Information systems
Why study Information systems?
Every business operates with the use of Information Systems, i.e. the specific software used to store data records. In this course you will gain knowledge in both Information Technology and business management in order to effectively manage large-scale businesses and resources by critically analysing problems and developing innovative solutions.
Customise your degree by choosing to specialise in finance, marketing or computing fields such as database engineering, network and security, artificial intelligence and multimedia systems, and software engineering. This course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) and graduates are eligible for professional membership.
Industry enterprise practices
The Department of Computer Science and Computer Engineering offers the opportunity to gain industry-standard qualifications with CISCO and Microsoft as part of your degree. .
Business Information Systems
Career opportunities
Graduates are prepared for work as systems analysts, analyst programmers, applications programmers, business programming analysts, IT consultants, information system managers, database managers, systems researchers, strategists, business systems trainers and systems marketers.
Courses
Local students
| Offer year | Course title | Campus(es) | Duration | Semester starts |
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| 2013 | Bachelor of Business Information Systems |
Melbourne
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3 years full-time or 6 years part-time. | Semester 1 and 2 (March and July) |
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Want to know more?
Feel free to ask us a question about any course for local students.
Fees and scholarships
Undergraduate courses are Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) for eligible Australian and New Zealand citizens. The domestic fee calculator can be used to calculate the cost of subjects this year.
There is also a wide range of scholarships available for local students.
International students
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| Offer year | Course title (CRICOS) | Campus(es) | Duration | Semester starts | Annual Tuition Fee (AUD) |
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| 2013 | Bachelor of Business Information Systems (075223J) |
Melbourne
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3 years | Semester 1 and 2 (March and July) | $21 500 |
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How to apply?
Enquire now about any course for international students or find out how to apply.
Fees and scholarships
Estimated fees for international students are indicated for each course above. Fees are indicative only and set at 120 credit points per course, unless otherwise stated, and may vary depending on the number of credit points in which students enrol. Some courses may vary in credit point load and fees will be adjusted accordingly.
There is also a range of scholarships available for international students to assist students.
Information systems placements
Computer Science and Computer Engineering students can apply for the industry-based learning program, that provides successful applicants with paid, full-time employment in industry as well as credit towards their degree. See Industry-based learning (IBL) program
The IT branded cadetship program also offers IT students the chance to work full-time and study part-time, whilst gaining mentoring and support from an Industry Partner workplace coach. See IT branded cadetship program
In addition, work experience and industry project work is part of many of our courses.
Overseas study opportunities
Gain valuable overseas experience by studying with one of our global exchange partners. La Trobe has partnerships with over 100 universities in more than 30 countries in Asia, Europe, and North and South America. See education abroad.
Find out about the experiences of our students.
Mr Vajira Abeyratna,
Bachelor of Information Systems"As an international student, I find that La Trobe offers me the best facilities and even better staff."
About the academic staff
You'll get to meet a large number of academic staff during your studies, from tutors through to lecturers and supervisors. You can view staff in Information systems or search all staff in the Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering.
