Bachelor of Information Systems
- Commencing Terms
- Term 1, 2 & 3
- Duration
- 3 Year(s)
- Delivery Mode
- Face-to-face (includes blended)
- Campus
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Kensington
- Codes
- UAC code 424500
- Program code 3979
- CRICOS code 068782C
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2024 Indicative first year full fee
- $13,000*
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2024 Indicative full fee to complete degree
- $35,000*
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2024 Indicative first year full fee
- $51,500*
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2024 Indicative full fee to complete degree
- $163,500*
Fees
Fees
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Industry accredited
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Growing sector
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Industry experience
International application pause for 2025 intakes
Applications for international students to study at UNSW in 2025 are currently paused. Please submit your expression of interest to join our application waitlist so we can contact you.
- Overview
- Entry requirements
- What will I study?
- Future careers
- Double degrees
- How to apply
- Fees & Scholarships
Overview
Information Systems form the foundation of our modern world. Combining technology, people and processes, these systems are critical to the success of every organisation. In the Bachelor of Information Systems at UNSW, you'll learn how to craft digital solutions that inspire innovation, improve user experiences and help businesses achieve their goals.
Graduate with in-demand skills and high earning potential as an information systems expert. During this 3-year program, you’ll gain expertise across key focus areas, such as digital transformation, agile product management and the application of artificial intelligence to business analytics.
Through immersive learning experiences, real-world projects and work-integrated learning opportunities, you’ll develop the confidence to create, manage and optimise information systems across a range of environments.
Still curious? Here are 6 things you didn’t know about information systems.
Key features
Gain industry-recognised accreditation
As a graduate of the Bachelor of Information Systems at UNSW, you’ll be accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) at the Professional Level, which is recognised and respected across the industry.
Get real-world experience
With work-integrated learning (WIL), you’ll gain hands-on experience and learn how to apply your knowledge and skills in information systems in the real world.
Unlock global opportunities
Develop your understanding of international business aspects of information systems and information technology – and start building global connections – with UNSW’s international systems and technology practicum.
Why study this degree at UNSW?
Study at a leading university
Start your career with the best – UNSW’s School of Information Systems and Technology Management is ranked 1st in Australia, 3rd in the Asia-Pacific Region and 14th worldwide by the Association for Information Systems (AIS).You’ll also be part of UNSW’s Business School – the #1 Business School in Australia*.
Supercharge your employability
With a Bachelor of Information Systems from UNSW, you’ll be one of the most employable graduates in Australia**. Our hands-on professional learning opportunities bring the boardroom to the classroom, so you’re industry-ready as soon as you graduate.
Double your impact with extra qualifications
Set yourself apart in the job market by combining your Bachelor of Information Systems with a complementary degree in Commerce or Actuarial Studies. Studying for a double degree can help you gain a breadth of skills and become a specialist in your field without necessarily doubling your workload or study duration.
Gain a competitive edge with honours
Pursue an area you’re passionate about by adding honours study to your degree. You can open up new career opportunities and accelerate your professional growth with an independent research project and advanced coursework.
*AFR Boss 2023 Best Business School Rankings
**AFR Top100 Future Leaders 2024
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Entry requirements
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- The 2024 Lowest Selection Rank (LSR) is the adjusted rank (ATAR plus adjustment factors) you would have needed to gain entry to this degree in 2024.
- The 2024 A levels score is based on four Advanced Level (A2) subjects. 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 2024 IB Diploma is an indication of the IB you would have needed to gain entry to this degree in 2024. It is to be used as a guide only.
- The 2024 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.
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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.
Assumed knowledge
Mathematics
Adjustment Factors
We offer a range of adjustment factor schemes that reward students for academic performance and extra-curricular achievements. These schemes also take into account a range of personal and educational disadvantages that may have affected your studies.
HSC Plus
This scheme rewards students who perform well in Year 12 subjects that are relevant to their preferred UNSW degree. You may be awarded up to five points.
Elite Athletes, Performers and Leaders (EAPL)
This program recognises achievements in the areas of sport, academia, leadership and music at an elite level. You may be eligible for up to five points.
