ICT has changed how organisations work

Information Systems Professionals Bridge the gap between IT specialists and

management

Across any industry, IS consultants are needed. Corporations, the public sector, the community sector and SMEs are increasingly having to implement new IT.

Successful IS professionals are techno-savvy and also understand business strategies and imperatives.

Bachelor of Information Systems Designed to prepare IS professionals who can help

people and organisations make more effective use of information technology.

Core studies include programming, databases, business concepts, organisational processes, electronic commerce.

Electives include multimedia studies, mobile computing, IT security.

IS in OrganisationsOrganisational ChangeProject ManagementElectronic Commerce

Managing the IT function

IS in OrganisationsOrganisational ChangeProject ManagementElectronic Commerce

Managing the IT function

Programming 1 & 2Telecommunications

Databases & NetworksBusiness Systems Architecture

Programming 1 & 2Telecommunications

Databases & NetworksBusiness Systems Architecture

Industry Team ProjectLegal and Ethical IssuesStrategic IS Management

Industry Team ProjectLegal and Ethical IssuesStrategic IS Management

Select from* Commerce

* Arts* Science

* or more IT

Select from* Commerce

* Arts* Science

* or more IT

The 3 yearBIS degreeThe 3 yearBIS degree

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ELECTIVES

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SKILLS: Teamwork, Project Management, Listening, Analysis, Thinking, Documenting, Writing - business reports/documents, Presentation, Cross-culture

Final year Industry Projects

12 weeks: Group of 6 + mentor + real life problem

Examples of products:website, database, portal, CMS, intranet, e-commerce, usability testing, prototyping, etc.

Sem 1 IS Technology

(Web, etc)

IS Funda-mentals

Business Elective

Elective

Sem 2 Intro to Programming

Organisat-ionalProcesses

Maths Elective

Plus involvement in a transition program “IS101” and the three semester “Professional Skills Program” covering group

work, communication skills, and preparation for work.

First year in IS?

Information Systems

Software Engineering

Computer Science

More Business-orientedLess Technical

Less Business-orientedMore Technical

“IS” – compared to other programs?

IS education in the new Melbourne degrees?

BIS entry still available in 2007 and 2008

Current entry requirement of English + Math Methods will also give you access to studies with a strong IS flavour in the “new generation” degrees from 2008

Likely there will also be new information technology streams available from 2008 to broaden your options

Where do IS graduates go?

Graduates have a range of employment options, from business analysts and consultants, through to network managers and software designers.

Graduates work across many industry sectors, and not only in “IT jobs”.

Graduates often shift their interests and specialisations once in employment.

"One of the great things about the ICT sector, is that it's constantly changing and evolving, making it an ideal industry for young people who want to work in a range of areas and develop a broad base of skills …. "

Victoria's Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Minister, Marsha Thomson

IS jobs? Support

Computer OperatorDatabase AdministratorNetwork AdministratorSupport TechnicianTrainer

Technical/EngineeringData ModellerPre-Sales ConsultantSecurity SpecialistTechnical Writer

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AnalystsBusiness AnalystDatabase AnalystNetwork AnalystSystems Analyst

DevelopmentMultimedia Specialist Software DeveloperWeb Developer

ManagementProject ManagerTechnical Development Manager

QualityQuality SpecialistTester

Australian ICT Vacancy Index: Jan ‘02-July ‘06

Jan 02 Jan 03 Jan 04 Jan 05 Jan 06

Source: www.workplace.gov.au

In July 2006, Victoria had 5,500 ICT online vacancies,one-quarter of all ICT vacancies in Australia that month.

Nov 2002level

What is required to be successful in IT?

Strong problem solving skills, including a foundation in Mathematics.

Good communication skills, including the ability to work in a team.

The ability to think big and respond to a wide array of challenges.

A willingness to be meticulous with details.

2006 IAP awardee - Mandy Segal

Internship period July-December 2006

Host: GE Money

“GE Money needs to implement new securityand change control procedures to manage thefinancial consolidation spreadsheets.

The tasks will include evaluating the issues,performing a gap analysis, identifying a solution, and implementing into production.

It will involve a lot of work with the Finance team.The student will be reporting to the IT QualityBlack Belt and will have the use of the QualityTools to help implement the solution.”

2006 IAP awardee - Lan lu

Internship period July-December 2006

Host: IBM

“At IBM GBS is involved in many various projects with clients across the every sector.

Main tasks involved are data analysis, reporting back to top management how the business is progressing, tacking costs and revenue, improving efficiencies & automating analysis processes.

Other tasks involve helping out at client sites, updating change requests, defect reporting, & project tracking.”

Thank you for your interest today

There are displays on the next three levels up the building – and people keen to answer your questions.

Other sessions today on careers and student experiences.

If you are considering our programs, please also take a set of brochures.

And for detailed information: www.unimelb.edu.au