC courses in the discipline of Information Systems, of which 18UoC must be at Level 3.
5. An additional 12UoC of Information systems courses if the program is completed in “single mode.
6. 12UoC of courses from outside the UNSW Business School to fulfil the University’s General Education requirement.
7. Maximum of 60UoC of Level 1 courses, excluding Level 1 courses completed as part of the General Education requirement.
Progression rules
1. A minimum of 24UoC of courses must be completed before enrolling in Level 2 courses.
2. A minimum of 72UoC of courses must be completed before enrolling in Level 3 courses.
Awarding degree
A Pass degree with Distinction may be awarded if a student achieves a minimum of 75 WAM across the program and completes a minimum of 72UoC at UNSW.
Fees
For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website: UNSW Fee Website.
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 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
Forms, policies and procedures
Frequently asked questions
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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