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Innovation, digital communication and technical abilities are essential skills for business operations in our technology-driven world.The Bachelor of Information Technology, Bachelor of Business develops these qualities, combining information technology skills with business management principles.You will gain an understanding of contemporary, responsible business practices, and the critical role technology plays in robust business functions, as well as the technical ability to build infrastructure and systems. You can choose to major in a range of subjects from both information technology and business disciplines. You may also elect to specialise in accounting or financial services.This double degree is a pathway to multiple career options, from software development to international business, networking and cybersecurity to marketing, data science to entrepreneurship and beyond.

Combine tech and business skills to unlock careers from software development to international business. You’ll learn how technology is crucial for business success. Focus your double degree with majors including cybersecurity, UX, and marketing.

Bachelor of Information Technology, Bachelor of Business

Study Information Technology On Demand with UniSA Online and take full control over your study. Access support seven days a week, plan your study to fit around your life, view learning resources 24/7, and log into the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device.Technology is reshaping the workforce, redefining jobs, and creating new roles never seen before. Your IT degree provides you with a broad skillset to help you build a rewarding career in this fast-moving and dynamic sector.Study a range of IT courses that will give you a solid foundation in networking, database development, programming fundamentals, and systems analysis and design. Gain the skills to design, implement and test small and large software systems. Learn to configure and administer complex computer and database systems. Examine how organisations design, manage and use information systems and technology as an important corporate resource.The flexibility of this 100% online degree puts you in control of when and where you study. UniSA Online provide personalised and extended-hour support so you have the best chance to succeed and thrive in your studies.

Develop a broad IT skillset and be ready for new roles as they emerge. With a solid foundation in systems and networking, you’ll find work in almost any industry. Read and write code, explore the cloud, and learn agile values and frameworks.

Bachelor of Information Technology

Torrens University&#39;s ACS accredited, Master of Business Information Systems advances your ability to generate key business insights by combining professional and technical knowledge. Learn to connect people, data and technology. Torrens University&#39;s industry focus helps you keep up with the fast-moving industry. The course has core and elective units comprising data management, systems analysis and design, requirements engineering, microservices architecture, ethical decision-making and strategic planning. You can enter or exit the degree via the Graduate Diploma of Business Information Systems.Tailor your study to your lifestyle thanks to our innovative digital learning system, accessible from anywhere with 24/7 personalised support. With all your course materials online, and the option to study full or part time, on-campus, online or a blend of both it&#39;s all about flexibility. Ranked #1 in Computing and Information Systems for quality of educational experience across our postgraduate Computing and Information Systems courses in the 2021 and 2022 QILT Surveys.Course duration: 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time.

Strengthen your ability to critically analyse core business functions. You’ll work on implementing strategic processes, managing risk, and leading complex teams. Gain insights from the best business minds in this ACS-accredited course.

Master of Business Information Systems

Torrens University&#39;s ACS accredited, Graduate Diploma of Business Information Systems enhances your technology and business analysis skills. Learn data management, systems analysis, cloud-based microservices, ethical decision-making, and strategic planning. Accredited by the Australian Computer Society. This course provides a solid standalone qualification to prepare you for a career in the field as well as a pathway into the Master of Business Information Systems. Ranked #1 in Computing and Information Systems for quality of educational experience across our postgraduate Computing and Information Systems courses in the 2021 and 2022 QILT Surveys.Tailor your study to your lifestyle thanks to our innovative digital learning system, accessible from anywhere with 24/7 personalised support. With all your course materials online, and the option to study full or part time, on-campus, online or a blend of both it&#39;s all about flexibility.Course duration: 1 year full time, 2 years part time.

Future-proof your career in this ACS-accredited course. You’ll gain insights from the best in the business. Learn to adapt and excel in ever-shifting business environments. Slot into consulting and management roles or continue with further study.

Graduate Diploma of Business Information Systems

This course has been co-developed with industry to provide graduates with the skills and knowledge needed to administer and manage information systems and generate solutions, across a range of business industries. Successful completion of the ACS accredited, Business Information Systems diploma will guarantee entry into the second year of the Bachelor of Business Information Systems.Tailor your study to your lifestyle thanks to our innovative digital learning system, accessible from anywhere with 24/7 personalised support. With all your course materials online, and the option to study full or part time, on-campus, online or a blend of both it&#39;s all about flexibility.Course duration: 1 year full time, part-time options available, 2 trimesters accelerated.