Educational Access Scheme (EAS)
Factors such as illness, financial hardship, language difficulties or attending a particular school can mean you don't always get the best possible marks in Years 11 and 12. If one of these situations applies to you, submit an application for the Educational Access Scheme (EAS) via UAC. Eligible students can receive between 1 and 10 points towards their chosen UNSW degree.
Admission pathways
TAFE Admission Pathways
If you’ve studied a relevant diploma under a TAFE Training Package, you can receive credit transfer for up to 48 units of credit (UOC) into the Bachelor of Information Systems. Please see here for the Bachelor of Information Systems TAFE Pathway Study Plan.
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.
International direct entry
We do not accept secondary qualifications from this country. We may accept tertiary study results, please contact us for more information.
Please contact us for direct entry requirements.
Admission pathways
If you do not meet the requirements for direct entry into your chosen degree, you may be eligible for a pathway program with UNSW College. UNSW College provides alternative entry options using university-approved content so that you can start your UNSW journey with confidence.
English language requirements
You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on whether you are from an English-speaking background or non-English speaking background. 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 English is not your first language, you’ll need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be given an offer to study at UNSW. You can do 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.
Check the specific English language requirements for this program
Program structure
The Bachelor of Information Systems is a three-year degree consisting of 24 courses. In your first year, you’ll develop an understanding of the broader business environment and build transferable business skills, along with an introduction to Information Systems.
You can choose the electives that interest you the most, or you can focus your studies in one of three different elective streams:
- Information Systems in Data Analytics
- Information Systems in Cybersecurity Management
- Information Systems in Organisations
The degree includes:
- Interdisciplinary business courses
- Information systems core courses
- Level 2 and 3 prescribed electives (student can pursue one of three electives streams)
- General education courses from other faculties
You can also join these professional development courses and experiences:
Guaranteed Work Integrated Learning: Start gathering your professional experience early with guaranteed industry experience such as an internship, consulting project or practicum
Practical Application: Solve real business problems from user experience (UX) design, app design or database development. Test your code in digital playgrounds on real challenges and in real-time and complete a Sandbox project for your final Capstone course
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This program contains a total of 144 units of credit (UOC) and can be completed in 3 years with full-time study or 6 years with part-time study. Students must complete:
IFY Business core courses – 30 UOC
- Business Decision Making
- Evidence-Based Problem Solving
- Data Insights and Decisions
- Financial Management OR Global Business Environments
- Collaboration and Innovation in Business OR Value Creation
Information System core courses – 72 UOC
- Digital Transformation in Business
- Introduction to Business Databases
- Introduction to Networking and Security
- Business Analysis and Agile Product Management
- Database Management and Big Data Infrastructure
- Managing Cybersecurity in the Digital Age
- Programming for Data Analytics
- Business Process Management
- Information Systems Innovation and Transformation
- User Experience and IT Service Design
- Enterprise Architecture for Scalable Cloud Solutions
- Information Systems Project Management
Level 2 and 3 Prescribed Information Systems electives – 12 UOC
IS Data Analytics electives (choose any 2):
- Introduction to Business Analytics
- Social Media Analytics
- Business Analytics Methods
- Artificial Intelligence for Business Analytics
IS Programming electives:
- Coding for Business
- Mobile Ecosystems and Applications Development
IS in Organisations electives:
- Innovation and Technology Management
- Supply Chain Logistics Design
- Information Systems and Technology International Study Tour
Work Integrated Learning course – 6 UOC
As part of the Bachelor of Information Systems degree, students must complete a 6 UOC Work Integrated Learning (WIL) course, chosen from the below courses, to satisfy the minimum of 150 hours of professional work that is a requirement of the degree. The same 150 hour minimum professional work requirement applies to the Bachelor of Commerce/Information Systems double degree. Students can satisfy the requirement in either the commerce or information system component of the double degree. Students are NOT required to satisfy the requirement in both components of the double degree.
- Industry Experience Program
- Industry Consulting Project
- Future of Work Project
- Global Business Practicum
- Social Entrepreneurship Practicum
Free electives – 12 UOC
Any course
General education – 12 UOC
Any General Education course except those offered by the UNSW Business School
- IFY Business Core Courses (30 UOC)
- Information Systems Core Courses (72 UOC)
- Level 2 and 3 Prescribed Information Systems Electives (12 UOC)
- Work Integrated Learning Course (6 UOC)
- Free Electives (12 UOC)
- General Education (12 UOC)
Future careers
By studying a Bachelor of Information Systems at UNSW, you’ll become highly sought-after as a professional who is up to date with the latest trends and tools in information systems.
