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Information Systems
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| Further study options | Further study options should be discussed with the Department of Computer Science |
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Science subjects Business subjects Accounting | Management | Marketing | Operations and Supply Chain Management |
| Other majors/specialisations you might be interested in | Logic and Computation | Bioinformatics | Electronics and Computing | Computer Science |
Information Systems is designed for students wishing to study the applications of computing in business, without undertaking a full conjoint BCom/BSc. It allows you to prepare for a position within the commercial sector. Compulsory and optional courses are taken from Computer Science within the Faculty of Science and courses offered by the Department of Information Systems and Operations Management in the Business School.
Studying Information Systems will equip you to develop creative and innovative solutions to problems in government, businesses and non-profit organisations. You will learn how to work in creative teams to develop cutting-edge products and solutions that might save lives, improve the environment or our standard of living and keep us connected. You may choose to concentrate on the analysis of systems, the design of systems, or the use of information systems in organisations.
Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Information Systems specialisation
First or Single Specialisation must include
- 15 points: ACCTG 101
- 60 points from COMPSCI 210–280
- 45 points: INFOSYS 220, 222, 224
- at least 30 points from COMPSCI 313–379
- at least 30 points from INFOSYS 320–341, 343, 344
Second Specialisation must include
- 15 points: ACCTG 101
- 45 points from COMPSCI 210–280
- 45 points: INFOSYS 220, 222, 224
- at least 30 points from COMPSCI 313–379
- at least 15 points from INFOSYS 320–341, 343, 344
Stage I courses
This specialisation begins officially at Stage II, but students are advised to take the following Stage I courses to gain entry into the necessary Stage II courses:
- COMPSCI 101 and COMPSCI 105
- MATHS 108 or MATHS 150
BSc degree planner – Information Systems (189 KB PDF)
Depending on what study area you decide to focus on, an exciting range or careers is open to you:
- Information Systems: application developer/consultant, business analyst/consultant, business process engineer, systems analyst/consultant/developer, programmer analyst, software engineer, and database administrator.
- Data Communications and Networking: network administrator, network engineer, network analyst/consultant, and data communications specialist.
- Information Management: business analyst/consultant, knowledge manager, IT project manager, business intelligence consultant, and ERP consultant.
If you choose to complete a postgraduate degree, more advanced or senior roles are possible including those that impact the strategic direction of an organisation.
For further information, refer to the Computer Science Handbook.
Alternatively, staff at the Department of Computer Science, located on Level 3 of Building 303 extension (38 Princes Street), can help you with general enquiries and refer you on to the relevant academic advisors. Their opening hours are 8.30am - 5pm.
Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 85857 or 82930
Email: enrolment@cs.auckland.ac.nz
Web: www.cs.auckland.ac.nz
