C10395v3 Bachelor of Information Systems
Award(s): Bachelor of Information Systems (BIS)UAC code: 603215 (Autumn session, Spring session)
CRICOS code: 0100483
Commonwealth supported place?: Yes
Load credit points: 144
Course EFTSL: 3
Location: City campus
Overview
Course aims
Career options
Innovation and Transdisciplinary program
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Inherent requirements
Assumed knowledge
Recognition of prior learning
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Levels of award
Honours
Professional recognition
Other information
Overview
The Bachelor of Information Systems (BIS) is an undergraduate coursework offering aimed at meeting emerging demands for a new generation of technology professionals ready to deal with the challenges of complex systems.
Students study complex systems such as enterprises, their services for different stakeholders (customers/patients/citizens/other organisations and stakeholders), and their internal processes conducted by people (with knowledge, skills and social capital) using data, information and IT-enabled services.
Bachelor of Information Systems (BIS) graduates are highly sought after to meet the job demands of an increasingly digital world of the future.
BIS graduates are able to work in and create value from the financial, environmental and social nature of any type of organisation.
With future-focussed specialisations including Systems Analytics, Smart Infrastructure and Sustainable Enterprises, BIS graduates are well positioned to serve local Australian and international job markets.
Course aims
Graduates of the BIS are able to harness the transformative power of Information Systems to drive sustainable and resilient environmental, economic and social change in business, government, community, health, non-government organisations and more.
Career options
Career options include positions in a range of sectors, such as energy, transport, smart cities, business, and government, in roles including: Business Analyst, Business Process Modeller, Smart Infrastructure Professional, Supply Chain Modeller, Digital Transformation Analyst, and Information Systems Analyst/Designer.
Innovation and Transdisciplinary program
Transdisciplinarity and Innovation at UTSAll UTS students have the opportunity to develop distinctive capabilities around transdisciplinary thinking and innovation through the TD School. Transdisciplinary education at UTS brings together great minds from different disciplines to explore ideas that improve the way we live and work in the world. These offerings are unique to UTS and directly translate to many existing and emerging roles and careers.
Diploma in InnovationThe Diploma in Innovation (C20060) teaches innovation, supports personal transformation and provides the hard skills needed to support the inventors and inventions of the future. Students come out of the Diploma in Innovation, with the hard skills to create and support sectoral and societal transformation. Graduates are able to fluently integrate ideas, across professional disciplines and are inventors of the future.
All UTS undergraduate students (with the exception of students concurrently enrolled in the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation) can apply for the Diploma in Innovation upon admission in their chosen undergraduate degree. It is a complete degree program that runs in parallel to any undergraduate degree. The course is offered on a three-year, part-time basis, with subjects running in 3-week long intensive blocks in July, December and February sessions. More information including a link to apply is available at https://dipinn.uts.edu.au.
Transdisciplinary electives programTransdisciplinary electives broaden students' horizons and supercharge their problem-solving skills, helping them to learn outside, beyond and across their degrees. Students enrolled in an undergraduate course that includes electives can choose to take a transdisciplinary subject (with the exception of students concurrently enrolled in the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation). More information about the TD Electives program is available here.
Course intended learning outcomes
| A.1 | Bachelor of Information Systems graduates critically reflect on ethical principles of stakeholder engagement to work effectively with and for Indigenous Australians across the professions. |
| B.1 | Bachelor of Information Systems graduates are able to incorporate ethical, organisational, and social considerations related to information systems in a range of contexts and are contributors to decision making processes to influence socially responsible outcomes. |
| C.1 | Bachelor of Information Systems graduates are able to use critical and systems thinking and apply design principles to co-design and implement solutions that address organisational and societal scenarios and problems. |
| D.1 | Bachelor of Information Systems graduates are able to evaluate key information systems and technology concepts and usages and translate these for business process and decision-making support, and demonstrate proficiency in appropriate techniques, tools, and software. |
| E.1 | Bachelor of Information Systems graduates communicate effectively and collaborate using appropriate disciplinary communication methods with diverse teams and stakeholders. |
| F.1 | Bachelor of Information Systems graduates engage in reflective practices, recognise and respect differing perspectives, and respond to feedback from diverse sources to improve their performance and deliverables. |
Admission requirements
Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.
Current school leavers are advised to complete the Year 12 Engineering and IT Questionnaire. The questionnaire allows applicants to demonstrate their strong motivation to study engineering or IT at UTS and may assist applicants whose ATAR falls short of the required cut-off by up to three points.
