Conjoint: BCom/BGlobalSt major in Information Systems

Information Systems deals with the practical and theoretical problems of providing information to an organisation and its members using information systems. With a major or specialisation in Information Systems, you will learn how to apply information technology solutions to business problems.
Studying Information Systems will equip you to develop creative and innovative solutions to problems in government, businesses and non-profit organisations. These are skills that have value in virtually every sector of a modern economy.

• An in-depth understanding of information systems concepts and theories
• High level of technical and software knowledge
• Practical application of computing knowledge to business
• Programming and design
• Logical and quantitative thinking
• Interpretive and analytical thinking
• Problem solving skills
• Commercial and business awareness
• Collaboration and communication skills
• Relationship-building skills
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• A commitment to ongoing learning

By specialising in Information Systems, you may choose to concentrate on the analysis and design of systems, or the use of information systems in organisations.

Given that digital innovation and transformation are top of the agenda for most organizations, an exciting range of careers is open to you with a major in Information Systems. The available opportunities are also enriched by the University’s strong links with industry partners such as Microsoft, SAP and Oracle.

Jobs related to Information Systems:
- Application developer/consultant
- Business analyst/consultant
- Business process engineer
- Database administrator
- Data communications specialist
- IT Consultant
- Network administrator
- Network analyst/consultant
- Network engineer
- Programmer analyst
- Software engineer
- Solutions Architect
- Systems analyst/consultant/developer