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Bachelor of Information Systems Advanced

Approved Abbreviation: BInfoSysAdv

Western Sydney University Course Code: 3688.1

AQF Level: 7

CRICOS Code: 079493K

This course replaces 3685.1 Bachelor of Computing (Information Systems) Advanced from 2014

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 2014 or later.

This degree focuses on computing and information technology in the context of business. In addition to the generic knowledge acquired as part of the Bachelor of Information Systems, students will get involved in advanced activities, extension projects, research training and hands on real life business projects.

During this program you will be assisted by a mentor who will support and guide you throughout the degree. You will be linked with experienced academic staff and industry partners who will provide you with continuous training and supervision. You will also be invited to join research groups which will allow you to take part in large research projects.

Bachelor of Information Systems Brochure

Study Tour 2016 Information Systems Student Engagements

Study Mode
Three years full-time.

Accreditation
The Bachelor of Information Systems Advanced 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

Students within the advanced degree are required to complete five advanced units.

Compulsory Advanced Units

300942.1 Emerging Trends in Information Systems (Advanced)
300900.1 Professional Experience (Advanced)

A further three units to be chosen from

300946.1 Computer Networking (Advanced)
300941.1 Database Design and Development (Advanced)
300901.1 Human-Computer Interaction (Advanced)
300903.1 Programming Techniques (Advanced)
300902.1 Web Systems Development (Advanced)

Advanced degrees are available with Business and Law.

Bachelor of Information Systems Advanced/Bachelor of Business

Bachelor of Information Systems Advanced/Bachelor of Law

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 240 credit points which include the units listed in the recommended sequences below.

Recommended Sequence

Full-time - Start Year Intake

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

200032

Statistics for Business

Choose one of

300565

Computer Networking

300946

Computer Networking (Advanced)

Choose one of

300104

Database Design and Development

300941

Database Design and Development (Advanced)

And one elective

Year 2

Autumn session

300582

Technologies for Web Applications

Choose one of

300570

Human-Computer Interaction

300901

Human-Computer Interaction (Advanced)

And two electives

Spring session

300569

Computer Security

300572

Information Systems Deployment and Management

300960

Mobile Applications Development

And one elective

Year 3

Autumn session

300578

Professional Development

300942

Emerging Trends in Information Systems (Advanced)

And two electives

Spring session

300900

Professional Experience (Advanced)

300961

Social Computing

And two electives

Full-time - Mid Year Intake

Year 1

Spring session

300573

Information Systems in Context

200032

Statistics for Business

300580

Programming Fundamentals

And one elective

Autumn session

100483

Principles of Professional Communication 1

300585

Systems Analysis and Design

And two electives

Year 2

Spring session

300569

Computer Security

300572

Information Systems Deployment and Management

Choose one of

300104

Database Design and Development

300941

Database Design and Development (Advanced)

Choose one of

300565

Computer Networking

300946

Computer Networking (Advanced)

Autumn session

300582

Technologies for Web Applications

Choose one of

300570

Human-Computer Interaction

300901

Human-Computer Interaction (Advanced)

And two electives

Year 3

Spring session

300961

Social Computing

300960

Mobile Applications Development

And two electives

Autumn session

300900

Professional Experience (Advanced)

300578

Professional Development

300942

Emerging Trends in Information Systems (Advanced)

And one elective

Majors

All majors and submajors available to course 3687 Bachelor of Information Systems are also available to those enrolled in course 3688 Bachelor of Information Systems Advanced.

Majors

M3098

Big Data

M3068

Entertainment Computing

M3097

Health Informatics

M3107

Interactive Analytics

Please note from Spring 2021 M3107 Interactive Analytics is replaced by M3135 Interactive Analytics

M3135

Interactive Analytics