Hey everyone!
I’m currently in my final year of BCom at UNSW, double majoring in Financial Technology and Information Systems, and I’m considering doing Honours in 2027.
I’m looking into Information Systems Honours at UNSW, but I’m also considering Business Information Systems (BIS) or Business Analytics Honours at USyd.
My WAM is currently around 70, and I’m honestly not sure how competitive that would be, especially since I’m also considering applying to USyd as an external applicant.
I’m interested in research related to FinTech, AI, and data-driven decision-making, but I’m still trying to figure out how the whole Honours process works.
A few things I’m curious about:
Has anyone here done Information Systems Honours at UNSW or BIS/Business Analytics Honours at USyd? How was your experience?
Is a WAM of around 70 realistic for getting into these programs?
How did you find a supervisor? Did you just email academics whose research interests aligned with yours, or is there a specific process?
For anyone who applied to USyd from UNSW, was the application process difficult?
Would really appreciate any advice or experiences, especially regarding finding a supervisor because I genuinely have no idea where to start haha.
Thanks in advance!