Bachelor Of Information Systems

Overview

The digital age transforms the way we do business, and behind every digital innovation is information systems that help a business succeed. Information systems professionals are relied upon to drive innovation, work in teams to understand data or solve problems, and safeguard businesses in a competitive global environment. 

Become an adaptive thinker who is prepared to enter an agile business environment and solve problems with new digital technologies and tools. You'll learn from technical business courses such as digital transformation or enterprise systems, while covering innovative topics like java programming or database technology using Oracle.

Key Features

Learn To Innovate

Discover how to change the status quo through the innovative use of information systems technologies. Not only will you learn to solve business problems, but you’ll tackle social challenges to  make the future better than the present with innovative digital business solutions.

Gain Practical Skills And Accreditation

This degree is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) at the Professional Level, preparing you for professional practice in information and communication technology (ICT).

Build Your Expertise

Our flexible and interesting program offers prescribed elective streams in digital transformation and information systems, organisational databases foundations, and networking and security. Alternatively, you can tailor your degree to your interests with your choice of any two prescribed electives.

Make Global Industry Connections

You can take part in an international information systems and technology practicum, to develop a practical understanding of international business aspects of information systems and information technology. 

English Language Requirements

You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.

If you’re completing an Australian Year 12 qualification (e.g. NSW HSC or equivalent), you do not need to provide anything extra to prove your proficiency. Your qualification will be used as evidence of your English proficiency.

If you do need to provide evidence of your English proficiency, this will be indicated in your application. You can prove this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:

• English language tests and university English courses

• Prior study in the medium of English

• Other qualifications

If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, UNSW College’s Academic English Programs are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.

Entry Requirements

Key Terms

• The 2023 Lowest Selection Rank (LSR) is the adjusted rank (ATAR plus adjustment factors) you would have needed to gain entry to this degree in 2023.

• The 2023 A levels score is based on four Advanced Level (A2) subject. Entry scores are calculated from the best three or four A2 subjects (excluding repeated subjects) using the following values: A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1. At most one Applied A Level subject may be included in the best four subjects used to calculate the aggregate.

• The 2023 IB Diploma is an indication of the IB you would have needed to gain entry to this degree in 2023. It is to be used as a guide only.

• The 2023 Lowest ATAR is the lowest ATAR (before adjustment factors were applied) to which an offer was made. Where <5 is listed, this indicates that less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made and so the score has not been published. N/A indicates no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.

Student and ATAR Admission Profiles

At UNSW, we are committed to ensuring prospective students have all the information they need in order to make informed decisions about their study options.

To assist you in gaining a better understanding of how Admissions works at UNSW, we have provided you with a summary of ATAR offers and the student profile.

We hope this information will help you identify the degree that is right for you.

Why Study This Degree At UNSW?

We're Business Leaders

At the School of Information Systems and Technology Management, we’re leaders in our field. We’re ranked 1st in Australia, 2nd in the Asia-Pacific Region and 11th worldwide by the Association for Information Systems (AIS).

We’re ranked top 20 worldwide^ and have been ranked the #1 Business School in Australia by AFR BOSS for the last two years in a row*. That means our business education leads the way in career impact, quality and reputation.

Our Graduate Employability

Become heavily sought after by employers when you graduate from UNSW Business School. Our students are highly employable on graduation, we’re known for the most employable students in the AFR Top100 Future Leaders Awards#.

Our distinctive degrees bring the boardroom to the classroom with a range of hands-on professional learning opportunities, exclusive to UNSW Business School.  Graduate career-ready with our Career Accelerator program offering real-world professional experiences from day one.

These opportunities include internships, professional networking and mentoring, global opportunities and group consulting projects.

You can also take part in the Sandbox program. It’s a platform that empowers partnerships among industry, academics and students to co-create solutions for contemporary problems. We have over 22 industry partners and over 140 industry representatives taking part.

It’s seen over 60 real-world projects completed and over 630 unique solutions created. By taking part in real-world projects you can show employers you already have industry experience.

Double Your Impact With A Double Degree

When you study a double degree at UNSW Business School, you’re able to set yourself apart in the job seeker market with a unique set of skills. You’ll increase your choice, career opportunities and knowledge when you study a double degree. A double degree won’t necessarily double your workload or study duration.

Double degrees allow you to combine your interests and carve out a career path that touches on your unique interests and passions. You’ll stand out and boost your employability when you add a second discipline and breadth of knowledge.

Double degrees can help you become more of a specialist in a particular area or gain a breadth of skills that meets the demands of today’s organisations.

Information Systems Double Degree Options:

• Commerce

• Actuarial Studies