The Business Information Systems specialisation in the Master of Commerce offers a variety of career paths across almost every area of business, from working in corporations and consulting firms to entrepreneurship and developing your own startup.
The future of business is digital. Social media, e-commerce, mobile apps, remote working, data and new technologies are disrupting markets and reshaping society. By becoming a leader in business information systems, you'll position yourself for a transformative career in a variety of industries.
You can choose to study a specialisation in Business Information Systems in our 1.5 year Master of Commerce and 2 year Master of Commerce (Extension).
What careers are available through Business Information Systems?
Employers are looking for candidates who understand both business and technology issues, are able to translate between the two and have the skills to apply that knowledge in an organisational setting.
By undertaking the Business Information Systems specialisation in the Master of Commerce or Master of Commerce (Extension), you can expect career opportunities including:
- business systems analyst
- technology strategy consultant
- digital product manager
- business process manager
- IS/IT auditor
- information systems project manager
- enterprise architect
- entrepreneur
Salaries for Business Information Systems experts are highly competitive.
What skills will you develop?
The Business Information Systems specialisation will give you a fundamental understanding of how businesses operate in the digital world. You'll learn about the crucial role of modern technologies in facilitating business transformation and gain practical skills in business analysis.
You'll build knowledge in:
- digital business innovation
- agile business methods
- business process management
- digital transformation
- digital work practices
- information infrastructures
You'll also gain hands-on experience with enterprise software such as Tableau and SAP.
What units of study can you choose?
Whether your goal is entrepreneurship, consulting or working in the corporate world, the Business Information Systems specialisation offers the flexibility to tailor it to your own career aspirations, with 11 elective units to choose from.
Gain an understanding of socio-technical networks, how information systems function, and how processes in organisations can be leveraged to create digital innovation and business transformation.
Choose four selective units to suit your career aspirations:
- Digital Business Transformation
- Digital Information Infrastructures
- Business Process Management
- Digital Business Models
- Managing with Information and Data
- Data Visualisation for Managers
- Managing Data at Scale
- Cybersecurity and Risk Management
- Agile Project Methods
- Gadgets, Gods and Godzilla
- Strategic Information Systems Sourcing
Example selective unit of study streams*
| Business Analyst | Technology Strategy Consultant | Digital Product Manager/Owner |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Business Transformation | Digital Information Infrastructure | Agile Project Methods |
| Data Visualization for Managers | Managing Data at Scale | Gadgets, Gods and Godzilla |
| Business Process Management | Digital Business Models | Digital Business Models |
| Strategic IS Sourcing | Cyber Security and Risk Management | Managing with Information and Data |
*Streams are suggestions only. Students may choose other selective unit of study combinations.
Reinforce your Business Information Systems knowledge by working on a real-world project with an industry partner.
Pursuing this specialisation has been instrumental in enabling me to blend the realms of business operations with technological proficiency. The breadth of courses available covered a range of areas, including project management, business information systems, data-driven decision-making, and practical projects in providing and crafting digital solutions for actual companies.
Tara Stewart
Master of Commerce (Business Information Systems)
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The Business Information Systems specialisation within the Master of Commerce