Bachelor of Information Systems (3687)
- Approved Abbreviation: BInfoSys
- Western Sydney University Program Code: 3687
- AQF Level: 7
CRICOS Code: 079492M
This program applies to students who commenced in 2016 or later.
Students should follow the program structure for the session start date relevant to the year they commenced.
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 of 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 program will help you carry out a real-life project where you will need to design and develop an information system that solves a community-based problem.
Study Mode
Three years full-time.
Program Advice
Prospective students should visit the following websites for general enquiries about this program.
Enquire about this program| Local Admission | International Admission |
Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Full Time | Internal | Simi Kamini Bajaj |
| 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.
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 program includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience.
There is a mandatory work component required for completion of this program. Please contact the Program Advisor listed above for information.
International students should also refer to the link below for more information and a link to the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).
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 may be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) or directly through the Western Portal. Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.
http://www.uac.edu.au/
https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local 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.
International students currently completing an Australian Year 12 in or outside Australia, an International Baccalaureate in Australia or a New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) level 3 must apply via UAC International.
All other International applicants must apply directly to the 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.
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.
Recommended Sequence
Qualification for the Bachelor of Information Systems requires the successful completion of 240 credit points which include the subjects listed in the recommended sequences below.
Double Degrees are Available with Business and Law.
Bachelor of Information Systems/Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Information Systems/Bachelor of Laws
Sydney City Campus
Click here for the recommended sequence at Sydney City Campus.
Full-time start-year intake - Parramatta Campus
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| COMP 1005 | Programming Fundamentals | 10 |
| COMM 1026 | Principles of Professional Communication 1 | 10 |
| INFS 1006 | Systems Analysis and Design | 10 |
| INFS 1002 | Information Systems in Context | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| COMP 2004 | Computer Networking | 10 |
| INFS 2001 | Database Design and Development | 10 |
| MATH 1030 | Statistics for Business | 10 |
| Select one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| COMP 2020 | Technologies for Web Applications | 10 |
| INFO 3003 | Human-Computer Interaction | 10 |
| Select two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| INFO 3001 | Computer Security | 10 |
| INFS 3012 | Information Systems Deployment and Management | 10 |
| COMP 3013 | Mobile Applications Development | 10 |
| Select one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| INFO 3008 | Professional Development | 10 |
| INFS 3006 | Emerging Trends in Information Systems | 10 |
| Select two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| COMP 3018 | Professional Experience | 10 |
| INFO 3011 | Social Computing | 10 |
| Select two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 240 | |
Full-time mid-year intake - Parramatta Campus
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spring session | Credit Points | |
| COMP 2004 | Computer Networking | 10 |
| INFS 2001 | Database Design and Development | 10 |
| INFS 1002 | Information Systems in Context | 10 |
| MATH 1030 | Statistics for Business | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Autumn session | ||
| COMP 1005 | Programming Fundamentals | 10 |
| COMM 1026 | Principles of Professional Communication 1 | 10 |
| INFS 1006 | Systems Analysis and Design | 10 |
| Select one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Spring session | ||
| INFO 3001 | Computer Security | 10 |
| INFS 3012 | Information Systems Deployment and Management | 10 |
| Select two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Autumn session | ||
| COMP 2020 | Technologies for Web Applications | 10 |
| INFO 3003 | Human-Computer Interaction | 10 |
| Select two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Spring session | ||
| INFO 3011 | Social Computing | 10 |
| COMP 3013 | Mobile Applications Development | 10 |
