This major is for students who want to pursue a career in developing and managing databases.
Learn about cutting-edge approaches to large-scale database design, including systems that span multiple organisations.
Graduates of the Software Information Systems major typically work in software development companies, or in companies with information systems, which includes almost every medium to large-scale business or organisation in the world.
Join a growing industry
- Information systems are integral to almost every business and government organisation
- Design and build the information systems that are used everywhere in our modern life: in retail, banking, healthcare, transport, education, entertainment, science and engineering
- The digital technology sector is one of the fastest growing parts of Australia’s economy.
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- IT application specialist
- Systems software engineer
- Software architect
- Systems consultant
- Information systems auditor
Average annual salary range
Systems Engineer
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Average annual salary range
Software Architect
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UQ is a first-class university with award-winning lecturers, and I feel that my experiences there equipped me with the skills necessary to excel in my career and broader industry.
I’ve always been amazed by technology and I look forward to being part of the IT world and becoming a developer. My goal is to develop something that is widely used by people in the future.
UQ is a first-class university with award-winning lecturers, and I feel that my experiences there equipped me with the skills necessary to excel in my career and broader industry.
I’ve always been amazed by technology and I look forward to being part of the IT world and becoming a developer. My goal is to develop something that is widely used by people in the future.
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How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Work placements
- Seminars
- Workshops
What you'll study
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:
- Information Analysis and System Design
- Web Information Systems
- Cloud Computing
- Advanced Database Systems
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