ISYS2120 Data and Information Management (University of Sydney): rated 3.7/5 overall across 32 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
ISYS2120 is a University of Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Engineering in Computer Science. This page brings together its handbook details and what USYD students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 数据与信息管理
Type: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Computer Science
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
Level: Undergraduate Level 2
Handbook year: 2026
The ubiquitous use of information technology leaves us facing a tsunami of data produced by users, IT systems and mobile devices. The proper management of data is hence essential for all applications and for effective decision making within organizations.
ISYS2120 has 32 scored reviews: overall 3.7/5 · usefulness 1.5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 2 StudentVIP reviews (average 1.5 stars); 30 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.8/5).
On Reddit: "I love Alan, he explains things so clearly. But for me the test was too long for the given amount of time, maybe its just poor preparation but every question felt so time consuming, especially the er diagram and schema :("
On Reddit: "alan is a fair and square dude, but his slides are mind numbing, and for some reason he goes on about having a sticky finger"
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Q: Is ISYS2120 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 32 reviews: usefulness 1.5/5, overall 3.7/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches ISYS2120, and when is it offered?
A: ISYS2120 is taught by the Faculty of Engineering. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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