Information Systems
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About Information Systems
Information systems (composed of people, information, ICT, and business processes) are widely encorporated across modern organisations, and industry. Graduate employment opportunities are high for IS graduates who are well versed in business concepts and are able to manage information systems ensuring organisational goals and objectives are achieved.
Swinburne's IS programs span undergraduate, postgraduate and research delivering technical knowledge and skills, excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, and good interpersonal communication skills. IS graduates have a good appreciation of the role of IT in driving innovation in business, and are capable of working accross diverse teams throughout business units and across organisations.
Courses
Information systems can be studied at either undergraduate or postgraduate level.On completion of your Bachelor degree you may apply to join the Honours program.
These links will take you to Swinburne Coursefinder and the official description of entry requirements, subject details and course structures
Undergraduate Courses
- Bachelor of Information Technology (Scholarship program)
- Bachelor of Business Information Systems
- Bachelor of Business Information Systems /Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Computing Information Systems Specialisation
Postgraduate Courses
- Master of Information Systems Management
- Master of Information Systems Management / Master of Business Administration
- Master of Information Systems Management / Master of Accounting
Postgraduate Research
Research
The Centre for Research into Information Systems in Organisations (RISO) has developed research strategies engaging industry and academic collaborations. RISO aims to be a well recognised and regarded cohort of Information Systems researchers, undertaking largely empirically-based, applied research of interest and relevance to key constituents in the broad Information Systems community.
The Centre for Complex Software Systems and Services aims to significantly advance Information Technology theory and practice, embracing intelligent systems, information systems and software engineering, and delivering high quality results, leading-edge technologies and novel business solutions of national and international benefit.
Career Opportunities
IS professionals also take a lead role in sourcing the required ICT solution, in implementing IT systems in organisations, in managing the related changes to processes and work flow, and in training users in the use of new systems. IS graduates often take a truly cross-functional view of organisations and problems, and how ICT can be deployed to improve situations. A degree in Business Information Systems is about communication, collaboration and finding creative solutions to business problems.
Industry Based Learning
Swinburne's undergraduate computer science and software engineering courses include an optional Industry-Based Learning (IBL) year in which you may be placed in paid, supervised employment as part of your degree. IBL gives you practical experiences and a proven advantage in the job market. 
