Business Information Systems

Organisations of all kinds depend on the design, implementation and management of their business information systems to take advantage of opportunities, develop creative solutions and find competitive advantages. They rely on effective information systems to provide the right information, at the right time, in order to improve decision-making and productivity. 

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.

To broaden your skills and career opportunities, you could study this major alongside another Bachelor of Information Technology major. You could also enhance your future prospects with great scholarships like the $15,000 Westpac Young Technologists Scholarship Program. This scholarship can lead to networking opportunities with industry professionals and career opportunities before you graduate.

3 reasons to study Business Information Systems at Murdoch

1. Study at a university rated five-star for student support at both undergraduate and postgraduate level by the Good Universities Guide 2026.*
2. Get industry ready in our IT Innovation Hub, which is fitted out with the latest mixed and augmented reality equipment, operational data centre and high-performance computing capabilities.
3. Take on real clients with our project-based units, allowing you to get a taste for your future career by completing an internship or work placement.

What you’ll learn

Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Here are some of the things you’ll learn:

• Systems analysis, design and development
• Data communications
• Information systems management
• Business intelligence application development
• Enterprise architectures

Your future career

Graduating with a major in Business Information Systems will prepare you for a diverse range of career opportunities across information and technology sectors. Careers could include:

• Business Analyst
• Systems Analyst
• Database Administrator
• Project Manager
• Business Consultant

For further admission information about this course, please view our Admission Information: Murdoch Admission Information - Science.

Professional accreditation

This major is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) when completed as part of the Bachelor of Information Technology (B1390) or Bachelor of Laws/ Bachelor of Information Technology (B1398).

Professional recognition

Graduates who complete this major as part of the Bachelor of Information Technology (B1390) or the Bachelor of Laws/ Bachelor of Information Technology (B1398) are eligible to apply for membership of the Australian Computer Society (ACS) at the Professional level.