| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-01-01 | - |
| 2025-01-01 | - |
Program Overview
This Information Systems program combines IT skills with business analytics to prepare graduates for high-demand business analyst roles. With a focus on practical experience, the program offers internships, research projects, and industry partnerships to enhance employability in the evolving job market.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
To stay competitive, innovate, increase profits and better serve customers, businesses need to continually adapt and improve their processes. And to do so, they’ll increasingly prioritize data-driven decision-making. It’s this focus on data that’s responsible for the boom in business analyst roles – the Australian government ranks business analysts in the top 20 in-demand occupations, and the the US Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that by 2030, the number of BA roles will grow at a rate three times the average for all roles. And you’ll develop the analytic, communication and project management skills required to tame the IT–business interface across a wide range of industries, including healthcare, education, finance, retail and hospitality.
Careers:
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.
Other:
- 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.
- 14-lab computing precinct with cybersecurity, networking and gaming labs + VR space
- Unparalleled learning experience enhanced by our location in Australia's major tech precinct
- 4000 partner organisations for connecting with industry & gaining employability skills
- Faculty of Science and Engineering
- The Faculty of Science and Engineering isn't afraid to tackle the big issues. In a world more dependent on science and engineering than ever before, we stand at the forefront of innovation.
- Studying at Macquarie:
- Benefits of studying at Macquarie:
- Specialisation Structure
Macquarie University
Overview:
Macquarie University is a public research university located in Sydney, Australia. It is known for its strong focus on research and its commitment to providing students with industry-relevant skills. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines.
Services Offered:
Macquarie University provides a comprehensive range of services to its students, including:
Library:
Access to a vast collection of resources, including books, journals, databases, and online learning materials.Campus Security:
Ensuring the safety and security of students and staff on campus.Student Life and Support:
Offering various support services, such as academic advising, career counseling, and mental health resources.Sports, Fitness, and Clubs:
Providing opportunities for students to engage in sports, fitness activities, and extracurricular clubs.Cafes, Bars, and Restaurants:
Offering a variety of dining options on campus.Student Life and Campus Experience:
Macquarie University offers a vibrant and diverse campus experience. Students can expect:
Collaborative Campus Environment:
Opportunities to connect with peers, academics, and employers.World-Leading Facilities:
Access to state-of-the-art facilities that enhance the learning experience.Active Student Life:
A wide range of clubs, societies, and events to participate in.Key Reasons to Study There:
Industry-Responsive Degrees:
Programs designed to equip students with in-demand skills for the workforce.Strong Employability Outcomes:
Ranked highly in Australia for employment outcomes.World-Class Research:
Recognized for its research excellence, with several subjects ranked in the top 100 globally.Collaborative Campus Environment:
Fosters a supportive and engaging learning environment.Strong Industry Partnerships:
Over 300 industry partners on campus and within the innovation precinct.Academic Programs:
Macquarie University offers a wide range of academic programs across its faculties, including:
Faculty of Arts:
Education, History, Archaeology, Indigenous Studies, Law, Media, Communications, Creative Arts, Language, Literature, Philosophy, Security Studies, and Criminology.Macquarie Business School:
Accounting, Actuarial Studies, Business Analytics, Applied Finance, Economics, Management, and Marketing.Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences:
Various programs in medicine, health, and human sciences.Faculty of Science and Engineering:
Computing, Engineering, Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Natural Sciences, Applied BioSciences, and Australian Astronomical Optics.Other:
Entry Requirements:
- A-level: BBB
- GCSE: English and maths grade C/4 or above, or equivalent.
- T Levels: Considered on a case by case basis.
- Other course specific tests: Applications from students with a wide range of qualifications are welcomed. Mature students are actively encouraged to apply. Further consideration will be given to the life experience of mature applicants and the circumstances in which they gained prior qualifications. As part of this, you may be asked to take tests in English and maths and to write an essay. Contact the Lifelong Learning Centre for more information.
- Alternative Entry Scheme for applicants studying 3 A Levels or equivalent: Access to Leeds is an alternative admissions scheme which accepts applications from individuals who might be from low income households, in the first generation of their immediate family to apply to higher education, or have had their studies disrupted.
- GCSE: Grade 4/C or above in GCSE maths and and English.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- IELTS: 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in any component.
- Other English qualifications: Read English language equivalent qualifications.
