Bachelor of Information Systems Advanced/Bachelor of Business (3745)
- Approved Abbreviation: BInfSysAdv/BBus
- Western Sydney University Program Code: 3745
- AQF Level: 7
CRICOS Code: 093319G
This program applies to students who commenced in 2022 or later.
Students should follow the program structure for the session start date relevant to the year they commenced.
Commencement Year 2018 - 3745.2 Bachelor of Information Systems Advanced/Bachelor of Business
Picture yourself at the forefront of the digital revolution, harnessing the power of information technology and innovation to transform the way businesses operate. The Bachelor of Information Systems Advanced/Bachelor of Business double degree will unleash your full potential as you delve into the cutting-edge world of information systems technology and master the art of decision making in the dynamic realm of business.
The Business component provides you with essential knowledge and skills to navigate the corporate landscape confidently and lead with finesse. You'll dive deep into the realms of marketing, finance, management, and entrepreneurship, honing your skills to take on the challenges of today's ever-evolving global economy. You will begin to shape your future in the core business areas of Money, Markets or Management and complete a major in one of eight areas to further develop your business skills and enhance your employability.
Students’ knowledge is augmented with an in-depth understanding of advanced information technology concepts and their strategic application in complex business environments. The program's objectives are to cultivate specialised expertise in curriculum areas and emerging technologies such as big data analytics, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. Students will develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and research skills, enabling them to address intricate IT challenges and drive innovation.
Study Mode
Four years full-time or eight years part-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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbelltown Campus | Full Time | Internal | See above |
| Campbelltown Campus | Part Time | Internal | See above |
| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Full Time | Internal | See above |
| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Part Time | Internal | See above |
Accreditation
The Bachelor of Information Systems Advanced is accredited by the Australian Computing Society at the Professional level.
For the Business component:
- Major T041 Human Resource Management is accredited with the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI).
- Major T038 Applied Finance satisfies the educational requirements for membership of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (Finsia).
- Major T044 - Marketing satisfies the educational requirements for recognition as a Certified Practising Marketer and eligibility for membership of the Australian Marketing Institute (AMI).
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
Bachelor of Information Systems Advanced
- Students must have an ATAR 90+,
- Assumed Knowledge: HSC Mathematics and any two units of HSC English
Bachelor of Business
Eligibility for admission to the Bachelor of Business is based on the following minimum requirements:
- Year 12 HSC (or equivalent); or completed Diploma of Business Western Sydney University The College; or completed relevant VET award.
- Assumed knowledge, Mathematics and any two units of English. Students unable to demonstrate sufficient levels of achievement in mathematics will be required to use the elective subject to increase their mathematical aptitude. This will not lengthen the period of study.
Additional information
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.
Program Structure 2025
Students who complete this award will graduate with a Bachelor of Information Systems Advanced and a Bachelor of Business, with the major from the Bachelor of Business component of the program noted on their testamur.
Bachelor of Information Systems Advanced Requirements
Students must complete 160 credit points of prescribed Bachelor of Information Systems Advanced subjects.
Bachelor of Business Requirements
Students must complete 160 credit points of Bachelor of Business (BBus) subjects and are required to select and complete a major.
Students are required to complete
- Core subjects (40 credit points)
- Professional subjects (40 credit points)
- Major subjects (80 credit points from one primary Business major)
Core Subjects
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAWS 1001 | Enterprise Law | 10 |
| BUSM 1010 | Financing Enterprises | 10 |
| BUSM 1006 | Enterprise Innovation and Markets | 10 |
| BUSM 1008 | Enterprise Leadership | 10 |
| Total Credit Points | 40 | |
Professional Subjects
The professional subjects provide a focus on careers. Students are required to complete one subject from each of the four key focus areas: numeracy, career planning, innovation, and enterprise engagement, a total of 40 credit points. Students are advised to choose subjects that will support careers in one of four areas:
- Money (for majors in Applied Finance, Economics)
- Markets (for majors in International Business, Marketing and Sport Management)
- Management (for majors in Human Resource Management and Management)
- Business Analytics (for major in Business Analytics)
See the handbook entries for each major for information on the professional subjects that are recommended.
