Business Information Systems Murdoch University

Organisations rely on effective information systems to provide the right information, at the right time, in order to improve decision-making and productivity. Information and communications technologies are increasingly looked for innovative ways of influencing decisions, supporting customers and finding a competitive advantage.

In this degree, you'll learn how information is generated, communicated, stored and applied to a range of business activities. You'll gain the skills and knowledge needed to apply technical solutions to business problems, in addition to an understanding of information systems design, management and development.

You'll also develop project management, research, oral and written communication skills, ensuring you're ready to enter the job market.

In the final year of your degree, you'll take part in a professional practice project unit. This will include working in a team with other students and consulting with real clients to recommend, develop and implement new technologies to solve business problems.

Entry requirements

Minimum English Requirements

For admission into Murdoch you must be able to provide evidence of competency in the English language. This is usually achieved through one of the following:

• A scaled score of 50% or more in ATAR English, English Literature or English as a Second Language (or interstate equivalent).
• An Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall score of 6.0 (with no band below 6.0) or equivalent scores for the Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic, TOEFL iBT or the Occupational English Test (OET).
• Successful completion of a University enabling course (e.g. OnTrack, FlexiTrack).
• A score of 140 or more in the Written English component of the STAT test
• Successful completion of either a Diploma (AQF Level 5 or higher) OR two University-level units (AQF Level 7 or higher).