In this course you will:
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of information technology, business processes, systems and data.
Develop data and process models to guide systems design and improvement.
Apply IoT, Cloud and cutting-edge technologies to improve business operations and management.
Learn data analytics and strategic decision-making to deliver business insights and intelligence.
Develop enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives that align with organisational goals and values.
Understand how business knowledge and information technology shape future industries.
Learn from experts at Australia's leading research institute in Databases & Information Systems (The Australian’s 2025 Research magazine).
Get career-ready for roles such as business analyst, process analyst, information systems consultant, chief technology officer, chief information officer, enterprise architect, IT project manager, executive, or entrepreneur.This course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) and has international recognition. You will also be able to work on real-world projects with industry partners, gain practical experience through internships or placements, and network with potential employers.
What to expect: The Information Systems major gives you the knowledge and skills of an IT professional to shape future industries. You will develop expertise in understanding information technology capabilities and implications and proficiency in best-of-breed methods, techniques, and tools to improve and innovate the work of individuals and organisations. In your first year, you’ll complete your common IT units, introducing you to computer systems, learning design and build principles, and developing databases. You’ll also learn information systems modelling and web application development. Continuing into your second year, your major will focus on developing systems thinking and skills in a business and management context, including business process modelling, business analysis, project management and enterprise architecture. You will also customise your major with process, data, and technology options. You will have practical, hands-on experiences throughout your course. In addition, you will be able to further specialise by choosing your second major or minor and options units. Your final year is your opportunity to excel and showcase your skills with a major project. Your project will be for a real-world client and will be unveiled at the IT and Games Showcase, held at the end of the year.Customise your degree: Foster your passion and shape your career through complementary study areas. As well as choosing a major area of study, your course includes a second study area, which can be either a second major or a double minor. A second major can complement your major study area, allowing you to develop a significant depth of knowledge and skills in two discipline areas.
Careers and outcomes:
Information systems graduates have skills in design, systems thinking, stakeholder engagement and, modelling and abstraction, which positions them to work as business analysts, enterprise architects and information systems consultants, solving various organisational problems.Depending on your choice of study areas, opportunities also exist in business process management, social media and mobile application development and in careers as information technology innovators within enterprises, consulting companies or in your own start-up.Possible careers:
Business analyst
Business intelligence specialist
Business process manager
Business strategist
Data analyst
Enterprise architect
Information technology project manager
Systems analyst