Bachelor of Business Majors
Students are required to complete eight major core subjects from one of the following primary Business majors.
Majors for Careers in Money
Majors for Careers in Markets
Majors for Careers in Management
Majors for Careers in Business Analytics
Recommended Sequence 2025
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 320 credit points which include the units listed in the recommended sequence below.
Students who complete this award will graduate with a Bachelor of Information Systems Advanced and a Bachelor of Business, with the major from the Bachelor of Business component of the course noted on their testamur.
Full-time
Use the links on the Structure tab to see the core, professional and major subjects required for each Bachelor of Business major. Students should follow the recommended sequence below and not the sequence listed under each major.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| COMP 1005 | Programming Fundamentals | 10 |
| INFO 1003 | Professional Practice, Communication and Ethics | 10 |
| BBus core subject 1 | 10 | |
| BBus core subject 2 | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| ACCT 1005 | Accounting in Context | 10 |
| COMP 2005 | Computer Networking (Advanced) | 10 |
| BBus core subject 3 | 10 | |
| BBus core subject 4 | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| BUSM 1042 | Introduction to Business Analytics | 10 |
| INFS 2014 | Systems Analysis and Design (Advanced) | 10 |
| BBus major subject 1 | 10 | |
| BBus Professional subject 1 | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| INFS 2002 | Database Design and Development (Advanced) | 10 |
| INFS 1016 | Digital Transformation | 10 |
| BBus major subject 2 | 10 | |
| BBus professional subject 2 | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| INFS 2012 | Digital Technologies and Security | 10 |
| INFO 3004 | Human-Computer Interaction (Advanced) | 10 |
| BBus major subject 3 | 10 | |
| BBus major subject 4 | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| INFS 3024 | Enterprise Architecture and Design Thinking | 10 |
| INFO 3019 | Project Management | 10 |
| BBus major subject 5 | 10 | |
| BBus major subject 6 | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| INFS 3023 | Advanced Systems Development Methodologies | 10 |
| INFS 3007 | Emerging Trends in Information Systems (Advanced) | 10 |
| BBus major subject 7 | 10 | |
| BBus professional subject 3 | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| COMP 3019 | Professional Experience (Advanced) | 10 |
| INFS 3027 | Social Computing and Systems Thinking | 10 |
| BBus major subject 8 | 10 | |
| BBus professional subject 4 | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 320 | |
Part-time
Use the links on the Structure tab to see the core, professional and major subjects required for each Bachelor of Business major. Students should follow the recommended sequence below and not the sequence listed under each major.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| COMP 1005 | Programming Fundamentals | 10 |
| BBus core subject 1 | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Spring session | ||
| INFS 1016 | Digital Transformation | 10 |
| BBus core subject 2 | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| ACCT 1005 | Accounting in Context | 10 |
| BBus core subject 3 | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Spring session | ||
| INFS 2002 | Database Design and Development (Advanced) | 10 |
| BBus core subject 4 | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| INFO 1003 | Professional Practice, Communication and Ethics | 10 |
| BBus professional subject 1 | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Spring session | ||
| COMP 2005 | Computer Networking (Advanced) | 10 |
| BBus major subject 1 | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| INFS 2014 | Systems Analysis and Design (Advanced) | 10 |
| BBus professional subject 2 | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Spring session | ||
| BUSM 1042 | Introduction to Business Analytics | 10 |
| BBus major subject 2 | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Year 5 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| INFS 2012 | Digital Technologies and Security | 10 |
| BBus major subject 3 | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Spring session | ||
| INFO 3019 | Project Management | 10 |
| BBus major subject 4 | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Year 6 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| INFO 3004 | Human-Computer Interaction (Advanced) | 10 |
| BBus major subject 5 | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Spring session | ||
| INFS 3023 | Advanced Systems Development Methodologies | 10 |
| BBus major subject 6 | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Year 7 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| INFS 3007 | Emerging Trends in Information Systems (Advanced) | 10 |
| BBus major subject 7 | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Spring session | ||
| INFS 3024 | Enterprise Architecture and Design Thinking | 10 |
| BBus professional subject 3 | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Year 8 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| COMP 3019 | Professional Experience (Advanced) | 10 |
| BBus major subject 8 | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Spring session | ||
| INFS 3027 | Social Computing and Systems Thinking | 10 |
| BBus professional subject 4 | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Total Credit Points | 320 | |
Program Structure 2022 - 2024
Students who complete this award will graduate with a Bachelor of Information Systems Advanced and a Bachelor of Business, with the major from the Bachelor of Business component of the program noted on their testamur.
