Business Information Systems
Overview
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
Major and minor in Business Information Systems
Business Information Systems is available as Table A major and minor options in the Bachelor of Commerce and the Bachelor of Commerce combined degrees.
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.
The requirements for the major and minor in Business Information Systems can be found in the Unit of study table.
Honours in Business Information Systems
Honours study in Business Information Systems is available to eligible students. For eligibility requirements and details of the admissions application process, students should refer to the Current Students Honours page.
The units of study required for Honours in Business Information Systems can be found in the Honours unit of study table.
Further information
For further information regarding study in Business Information Systems at the University of Sydney, please refer to the Study business information systems page.
