Overview

This is a new program which is planned to start in Term 1 of 2025. It is expected that applications will open by August 2024.    The double degree program Bachelor of Information Systems/Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) (BIS/BSc(Comp Sc)) provides a comprehensive skill set and a holistic understanding of both … For more content click the Read More button below. Completing a double degree allows students to explore a more versatile career path. With this degree, students will have the flexibility to pursue various career paths in computer science and information systems, such as systems analyst, software engineer, data scientist, IT consultant, project manager, and cybersecurity specialist.  Both Information Systems and Computer Science graduates are in very high demand. Given the growing pervasiveness of technology and the global demand for tech talent, there is an abundance of job prospects and opportunities for growth in a technology-driven world. A double degree between Information Systems and Computer Science will provide students with a unique and valuable opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of the interplay between technology and business. Students completing this program will stand out in the job market with a unique double degree that demonstrates their ability to integrate multiple technology-related disciplines and contribute to improving business performance.

Stand Alone Programs

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Program
3979
Information Systems
Program
3778
Computer Science

Double Degree Structure

Students must complete 192 UOC.

In this double degree 96 UOC is required for the Bachelor of Computer Science, and 120 UOC is required for the Bachelor of Information Systems for a total of 216 UOC. However, 24 UOC will be double counted towards both degrees (as outlined below), and therefore the total UOC required for the double degree is reduced by 24 UOC to 192 UOC.

Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) (96 UOC)

  1. Core courses
  2. Computing electives

Bachelor of Information Systems (120 UOC)

  1. Business Core Courses (30 UOC): 3795 students do not need to take COMM1110 as this requirement is satisfied in the Computer Science program. Students will be able to fulfill this requirement by completing MATH pair (e.g., MATH1131/41/51 + MATH1231/41/51).
  2. Information Systems Core Courses (72 UOC)
    1. The completion of COMP1531 will be counted as a substitute for INFS2822 and will satisfy this as a core in the Information Systems program.
    2. Students taking a combination of majors and/or minors that require both INFS1603 and COMP3311 as core courses, should take only COMP3311 and replace INFS1603 with INFS2631 or INFS2702.
    3. Students enrolled in COMPA1 or COMPD1 who take COMP9313 and COMP9315, must replace INFS2608 with INFS2631 or INFS2702.
  3. Information Systems Electives (12 UOC): CS major elective courses can be counted as IS elective courses.
  4. Work Integrated Learning (6 UOC): Prescribed Work Integrated Learning Course (Requirement can be satisfied by taking a Computer Science or IS WIL course).
  5. Once requirements for the Information Systems and Computer Science programs have been met, students take Business electives to ensure a total of 192 UOC is completed for the double degree. 

Disciplinary Component - 3979 Information Systems120 Units of Credit:
Disciplinary Component - 3778 Computer Science96 Units of Credit:

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Please read the Double Degree Program rules as some specific rules apply to particular Double Degree combinations.

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