About the course

Develop expertise in working with people, data, business processes and technology to find innovative solutions. Prepare for roles such as business analyst, IT project manager, or entrepreneur. Start your future in Information Systems with our ACS-accredited course.

　　The Information Systems major uses IT skills and knowledge to identify organisational requirements and design effective and innovative IT systems solutions.

　　It can include supporting managers and users to analyse their needs, developing data and process models to guide system design, testing and implementing enterprise-wide systems and services, and working with large database applications and emerging technologies to deliver organisational digital transformation initiatives.

　　Information Systems could be for you if you want to drive business, innovation and decision-making by harnessing cutting-edge technologies and systems thinking.

　　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, as well as 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 specialisations by choosing your second major or minor and options units.

　　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.

　　Study choice areas can also lead to careers such as domain experts, chief technology officers, chief information officers, managers, executives, entrepreneurs or researchers. Graduates have the opportunity to achieve the highest levels of their profession. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Brisbane
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Brisbane
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Gardens Point Campus - Online Start
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Brisbane
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Brisbane
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Brisbane
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Brisbane

　　

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