Business information systems are sets of interrelated processes that use IT to develop and use information. Such systems have increasing strategic significance in organisations because of the scope of the systems involved, as well as the role they play in enabling processes and strategies to achieve competitive advantage.

This interdisciplinary major will give you a solid understanding of information systems concepts and issues, and will help you develop strong analytical and critical thinking skills, enabling you to thrive in the increasingly globalised business community.

Key Features

• This major gives you the foundation to achieve excellence in business by understanding how IT can affect organisational structure and the way we work.
• You’ll study units across accounting, computing, information systems, and security studies and criminology.
• You’ll examine relevant and current issues through real-world case studies and contemporary examples.
• You’ll have the opportunity to attend guest lectures by cybersecurity practitioners and industry partners.
• You’ll gain an enhanced understanding of business intelligence and the social and ethical issues that are critical for business processes.
• Macquarie has close ties with public, private and not-for-profit organisations, and our students are highly sought after for both internships and graduate opportunities.
• Your learning will be enhanced by our location in Australia’s leading high-tech precinct, which is brimming with collaborative, internship and employment opportunities.
• You’ll have access to our world-class Finance Decision Lab, with live data from the world’s leading sources of business intelligence, and to our award-winning incubator.
• Macquarie is ranked number one in Sydney for teaching quality and student support in business and management, and number one in Sydney for overall graduate employment in information technology (QILT, 2017).

• Business analyst
• Computer systems analyst
• Database analyst
• Document management systems consultant
• Global business systems manager
• Information manager
• Information systems coordinator
• Management information systems analyst
• Project manager
• Systems accountant