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Bachelor of Information SystemsApproved Abbreviation: BInfoSys
Western Sydney University Course Code: 3687.2
AQF Level: 7
CRICOS Code: 079492M
Course Status: CURRENT
This version of the course is available to new and continuing students.
Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year in this course was 2016 or later.
For Commencement Year 2014, please refer to: 3687.1 Bachelor of Information Systems
Today, practising professionals need to not only have knowledge and skills in computing, they also need to understand the context in which computer technology is applied in society, and be able to work collaboratively with people in all sorts of professions and industries. The Bachelor Information Systems degree integrates closely the applications of computing and information systems in a global business environment. You will work with organisations to design, develop, deploy and manage information systems through the application of computing technology. This course will help you carry out a real-life project where you will need to demonstrate you can design and develop an information system that solves a community-based problem.
Study Mode
Three years full-time.
Course Advice
Prospective students should use the links at the top of the page for general enquiries about this course.Location
Campus | Attendance | Mode | Course Advice | Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Full Time | Internal |
See above
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Sydney City Campus | Full Time | Internal | Antoinette Cevenini |
Accreditation
The Bachelor of Information Systems is accredited with the Australian Computer Society (ACS) at Professional Level.
Admission
Assumed Knowledge: HSC Mathematics and any two units of HSC English.
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.
http://www.uac.edu.au/
https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/
International applicants must apply directly to Western Sydney University via the International Office.
International students applying to The University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.
International Office
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.
Work Integrated Learning
Western Sydney University seeks to enhance student learning experiences by enabling students to engage in the culture, expectations and practices of their profession or discipline. This course includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience.
There is a mandatory work component required for completion of this course. Please contact the Course Advisor listed above for information.
International students should also refer to the 'Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students' website for more information and a link to the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students
Course Structure
Double Degrees are Available with Business and Law.
Bachelor of Information Systems/Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Information Systems/Bachelor of Laws
Qualification for the Bachelor of Information Systems requires the successful completion of 240 credit points which include the units listed in the recommended sequences below.
Sydney City Campus
Click here for the recommended sequence at Sydney City Campus.
Full-time - Start Year Intake - Parramatta Campus
Year 1
Autumn session
300580 | Programming Fundamentals |
100483 | Principles of Professional Communication 1 |
300585 | Systems Analysis and Design |
300573 | Information Systems in Context |
Spring session
300104 | Database Design and Development |
And one elective
Year 2
Autumn session
300582 | Technologies for Web Applications |
300570 | Human-Computer Interaction |
And two electives
Spring session
300572 | Information Systems Deployment and Management |
300960 | Mobile Applications Development |
And one elective
Year 3
Autumn session
300578 | Professional Development |
300584 | Emerging Trends in Information Systems |
And two electives
Spring session
And two electives
Full-time - Mid Year Intake
Year 1
Spring session
300104 | Database Design and Development |
300573 | Information Systems in Context |
Autumn session
300580 | Programming Fundamentals |
100483 | Principles of Professional Communication 1 |
300585 | Systems Analysis and Design |
And one elective
Year 2
Spring session
300572 | Information Systems Deployment and Management |
And two electives
Autumn session
300582 | Technologies for Web Applications |
300570 | Human-Computer Interaction |
And two electives
Year 3
Spring session
300960 | Mobile Applications Development |
And two electives
Autumn session
300578 | Professional Development |
300584 | Emerging Trends in Information Systems |
And one elective
Full-time - Accelerated Pathway
Start Year 2.5 Year Accelerated Pathway with Summer sessions
Year 1
Autumn session
300580 | Programming Fundamentals |
100483 | Principles of Professional Communication 1 |
300585 | Systems Analysis and Design |
And one elective
Spring session
300573 | Information Systems in Context |
And two electives
Summer A session
300570 | Human-Computer Interaction |
300104 | Database Design and Development |
Summer Unit information
Year 2
Autumn session
300582 | Technologies for Web Applications |
And two electives
Spring session
300572 | Information Systems Deployment and Management |
300960 | Mobile Applications Development |
Summer A session
300578 | Professional Development |
And one elective
Summer Unit information
Year 3
Autumn session
300584 | Emerging Trends in Information Systems |
And two electives
Full-time - Accelerated Pathway
Early Start 2.5 Year Accelerated Pathway with Summer sessions
Year 1
Summer A session
300104 | Database Design and Development |
Summer Unit information
Autumn session
300580 | Programming Fundamentals |
100483 | Principles of Professional Communication 1 |
300585 | Systems Analysis and Design |
300573 | Information Systems in Context |
Spring session
300572 | Information Systems Deployment and Management |
And two electives
Year 2
Summer A session
300570 | Human-Computer Interaction |
And one elective
Summer Unit information
Autumn session
300582 | Technologies for Web Applications |
And three electives
Spring session
300960 | Mobile Applications Development |
And one elective
Year 3
Summer A session
300578 | Professional Development |
And one elective
Summer Unit information
Autumn session
300584 | Emerging Trends in Information Systems |
Suggested Majors and Sub-majors
Majors
Parramatta Campus
M3068 | Entertainment Computing |
M3107 | Interactive Analytics |
Please note from 2018 M3070 Networking is replaced by M3109 Networking
Penrith Campus
M3126 | Technology Entrepreneurship |
Sydney City Campus
Please note from 2018 M3070 Networking is replaced by M3109 Networking
Sub-majors
Parramatta Campus
SM3056 | Web Application Development (for Computing Students) |
Please note from 2018 SM3055 Networking is replaced by SM3095 Networking
Sub-major Elective Spaces
Elective units may be used toward obtaining an additional approved sub-major (40 credit points).
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Western Sydney University offers sub-majors in a range of areas including Sustainability and Indigenous Studies.
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