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Start dates
March
July
Information systems power every modern business
Business information systems professionals bridge the gap between technical teams and business leaders. You’ll help organisations adopt technology, analyse data, and improve processes, with career opportunities across finance, health, government, and global tech sectors.
Business Analyst
Business analysts identify problems, evaluate needs, and design technology solutions that improve organisational performance. They work closely with managers and technical staff to ensure that IT systems align with business strategy. In Australia, business analysts are vital in finance, government, health, and technology sectors.
The role often involves gathering requirements, modelling processes, and recommending improvements that lead to efficiency and innovation. Many business analysts progress into senior roles such as product owner, digital transformation lead, or enterprise strategy consultant.
Information Systems Manager
Information systems managers oversee the planning, implementation, and maintenance of IT systems within organisations. Their role blends leadership with technical knowledge, ensuring that systems support core business goals while meeting security and performance standards.
In Australia, information systems managers are in demand across industries undergoing rapid digital transformation. The position offers strong pathways to senior management roles, such as Chief Information Officer (CIO) or IT Director.
Sources: Jobs and Skills Australia, 2025 | Seek Australia, 2025
Systems Analyst
Evaluates and improves computer systems to meet business needs, designing workflows that enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Often progresses to senior analyst or solution architect roles.
IT Consultant
Advises organisations on adopting and optimising technologies to achieve business outcomes. Consultants often transition into project management or enterprise advisory roles.
Project Manager
Leads IT-driven business initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned to strategy. Offers strong progression to senior program management.
Enterprise Architect
Designs IT infrastructure and systems that align with long-term business goals. Enterprise architects are highly valued in sectors like defence, finance, and government.
What will you study to start your career in Business and Information Systems?
Learn how technology drives business success, from data analytics to enterprise systems, and graduate with both IT expertise and commercial insight.
Accreditation or Professional Recognition
Our Bachelor of Information Technology degrees are accredited by the Australian Computer Society at the professional level. Professional ICT courses accredited by the Australian Computer Society are recognised internationally under the Seoul Accord. Graduates meet the academic requirements for attaining chartered status as ICT professionals.
Learn from the experts.
Our incredible teaching and professional staff are experts in their fields and well-connected to the industry.
Connect with industry.
Get career-ready, you will benefit from our strong connections to industry leaders that will provide you with real-world experience through our Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placements.
With a huge range of 12 to 20-week industry placement opportunities in South Australia, Australia and overseas, WIL can be in the form of internships, field education, vocational and professional practice, including projects with industry and community organisations.
Gordon McAlister
Chief Customer Officer, Akto
Frequently asked questions.
Over the years, many questions have been asked by students before. For the quickest answers view our frequently asked questions or browse the full list @ Ask Flinders.
This degree blends IT with business strategy, making you the link between technical experts and decision-makers.
Yes. It’s accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS), recognised internationally through the Seoul Accord.
Yes. In your final year, you’ll complete a 12-week industry-based practicum, giving you real-world workplace experience.
No. You’ll build business knowledge through dedicated topics in entrepreneurship, marketing, and leadership alongside IT study.
You can apply for study at Tonsley or the City campus. If you chose Tonsley, Year 1 is based at Bedford Park, with Years 2 and 3 taught at the Tonsley Campus.
You’ll be supported in pursuing certifications including Cisco and AWS, helping you stand out in the job market.
Yes. In your final year, you’ll complete a 12-week industry-based practicum, giving you real-world workplace experience.
- Applications are completed via SATAC
- Visit: satac.edu.au
The table below shows ATAR and Selection Rank data for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR commencing in Semester 1, 2025. It is limited to applicants that have recently completed secondary education (within the last two years). Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.
Notes:
<5 – less than 5 ATAR based offers made
N/A – This course uses additional selection criteria and therefore Selection Rank is not published
| ATAR-based offers only across all offer rounds | ATAR - Excluding adjustment factors | Selection Rank - ATAR plus any adjustment factors |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 95.20 | 99.95 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 76.17 | 80.42 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 57.75 | 61.00 |
| Applicant background (Semester 1, 2025) | Number of students | Percentage of all students |
|---|---|---|
| Higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course) | 44 | 37% |
| Vocational education and training (VET) study | 5 | 4% |
| Work and life experience | <5 | <5 |
| Recent secondary education - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points) | 28 | 24% |
| Recent secondary education - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test) | <5 | <5 |
| Recent secondary education - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration pathways) | 17 | 14% |
| International Students | 18 | 15% |
| All students | 118 | 100% |
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