With your blend of business and technical skills, you’ll be equipped to bridge the gap between technical teams and management, and ensure that technology solutions align with business goals. Virtually every industry, from healthcare to finance to retail, is reliant on information systems for their operations, making the skills you attain during your information systems degree universally applicable across a range of industries.
Fields related to Information Systems
With a Bachelor of Information Systems degree, you could work in the following industries:
- Digital transformation
- IT consulting
- Business systems analysis
- User Experience (UX) design
- Information system design
- Communications network analysis
- IS security development
- Cybersecurity consulting
- Digital innovation
- Data science
- IS and IT architecture
- Database administration
- Infrastructure development and maintenance
Potential jobs in Information Systems
Roles for a graduate with a Bachelor of Information Systems include:
- Business analyst
- Chief information officer
- Information systems manager
- IS/IT architect
- IT infrastructure developer
- IT project manager
- Management consultant
- Network developer
- Systems analyst
- Technical manager
- User experience (UX) designer
Accreditation
This degree is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) for provisional membership at the Professional Level.
Double degrees
Design your degree to suit your career goals with the flexibility to specialise in up to two different business areas, or a subject outside the UNSW Business School faculty, such as arts or science. With a wide-ranging education, you can strengthen your career opportunities by completing a double degree.
Information Systems double degree options:
How to apply
Applications for undergraduate study from domestic students (Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, Australian permanent humanitarian visa holders and New Zealand citizens) are processed by the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).
Visit the Apply section of the UAC website and you can nominate up to five degrees in order of preference, with the first being your most desired degree and university.
On-time applications for admission usually close at the end of September each year for Term 1 admission. Late applications can be submitted, but a late fee will apply. For study starting in Term 1, the majority of offers are made in December and January. Visit the UAC website for key dates for admission outside of Term 1.
Ready to start your application?
For most international students, applications are submitted via our Apply Online service. We encourage you to submit your completed application as early as possible to ensure it will be processed in time for your preferred term.
Some high-demand programs with limited places, may have an earlier application deadline or may have an earlier commencement date. For more information visit our international applicant information page.
*If you are an international student studying an Australian qualification, go to the Universities Admission Centre (UAC) for application and UAC key dates. Note: If you are under 18 years of age, you need to make special arrangements. Read more.
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Fees & Scholarships
Commonwealth Supported Place: Student Contribution Band 2
*The student contribution for a Commonwealth Supported Place is an indication only of the amount payable in Year 1 based on a standard full-time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). The actual student contribution you will be liable for depends on your individual program of study and the calendar year in which you enrol. Actual fees are calculated upon enrolment. Student contribution amounts are subject to annual review by the university and may increase each year during your studies (subject to caps determined by the Australian Government), effective at the start of each calendar year.
The indicative fees listed here are based on an estimated average and are for tuition only - other fees and charges are not included.
*Fees are subject to annual review by the University and may increase annually, with the new fees effective from the start of each calendar year. The indicative fees listed here are based on an estimated average and are for tuition only, other fees and charges are not included. The amount you pay will vary depending on the calendar year to enrol, the courses you select and whether your study load is more or less than 1 Equivalent Full Time Student Load (8 courses per year).
Indicative fees are a guide for comparison only based on current conditions and available data. You should not rely on indicative fees. More information on fees can be found at the UNSW fees website.
Indicative fees to complete the program have been calculated based on a percentage increase for every year of the program. Fee increases are assessed annually and may exceed the indicative figures listed here.
Indicative fees to complete the program include tuition plus an estimate of study-related costs of approximately $1,000 per year. To find out more about other costs, visit UNSW International.
Scholarships
At UNSW, we award over $83 million in scholarships each year. We pride ourselves on rewarding excellence and making university accessible to students from all walks of life. Whether you’re a domestic or international student, our range of scholarships, prizes and awards can support your journey.
QS World University Rankings, 2025.
AFR Top 100 Future leaders Award.
#1 Australian uni attended by start-up founders.
This degree gave me industry experience working in technology, extremely early on in my degree.
