Overview

The Information Systems (IS) major is tailored to students who are interested in business and management aspects of the discipline. You will learn about business IS in various complex decision making contexts and how these systems, and the information generated by them, support the modern organisation in achieving both day-to-day … For more content click the Read More button below. A major in Information Systems consists of 48 UOC (8 courses). Five (5) of these courses are specified; the other three (3) are IS elective courses that are chosen from the list below. At least two (2) of these elective courses must be at level 3 (i.e. INFS3XXX). This is regardless of whether you are doing a single major or taking Information Systems as a second major.A minor in Information Systems consists of 30 UOC (5 courses) containing: COMM1190, INFS1603, INFS2602, INFS2603 and INFS3604. The minor does not form part of the nominated major.

Available in Program(s)
Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:

Bachelor of Commerce - BCom3502 - Commerce
Bachelor of Economics - BEc3543 - Economics
Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op) - BCom(Co-op)3554 - Commerce (Co-op)
Bachelor of Commerce (International) - BCom(Int)3558 - Commerce (International)
Bachelor of Actuarial Studies - BActSt3586 - Actuarial Studies
Bachelor of Actuarial Studies (Co op) - BActSt (Co-op)3587 - Actuarial Studies (Co op)

Specialisation Structure

Students must complete 48 UOC.

Core Courses30 Units of Credit:
Prescribed Electives18 Units of Credit:
REQUIREMENTS: DOUBLE MAJOR ACCOUNTING & INFORMATION SYSTEMS
SAS Certification and SAS Digital Badge Requirements

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Additional Information

SAS Certification and SAS Academic Digital Badge Requirements

SAS Certification credentials are globally recognised as the premier means to validate SAS knowledge. With an SAS Certification credential, students will set themselves apart from others and prove that they have the SAS knowledge to make a difference within an organisation.

SAS Academic Digital Badge is to provide you with a digital version of your SAS credentials. Your Academic digital badge can be used in email signatures or digital résumés, and on social media sites such as LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter. This digital image contains verified metadata that describes your qualifications and the process required to earn them.

When you earn your SAS Joint Certificate, you will also receive an email from your university inviting you to claim your badge. Click the link in the email, create an account on the Acclaim site and claim your badge and start sharing.

Honours

Honours level study is available for Information Systems students.

Students interested in studying at Honours Level should refer to the relevant Honours stream record 4501 B Commerce (Honours) for entry requirements.

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 Online Handbook for pre-2019 program requirements.

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