| Select two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Autumn session | ||
| COMP 3018 | Professional Experience | 10 |
| INFO 3008 | Professional Development | 10 |
| INFS 3006 | Emerging Trends in Information Systems | 10 |
| Select one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 240 | |
Full-time - Accelerated Pathway
Start-year 2.5 year accelerated pathway with summer sessions
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| COMP 1005 | Programming Fundamentals | 10 |
| COMM 1026 | Principles of Professional Communication 1 | 10 |
| INFS 1006 | Systems Analysis and Design | 10 |
| Select one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| COMP 2004 | Computer Networking | 10 |
| INFS 1002 | Information Systems in Context | 10 |
| Select two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Summer A session | ||
| INFO 3003 | Human-Computer Interaction | 10 |
| INFS 2001 | Database Design and Development | 10 |
| Summer Subject information 1 | ||
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| COMP 2020 | Technologies for Web Applications | 10 |
| MATH 1030 | Statistics for Business | 10 |
| Select two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| INFO 3001 | Computer Security | 10 |
| INFS 3012 | Information Systems Deployment and Management | 10 |
| COMP 3013 | Mobile Applications Development | 10 |
| INFO 3011 | Social Computing | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Summer A session | ||
| INFO 3008 | Professional Development | 10 |
| Select one elective | 10 | |
| Summer Subject information 1 | ||
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| INFS 3006 | Emerging Trends in Information Systems | 10 |
| COMP 3018 | Professional Experience | 10 |
| Select two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 240 | |
| 1 |
Full-time Accelerated Pathway
Early start 2.5 year accelerated pathway with summer sessions
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summer A session | Credit Points | |
| MATH 1030 | Statistics for Business | 10 |
| INFS 2001 | Database Design and Development | 10 |
| Summer Subject information 1 | ||
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Autumn session | ||
| COMP 1005 | Programming Fundamentals | 10 |
| COMM 1026 | Principles of Professional Communication 1 | 10 |
| INFS 1006 | Systems Analysis and Design | 10 |
| INFS 1002 | Information Systems in Context | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| COMP 2004 | Computer Networking | 10 |
| INFS 1002 | Information Systems in Context | 10 |
| Select two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Summer A session | ||
| INFO 3003 | Human-Computer Interaction | 10 |
| Select one elective | 10 | |
| Summer Subject information 1 | ||
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Autumn session | ||
| COMP 2020 | Technologies for Web Applications | 10 |
| Select three electives | 30 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| INFO 3001 | Computer Security | 10 |
| COMP 3013 | Mobile Applications Development | 10 |
| INFO 3011 | Social Computing | 10 |
| Select one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Summer A session | ||
| INFO 3008 | Professional Development | 10 |
| Select one elective | 10 | |
| Summer Subject information 1 | ||
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Autumn session | ||
| COMP 3018 | Professional Experience | 10 |
| INFS 3006 | Emerging Trends in Information Systems | 10 |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Total Credit Points | 240 | |
| 1 |
Suggested Majors and Minors
Majors
Parramatta Campus
Penrith Campus
Sydney City Campus
Minors
Parramatta Campus
Minor elective spaces
Elective subjects may be used toward obtaining an additional approved minor (40 credit points). Western Sydney University offers minors in a range of areas including Sustainability and Indigenous Studies.
Global Sustainability Minor
Indigenous Australian Studies Minor
Western Sydney University also offers the following innovative transdisciplinary minors which we encourage those students who have elective space to consider.
Equitable Technologies
Urban Evolution
Migration and Global Change
Personal Innovation
Innovating, Creating and Problem Solving
Eco-Socially Conscious Design and Manufacturing
Water for Life
Climate Justice
Global Workplaces
Innovating For Humans
Creative Living for Cultural Wellbeing
Ideate.Strategise.Innovate.
Humanising Data
Students can apply for an elective minor via MySR.
Replaced Majors and Minors
The majors and minors listed below count towards completion of this program for students who began studying these majors and minors prior to the years indicated.
M3017, Interactive Analytics, Major, replaced by Interactive Analytics, Major in 2020 (listed above).
M3070 Networking, Major, replaced by Networking, Major in 2017 (listed above).
SM3055 Networking, Minor, replaced by Networking, Minor in 2017 (listed above).
SM3089 Statistics, Minor, discontinued 2020