Bachelor of Information Systems Advanced Requirements
Students must complete 160 credit points of prescribed Bachelor of Information Systems Advanced subjects.
Bachelor of Business Requirements
Students must complete 160 credit points of Bachelor of Business (BBus) subjects and are required to select and complete a major.
Students are required to complete
- Core subjects (40 credit points)
- Professional subjects (40 credit points)
- Major subjects (80 credit points from one primary Business major)
Core Subjects
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAWS 1001 | Enterprise Law | 10 |
| BUSM 1010 | Financing Enterprises | 10 |
| BUSM 1006 | Enterprise Innovation and Markets | 10 |
| BUSM 1008 | Enterprise Leadership | 10 |
| Total Credit Points | 40 | |
Professional Subjects
The professional subjects provide a focus on careers. Students are required to complete one subject from each of the four key focus areas: numeracy, career planning, innovation, and enterprise engagement, a total of 40 credit points. Students are advised to choose subjects that will support careers in one of three areas:
- Money (for majors in Accounting, Applied Finance, Business Analytics, Economics and Property)
- Markets (for majors in International Business, Marketing and Sport Management)
- Management (for majors in Human Resource Management and Management)
See the handbook entries for each major for information on the professional subjects that are recommended.
Bachelor of Business Majors
Students are required to complete eight major core subjects from one of the following primary Business majors.
Majors for Careers in Money
Business Analytics, Testamur Major
Majors for Careers in Markets
Majors for Careers in Management
Replaced Majors
The majors listed below count towards completion of this program for students who began studying these majors prior to the years indicated below.
MT2035 Hospitality Management, Testamur Major, discontinued in 2020.
MT2027 Marketing, Testamur Major, replaced by Marketing, Testamur Major in 2021 (listed above).
Recommended Sequence 2022 - 2024
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 320 credit points which include the units listed in the recommended sequence below.
Students who complete this award will graduate with a Bachelor of Information Systems Advanced and a Bachelor of Business, with the major from the Bachelor of Business component of the course noted on their testamur.
Full-time
Use the links on the Structure tab to see the core, professional and major subjects required for each Bachelor of Business major. Students should follow the recommended sequence below and not the sequence listed under each major.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| COMP 1005 | Programming Fundamentals | 10 |
| Principles of Professional Communication 1 | ||
| Note: From Autumn 2024 COMM 1026 is replaced by COMM 1044 | 10 | |
| Professional Communication | ||
| BBus core subject 1 | 10 | |
| BBus core subject 2 | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| MATH 1030 | Statistics for Business | 10 |
Note: MATH 1030 is also the BBus Professional subject 1 |
||
| COMP 2005 | Computer Networking (Advanced) | 10 |
| BBus core subject 3 | 10 | |
| BBus core subject 4 | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| INFS 1015 | Systems Analysis and Design (Advanced) | 10 |
| INFS 1002 | Information Systems in Context | 10 |
| BBus major subject 1 | 10 | |
| Select one elective subject | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| INFS 2002 | Database Design and Development (Advanced) | 10 |
| INFO 3001 | Computer Security | 10 |
| From Autumn 2024 INFO 3001 is replaced by COMP 2027 | ||
| COMP 2027 | Cyber Security | 10 |
| BBus major subject 2 | 10 | |
| BBus professional subject 2 | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 50 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| COMP 2020 | Technologies for Web Applications | 10 |
| INFO 3004 | Human-Computer Interaction (Advanced) | 10 |
| BBus major subject 3 | 10 | |
| BBus major subject 4 | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| INFS 3012 | Information Systems Deployment and Management | 10 |
| COMP 3013 | Mobile Applications Development | 10 |
| BBus major subject 5 | 10 | |
| BBus major subject 6 | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| INFO 3008 | Professional Development | 10 |
| From Spring 2024 INFO 3008 replaced by INFO 3019 | ||
| INFO 3019 | Project Management | 10 |
| INFS 3007 | Emerging Trends in Information Systems (Advanced) | 10 |
| BBus major subject 7 | 10 | |
| BBus professional subject 3 | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 50 | |
| Spring session | ||
| COMP 3019 | Professional Experience (Advanced) | 10 |
| INFO 3011 | Social Computing | 10 |
| BBus major subject 8 | 10 | |
| BBus professional subject 4 | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 340 | |
Equivalent Subjects
The subjects listed below count towards completion of this program for students who passed these subjects in 2023 or earlier.
