Overview
Available in Program(s) Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:
Specialisation Structure
Students must complete 48 UOC.
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Additional Information
Honours mark and Class of Honours
The Honours degree is awarded in the classes shown below. A composite Honours mark (based upon all components of the stream weighted as 50% coursework and 50% thesis) will be calculated for each student at the end of the Honours year and used to determine the class of
Honours degree awarded:
First Class Honours 85 and above
Second Class Division I 75 – 84
Second Class Division II 65 – 74
Third Class 50 – 64
Entry Requirements
The following baseline requirements apply for admission to the Information Systems Honours program. The applicant must have:
- Completed a single degree including all requirements for a major in information systems(or a closely related discipline) OR completed 144 UOC of a dual business degree including all requirements for a major in information systems (or a closely related discipline). Students with comparable qualifications from Australian and overseas institutions are also welcome to apply.
- Have never failed a course (i.e. no FL grade on the Transcript);
- Have attained an overall and discipline WAM of at least 70.
How To Apply
Candidates intending to apply to the Honours programs are encouraged to discuss their eligibility and study program with Honours Coordinator for Information Systems and Technology Management.
After these discussions, the following information should be sent to the Honours Coordinator for Information Systems:
- A cover letter highlighting the academic background and other strengths of the applicant
- A copy of the applicant’s CV (with at least one academic referee)
- An academic transcript from the relevant tertiary institution
- A completed application form
- A statement of research interest/proposal not exceeding 1,000 words
- Other relevant supporting documents (e.g. awards, research papers), if any.
For more information about the application procedure, applicants should contact the Honours Co-ordinator for Information Systems
External domestic applicants should apply directly to UNSW UAC Admissions. External international applicants should apply directly through UNSW Apply Online.
Pathways
Students who successfully complete the honours program may continue to further study in Master of Philosophy or PhD.
Additional Information
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.
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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