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Overview

The BIS (Co-op) (Hons) is a full-time four year Honours degree program. It is an industry linked education program leading to the award of the qualification Bachelor of Information Systems (Co-op) (Honours). The program draws on both Information Systems and business and is intended to develop conceptual and practical skills. … For more content click the Read More button below. The BIS (Co-op) (Hons) program has been designed in conjunction with Information Systems and Information Technology industry professionals to provide for the needs of Australian businesses. The program combines the requirements for the award of the degree with 18 months of coordinated industrial experience at three different sponsoring organisations (24 weeks at each). Industry Training extends outside university semesters. The program 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.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Work place skills: Students should be able to conduct themselves in a professional manner in the work environment, communicate effectively in diverse workplace situations and be able to apply discipline knowledge and understanding to real business problems with initiative and self-direction.
2.
Ethical, sustainability and environmental responsibility: Students should be able to identify and assess ethical, environmental and/or sustainability considerations in business decision-making and practice.
3.
Knowledge: Students should be able to apply a highly developed understanding of information systems knowledge and theoretical to business situations in a local and global environment.
4.
Oral Communication: Students should be able to prepare and deliver oral presentations that are clear, focused, well-structured, and delivered in a professional manner
5.
Written Communication: Students should be able to prepare written documents (including research) that are clear and concise, using appropriate style and presentation for the intended audience, purpose and context.
6.
Critical thinking and problem solving: Students should be able to identify and research issues in business situations, analyse the issues, and propose appropriate and well-justified solutions.
7.
Teamwork: Students should be able to participate collaboratively and responsibly in teams, and to reflect on their own teamwork, and on the team's processes and ability to achieve outcomes.
8.
Social and cultural understanding: Students should be able to identify social and cultural implications of business situations.
9.
Research Capability: Students should be able to plan and execute a piece of research in the field of information systems with some independence.

Graduate Capabilities

For more information on Graduate Capabilities please click on this link

Program Structure
192 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 192 UOC as a standalone program.

Level 1 Core Courses

Students must take 42 UOC of the following courses.

INFS1602
6 UOC
Digital Transformation in Business
INFS1603
6 UOC
Introduction to Business Databases
INFS1609
6 UOC
Fundamentals of Business Programming
ACCT1501
6 UOC
Accounting and Financial Management 1A
MGMT1001
6 UOC
Managing Organisations and People

Level 2 Core Courses

Students must take 36 UOC of the following courses.

Please note: It is recommended students complete INFS2603 in their first year.

INFS2605
6 UOC
Intermediate Business Programming
INFS2608
6 UOC
Database Management & Big Data Infrastructures
INFS2621
6 UOC
Enterprise Systems
INFS2101
12 UOC
Industry Placement 1
INFS2603
6 UOC
Business Analysis

Level 3 Core Courses

Students must take 48 UOC of the following courses.

Please note: It is recommended students complete INFS3617 in their second year.

INFS3604
6 UOC
Business Process Management
INFS3605
6 UOC
Information Systems Innovation & Transformation
INFS3634
6 UOC
Mobile Applications Development
INFS3202
6 UOC
Industry Placement 2
INFS3303
6 UOC
Industry Placement 3
INFS3617
6 UOC
Networking & Cyber Security

Level 2 and 3 Prescribed Electives

Students must take at least 6 UOC of the following courses.

INFS2631
6 UOC
Innovation and Technology Management
INFS3603
6 UOC
Introduction to Business Analytics
INFS3020
6 UOC
International Information Systems and Technology Practicum
INFS3632
6 UOC
Service and Quality Management
INFS3830
6 UOC
Social Media and Analytics
INFS3873
6 UOC
Business Analytics Methods

Level 4 Core Courses

Students must take 36 UOC of the following courses.

INFS4800
6 UOC
Thesis A
INFS4801
6 UOC
Thesis B
INFS4802
12 UOC
Thesis C
INFS4886
6 UOC
Principles of Research Design
INFS4887
6 UOC
Business Research Methods

Level 4 Prescribed Electives

Students must take at least 12 UOC of the following courses.

INFS4805
6 UOC
Information Systems Auditing and Assurance
INFS4831
6 UOC
Information Systems Consulting
INFS4854
6 UOC
Information Systems Strategy and Management
INFS4858
6 UOC
Managing Complex Projects
INFS4907
6 UOC
Managing Security and Ethics in Cyberspace

General Education

Students must take at least 12 UOC of any General Education course, excepting any courses listed under 'Excluded General Education Courses'.

Excluded General Education Courses

Students enrolled in programs within the UNSW Business School cannot take any course offered by the Business School in fulfillment of their General Education requirements. The following courses are also excluded as General Education options for students in UNSW Business School programs:

GENL2021
6 UOC
Introduction to the Australian Legal System
GENL2032
6 UOC
Cyberspace Law 2.0
DIPP1510
6 UOC
Work Placement
DIPP1111
6 UOC
Introduction to Leadership and Professional Practice
DIPP1112
6 UOC
Creating Your Career: Employability for the Future

Level 2 and 3 Maturity Requirements

Students must have completed 24 UOC before taking any Level 2 courses.
Students must have completed 48 UOC before taking any Level 3 courses.

Maximum Level 1 UOC

No more than 72 UOC (not including 12 UOC of General Education courses) in Level 1 courses will be counted towards the degree.

Enrolment Disclaimer

Please note that this Handbook is a comprehensive catalogue of our offerings and includes courses that can be taken to satisfy program requirements irrespective as to their availability for a particular year. Availability of courses is best checked using filters on this site or on the class timetable site.

You are responsible for ensuring that you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and by following the advice of your Program Authority. myUNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that you are enrolling in courses that will count towards your program requirements.

Admission Requirements

Special Admission Requirements

For more information about admission requirements for various UNSW programs, visit the following website(s):
Domestic Students
International Student

Related Programs

Related Programs

Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op) - BCom(Co-op)3554 - Commerce (Co-op)
Bachelor of Information Systems - BIS3979 - Information Systems

Program Requirements

Progression Requirements

Internships and Placements

Professional Outcomes

Professional Recognition

Career Opportunities

Recognition of Achievement

University Medal

Honours Classes

Additional Information

For more information about requirements for the BIS (Co-op) (Hons) Program please visit the frequently asked questions page.

Please note that these requirements may be subject to change. Students should always follow the program requirements according to the year they started their degree. For more information please visit Previous UNSW Online Handbooks.

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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Program Fees

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Domestic Students
Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)
International Students

Additional Expenses

The proposed award change will not impact on existing resourcing for this program.

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