Program Overview

Bachelor of Commerce / Information Systems

The Bachelor of Commerce / Information Systems is a four-year double degree program that combines the study of business and information technology. This program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of business principles and practices, as well as the technical skills needed to design, implement, and manage information systems.

Program Structure

The program consists of 32 courses, including:

• Commerce Integrated First Year Courses
• Core Information Systems courses
• Commerce major
• Information Systems Electives
• Business Electives
• General education courses from other faculties

Study Areas

Students can choose from a range of commerce majors, including:

• Accounting
• Behavioural Economics
• Business Analytics
• Business Economics
• Business Sustainability and Social Impact
• Cybersecurity Management
• Finance
• FinTech
• Human Resource Management
• Information Systems
• Innovation, Strategy and Entrepreneurship
• International Business
• Marketing
• Marketing Analytics
• Taxation

Information Systems electives streams include:

• IS in Data Analytics
• IS in Cybersecurity Management
• IS in Organisations
• Generalist: any two prescribed electives

Admission Requirements

The degree's admission requirements are based on the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) or an equivalent rank derived from other qualifications. The lowest selection rank for 2025 was 94.0.

English Language Requirements

Students may be asked to provide evidence of their English proficiency to study at UNSW, depending on their educational background and citizenship.

Fees

The indicative first-year fee for 2026 is $15,500 for domestic students and $56,500 for international students. The indicative full fee to complete the degree is $57,500 for domestic students and $246,000 for international students.

Career Opportunities

This double degree provides students with a wide range of career opportunities, including:

• Business Analyst
• Cyber Security Analyst
• Data Analyst
• Digital Innovation Officer
• IS/IT Architect
• IS/IT Consultant
• IT Infrastructure Developer
• Management Consultant
• Network Developer
• Systems Analyst
• Technical Manager

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Commerce can give students professional recognition and accreditation in industry governing bodies, including the Australian Human Resources Institute, Australian Securities and Investment Commission, CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, ACCA, Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA), and Institute of Public Accountants. The Bachelor of Information Systems is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) at the Professional Level.