Software Information Systems

Bachelor of Information Technology (Software Information Systems)

Duration Location Application OP Score Entry Requirements International Availability Fees

3 Years full-time St Lucia QTAC code 733001 Qld OP 12 / Rank 76; ATAR 73.40; IB 26 (2011 entry) Qld Yr 12 or equivalent; English; Mathematics B UQ International What it costs

Organisations use information from a range of different sources to support their planning and decision-making.  The databases and computer systems which store this information need to be managed effectively so that people can easily access, interpret and refine data to improve organisational decisions.

Software Information Systems studies focus on integrating information technology solutions with business principles to help organisations run efficiently and achieve their goals.

The degree

A Software Information Systems major in UQ’s Bachelor of Information Technology will prepare you for a career in developing and managing database-oriented information systems.

Courses in this major focus on database systems, information systems analysis and design, programming, e-commerce, web technologies, business and organisational issues.

Career pathways

Software information systems are a vital part of any organisation. In fact, about half of the jobs in Australia’s IT industry are focused in the development and maintenance of these systems.

Employers are looking for graduates who have a combination of business skills and IT knowledge. Software information systems specialists find jobs as business analysts, business applications developers, database designers, database administrators, enterprise architects, IT managers, programmers and computer consultants.

Important Links

Bachelor of Information Technology - Program information and entry requirements

Software Information Systems Course List

ICT Enabling Scholarships

UQ Bonus Scheme

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