Learn to transform businesses and organisations using IT. Every day, huge amounts of information, data and records are created find out how to use information systems to manage IT.
At Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington, you’ll discover how to research and analyse business problems, find the right technology to provide a solution and then put that solution in place.
You can also study for a postgraduate degree to help you further your career in IT management, or get the skills you need to understand and manage big data such as in government departments or libraries.
Subjects
Information Systems is about more than just software and hardware. It’s about innovation. Learn to research and analyse the way a business operates—and then work out how information technology can help it be more efficient, reach its goals and discover new opportunities.
If you like solving problems and get excited by the potential of IT, then Information Systems is the right choice for you—you won’t need any maths or programming experience to get started.
Specialisations
You can do a general Information Systems major or you can choose an optional specialisation. There are two areas you can specialise in, each made up of particular courses:
Business Analysis
Learn how to analyse information to design a solution for a business problem. Find out how to help businesses meet their goals using IT to problem-solve and innovate.
IT Solutions
Find out how to deliver a technology solution to a business. This usually involves putting together a solution from existing software and hardware—rather than developing systems from scratch.