Course structure
This course requires successful completion of 240 credit points which includes sixteen core units and eight elective units. Students can use the eight elective units to complete a specific major, such as Big Data, Mobile Computing or Networking or, students can choose elective units from any discipline available at Sydney City Campus.
Course overview
Information Systems are becoming integral to modern culture and are a primary engine behind much of the world鈥檚 economic and social change. Today, to implement technology, practising professionals need to understand the context in which computer technology can best be selected, applied and implemented.
Recommended sequence
At Sydney City Campus, you can complete your three year bachelor鈥檚 degree in as little as two years and enter the workforce sooner. A bachelor鈥檚 degree usually consists of 24 units. With our flexible academic calendar, you can study 12 units in one year over three sessions. However, we recommend that you undertake a maximum of 3 units per session so that your study load is not too demanding. You will have less downtime between sessions so a lighter study load will help you to have a better chance at passing all of your units.
Big Data
Term 1, 2024
COMP 1005 Programming Fundamentals
MATH 1030 Statistics for Business
INFS 1006 Systems Analysis and Design
If students wish to accelerate their degree, they may register in the following 4th subject :
COMP 2004 Computer Networking
This major covers theories and technologies of big data with applications to information systems. You will possess and apply the technical skills for managing large volumes and varieties of data in the information systems context.
Professional recognition
Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Career opportunities
As an Information Systems graduate, you can look forward to roles such as:
Business analyst
Information systems manager
Project manager
Mobile applications developer
Games developer
Network developer
Software quality analyst
Systems developer
Database administrator
Systems architect
Analyst programmer
Systems integrator
Web systems designer/developer
With experience, you could become the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of an organisation.
Pathway option
Pathway options are available for students who may not qualify for direct entry into a degree program at Western Sydney University. Complete a diploma at SIBT and enter the second year of your university studies.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
March 2025
Sydney City Campus
Level 4, 255 Elizabeth Street,
SYDNEY,
New South Wales,
2000, SYDNEY, Australia
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
June 2025
Sydney City Campus
Level 4, 255 Elizabeth Street,
SYDNEY,
New South Wales,
2000, SYDNEY, Australia
Successful completion of Year 12, successful completion of a recognised foundation studies program, 1 year of university studies or completion of a qualification equivalent to an Australian AQF Certificate IV. Your English language proficiency test must be no more than two years old at the time of your commencement at Western Sydney University.
IELTS (ACADEMIC VERSION): 6.5 overall score Minimum 6.0 in each subtest
TOEFL INTERNET-BASED SCORE: Total score 82 Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13
PEARSON TEST OF ENGLISH (PTE) ACADEMIC: 58 overall No communication skills less than 50
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Western Sydney University, Sydney City Campus provides state-of-the-art facilities in a diverse and innovative learning environment.
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