Information systems courses

An information systems course—or what's sometimes called a business information systems course—will give you a solid understanding of both technology and business.

Studying information systems, you’ll learn how to analyse core business functions, implement strategic processes, manage risk and lead teams—all things you would do in a role as an information systems professional.

If you’re not yet sure if information systems is quite right for you, consider these other, related study areas: 

• Computer science courses 

• Data science courses and data analytics courses 

• Project management courses 

• Accounting courses 

• Geography courses 

In your information systems course, you’ll likely cover topics such as:

• Data management

• Systems analysis and design

• Requirements engineering

• Microservices architecture

• Ethical decision-making

• Strategic planning

Information technology (IT) is focused predominantly on tech and the network it operates within. As an IT professional, you would help businesses ensure their network is running smoothly and troubleshoot any issues that may arise.

As an information systems professional, however, you would use tech to help design better business processes and strategies.

The entry requirements for information systems courses vary, so make sure you check individual course pages for more information.

We can help you find a way into the information technology field, no matter your ATAR or academic background. Chat with us today about how this works.

Yes! There’s a huge—and growing—demand for skilled technology workers, in Australia and overseas. You’ll graduate your information systems degree with plenty of opportunities available to you.   Some career paths you may like to consider include:

• Chief information officer

• ICT business analyst

• ICT architect

• ICT project manager

• Systems analyst

Enrolling online is simple. Here’s how it works:

1. Find your course

• Browse the options on this page.

• Use our comparison tool to explore the different choices.

• Need help? Book a free phone consultation with a student advisor for personalised guidance.

2. Start your enrolment

• When you’re ready, click ‘Start studying now’ on the course page.

• Follow the prompts to begin your enrolment.

• You’ll need to provide supporting documents, such as:

  • Proof of identity

  • Your tax file number

  • A Unique Student Identifier (USI)

3. Wait for confirmation

Your chosen university will email you to confirm if your enrolment has been successful.

Note: Some courses have enquiries and applications handled directly by the university. If this applies, it will be clearly stated on the course listing page.

For more details, check our online self-service enrolment guide. And if you need help at any stage, contact us and we’ll talk you through it.