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Overview

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, … For more content click the Read More button below. 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.

Learning Outcomes

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Business knowledge: Students will make informed and effective selection and application of knowledge in a discipline or profession, in the contexts of local and global business.
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Problem solving: Students will define and address business problems, and propose effective evidence-based solutions, through the application of rigorous analysis and critical thinking.
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Business communication: Students will harness, manage and communicate business information effectively using multiple forms of communication across different channels.
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Teamwork: Students will interact and collaborate effectively with others to achieve a common business purpose or fulfil a common business project, and reflect critically on the process and the outcomes.
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Responsible business practice: Students will develop and be committed to responsible business thinking and approaches, which are underpinned by ethical professional practice and sustainability considerations.
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Global and cultural competence: Students will be aware of business systems in the wider world and actively committed to recognise and respect the cultural norms, beliefs and values of others, and will apply this knowledge to interact, communicate and work effectively in diverse environments.
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Leadership development: Students will develop the capacity to take initiative, encourage forward thinking and bring about innovation, while effectively influencing others to achieve desired results.
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Graduate Capabilities

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Program Structure
144 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 144 UOC as a standalone program.

Bachelor of Information Systems degree normally consists of 144 UOC.

These UOC are made up of:

  1. Business Core Courses (24 UOC)
  2. Information Systems Core Courses (72 UOC)
  3. Level 2 and 3 Prescribed Information Systems Electives (12 UOC)
  4. Free Electives (24 UOC)
  5. General Education (12 UOC)

Please see Progression Plan

Information Systems core courses

Students must take 72 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
INFS2603
6 UOC
Business Analysis
INFS2605
6 UOC
Intermediate Business Programming
INFS2608
6 UOC
Database Management & Big Data Infrastructures
INFS2621
6 UOC
Enterprise Systems
INFS3603
6 UOC
Introduction to Business Analytics
INFS3604
6 UOC
Business Process Management
INFS3605
6 UOC
Information Systems Innovation & Transformation
INFS3617
6 UOC
Networking & Cyber Security
INFS3634
6 UOC
Mobile Applications Development

Business Core Courses

Students must take 24 UOC of the following courses.

ACCT1501
6 UOC
Accounting and Financial Management 1A
MGMT1001
6 UOC
Managing Organisations and People

Level 2 and 3 Prescribed Electives

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

INFS2631
6 UOC
Innovation and Technology Management
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

Free Electives

Students must complete 24 UOC of Free electives. These courses can be offered by any faculty but cannot be GEN coded.

General Education

Students must complete 12 UOC of General Education.

Please note: Students enrolled in programs within the UNSW Business School cannot take General Education courses offered by the UNSW Business School (i.e. GENC code).
These restrictions also apply to the following courses:
GENL2021 An Introduction to the Australian Legal System
GENL2032 Cyberspace Law

Minimum Information Systems and Business UOC

Students must complete a minimum of 96 UOC of the following courses.

Maximum Level 1 UOC

No more than 60 UOC (not including 12 UOC of General Education courses) in Level 1 courses will be counted towards the degree.

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.

SAS Certification Requirements

Students who have successfully completed these four Business Analytics courses (INFS2608, INFS3603, INFS3830 and INFS3873) at UNSW are eligible for certification as a Business Analyst by SAS. For SAS certification, all of these courses need to be completed at UNSW (course substitutes and cross-institutional studies are not eligible for SAS … For more content click the Read More button below.

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 Double Degree Programs

Bachelor of Commerce - BCom
Bachelor of Information Systems - BIS3584 - Commerce / Information Systems

Program Requirements

Progression Requirements

Pathways

Honours Programs

Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) - BCom (Hons)4501 - Commerce (Honours)

Professional Outcomes

Professional Recognition

Career Opportunities

Recognition of Achievement

University Medal

Award of Pass with Distinction

Additional Information

BIASAS

For further information on BISAS, visit: business.unsw.edu.au/bisas

Further Information

Please note that these program 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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Program Fees

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Domestic Students
Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)
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Additional Expenses

No incremental change from existing program

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