You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent senior secondary school qualification) with a minimum average of 65% (check calculator below).
To study this program you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:
IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)
TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50)
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component.
Merge IT skills with business knowledge to analyse, design and build sophisticated business information systems and use state-of-the-art methodologies, tools, hardware and software.
This information systems degree provides essential business skills alongside advanced information systems knowledge to prepare you to succeed in modern organisations.
Major studies in information systems include business IT development, information systems strategy and governance, business databases, e-business systems, and business analysis and design.
As a graduate of this multidisciplinary degree, you will be equipped with in-depth skills and knowledge to implement impactful technological improvements across a range of industries.
The Information Systems degree allowed me to mix my passion for IT with knowledge about how to apply this to business environments that increasingly rely on technology. The program teaches you how the two fields interact and allows you to choose which aspects you want to focus on.
CRICOS Code: 079978M
Program Structure
To graduate you must complete the following. All courses listed may not be available each semester.
Year One of Program
Complete the following Eight (8) Courses:
Course Title
Business Information Systems
Business Statistics 1
Prices and Markets
Introduction to Management
Marketing Principles
Accounting in Organisations and Society
Macroeconomics 1
Digital Business Design and Innovation
Year Two of Program
Complete the following Four (4) Courses:
Course Title
Business Law
Business Data Management
Business IT Infrastructure
Business Systems Analysis
ANDSelect and Complete Two (2) Courses from:Any Business Minor AND{Select and Complete Two (2) Courses from:Any Business or Other Minor ORSelect and Complete Two (2) Courses from:University Elective }
Year Three of Program
Complete the following Four (4) Courses:
Course Title
Information Systems Solutions and Design
Design Thinking and the Digital Startup
Digital Business Systems
Information Systems Strategy
ANDSelect and Complete Two (2) Courses from:Any Business Minor AND{Select and Complete Two (2) Courses from:Any Business or Other Minor ORSelect and Complete Two (2) Courses from:University Elective }
Graduates of this information systems degree can find employment across many industries and are sought after due to the combination of their IT skills and business know-how.
Some typical positions include:
Business analyst
Database designer
Systems analyst
IT consultant
Information centre manager
User liaison officer
Information systems/operations manager
Programmer/analyst
Recent employers of graduates include KPMG, Accenture, AAPT, SAP, Telstra, GE Financial Services, Microsoft, IBM, Hewlett-Packard, NAB, ANZ, BHP Petroleum and various federal and state government agencies.
OSHC: 530 ($) per year
