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

Here at Open Universities Australia, we make enrolling online as straightforward as possible. To get started, find the course for you by browsing the options on this page. You can also compare different qualifications using our handy comparison tool, or request help from one of our student advisors.

When you’ve made your choice, click ‘Apply now’ on the relevant course page and follow the prompts to begin your enrolment. We’ll ask you to supply some supporting documentation, including proof of your identity, your tax file number, and a unique student identifier (USI) during this process.

Your university will get in touch with you via email to confirm whether or not your application has been successful.

Please note that enquiries and applications for some courses are handled directly by the university. If this is the case, it will be indicated on the course listing page.  

For more information about enrolment, read our online self-service enrolling instructions. If you get stuck at any time, contact us and we’ll talk you through it.