Get to know the IT systems that businesses use to make sense of data. You’ll develop the core skills needed by information systems professionals–including business analysts. Gain access to a wide-reaching business network. Future-proof your career.

Diploma of Business Information Systems

In Torrens University&#39;s Bachelor of Business Information Systems program, you learn to connect data, technology, and people. You&#39;ll connect business decision-makers with IT by turning technical knowledge into useful business insights. Torrens University emphasises practical experience in real-world settings.You can enter or exit the degree via the Diploma of Business Information Systems.Tailor your study to your lifestyle thanks to our innovative digital learning system, accessible from anywhere with 24/7 personalised support. With all your course materials online, and the option to study full or part time, on-campus, online or a blend of both it&#39;s all about flexibility.Course duration: 3 years full time, part-time options available, 2 years accelerated.

Experiment with information systems to discover how they impact businesses. Tapping into the best industry minds, you’ll develop critical business skills. Learn how to collect, store and use data. Future-proof your career.

Bachelor of Business Information Systems

With its focus on practical problem-solving, this course provides you with a thorough understanding of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) principles, equipping you with the skills needed to succeed in a growing industry. There are a wide variety of career paths open to ICT professionals, and the Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology with a major in Network Technology will ensure you graduate work-ready.You will gain cutting-edge information technology skills, including network architecture, modern network security, implementing intrusion prevention, cryptography, to be able to confidently apply ICT solutions in a professional setting. You will also learn essential workplace skills such as effective communication, stakeholder management, and legal and ethical practice.

Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology with a Major in Network Technology

This course is relevant to employment of both Information Technology (IT) and non-IT professionals who recognise the need to acquire knowledge and managerial skills with respect to the role and pervasiveness of information and communications technology and its associated management implications in contemporary organisations. Management Information Systems (MIS) describes the broad opportunities for supporting the application of technologies in business. This course specifically addresses the business and technology issues arising from enterprise use of IT and covers technological, managerial and strategic issues. Students have the opportunity to deepen their study in the area of data analytics, enterprise systems or programme management.

Develop the technical skills needed to help large organisations operate smoothly. Nail the essentials such as programming and cyber security. Then discover how to manage enterprise systems, problem solve issues and make the best strategic decisions.

Master of Management Information Systems

Database Fundamentals

Experimental Design

System Requirements Practice

Information Systems for Business

Develop the skills to interpret problem statements and model system requirements with our course.Learn essential techniques for requirements gathering and explore formal approaches to documenting these requirements. Gain expertise in planning and conducting projects, and enhance your ability to work effectively in teams. Additionally, focus on building a strong professional profile and employability skills to stand out in the job market.This is a first-year course from UniSA Online’s Information Technology degree. When studying this course as a &quot;single subject&quot;, prior knowledge from INFS 1029 or equivalent will support your success.Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device. Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Information systems is no longer an option for businesses, it has become a necessity. Organisations are making significant investments in information systems to create business value. Information systems within organisations have evolved at a rapid rate, and this subject provides students with an understanding of both the foundations of business information systems and recent developments of information systems for business. The development of business information systems is generally a collaborative project both within a department and between other departments, and this subject will discuss the challenges of working collaboratively within an organisation and develop these skills through teamwork activities and assessments. Lastly, while information systems provide a wealth of opportunity, the subject will also alert students to the risks and limitations of information systems for businesses and develop their critical thinking by demonstrating the ethical dimensions of information systems for business.

In this subject, you will learn design, management, extraction, integration, and reporting of health data. You will gain practical skills in developing and maintaining fully relational health databases using national health data standards and models. Theoretical and logical principles of health database and system administration will be introduced, including entity-relationship diagrams, normalisation, meta-data and an introduction to SQL for relational database queries and reporting. Specialised tools for visualisation of health data sets will also be taught.

