Degree
Specialisation
40 credit points
Specialisation in Information Systems
Overview
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looking to start my course in
Degree/s offering this specialisation
Master of Information Technology
Summary
Key features
- Develop broad knowledge to increase your employability
Study data analytics, enterprise systems integration, information systems design and management, and modelling and forecasting.
- Be the interface between customers, management and IT departments
Bridge misunderstandings, analyse findings and expertly communicate with tech and non-tech stakeholders to create shared agreement.
- Benefit from a unique combination of IT and business units
Develop unparalleled skills by taking units from our vibrant School of Computing and the world-renowned Macquarie Business School.
- Complete a supervised research project or industry internship
Conduct research or work experience under the guidance of experts to produce robust solutions to complex information systems issues.
Career outcomes
With a rapidly evolving job market, it’s vital that you have the right skills to evolve with it. We’ll help you upskill or reskill so you can take the next career step in your current industry, or move to one that matches your changing interests. View professions and potential employers.
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Studying at Macquarie
Our vibrant and leafy campus forms part of one of the largest business and technology precincts in Australia. To ensure you have the right skills when you graduate — whether you're starting your first job or taking your career to the next level — we offer flexible study options, personalised degrees and practical experiences.
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Specialisation structure
What you’ll study
A specialisation allows you to focus on an area of study, such as Information Systems, within more generalist degrees. It’s recorded on your testamur and academic transcript.
Specialisation requirements
40 credit points
Information Systems
40 credit points
Complete each unit below
Elective Units
10 credit points
Complete 10cp from the following
Elective units allow you to customise your degree by choosing units within or outside your area of study.
How can I study this specialisation?
Information Systems is available as a specialisation as part of the below degree/s:
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Career outcomes
Set your career in motion
Professions
- Business development manager
- Business systems analyst
- Consumer analyst
- End-user support and training officer
- Entrepreneur
- IT consultant
- IT project manager
- IT sales rep or marketer
- Information technology analyst
- Public sector adviser
- Researcher
- Solutions architect
- Systems analyst
Employers
- Banks and financial institutions
- Business analysis firms
- Businesses and corporations
- Consulting firms
- Gaming developers
- Government agencies and departments
- Insurance firms
- Marketing and public relations firms
- Media and entertainment companies
- Retail and e-business companies
- Start-ups
- Technology and software development companies
Career information
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