Overview
Overview
This course is designed for those who want to advance their careers in the technology industry. The Graduate Certificate in Information Systems and Technology is nested within this course.
You will develop advanced problem-solving skills, learn how to plan information systems and information technology, and integrate information systems planning with business planning. You will also be provided with the knowledge and skills you need to complete a successful research project.
In your final semester, you will conduct your own research project and prepare a dissertation on your findings under the guidance of one of our experienced staff.
Note: This major differs from the Master of Information Systems and Technology, which is tailored towards graduates with substantial IT experience. If you have this experience, consider applying for this course instead.
This major sits within the Master of Commerce degree. To apply for this major, you will apply for the Master of Commerce.
Please refer to the handbook for additional course overview information.
What jobs can the Information Systems and Technology course lead to?
Careers
- Analyst
- Computer network professional
- Management consultant
- Network analyst
- Software engineer
- Software and applications programmer
- Systems administrator
- Web administrator
- Web designer
- Web developer
Industries
- Banking
- Business and management
- Government
- Resources and renewables
- Technology
What you'll learn
- apply systems and systems development theory to provide technological solutions to provide solutions to a wide range of business needs
- conduct information requirements determination to determine both scope and generate analysis of a problem resulting in appropriate solutions using a range of tools, platforms, languages and environments
- comprehend the potential synergies between technologies and business information needs to produce maximum strategic benefit to adopting organizations
- effectively communicate information and systems requirements, policies and procedures, systems designs, specifications and implementation details to all stakeholders
- comprehend and apply knowledge of potential impacts of information technology on users, understand and appreciate relevant industry standards and their broader implications whilst supporting the organisation goals in the marketplace
- apply knowledge and practices relating to trends and sources of information available to information systems and technology specialists through research and professional development sources
- apply professional skills through application of the Australian Computer Society Core Body of Knowledge (aligned with its international counterparts) to render global solutions through application of international standards and frameworks
- apply professional skills to ensure ethical practices in relations to culture, privacy and security in both practice and policy
- apply professional skills to ensure best practice techniques for the design, management and operation of systems and technology within an organization which ensures ethical practice as a culture
