Bachelor
People, processes and tech - they're the beating heart of every business.
People, processes and tech - they're the beating heart of every business. With a Bachelor of Information Systems from UNSW, you'll gain a deep understanding of how all three interact, and learn how to apply your knowledge to help organisations drive operational efficiency and achieve their goals.
Businesses everywhere are looking to information systems experts to analyse data, solve business problems, optimise systems, drive innovation and improve user experience. As a result, information systems graduates are in high demand. Virtually every industry, from healthcare to finance to retail, is reliant on information systems for their operations, making the skills of these graduates universally applicable across a range of industries.
With our three-year Bachelor of Information Systems degree, you'll become an expert in the practical application of technology in a range of environments. You'll graduate with specialist knowledge in areas as diverse as digital transformation, agile product management and database management to programming, cybersecurity and the application of artificial intelligence to business analytics.
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Learn to innovate
Discover how to change the status quo through the innovative use of information systems technology. Not only will you learn to solve business problems, but you'll tackle social challenges to make the future better than the present with innovative digital business solutions.
Gain practical skills and accreditation
Accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) at the Professional Level, you'll graduate from UNSW with an industry-recognised qualification in information systems.
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.
Make global industry connections
Take part in an international information systems and technology practicum and develop a practical understanding of international business aspects of information systems and information technology.
We're business leaders
The 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).
UNSW is also home to the #1 Business School in Australia, as voted by AFR BOSS for the last two years in a row*. That means our business education leads the way in career impact, quality and reputation.
Strong graduate outcomes
UNSW produces the most employable graduates in Australia, according to the AFR Top100 Future Leaders Awards**. Our distinctive degrees bring the boardroom to the classroom with a range of hands-on professional learning opportunities, exclusive to UNSW Business School.
Our Career Accelerator program offers real-world professional experiences from day one. These opportunities include internships, professional networking and mentoring, global opportunities and group consulting projects.
You can also take part in the Sandbox program, a platform that empowers partnerships among industry, academics and students to co-create solutions for contemporary problems. We have over 22 industry partners and over 140 industry representatives taking part. It's seen over 60 real-world projects completed and over 630 unique solutions created. By taking part in real-world projects you can show employers you already have industry experience.
Double your impact
Combine the Bachelor of Information Systems with a complimentary degree and watch your career opportunities grow. You'll set yourself apart in the job market with a unique set of skills without necessarily doubling your workload or study duration. Double degrees can help you become more of a specialist in a particular area or gain a breadth of skills that meet the demands of today's organisations.
Information Systems double degree options include:
Commerce
Actuarial Studies
Level up with honours
Give yourself a competitive edge by adding honours study to your degree. With an honours degree, you'll complete an independent research project and advanced coursework in the area of business you're passionate about.
*AFR Boss 2023 Best Business School Rankings
** AFR Top100 Future Leaders 2024
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.
Mathematics
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.
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, opens in a new window
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:
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.
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International ATAR
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83
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| UNSW Foundation Studies GPA |
7.4
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Great Britain General Certificate of Education (GCE A levels)
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10
All applicants must present a minimum of two Advanced Level (A2) subjects. Entry Scores are calculated from the best two, three, or four A2 Level subjects (excluding repeated subjects) using the following values: A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 and E=1. |
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International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)
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30
Results based on scores required for entry into UNSW in 2019 and are only applicable if the Diploma has been completed. Students currently attempting the IB can apply directly to UNSW or through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). For more details, visit www.uac.edu.au |
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Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) (after 2016)
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1190
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) based on the total of evidence-based reading and writing and mathematical test scores. Must be provided in conjunction with evidence of successful completion of senior secondary studies. |
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.
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.
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:
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.
Bachelor of Information Systems graduates are highly sought-after. The rapid evolution of technology means there's a constant demand for professionals who are up to date with the latest trends and tools in information systems, and understand how to apply their knowledge in a business context.
With their blend of business and technical skills, information systems experts 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 of these graduates universally applicable across a range of industries.
With a Bachelor of Information Systems degree, you could work in the following industries:
Roles for a graduate with a Bachelor of Information Systems graduates include:
This degree is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) for provisional membership at the Professional Level.