ISYS10001 Foundations of Information Systems
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- Final exam 60%: exam-heavy
- About 3 class hours a week
- 20% group work
Is ISYS10001 hard?
ISYS10001: Easier. Makes it easier: Reviewers say it’s manageable (5 reviews), Reviewers say the workload is light, First-year subject. Makes it harder: Final exam 60%.
What you learn
How people, organisations and IT fit together: systems thinking, business processes, outsourcing, ethics and security.
After it you can
- Explain what information systems do in a business
- Map and improve business processes
- Weigh legal, ethical and security risks of IT
What you need first
None
What it leads to
Careers
Helps toward: Business analyst, Business process designer, Change management specialist, Construction manager, Logistics/project manager, Management consultant, Manager of business process improvement, Project manager, Human resources manager
How it’s assessed
Assignments 20%, Presentations 20%, Final exam 60%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 5 students on StudentVIP (2015–2020)
- Most reviewers call it an easy breadth subject that is hard to fail if you put effort into the assignments, though the content can feel dry.
- The team project carries real weight for your grade, so reviewers advise putting extra effort in and attending workshops, which cover exam concepts.
- Older reviewers found the exam close to the sample exam and said the last lecture hinted at what would be tested; one felt coordination was poor.
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Quick answers
- When is ISYS10001 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking ISYS10001?
- No prerequisites.
- Does ISYS10001 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 60% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 20%, Presentations 20%, Final exam 60%.
- Is ISYS10001 hard?
- From 5 student reviews on StudentVIP: Most reviewers call it an easy breadth subject that is hard to fail if you put effort into the assignments, though the content can feel dry.
- What do students say about ISYS10001?
- Most reviewers call it an easy breadth subject that is hard to fail if you put effort into the assignments, though the content can feel dry. The team project carries real weight for your grade, so reviewers advise putting extra effort in and attending workshops, which cover exam concepts. Older reviewers found the exam close to the sample exam and said the last lecture hinted at what would be tested; one felt coordination was poor.
- How many class hours a week does ISYS10001 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take ISYS10001 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
- What can I take after ISYS10001?
- 2 subjects need it first, for example ISYS20006, ISYS30008.
- Can I rate ISYS10001?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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