Bachelor of Business (Information Strategy and Management)

As part of this specialist degree, you'll study cross-disciplinary courses in information technology and mathematical sciences.

You will:

• learn how to develop strategic information systems and processes
• discover how to solve real business problems by planning and applying IT solutions using the latest technologies, and
• develop additional expertise in accounting, economics and marketing.

UniSA Business is the only business school in South Australia accredited by both AACSB International (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and EFMD (EQUIS) - the world's leading accreditation bodies recognising excellence in business education and research at a global level. These dual accreditations demonstrate the high standards we hold across all areas such as teaching, student learning and research, as well as our commitment to continually improving the quality of our programs.

The degree starts with core courses in business, giving you a solid grasp of business fundamentals such as economics, accounting, management and entrepreneurship.

You then move in to your specialisation studying courses in areas such as design thinking and digital innovation; programming, problem-solving and systems analysis, and IT and database fundamentals.

You can gain an extra qualification and broaden your career prospects by completing a Diploma in Languages.

As we are the No.1 university in South Australia for graduate careers in Business and Management1, our quality teaching and experiences beyond the classroom will ensure you graduate career ready.

Careers to consider:

• Business analyst: interpreting data and reporting on it; making recommendations based on research findings; applying qualitative and quantitative techniques to interpret data
• Business improvement manager: evaluating existing organisational processes; identifying areas of improvement
• Business optimisation manager: monitoring daily operational activities and data; managing business process efficiency and overall company performance; identifying opportunities for increased performance through technological improvements
• Business solutions consultant: working in a broad range of industries; reviewing existing processes; recommending operational solutions; identify opportunities for increased efficiency
• ICT project analyst: implementing information and communications technology solutions in the workplace; executing issue management support activities for existing systems and applications
• Information analyst: using reporting and analysis software audit, analyse and interpret data; provide statistical expertise; deliver high level understanding of findings to key stakeholders
• Information systems manager: managing the technological environment for a business or organisation; overseeing the planning, installation, and maintenance of IT systems including hardware and software; managing the work of other IT professionals
• Intelligence analyst: working closely with government bodies or corporations; examining data from multiple sources; identifying and assessing internal and external sources of risk
• IT account manager: establishing and maintaining business relationships with internal and external customers; developing IT projects to meet the business needs of customers; making sure that initiatives are delivered on time and within budget
• Project coordinator: coordinating project activities and making sure all phases are properly documented; compiling project status reports, coordinating project schedules, managing project meetings, identifying and resolving technical problems

1ComparED (QILT): Graduate Outcomes Survey 2017-19 - Full-time Employment Indicator (Undergraduate). Public SA-founded universities only.