University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
3 years full time, 6 years part time
Master complex enterprise information systems and digital transformation skills in this 3-year undergraduate degree. Designed for aspiring technology professionals, you'll learn to harness IT and data services to drive sustainable change across business, government, health, and community organisations.
Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level. English language requirements: IELTS Academic 6.5 (writing 6.0), TOEFL iBT 79 (writing 21), or equivalent. Assumed knowledge includes HSC Mathematics Advanced and any two units of English, with Mathematics Extension 1 and English Advanced recommended. Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
Core subjects include Introduction to Information Systems, Communication for IT Professionals, Programming Fundamentals, Database Fundamentals, Network Fundamentals, Business Intelligence, Project Management and the Professional, Data Visualisation and Visual Analytics, Introduction to Data Analytics, and Professional Practice in Computing. Students also study Leading Creative Innovation, Innovation in Complex Systems, Futuring for Innovation with Impact, Business Process and IT Strategy, Business Requirements Modelling, Information System Development Methodologies, and a Capstone project. The program requires 144 credit points total: 60 in Information Systems core subjects, 36 in Information Systems Studio subjects, one compulsory stream choice, and 24 in electives. Students can specialise in digital innovation systems, digital enterprise analytics, or enterprise information systems.
UTS is ranked #3 in Australia for Computer Science (ARWU 2025) and #1 in Australia for Artificial Intelligence (ARWU 2025), placing it in the top 20 globally for Computer Science and Engineering. The university partners with over 1000 industry partners, providing students with internships, industry competitions, hackathons, and showcases. Faculty members are leading industry professionals whose research and practice shape the field. The program is delivered through world-class facilities at the City Campus and the dynamic Faculty of Engineering and IT Building, ensuring students receive both rigorous academic training and practical, job-ready skills.
BIS graduates are highly sought after in an increasingly digital world, with 1.2 million tech-related jobs projected by 2025. Graduates can work in and create value across financial, environmental, and social sectors of any organisation type. Career paths include Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, Digital Transformation Analyst, IS Project Manager, Smart Infrastructure Professional, and roles in emerging fields like AI, cybersecurity, and quantum computing. Graduates are well-positioned to serve local Australian and international job markets, with the intrapreneurship and digital transformation skills needed to succeed in new and evolving technology sectors.