Non-current school leavers are advised to complete the employment question on their UAC application as adjustment factors may be applied on the basis of relevant work experience.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International students
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
Inherent requirements
Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential to the successful completion of a course. For more information about inherent requirements and where prospective and current students can get assistance and advice regarding these, see the UTS Inherent requirements page.
Prospective and current students should carefully read the Inherent Requirements Statement below and consider whether they might experience challenges in successfully completing this course.
UTS will make reasonable adjustments to teaching and learning, assessment, professional experiences, course related work experience and other course activities to facilitate maximum participation by students with disabilities, carer responsibilities, and religious or cultural obligations in their courses.
For course specific information see the Faculty of Engineering & Information Technology Inherent (Essential) Requirements Statement.
Assumed knowledge
HSC Mathematics Advanced and any two units of English.
Mathematics Extension 1 and English Advanced are recommended.
Recognition of prior learning
Students who have completed equivalent subjects at a recognised tertiary education institution may be eligible for recognition of prior learning (RPL) if the subjects completed are deemed by the Faculty to be equivalent to subjects in the course. Established agreements for RPL with external tertiary institutions are outlined in the Recognition of prior learning tool.
To be considered for recognition of prior learning, subjects must normally have been completed no more than ten years prior to the commencement of this course. Limits apply to the number of credit points of RPL that can be granted.
Course duration and attendance
The course is completed in three years of full-time or six years of part-time study.
Course structure
Students are required to complete 144 credit points, comprising 60 credit points of Information Systems core subjects, 42 credit points of Innovation and Enterprise Systems subjects, one compulsory Information Systems stream choice, and 24 credit points of electives.
Course completion requirements
| STM91373 Information System Core | 60cp | |
| STM91771 Innovation and Enterprise Systems core | 42cp | |
| STM91772 Stream Choice (Information Systems) | 18cp | |
| CBK90784 Electives | 24cp | |
| Total | 144cp |
Course program
The program below shows a suggested sequence of subjects for a full-time student. It is intended as a guide only and does not take into account factors such as recognition of prior learning, changes in attendance mode and subject availability, or satisfactory academic progress. Student should consult the Timetable Planner to confirm the availability of subjects in the current academic year.
| Autumn commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 31265 Communication for IT Professionals | 6cp | |
| 31266 Introduction to Information Systems | 6cp | |
| 81546 Innovation in Complex Systems | 6cp | |
| 48023 Programming Fundamentals | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 31250 Introduction to Data Analytics | 6cp | |
| 31271 Database Fundamentals | 6cp | |
| 31269 Business Requirements Modelling | 6cp | |
| 41092 Network Fundamentals | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 31257 Information System Development Methodologies | 6cp | |
| 31255 Finance and IT Professionals | 6cp | |
| 81547 Leading Creative Innovation | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| 31268 Web Systems | 6cp | |
| 31247 Collaborative Business Processes | 6cp | |
| 31258 Innovations for Global Relationship Management | 6cp | |
| 31276 Networked Enterprise Architecture | 6cp | |
| 31097 IT Operations Management | 6cp | |
| 31282 Systems Testing and Quality Management | 6cp | |
| 41020 Human-centred Design Methods | 6cp | |
| 41001 Cloud Computing and Software as a Service | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 41193 IS Data Visualisation Studio | 6cp | |
| 31272 Project Management and the Professional | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| 31268 Web Systems | 6cp | |
| 31247 Collaborative Business Processes | 6cp | |
| 31258 Innovations for Global Relationship Management | 6cp | |
| 31276 Networked Enterprise Architecture | 6cp | |
| 31097 IT Operations Management | 6cp | |
| 31282 Systems Testing and Quality Management | 6cp | |
| 41020 Human-centred Design Methods | 6cp | |
| 41001 Cloud Computing and Software as a Service | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 41191 Business Intelligence | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| 42913 Social and Information Network Analysis | 6cp | |
| 41040 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | 6cp | |
| 42028 Deep Learning and Convolutional Neural Network | 6cp | |
| 31260 Fundamentals of Interaction Design | 6cp | |
| Select 12 credit points of options | 12cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 41195 Information Systems Capstone | 6cp | |
| 81529 Futuring for Innovation with Impact | 6cp | |
| 31245 Business Process and IT Strategy | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp | |
Levels of award
The Bachelor of Information Systems may be awarded with distinction, credit or pass.
Honours
Students interested in research and who excel in their studies are eligible to undertake one additional full-time year of study in the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Information Technology (C09019). The honours year is also available on a part-time basis over two years.
Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible to apply for professional-level membership of the Australian Computer Society.
Other information
Further information is available from:
UTS Student Centre
telephone 1300 ask UTS (1300 275 887) or +61 2 9514 1222