ISYS2160 Information Systems in the Internet Age (University of Sydney): rated 4.7/5 overall across 3 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
ISYS2160 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: 互联网时代的信息系统
Type: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Computer Science
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
Level: Undergraduate Level 2
Handbook year: 2026
This unit will provide a comprehensive conceptual and practical introduction to information systems (IS) in the Internet era. Key topics covered include: system thinking and system theory, basic concepts of information systems, internet and e-commerce, e-payment and m-commerce, online marketing and social media, information systems for competitive advantage, functional and enterprise systems, business intelligence, information systems development and acquisition, informati…
ISYS2160 has 3 scored reviews: overall 4.7/5 · usefulness 5.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 2 StudentVIP reviews (average 5.0 stars); 1 Reddit comment that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 4.0/5).
On Reddit: "Compared to COMP units it is reasonably straightforward, and if you already have some decent coding experience then I doubt you will have any problems. My recollection was that the assignments did not take an inordinate amount of time to complete, so you should be good!"
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Q: Is ISYS2160 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 3 reviews: usefulness 5.0/5, overall 4.7/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches ISYS2160, and when is it offered?
A: ISYS2160 is taught by the Faculty of Engineering. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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