Information systems and business analysis is a cross-disciplinary field of studies covering a wide range of areas related to information systems, information management and information technology (IT) from both the business and IT perspective.

This major will equip you with the skills to pursue a career in business information systems, including how to read, write and analyse technical material, and understand the organisational use of IT, the use of database systems, and the use of modelling to support the development of information systems. You’ll be an asset in the real-world with the ability to solve problems in software design and construction, applied data modelling and security – and to communicate effectively to technical specialists and clients alike. 

Key Features

• The mix of theoretical and technical components will prepare you to use current technologies, and adapt to and create new technologies in the workforce.
• You’ll have the opportunity to enhance your career opportunities across multiple IT functions by undertaking a double major in information technology.
• In your final year, you’ll undertake a work-integrated learning activity with a partner organisation to help prepare you for real workplace scenarios.
• Your learning experience will be enhanced by our location in Australia’s largest high-tech precinct, which is brimming with collaborative, internship and employment opportunities.
• Macquarie is ranked number one in Sydney for overall graduate employment in information technology (QILT, 2017).

• Business systems analyst
• Data analyst
• Database administrator
• End-user support and training officer
• IT consultant
• IT or management consultant
• IT project manager
• IT sales rep or marketer
• Researcher
• Self-employed entrepreneur/creator
• Solutions architect
• Systems administrator
• Systems analyst