Business Information Systems

A major in Business Information Systems (BIS) provides the essential knowledge necessary for organisations to meet their strategic goals, drive business innovation, and create effective business operations through the application of digital technologies. Students majoring in BIS acquire sought-after business analysis and problem-solving skills to enable them to play an important role in helping organisations make the most of the potential of digital technologies. Covered in detail are knowledge and skills in business analysis, business process improvement, project management, knowledge management, business intelligence, digital commerce, social media, information governance and enterprise systems. Graduates of the BIS major secure professional roles from consultants, business analysts, or compliance/ IT auditor to project managers with major corporations, consulting practices and small businesses alike.

Options for studying Business Information Systems

Business Information Systems is available as Table A major and minor options in the Bachelor of Commerce, the Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Advanced Studies, Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws, the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Commerce and the Bachelor of Advanced Computing and Bachelor of Commerce.

The Business Information Systems major and minor are also available to students not enrolled in a Commerce degree through the shared pool (Table S) - see the Interdisciplinary Studies Handbook for details.

Please note. Students cannot complete both a major and a minor in Business Information Systems for their degree.

Pathways through the major and minor

The requirements for a major/minor in Business Information Systems are spread out over three years of the degree (four years if students are completing a combined Bachelor of Advanced Studies degree).

(i) Business Information Systems major

To achieve a major in Business Information Systems, students must complete 48 credit points comprising:

• 12 credit points of 1000-level core units of study;
• 18 credit points of 2000-level selective units of study;
• 6 credit points of 3000-level core units of study; and
• 12 credit points of 3000-level selective units of study.

A sample pathway for the Business Information Systems major (over three years of a degree) is listed below.

Note: All units listed are worth 6 credit points unless otherwise indicated.

Please Note. This sample progression is meant as an example only. Depending on unit prerequisites, students may be able to complete these units in a different sequence to that displayed in this table.

** Capstone unit for the major – completed in the final semester of study for that major. This unit of study must be completed at the University of Sydney Business School.

For details of the core and selective units of study required for the major or minor please refer to the Business Information Systems section of the units of study table, Table A, in this handbook.

Students can also refer to the University's Current Students website for progression examples for specific major/minor combinations for their degree.

(ii) Business Information Systems minor

To achieve a minor in Business Information Systems, students must complete 36 credit points comprising:

• 12 credit points of 1000-level core units of study;
• 12 credit points of 2000-level selective units of study;
• 12 credit points of 3000-level selective units of study.

A sample pathway for the Business Information Systems minor (over three years of a degree) is listed below.

Note: All units listed are worth 6 credit points unless otherwise indicated.

Please Note. This sample progression is meant as an example only. Depending on unit prerequisites, students may be able to complete these units in a different sequence to that displayed in this table.

For details of the core and selective units of study required for the major or minor please refer to the Business Information Systems section of the units of study table, Table A, in this handbook.

Students can also refer to the University's Current Students website for progression examples for specific major/minor combinations for their degree.

Bachelor of Advanced Studies with Honours in Business Information Systems

Note. Honours in Business Information Systems commences in semester one; there is no mid-year intake.

Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Advanced studies who complete a major in Business Information Systems with a weighted average mark of 70% (within the first three years of their degree) may be eligible to complete honours in Business Information Systems as their fourth year of study in this combined degree program. Students will need to have completed any requirements of their degree not satisfied with the completion of honours (including both majors, all core units, all Open Learning Environment units, and any elective units as necessary to ensure they meet degree requirements) by the end of their third year of study to proceed to honours in their fourth year of study. The available units of study for Honours in Business Information Systems are listed in Table A Honours units of study.

For details of the requirements for admission, completion and the criteria for the awarding of honours, please refer to the Degree and Faculty resolutions.

A sample pathway for the Honours in Business Information Systems (final year of the combined Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Advanced Studies OR Bachelor of Advanced Studies) is listed below.

Note: All units listed are worth 6 credit points unless otherwise indicated.

For details of the units of study required for honours please refer to the Business Information Systems Honours section of Table A in this handbook.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the Business Information Systems major students will be able to:

Further information

For further information regarding study in business information systems at the University of Sydney, please refer to the Discipline of Business Information Systems.