Health Database Fundamentals

In this subject, you will learn about the functions of health information examined in the context of organisational governance. You will demonstrate your understanding of the complex interrelationships between people, organisational structure, processes, technology and associated outcomes using case studies. The purpose of the subject is to help you develop understandings of the multi-purposes of health information for health care decision making, providing the critical evidence in patient care outcomes and organisational performance, as it relates to quality service delivery and patient safety. You will use audit tools to measure and aggregate data to illustrate performance and opportunities for improvement. This subject helps you to understand the important role that the Health Information Manager plays in providing performance-based information as well as monitoring and reporting upon clinical data for service improvement opportunities.This subject is recommended for second-year undergraduate students who have completed all first-year subjects in the Bachelor of Health Information Management. This subject includes synchronous sessions held during business hours. This means that you will attend sessions each week simultaneously with your facilitator and classmates.

Health Information Governance

In this subject, you are introduced to the broad concepts of health data and system development lifecyle (SDLC) and the purpose, scope, design and functionalities of health information systems. You will explore the theoretical concepts behind systems planning, analysis, design, implementation, evaluation, support and maintenance of the systems development lifecycle including issues that impact systems, data and information security. Through your assessments, you will demonstrate technical skills in systems planning, analysis and design phases of the SDLC by creating user stories and data flow diagrams as well as evaluating systems design. You will develop an understanding of how health professionals interact with the health information systems development lifecycle.

Health Information Systems Analysis and Design

This subject provides an introduction to database design, implementation and management. Topics include data modelling, the relational model, SQL, logical and physical database design, database application design, transaction management, concurrency, recovery, security, database architectures and database administration. The theory material is complemented by practical work using common database management systems.Please Note: All students studying at Murdoch University will need to complete the compulsory unit, Murdoch Academic Passport (MAP100), which only takes 2-3 hours to complete online. Find out more: <a href="http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/MurdochAcademicPassport" target="_blank">http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/MurdochAcademicPassport</a>.

Databases

This subject covers important concepts of database management systems and recent developments in the area. How various database technologies are utilised to support the need of modern database systems. Several well known RDBMS and non-RDBMS platforms will be observed. Advanced application and implementation of database management systems, such as data analytic queries, non-relational databases and complex data types will be covered as well. Case studies using real industry-based sample dataset and problems will enrich students&#39; experiences. Future trends of database management systems will also be studied and discussed to broaden students&#39; horizon to deal with future advancement in the area.

Database Management Systems

Much of what we know or do every day is informed by insights derived from data. We collect data on people, products, and processes to learn how they work. In this course you’ll learn the fundamental concepts and terminology associated with the design of experiments and analyses. You’ll also be prepared to enter the workforce using statistical methods with programming language, R. UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to up-skill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.  Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device. This is a first-year course from UniSA Online’s Bachelor of Data Analytics degree. Please note: you are responsible for completing any relevant prerequisite courses before enrolling in this course.

Information systems are a key component of every business you will ever work in. Information systems are about getting the right information to the right person when needed, to help them make the right decision. This can be costly and complicated to implement, but all systems must be able to use technology to deliver business value. We look at the framework of business forces, enabling technology and management potential that underpin information systems. Bridging technology and business needs, you will develop work-ready knowledge of contemporary information systems. Topics include business strategy, intelligence and analytics, networking and cloud computing, database management, information security, digital goods and customer profiling. Focusing on applications for business problems, you are taught how to mine real-life datasets, create data visualisations, explore data management in social media and analyse the ways to deploy cloud computing in Australian businesses.

Management Information Systems

The widespread application of digital information systems in society today produces vast amounts of data. Appropriate management of this data is essential for it to be an effective tool for decision making and value adding. Introducing you to the concepts of database design, this subject takes you from the conceptual level through to the physical level of database management systems, developing your understanding of the techniques underpinning these systems. You will study relational databases and learn how to model, create and efficiently query them using Structured Query Language (SQL), using relational algebra to provide more generalised data and query definitions within relational database systems. Design strategies to avoid redundancy, concepts of functional dependency, normalisation and relational decomposition are examined. Exploring approaches for connecting external applications to databases, you will also gain an awareness of security issues involved with data access.

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