Overview

Information Systems

Introduction

Information systems and digital technology play a major role in organisations and in delivering products and services. With Information Systems (IS), we can change how we work, communicate, and do business.

IS is about how businesses use information technology to become smarter, better, faster, and achieve their strategic goals. By providing access to information, IS enables organisations to create value, provide solutions, and use technology to innovate and to create new opportunities.

Information Systems

What will my study involve?

Develop knowledge to address practical problems of how to access information, how to design, develop, and deliver IT solutions, as well as how to manage IS projects, personnel, and resources.
Learn through industry and group projects, lab work, and extracurricular activities.
Flexible study options — you can take courses like marketing, accounting, data science, software engineering, entrepreneurship, alongside information systems.
Take part in business and entrepreneurial projects and events and find support at Te Pokapū Rakahinonga | UC Centre for Entrepreneurship.

Information Systems

Courses

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Information Systems major

For the major in the Bachelor of Commerce, complete the following courses:

100-level

One course chosen from these options

200-level

INFO223 Business Systems Analysis
INFO253 Internet Business and Technology
One course chosen from these options

300-level

Four 300-level INFO courses (which may include COSC362 Data and Network Security)

It is recommended you also consider taking Computer Science courses (especially on programming and databases) and Software Engineering courses in your major.

For the complete three-year Bachelor of Commerce Information Systems major degree plan, see Te Kura Umanga | UC Business School website.

Information Systems minor

For the minor in the Bachelor of Arts, Commerce, Digital Screen, Health Sciences, Product Design, Science, Social and Environmental Sustainability, Sport, or Youth and Community Leadership, complete the following courses:

100-level

INFO123 Business Information Systems and Technology

200-level

INFO223 Business Systems Analysis OR INFO253 Internet Business and Technology

300-level

One 300-level INFO course

Plus another two INFO courses at either 200 or 300-level.

Note: The minor option in BProdDesign is subject to Te Amorangi Mātauranga Matua | Tertiary Education Commission approval. Some details may change.

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Career opportunities

Information Systems is one of the fastest growing areas for study and employment. It is on the long-term skill shortage list for Aotearoa and there is also a global shortage.

Through your studies, in addition to technical skills, you will learn workplace skills like project management, process management, governance and strategy, communication, and problem-solving.

Career pathways could include: