Overview
Overview
Businesses rely on information systems to obtain, process and output information. They need professionals who can analyse and identify any issues, and propose the best systems solution.
An information technology specialist develops, tests, implements and supports business IT systems and provides desktop or network support for staff.
This major covers a range of areas essential to the growing IT industry. You’ll explore new technology and show your creative flair and eye for technical detail.
You’ll focus on how information technology is used to collect, process and output information in organisations, and gain in-depth knowledge of application design, systems implementation and management.
The Business Information Technology (Professional) major is comprised of 12 core units to extend your knowledge and meet accreditation requirements of the Australian Computer Society.
The Business Information Technology (Professional) major can be studied alongside a specialisation/minor, four elective units or as a double major with Business Information Systems (Professional) with accreditation by the Australian Computer Society.
This major sits within the Bachelor of Commerce degree. To apply for this major, you will apply for the Bachelor of Commerce.
Please refer to the handbook for additional course overview information.
What jobs can the Business Information Technology (Professional) course lead to?
Careers
- Business analyst
- IT auditor
- IT manager
- Project manager
- Systems analyst
- Programmer Analyst
Industries
- Banking
- Business and management
- Government
- Resources
- Technology
What you'll learn
- use collaborative technology to appreciate and support international organisation standards and relevant international infrastructure and software development standards
- recognise the range of potential impacts of information technologies on users and design systems technologies appropriate for a diverse user base
- ensure ethical practices in areas including but not limited to privacy and information security; demonstrate professional behaviours whilst employing best practice in independent and collaborative environments
- apply current information technology principles that support business operations by providing an appropriate and effective technological base to build upon
- apply system development analytical techniques to develop innovative technologies appropriate to a range of business organisations
- evaluate and synthesise a range of system development tools and platforms; languages and environments to select appropriate technology
- effectively communicate system requirements; document and implement details
- use and evaluate a variety of appropriate technologies
- continue to utilise emerging technologies; independently recognise, apply and appreciate new methodologies and their practical application to business innovations and solutions