Behind every innovation lies an information system. As businesses grow, so do the systems that support them. The Bachelor of Business Information Systems (BBIS) prepares students for careers in Information and Communications Technology (ICT), focusing on managing information systems within organisations. Business information systems connect technology, people, and data to effectively support strategic and operational activities, driving organisational success.

This course equips students with the cognitive and technical skills to design, implement, and manage business solutions tailored to diverse organisational needs. It combines technical expertise in systems analysis, IS service provision, and project management with core business knowledge, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills. Graduates gain a clear understanding of how information systems enable and drive business goals.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the principles, concepts, practices, and skills within the business information systems field.
2. Design and present business information systems solutions that are technically sound, economically feasible, sustainable, and viable for the organisation.
3. Integrate specialist theoretical and technical knowledge to provide professional advice related to the design, implementation, and integration of information systems for contextualised business environments.
4. Apply critical thinking, reflection and judgment in the selection and application of the appropriate business information systems related concepts as part of the process to identify and propose alternative solutions to the organisation.
5. Exhibit leadership, management, lifelong learning, and interpersonal skills required to effectively work in a diverse team on business information systems projects.
6. Elaborate on ethical dilemmas and professional issues to be applied in current global business information systems.

Potential career paths

• Data analyst
• Business analyst
• Systems analyst
• Information systems designer
• IT manager