INFO 3008 Professional Development replaced by INFO 3019 Project Management
Replaced Subjects
The subjects listed below count towards completion of this program for students who passed these subjects in 2023 or earlier.
INFO 3001 Computer Security
COMM 1026 Principles of Professional Communication 1
Part-time
Use the links on the Structure tab to see the core, professional and major subjects required for each Bachelor of Business major. Students should follow the recommended sequence below and not the sequence listed under each major.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| COMP 1005 | Programming Fundamentals | 10 |
| BBus core subject 1 | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Spring session | ||
| INFS 1002 | Information Systems in Context | 10 |
| BBus core subject 2 | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| Principles of Professional Communication 1 | ||
| Note: From Autumn 2024 COMM 1026 is replaced by COMM 1044 | 10 | |
| Professional Communication | ||
| BBus core subject 3 | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Spring session | ||
| INFS 2002 | Database Design and Development (Advanced) | 10 |
| BBus core subject 4 | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| MATH 1030 | Statistics for Business | 10 |
Note: MATH 1030 is also the BBus Professional subject 1 |
||
| Select one elective subject | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Spring session | ||
| COMP 2005 | Computer Networking (Advanced) | 10 |
| BBus major subject 1 | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| INFS 1015 | Systems Analysis and Design (Advanced) | 10 |
| BBus professional subject 2 | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Spring session | ||
| INFO 3001 | Computer Security | 10 |
| From Autumn 2024 INFO 3001 is replaced by COMP 2027 | ||
| COMP 2027 | Cyber Security | 10 |
| BBus major subject 2 | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 30 | |
| Year 5 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| INFO 3004 | Human-Computer Interaction (Advanced) | 10 |
| BBus major subject 3 | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Spring session | ||
| INFS 3012 | Information Systems Deployment and Management | 10 |
| BBus major subject 4 | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Year 6 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| COMP 2020 | Technologies for Web Applications | 10 |
| BBus major subject 5 | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Spring session | ||
| COMP 3013 | Mobile Applications Development | 10 |
| BBus major subject 6 | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Year 7 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| INFS 3007 | Emerging Trends in Information Systems (Advanced) | 10 |
| BBus major subject 7 | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Spring session | ||
| INFO 3011 | Social Computing | 10 |
| BBus professional subject 3 | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Year 8 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| INFO 3008 | Professional Development | 10 |
| From Spring 2024 INFO 3008 replaced by INFO 3019 | ||
| INFO 3019 | Project Management | 10 |
| BBus major subject 8 | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 30 | |
| Spring session | ||
| COMP 3019 | Professional Experience (Advanced) | 10 |
| BBus professional subject 4 | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Total Credit Points | 340 | |
Equivalent Subjects
The subjects listed below count towards completion of this program for students who passed these subjects in 2023 or earlier.
INFO 3008 Professional Development replaced by INFO 3019 Project Management
Replaced Subjects
The subjects listed below count towards completion of this program for students who passed these subjects in 2023 or earlier.
INFO 3001 Computer Security
COMM 1026 Principles of Professional Communication 1