Organisations rely on effective information systems to provide the right information, at the right time, in order to improve decision-making and productivity. Information and communications technologies are increasingly looked for innovative ways of influencing decisions, supporting customers and finding a competitive advantage.

In this degree, you’ll learn how information is generated, communicated, stored and applied to a range of business activities. You’ll gain the skills and knowledge needed to apply technical solutions to business problems, in addition to an understanding of information systems design, management and development.

You’ll also develop project management, research, oral and written communication skills, ensuring you’re ready to enter the job market.

In the final year of your degree, you’ll take part in a professional practice project unit. This will include working in a team with other students and consulting with real clients to recommend, develop and implement new technologies to solve business problems.

6 reasons to study Business Information Systems at Murdoch

• 44,000 new jobs are predicted for information and communications technology professionals by May 2023.
  *Source: Australian Government Department of Jobs and Small Business, Australian Jobs 2019.
• Murdoch is the only university in Western Australia ranked as world standard by the Excellence in Research Australia (ERA) in the field of networking and mobile technologies*.
  *Source: ERA 2018.
• Make use of our brand new IT Innovation Hub, fitted out with the latest mixed and augmented reality equipment, operational data centre and high performance computing capabilities.
• Take on real-world clients with project based units.
• Access great scholarships like the Westpac Young Technologists Scholarship Program.
• Choose between seven specifically designed IT majors that you can combine into double majors to broaden your skills and career opportunities.

What you’ll learn

Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Here are some of the things you’ll learn:

• systems analysis, design and development
• data communications
• information systems management
• business intelligence application development
• enterprise architectures.

Graduating with a major in Business Information Systems, you’ll be prepared for a diverse range of career opportunities across information and technology sectors.

Careers could include:

• Business Analyst
• Systems Analyst
• Database Administrator
• Project Manager
• Business Consultant.

Professional recognition

This course is accredited at the professional level with the Australian Computer Society (ACS).