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Information Systems - 3979

Program Summary

   
   
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
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
 
 
Award(s):
 
 
Bachelor of Information Systems
 
 
Bachelor of Information Systems (Honours)
 
 
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.

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.

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 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.

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
Elective courses totalling 6 UOC

Plus
General Education course(s) totalling 6 UOC

Year 3

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

Plus
Elective courses totalling 12 UOC

Plus
General Education course(s) totalling 6 UOC

Table 1 Stage 2&3 INFS Electives

Year 4 Honours Option

Plus
Stage 4 INFS electives totalling 12 UOC from Table 2

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 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:
  • 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 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

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.

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 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
location: Ground Floor, West Wing, Australian School of Business Building
Forms, policies and procedures
Frequently asked questions

Related Program(s)
3971 Business Info Technology
3584 Commerce / Information Systems

Area(s) of Specialisation

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